Popcorn Exotica: R&B Soul 50S & 60S / Various Popcorn Exotica: R&B Soul 50S & 60S / Various CD

On Bob Stanley's label, following up the acclaimed Popcorn Girls ("this enchanting... enlightening collection is an indispensable window on a rarely celebrated scene" - The Arts Desk) here is a truly exotic mix of soul R&B doo wop and atmospheric instrumentals. This is Croydon Municipal's third retrospective of the Popcorn scene that has run parallel to Northern Soul since it's inception in Europe in 1969. It's a delicious and unique blend of sounds from the US, France, Italy based around a moody, shuffling cha cha beat that has recently developed an international following on the mod and soul scenes.

1. Call of the Jungle - Carl Stevens 2. The Riddle of the Papawhos - Danny Staton 3. Coccodrillo - Ornella Vanoni 4. Forbidden Island - the Islanders 5. Pu-Chun-Ga - Elena Madera 6. Time Ole Story - Gary Us Bonds 7. Angelina - Eddie Calvert 8. Arabia - the Delcos 9. Maintenant Il Telephone - Gillian Hills 10. Voodoo Drums - Les Elgart 11. Amici Miei - Don Powell 12. Umbe - Jack Medell 13. Ahbe Casabe - Marti Barris 14. Tout Les Gens - Sylvie Vartan 15. Cafe Bohemian - the Enchanters 16. Cat Walk - Jack Costanzo 17. Little Indian Girl - Billy ; the Moonlighters 18. The Web - Abie 'Available' Baker 19. Un P'tit Beguin - Caterina Valente 20. Tabou - the Jokers 21. On a Tropical Island - Anna Valentino 22. Take My Lips - Mr Acker Bilk