The Mascot Records/Jack Curtis Story (Mascot 1002) chronicles Phoenix songwriter, music producer, concert promoter and club owner Jack Curtis' Mascot Records label and non-Mascot sides that Jack produced, featuring 32 tracks from 1959 to 1973; including previously unreleased material. The CD spans the musical spectrum, from rockabilly, R&B and teen-idol sounds to garage rock, psychedelia and sunshine pop. The collection includes both sides of the Spiders' (pre-Alice Cooper) very first single (1965), as well as an alternate take of 'Why Don't You Love Me,' and cuts from Phoenix teen idols Frank Fafara and Jim Boyd, R&B singer Roosevelt Nettles and tracks by some of Arizona's favorite 60s groups - The Playthings, P-Nut Butter, Motion and George Washington Bridge, plus many more. The CD includes a 24-page booklet containing extensive liner notes by Dan Nowicki chronicling the ups and downs of Curtis and his teen hot spots Stage 7 and the V.I.P. Club and many rare photos. A true labor of love that pays tribute to one of Arizona's most important music promoters, the CD was compiled and produced by noted Arizona music historian, John P. Dixon.
1. There Goes My Heart (Randy Stevens-1958)
2. Only In My Dreams (Frank Fafara-1960)
3. You and I Against the World (Eddie Lemaire-1960)
4. Once It Was Mine (Judy Lunn-1961)
5. Angel of Mine (Nick Landers-1961)
6. Golden One (Frank Fafara-1961)
7. I'm Gonna Love Ya, Too (Frank Fafara-1961)
8. Mathilda (Roosevelt Nettles-1962)
9. Miracles (Roosevelt Nettles-1963)
10. Tragedy in Town (Brian Scott-1963)
11. Too Bad About Jim (Jim Boyd-1963)
12. Don't Ask For More (The Playthings-1965)
13. Why Don't You Love Me (Spiders-1965)
14. Hitch Hike (Spiders-1965)
15. I'm Glad I Knew You (P-Nut Butter-1966)
16. What Am I Doing Here With You (P-Nut Butter-1966)
17. Look Out, Girl (P-Nut Butter-1966)
18. (If I Could Only) Win Your Love (P-Nut Butter-1966)
19. The Girl From Chelsea (P-Nut Butter-1967)
20. If You Knew Just How I Feel (Motion-1967)
21. Don't Blame The Rain (Motion-1967)
22. Butterball (George Washington Bridge-1968)
23. Train Ride (George Washington Bridge-1968)
24. Tiger Love (Ray Donnell-1964)
25. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (Roosevelt Nettles-1963)
26. Don't Ask For More (Jim Boyd-1963)
27. Yes Your Honor (Roosevelt Nettles-1966)
28. Sorry For Me (Roosevelt Nettles-1965)
29. Why Don't You Love Me - Alternate Take (Spiders-1965)
30. Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean (Johnnie Mae Brown w/Mike Condello-1963)
31. Pardon My Reflection (Motion-1967)
32. Trying to Understand a Woman (Pango-1973)
Product Code: Mascot 1002
