Secret Agent File - 1984

This 1984 rerelease of a 1960's compilation w/ Billy Strange, Neil Norman, Les Baxter, and Hall Daniels makes me appreciate how many times the world has been saved at the beach.

Alas, the reviews were not as good south of here. To quote this poor misled reviewer - "I was all ready to enjoy these 'blasts from the past.' Then they arrived, and what a let down! Only one of these cuts is an original, and that's 'Reilly, Ace of Spies' -- probably not what you bought the disc for. The others are covers, and don't sound like the unmistakable originals. So, be fore-warned. If you are looking for 'interpretations,' then go ahead. But if you are looking to purchase the real thing, you will need to go elsewhere."

Some classes can't be taught. Some lessons can't be learned.

1. Octopussy performed by Neil Norman and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Charles Faris and Neil Norman
2. I Spy performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
3. Reilly: Ace of Spies (original soundtrack) performed by the Olympic Orchestra - arranged by Harry Rabinowitz - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
4. Casino Royale - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
5. Ipcress File (A Man Alone) - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
6. Thunderball - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
7. Man from U.N.C.L.E. - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
8. The Prisoner - performed by Neil Norman and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Charles Faris and Neil Norman
9. The James Bond Theme - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
10. Our Man Flint - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
11. Moonraker - performed by Neil Norman and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Les Baxter and Neil Norman
12. The Spy Who Came in from the Cold - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
13. Run Spy Run - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
14. Get Smart - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
15. You Only Live Twice - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
16. 007 - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
17. Goldfinger - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman
18. The Rockford Files - performed by Billy Strange and orchestra - arranged by Billy Strange, Les Baxter, Hall Daniels and Neil Norman - produced by Billy Strange and Gene Norman

Gloria Lynne - Gloria Lynne - 197x Up Front 146

Four love songs + four makin' love songs & one fun to do bad things song = nine sultry slices of soul

1. How Did You Make Me Love You
2. Can You Take What I'm Gonna Do
3. If You Don't Get It Yourself
4. I've Just Gotta Tell Somebody
5. Love Finally Found Me
6. Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong
7. Don't Tell Me How to Love You
8. I'm So in Love
9. I'll Take You All the Way There

Another day has come and gone in a world where I don't belong.
Another week has passed me by. It's not because I didn't try.
Nobody saw me walking and nobody heard me talking.
Seems like I gotta do wrong, gotta do wrong, gotta do wrong before they notice me.
Another job that I can't get. Nice apartment that the landlord won't rent.
I go to bed but sleep won't come. My belly's empty and my brain is numb.
Nobody saw me walking. Nobody heard me talking.
Seems like I gotta do wrong, gotta do wrong, gotta do wrong before they notice me.
The Whispers

He ended up on the block with kid scooters and ice cream but ended out of foster homes until he was 19.
Stealing for food he didn't do for enjoyment at the time a lay off, shut down & unemployment.
He moved into a new world & seeked his fortune & suited himself to the times with extortions.
A hustle that was ruled by men and murder; he earned enough for his daily bread & wanted to move further.
He knew no good could come from such a sin, had issues as a kid, so he held it all but did.
And he pursued the game so hotly, on a path of destruction even though the road was rocky.
Very caught up in his own drive for dominance & to know that he would pay in the end was common sense.
Some say he had long deserved death & many felt relieved when they were told he left.
Path of Destruction - GZA