In which sleuths, Ginger Baldy and Johnny Corsair track down Shirley.

1. Catch That Teardrop - The “5” Royales

2. Shirley - John Fred & The Playboys

3. Honey Honey - Geraint Watkins

4. I Can’t Dance For You - Paul Cebar & The Milwaukeeans

5. Hey Little Girl - Frankie Lee Sims

6. Hey Little Girl - The Electric Flag

7. I Feel Good All Over - Bettye LaVette

8. Never Satisfied - Leon Bridges

9. I Can Only Give You Everything - Nick Waterhouse

10. Times Getting’ Tougher Than Tough - Them

11. I’m Gonna Love You Like There’s No Tomorrow - Peter Rowan & Flaco Jimenez (This month’s death song)

12. Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler (This month’s earworm)

13. New Blowtop Bues - Dinah Washington

14. Laying Right Here In Heaven - Leon Russell

15. Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind - Carol Fran

16. I Ain’t Goin’ Down To The Well No More - Marianne Faithfull

Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles

Ah well, money's gettin' cheaper, Price’s gettin' steeper. I found a little woman, But I just couldn't keep her ~~ Well I can't afford to live, I guess I'll have to try. Undertakers got a union, And it cost too much to die.

Time’s Getting’ Tougher Than Tough - Them (Written and first performed by Jimmy Witherspoon)

I’m still banging on about JD McPherson’s new album, Nite Owls check it out at:

https://www.jdmcpherson.com/

The above site also provides The 2025 Tour dates.

Small Town Talk will be JD’s gig at London’s Garage on June 20th

Check out Paul Cebar here:

https://www.paulcebar.com/

Why is this talented guy not universally famous?

Don’t forget to tune into our sister podcast, Bright Lights Big City. It’s over there in:

https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/

The brilliant Ace records: Small Town Talk plays a track from an Ace album every month. Their site is much more than just an online record shop. Go and see; while you’re there, check out those two albums by The “5” Royales.

https://www.acerecords.co.uk/

Also buy, download or stream Marianne Faithfull's Broken English, It's a stunning album, but be aware that it contains very explicit language.

Episode 58 illustration: Ginger Baldy visits reputedly the Oldest Record Shop In the world.

In which Ginger Baldy fears the two-pronged crown, drinks a little gin and doesn’t trust your friends.

1. Song For You - Monica Martin

2. Back To The Island - Leon Russell

3. Your Friends - Doug Sahm & Band

4. Break My Heart Again - Peter Rowan

5. The Green Manalishi - Fleetwood Mac

6. Without Love - Mother Earth

7. Drunk Again - The Butterfield Blues Band

8. Gloria in Excelsis Deo/ Gloria - Patti Smith

Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles

Your friends, your friends say that I'm evil

I hunt the women like the dog hunt a bone

I can't be doing too much wrong baby

Everyday I bring my paycheck home

Your Friends - Doug Sahm & Band 1973

Urgent - short notice:

Geraint Watkins will be at the Ivy House in Nunhead on January 23rd

So will Small Town Talk and friends. See You there.

As of this moment - just a few tickets left:

https://wegottickets.com/event/642017

If you didn’t already, then check out JD McPherson’s new album, Nite Owls at:

https://www.jdmcpherson.com/

The above site also provides The 2025 Tour dates.

Small Town Talk will be JD’s gig at London’s Garage on June 20th

Check out Monica Martin here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijbU0KdoGQM

Don’t forget to tune into our sister podcast, Bright Lights Big City. It’s over there in:

https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/

The brilliant Ace records: Small Town Talk plays a track from an Ace album every month. Their site is much more than just an online record shop. Go and see:

https://www.acerecords.co.uk/

Episode 57b illustration: The old Revox keeps on churning

In which Ginger Baldy remembers sunshine and hair and digs out some old singles

1. This Little Girl Of Mine - Ray Charles

2. This Little Girl Of Mine - Dion

3. How's The World Treating You? - The Louvin Brothers

4. Leave My Woman Alone - The Everly Brothers

5. She’s Mine - Joe Tex

6. Leave My Kitten Alone - The Beatles

7. I Can’t Go Anywhere With You - J D McPherson

8. Fine, Fine, Fine - The Balham Alligators

9. Empty Trainload Of Sky - Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

10. She’s About A Mover - Sir Douglas Quintet

11. Endless Sleep - Jody Reynolds

12. Ophelia - The Band

13. Do-Wah-Diddy - Manfred Mann

14. The World Keep On Turning - Fleetwood Mac

15. LeAnne - Colby T. Helms

Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles

Well, I know you got your money

And you've got a new fifty-seven too

But if I ever see my little girl in your new car

I'm gonna do some work on you.

The Everly Brothers.

Released in 1957, Don & Phil updated the car to a ‘57 from Ray Charles original, a ‘56, most likely a 1956 Cadillac (but possibly a Chevrolet or a Buick. The Blues Band’s version claims it‘s a Chevy!)

That giant of Welsh rock, Geraint Watkins will be at the Ivy House in Nunhead on January 23rd -

And so will Small Town Talk and friends. See you there:

https://wegottickets.com/event/642017

If you didn’t already, then check out JD McPherson’s new album, Nite Owls at:

https://www.jdmcpherson.com/

The above site also provides The 2025 Tour dates.

Small Town Talk will be JD’s gig at London’s Garage on June 20th.

I’m sorry about the release date for Episode 57 being delayed, but check out the third Long-Song bonus episode later this month, and still get over to Johnny Corsair’s’ podcast. His prize this month another great Ace CD, the third in the series, "Black America Sings Lennon, McCartney & Harrison."

Listen in to Bright Lights Big City and win that album.

https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/

The brilliant Ace records: Small Town Talk plays a track from an Ace album every month. Their site is so much more than just an online record shop. Go and see:

https://www.acerecords.co.uk/

Please note I only play records from my own record collection except in those cases where such tracks only exist in digital form, in which case I ask permission from the artists or their management team.

In the case of Colby T. Helms, he wants me to play any and all of his music! Please check him out and chase down his 9 UK dates between the 2nd and 12th of February. Find everything at:

https://www.colbyhelms.com/

And feel free to contact and chat with Small Town Talk at:

smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com

Episode 57 illustration: Small Town Talk steps back in time and digs Doug. - Doug Sahm & The Sir Douglas Quintet that is.