Sounds of the record tree

In May of 2021, we moved to a new neighborhood on the north side of Ann Arbor. Around the corner from our apartment lives a magical tree – the Record Tree. In the warmer months, you are sure to find a pile of records, springing up from its roots like toadstools.

Sounds of the Record Tree: Vol 1

This is the first mixtape I have made to highlight the gems that reward those who will dig through the Record Tree’s sundry produce. Given the (growing) stack of sometimes-muddy records I have brought home from it, it won’t be the last. Cover by Martha.

Track list:

Side A

1. Jayne Kennedy – Love Your Body Intro
2. Steeleye Span – A Calling-on Song
3. Cuppa Joe – Love Peace Anarchy Infinity / Archipeligo
4. Dionne Warwick – Track of the Cat
5. Bossa Nova – I Dream of Jeanie
6. Marilyn Martin – Night Moves
7. Bob Gibson – Celebrated Skier
8. Carol Hensel’s Dancersize – I Will Survive

Side B

1. Disneyland Chilling Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House – A Very Long Fuse
2. I want to do it with you – Pointer Sisters
3. Ralph Carmichael – All My Life
4. Crystal Gayle – Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For
5. Diana Ross and the Supremes – Reflections
6. Johnny Cash – Get Rhythm
7. Scarlatti: Sonata in G Major, L 209/K .455 from the Well Tempered Synthesizer by Wendy Carlos
8. The Surfmen – Fire Goddess
9. Kiss Me – Terri Lawrence Total Reconstrution by Lenny Bertoldo from Dance Series Issue 50 (For Professional DJs only)
10. Porter Wagoner – I’ve Enjoyed As Much of This As I Can Stand
11. (hidden) Ruvin / Halfin / Irving / Sherian – You’re a Pink Toothbrush