Nappy Brown

Coal Miner (Alternative & Original)

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Originally issued in 1961 on Savoy Records and at the dwindling tail end of Nappy Brown’s initial R&B career, Coal Miner was a huge record which belonged, sound-wise at least, to his peak, some years prior. With its honking sax and sleazy Fever-esque bass line, the song probably arrived a little too late in the day to seriously trouble the charts at the time but nowadays it sounds perfect for the R&B set and is Nappy’s signature record on the Mod and Popcorn scenes, and beyond. A few years ago, a previously unheard take of Coal Miner was uncovered, a little longer and with slightly more off-kilter percussion and sax refrains – and dig that triangle! Still keeping the stomping, rasping, honking feel of the released version in place, but amplifying the quirkiness no end, this take was probably deemed a little too unconventional for release, but again it has fast become the version today. We are pleased to finally offer up this version on 45rpm vinyl for the first and what will also probably be the last time ever! Backed up with the original Savoy take, as released, which is still an incredible sound in its own right. The label has been named ‘Saxco’ in tribute to the late and very, very great bandleader, songwriter and arranger Sax Kari, whose long and largely unsung career enhanced that of many other artists. Sax passed away just over a year ago, with little to no tribute or fanfare in the mainstream media, and not even much noise made in R&B circles. We can only recommend further investigation into Sax’s long and winding career, and would say that any 45 bearing his credit is one worth listening to...

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11.10.2010

Tracklist

Track 1
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Track 2
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Blues
7"
Nappy Brown
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Coal Miner / Skidy Woe Outta Sight
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Rock / Pop / Indie
7"
Nappy Brown
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Coal Miner / Skidy Woe Outta Sight
Rhythm & Blues
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7"
S. Johnson
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Red Hot Mama / Don't You Worry Juke Box Jam
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Rock / Pop / Indie
7"
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S. Johnson
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Red Hot Mama / Don't You Worry Juke Box Jam
Soul
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7"
Billy Red Love
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A Dream / Hey Now Juke Box Jam
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7"
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Billy Red Love
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A Dream / Hey Now Juke Box Jam
Soul
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7"
Jack McVea
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Wino Juke Box Jam
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7"
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Jack McVea
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Wino Juke Box Jam
Rhythm & Blues
7"
Gino Parks
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Fire / For This I Thank You Juke Box Jam
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Rock / Pop / Indie
7"
Gino Parks
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Fire / For This I Thank You Juke Box Jam
Rhythm & Blues
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7"
King Coleman
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Down In The Basement / Crazy Feelin' Juke Box Jam
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Rock / Pop / Indie
7"
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King Coleman
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Down In The Basement / Crazy Feelin' Juke Box Jam
Soul
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7"
Little Margie / Big Boy Groves
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Yes It's You / Another Ticket Juke Box Jam
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Funk/Soul
7"
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Little Margie / Big Boy Groves
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Yes It's You / Another Ticket Juke Box Jam
Jazzy Style
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LP
Malik Alston
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Beyond Jazz Vol.2 Truth Manifest Rec.
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House
LP
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Malik Alston
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Beyond Jazz Vol.2 Truth Manifest Rec.
Soul
7"
Gloria Jones / R. Dean Taylor
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Tainted Love / There's A Ghost In My House Outta Sight
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7"
Gloria Jones / R. Dean Taylor
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Tainted Love / There's A Ghost In My House Outta Sight
Calypso/Caribbean
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7"
Outfit
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Dr. Spougenstien / Theme From Peter Gunn Lava On Wax
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World
7"
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Outfit
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Dr. Spougenstien / Theme From Peter Gunn Lava On Wax
Disco
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Various
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Surinam Funk Force Rush Hour
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Disco
2-LP
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Various
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Surinam Funk Force Rush Hour
Re Edit (Disco)
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12“
Admin
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Mystical Circles 02 Mystical Circles
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Disco
12“
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Admin
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Mystical Circles 02 Mystical Circles
US House
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LP
Malik Alston
22.95 €
Beyond Jazz Vol.1 Truth Manifest Rec.
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House
LP
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Malik Alston
22.95 €
Beyond Jazz Vol.1 Truth Manifest Rec.