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Double vinyl LP pressing. For the latest of the This Is series' tag spotlights - following our acclaimed looks at Flying Dutchman and Fame - we focus on Goldwax as it celebrates it's 60th birthday, and feature the cream of the recordings made during it's short existence. This is Goldwax throws the spotlight not only on James Carr, but vital tag 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 tag'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 Milem, Barbara Perry, Gene 'Bowlegs' Miller and others who recorded sparsely but were popular live performers.InchThis is GoldwaxInch comes in a wide spine sleeve, with fully illustrated and annotated inner sleeves. A perfect introduction to the tag as it enters it's seventh decade. Album Tracks 1. The Dark End of the Street - James Carr 2. Uptight Good Woman - Spencer Wiggins 3. To Me It's Storming - George & Greer 4. Call on Me - Percy Milem 5. I'm Living Good - the Ovations Featuring Louis Williams 6. I Don't Want to Take a Chance - 'Wee' Willie Walker 7. Toddlin' - Gene 'Bowlegs' Miller 8. Freedom Train - James Carr 9. I'm a Poor Man's Son - Spencer Wiggins 10. Ticket to Ride - 'Wee' Willie Walker 11. What'cha Gonna Do - Phillip & the Faithfuls 12. Say You Need It - Barbara Perry 13. When You Look in the Mirror - Eddie Jefferson 14. That's How Strong My Love Is - O.V. Wright 1. Love Attack - George & Greer 2. O
