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  CDCHD1467CD  £10.00

Label

Ace

Various Artists

Saint Etienne Present Songs For The Carnegie Deli

St. Etienne's Bob Stanley returns to compile a second collection of themed songs for Ace. His previous compilation Songs For The Dog & Duck (CDCHD 1244) proved popular with St. Etienne fans, who appreciate Bob's discerning musical taste. All the songs featured here were produced in New York hence the reference to the Carnegie Deli, 7th Avenue's purveyor of extremely large sandwiches. The tracks have the high production values of NYC studios and the pop and soul complement each other. Big names abound: Little Anthony, the Chiffons, Irma Thomas, Jay & The Americans and Lesley Gore. Classy obscurities come from the Tradewinds, Marva Josie, Tutti Hill and Junior Lewis. David Coleman, The Groove and Dee Dee Sharp provide retro dancefloor hits. There is one previously unissued girly soul number from Joan Moody. The sound quality is high and the CD is a sumptuous listen. Much-admired writer Bob Stanley provides an entertaining and illuminating sleevenote.

Tracklist

• 1. Night Hawk - The Valli Boys
  2. Live Again - Irma Thomas
  3. I Deserve It - Samantha Jones
  4. I'm Your Man - Chuck Jackson
  5. Summer's Coming In - Anthony & The Imperials
  6. Park Avenue - Lou Johnson
  7. Don't - Marva Josie
  8. If It's For Real Baby - Porgy & The Monarchs
  9. Up On The Bridge - The Chiffons
  10. Love (It's Getting Better) - The Groove
  11. Run My Heart - Baby Washington
  12. Where Do I Go From Here - Junior Lewis
  13. Tomorrow - Jay & The Americans
  14. Lover's Melody - Dawn
  15. Drown My Heart - David Coleman
  16. Boy You Move Me (Not Boy You Move Me So) - Joan Moody
  17. Deep Dark Secret - Dee Dee Sharp
  18. I'm Fallin Down - Lesley Gore
  19. Shades Of Blue - The Shirelles
  20. Let's Stop Fooling Ourselves - Eddie Jones
  21. Is This The Way To Treat A Girl (You Bet It Is) - The Hesitations
  22. He's A Lover - Tutti Hill
  23. How Can I Be Sure (That It's Love) - Gloria Dennis
  24. Catch Me In The Meadow - The Tradewinds