Crossed Combs - retro, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, tiki and all that jazz. tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1332210 2010-03-10T14:16:37+00:00 Combing the planet for cool and interesting retro things. Surf, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, tiki, sci-fi, vintage design and all that jazz. TypePad Uppercut Deluxe Pomade tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e00980a6f388330120a9204303970b 2010-03-10T14:16:37+00:00 2010-03-10T14:16:37+00:00 Inspired by the timeless style of the 1950’s barbershop, Uppercut Barber Supplies is a modern yet traditional approach to men’s grooming. Formulated by barbers, the Australian Uppercut Deluxe Pomade is a super strong, water soluble hair wax that has a... Crossed Combs

Inspired by the timeless style of the 1950’s barbershop, Uppercut Barber Supplies is a modern yet traditional approach to men’s grooming.

Formulated by barbers, the Australian Uppercut Deluxe Pomade is a super strong, water soluble hair wax that has a clean coconut scent reminiscent of surfboard wax of old. 

If you're into water soluble pomade, check out Uppercut at Sivletto. Don't miss the nice Buddy t-shirt!

Uppercut Deluxe Pomade

Uppercut Barber Supplies t-shirt

Dirty Quiff YouTube channel tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e00980a6f3883301310f5a6f78970c 2010-03-03T20:18:05+00:00 2010-03-03T20:18:05+00:00 DJ Sophisticated Savage who's based in Stockholm Sweden has recently launched a YouTube channel, featuring clips of some of his vinyl 45's. A bunch of groovy numbers in the popcorn/exotica vein with a dab of lounge and a pinch of... Crossed Combs

DJ Sophisticated Savage who's based in Stockholm Sweden has recently launched a YouTube channel, featuring clips of some of his vinyl 45's. A bunch of groovy numbers in the popcorn/exotica vein with a dab of lounge and a pinch of early soul. That's enough babble from me, just head on over via this link: the dirty quiff YouTube channel

Here's a taster:

 Men's File magazine tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e00980a6f38833012877b11442970c 2010-02-17T23:05:46+00:00 2010-02-17T23:05:46+00:00 "A Modern Magazine Tracing The Roots Of Style". Sounds good doesn't it? The British magazine with that tagline is called Men's File and has recently come out with issue 2. A fine read, with high quality photographs as well. Issue... Crossed Combs

"A Modern Magazine Tracing The Roots Of Style". Sounds good doesn't it? The British magazine with that tagline is called Men's File and has recently come out with issue 2. A fine read, with high quality photographs as well.

Issue 2 contains stuff on such diverse things as Ton-Up Boys, Barbour, Cricket, Bonneville Speed Week, Skateboard and Royal Enfield. For those of you that like that sort of thing, there's a bunch of photos of girls showing their bare breasts. Done rather tastefully though.

You can get Men's File from Sivletto, just follow this link.

Mens Rile magazine

Roy Hamilton The Definitive '50s Singles Collection tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e00980a6f388330120a81ce8f1970b 2010-01-28T14:32:42+00:00 2010-01-28T14:34:42+00:00 One of the most influential artists of the 1950s in the R&B field gets the full singles As & Bs treatment for the first time ever. Includes his original hit recordings of the all time classic songs 'Unchained Melody', 'Ebb... Crossed Combs

Roy Hamilton One of the most influential artists of the 1950s in the R&B field gets the full singles As & Bs treatment for the first time ever. Includes his original hit recordings of the all time classic songs 'Unchained Melody', 'Ebb Tide' 'Hurt' and 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. Elvis Presley was also a huge fan and recorded many of these songs throughout his career including the b side 'I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry' very early in his career. Hamilton's semi operatic style was the inspiration for other performers like Jackie Wilson in the '50s and The Righteous Brothers in the '60s. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy these dramatic recordings by one of popular music's lost legends.

Released on February 15, 2010. Read more about, and pre-order, The Definitive '50s Singles Collection at Amazon

You'll Never Walk Alone
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry
If I Loved You
So Let There Be Love
Ebb Tide
Beware
Hurt
Star Of Love
I Believe
If You Are But A Dream
Unchained Melody
From Here To Eternity
Forgive This Fool
You Wanted To Change Me
A Little Voice
All This Is Mine
Without A Song
Cuban Love Song
Everybody's Got A Home
Take Me With You
There Goes My Heart
Walk Along With Kings
Somebody Somewhere
Since I Fell For You
I Took My Grief To Him
Chained
A Simple Prayer
A Mother's Love
My Faith My Hope My Love
So Long
The Aisle
That Old Feeling
(All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings
I'm Gonna Lock You In My Heart
The Right To Love
Don't Let Go
Crazy Feelin'
In A Dream
Lips
Jungle Fever
Wait For Me
Everything
Pledging My Love
My One And Only Love
It's Never Too Late
Somewhere Along The Way
I Need Your Lovin
Blue Prelude
Time Marches On
Take It Easy Joe
A Great Romance
I'm On My Way Back Home

 Get Rhythm #5 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e00980a6f388330128770da272970c 2010-01-25T13:35:39+00:00 2010-01-25T13:37:43+00:00 If you're in Italy during 12-13 March check this event out! Barrence Whitfield, Carl and the Rhythm All Stars, 49 Special, Jesse and the Orbits, The Bricats, Slim Slip and the Sliders. DJ's: Steve Stack-o-wax, Tracy Dick, Sputnik, Silvia, Henry.... Crossed Combs <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>If you're in Italy during 12-13 March check this event out!</p> <p></p>Barrence Whitfield, Carl and the Rhythm All Stars, 49 Special, Jesse and the Orbits, The Bricats, Slim Slip and the Sliders. DJ's: Steve Stack-o-wax, Tracy Dick, Sputnik, Silvia, Henry.<br><p><a href="http://www.getrhythm.it/">More info on the Get Rhythm site</a>.</p> <p><a style="display: inline;" href="http://crossedcombs.typepad.com/.a/6a00e00980a6f388330128770da3c8970c-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e00980a6f388330128770da3c8970c " alt="Get rhythm 5" title="Get rhythm 5" src="http://crossedcombs.typepad.com/.a/6a00e00980a6f388330128770da3c8970c-800wi" border="0" /></a> <br> </p></div> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CrossedCombs/~4/qs2r_Dts3W0" height="1" width="1"/> The Sound of Tiki tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e00980a6f388330120a7b10ab0970b 2010-01-07T12:40:27+00:00 2010-01-07T12:40:27+00:00 More upcoming stuff from the Bear Family label, a treat for all lovers of Tiki & Exotica, available March 29, 2010: A musical cocktail: The Sound Of Tiki. Travel to distant tropical places in the confines of your living room!... Crossed Combs
19934_238271418903_147398858903_3026329_5560907_n More upcoming stuff from the Bear Family label, a treat for all lovers of Tiki & Exotica, available March 29, 2010:

A musical cocktail: The Sound Of Tiki. Travel to distant tropical places in the confines of your living room! Experience the popular myths of Tiki through music! This finely balanced mix of esoteric mood music and swinging lounge songs creates a harmonious yet never boring listening pleasure.

Unusual versions of Exotica classics and never before published pieces of Polynesian pop music spell fun for the seasoned vinyl archeologist and for the Tiki novice alike.

Includes a 52-page booklet with beautiful colourful rare images and insightful text that complements the musical experience.

Compiled by Sven A. Kirsten.