Various Artists - Saint Etienne Presents Songs For The Dog & Duck [CD Jewel Case]

Cat. no: CDCHD1244
Format: CD Jewel Case
Barcode: 029667038423
Release Date: 13 Nov 2026
Genre: Rock 'N' Roll

A WELCOME RETURN TO THE ACE CATALOGUE THIS NOVEMBER * Concept: An Ace Records compilation curated by Bob Stanley and his Saint Etienne bandmates, built around the idea of a jukebox soundtracking a night at a real Soho pub, the Dog and Duck -- Ace's frst time putting UK glam rock, rockabilly and sweet soul together on one release

* Structure: The tracklist fows like an actual DJ set -- opening with early-60s instrumentals and girl groups, building through Northern soul and rockabilly rave-ups, then easing into smoochier soul and pop ballads toward the close. * Featured artists: A mix of cult and classic names, including the Zombies, Little Richard (a rare Vee-Jay demo not ofcially released until 1970), Alex Chilton, Sniff 'n' the Tears, Ohio Players, Les Paul & Mary Ford and Brian Protheroe. * Standout surprise: Former Goodie and TV birdwatcher Bill Oddie turns up as a genuinely skilled soul songwriter and performer -- the reviewer's biggest shock of the set. * Verdict: Reviewer Ady Croasdell calls the collection eclectic and inspired, likening it to Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour, and expects it to turn listeners on to plenty of overlooked great music.

Tracks: Hi Flutin' Boogie - John Scott / Davy O'Brien (Leave That Baby Alone) - Duffy Power / Lost - The Darlettes / Make Me Yours - Bettye Swann / I Was Born To Love You - Herbert Hunter / Walkin' Through A Cemetery - Claudine Clark / Rock-n-Bones - Elroy Dietzel & The Rhythm Bandits / Jitterbop Baby - Hal Harris / Dance A Go Go - Little Richard / She Does Everything For Me - The Zombies / The Way Of The Crowd - Dan Folger / I Can't Get Through - Bill Oddie / Lay This Burden Down - Mary Love / Sweep It Out In The Shed - Little Ann / How Can I Tell - Barbara Lewis / The EMI Song (Smile For Me) - Alex Chilton / Driver's Seat - Sniff 'n' The Tears / Flight 2 - Angelo & Eighteen / Good Time Coming - Mustard / Hand Clappin' Time - Gino with Johnny Greek / Having A Good Time - Huey Smith / Varee Is Love - The Ohio Players / We Belong Together - Robert & Johnny / Smoke Rings - Les Paul & Mary Ford / Pinball - Brian Protheroe