Thrift Store Finds: DeBarge, Nina Simone & Michael Jackson on Wax

My latest trip to the thrift store was a great one. I found three great albums that any lover of "black" music would enjoy having in their music library. And I was so pleased to finally find "Thriller" in its complete package at an affordable price.

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Record Collection: Michael Jackson "The Early Years"

This album features 10 of young Michael's most memorable songs. Tracks include "Got to be There," "Ben," "The Love You Save," and "Never Can Say Goodbye."Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Record Collection: Miami Sound Machine "Primitive Love" 1985

Keeping up with the 1980's sounds! Gloria Estefan and her fellow band mates brought it with this record.

Favorite Songs: "Primitive Love," "Bad Boy," and "Conga."Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Record Collection: The Eagles "Hotel California" 1976

"Hotel California" is one of my favorite soft rock songs ever. The first time I heard it was when I used to work at the clothing store ESPRIT and it was featured on the store's playlist. It is such a breezy summer song with great story telling. It always long to pack an overnight bag and hop on the first flight out to California.

Favorite Songs: "Hotel California," "Wasted Time (Reprise)," and "Victim of Love." Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Record Collection: Elton John "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 1973

This double album is one of John's classic works. On eBay it sells for about $25--luckily I found it recently for about .75 cents. As mentioned, I came across a bunch of John's albums at the thrift store. Whenever I see a collection of work newly displayed on the shelves, my first thought is that someone passed away and their family decided to donate these records. It's always bittersweet when you think about it because someone (willingly or unwillingly) is giving up their music. Lucky for me though, I never take that for granted and treat each record I bring home like my new adopted album child.

This album also contains the song, "Candle in the Wind." John's farewell song to Marilyn Monroe along with the banger "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting."

Also, the artwork is amazing on the jacket. It's tri-folded and each song is accompanied by lyrics and specific artwork.

Favorite Songs: "Funeral For a Friend," "Bennie and the Jets," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "This Song Has No Title," Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Record Collection: Bee Gees "Children of the World" 1976

In a previous post, I mentioned that came across a bunch of albums by the Bee Gees. And for nearly .75 cents a record, there was no way I would not allow myself to get a hold of them. "Children of the World" is an album that's filled with disco and soul. It was also the album that brought them into the "Saturday Night Fever" craze.

Favorite Songs: "You Should Be Dancing," "You Stepped Into My Life," "Can't Keep a Good Man Down," "The Way it Was."Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Record Collection: Bee Gees "Idea" 1968

Favorite Songs: "Let There Be Love," "I've Gotta Get a Message To You," "I Started a Joke."Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Record Collection: Elton John "Reg Strikes Back" 1988

Upon a recent trip to the thrift store, I stumbled upon a slew of album collections by the Bee Gees and Elton John. I'm very familiar with these across the pond artists, but I must admit that I didn't recognize any work off of John's "Reg Strikes Back." What did draw me to purchase this record is the album cover; the front and back displays many of John's outrageous costumes over the years. There's a lot of sequins, sunglasses, hats and heels. And in the midst of this glamorous madness is a black and white photo of the singer as a child a la 'Where's Waldo.'

Favorite Songs: "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That," "Heavy Traffic," "Since God Invented Girls."Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Record Collection: Bee Gees' "1st" 1967

I was under the impression that this was the group's first album, being that it's called "1st." However, after doing some research, I discovered that it was actually their third album. The title makes its point by stating that it was their first international release. That may also explain Barry's shirt on the cover that appears to read "MADE IN USA."

Favorite songs: "New York Mining Disaster," "To Love Somebody." Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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