VARIOUS - THIS IS GOLDWAX 1964-1968
2024 Ace Records release
£25.00

For the latest of the This Is series’ label spotlights – following our acclaimed looks at Flying Dutchman and Fame – we focus on Goldwax as it celebrates its 60th birthday, and feature the cream of the recordings made during its short existence. This throws the spotlight not only on James Carr, but vital label mate Spencer Wiggins and also the beautiful harmonies of the Ovations. These three acts were the mainstays of Goldwax, and alongside the song writing talents of George Jackson and Dan Greer, show why the label’s influence is still important today.

There are gems strewn throughout the catalogue, from the earliest recordings of ‘Why Can’t We Live Together’ hitmaker Timmy Thomas, through rarely-recorded artists such as Philip & the Faithfuls.

This two LP set also demonstrates how strong the Memphis club and studio scene was at the time with recordings of Willie Walker, Percy Millem, Barbara Perry, Gene ‘Bowlegs’ Miller and others who recorded sparsely but were popular live performers.

“This Goldwax” comes in a wide spine sleeve, with fully illustrated and annotated inner sleeves.

A perfect introduction to the label as it enters its seventh decade.

SIDE 1

01 The Dark End Of The Street - James Carr
02 Uptight Good Woman - Spencer Wiggins
03 To Me It's Storming - George & Greer
04 Call On Me - Percy Milem
05 I'm Living Good - The Ovations featuring Louis Williams
06 I Don't Want To Take A Chance - 'Wee' Willie Walker
07 Toddlin' - Gene 'Bowlegs' Miller

Side 2

01 Freedom Train - James Carr
02 I'm A Poor Man's Son - Spencer Wiggins
03 Ticket To Ride - 'Wee' Willie Walker
04 What'cha Gonna Do - Phillip & The Faithfuls
05 Say You Need It - Barbara Perry
06 When You Look In The Mirror - Eddie Jefferson
07 That's How Strong My Love Is - O.V. Wright

Side 3

01 Love Attack - George & Greer
02 Once In A While (Is Better Than Never At All) - Spencer Wiggins
03 A Man Needs A Woman - James Carr
04 They Say - The Ovations
05 A Lucky Loser - 'Wee' Willie Walker
06 Arabian Jerk - The Merits
07 Have Some Boogaloo - Timmy Thomas

Side 4

01 The Well's Gone Dry - Dorothy Williams
02 Spoonful - Playboy Five
03 I Don't Know What You've Got (But It's Got Me) - Percy Milem
04 A Man Is A Mean Thing - Barbara Perry
05 Will I Ever Be Free - Jeb Stewart
06 She's Better Than You - Oboe with The Keys
07 He Called Me Baby - Jeanne Newman

VARIOUS - THIS IS GOLDWAX 1964-1968