Possibly one of the best indicators of a economic recession is when I start selling records on ebay. Wall Street should use that as an economic barometer of some sorts. Anyway, it was around November when I first drafted this post, business was slow, I was bored, and I had an urge to unload some wax. I tend to slang vinyl when I start thinking I have way too many records or when I am just not that into the music (I usually end up with sellers remorse). Nevertheless, I just so happened to record some of the 45’s that I sold, songs which I was luke-warm with at the time. And the 45’s in this post are a sample of such.
Its a real mixed bag in terms of genres. From Mexican ska, cha-cha, garage, son, salsa ect. ect. I won’t get into much detail about each band, but I’ll let you guys decide if I made a good choice or not. Please note, that at the time, I scanned the images so small that I am now unable to read them or know some of the artist’s names. Damn I am full of regret today.
2. Hermanos Carrion: Con Golondrinas
3. Los Johnny Jets: Dracula A Go Go
4. Desconocido (Los Yonicos?): Guapachosa
6. Johnny Zamot Y Su Orquesta: Oye Nicola
7. Memo Salamanca: Oye Rumbito
8. Desconocido (Can’t read the name): Viva Tirado
Super Sonido 
you idiot,
that Familia song is history man!
I still like you though.
Just call me before you sell shit!
Hi:
So, I’ve been following your site, and loving it! The downloads are fantastic, and I’ve been playing some of the cuts you put up whenever I get the chance to DJ out here in Boston. (Por que, seriously, falta este tipo de cosa out here. This city isn’t exactly a chicano hothouse, but we’re out here.)
At any rate, that “Viva Tirado” track is by a band called El Chicano. Apparently they’re still active and they wound up getting “The Masters Collection” treatment in the 90s.
Here’s some crazy footage of them playing live, with full-on Chicano soul power: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndjqEA37CSY
And a posting on a Greek blog with a cursory description about the band:
http://standinatthecrossroads-blackcatbone.blogspot.com/2008/04/el-chicano-viva-tirado-us-1970-soul.html
Where’s your e-bay site? I’d love to check it out!
Thanks again! And keep up the amazing site!
-Richard