Those regulars here will know my appreciation of this young man Nat Myers and his recent struggles have not diminished his desire to create most excellent ‘SLANGS!’ Go tonk it sum! Posted on Facebook an hour ago - this old ‘hit’ from his slangs is worth a revisit tonkin’ or nay!
Green Day: Kerplunk! 1991 + Dookie 1994 + Insomniac 1995 + American idiot 2004 (4 FLAC files at over 1.23gig!)
again Kostas excels in his profile of the American ‘Grunge’ (Sic?) rockers and I must have missed out rather on these guys so Kostas’ work here seems informative not to say important
For those in the know - ENJOY!
Kostas says:
Since the early '90s, Bay Area trio Green Day has been one of the most celebrated and successful bands in the world, growing from an energetic and snarling pop-punk group into an increasingly melodic and stylistically adventurous act and infiltrating the mainstream early in the process. From the start, the band took notes from the anarchic attitudes and loud, fast, snotty approach of jittery late-'70s punk acts like the Jam and Sham 69, but elevated their blasting sound with pop elements like catchy hooks, tightly arranged song structures, and Beatlesque vocal harmonies.
Huddie Ledbetter, known as Leadbelly, was a unique figure in the American popular music of the 20th century. Ultimately, he was best remembered for a body of songs that he discovered, adapted, or wrote, including "Goodnight, Irene," "Rock Island Line," "The Midnight Special," and "Cotton Fields."
But he was also an early example of a folksinger whose background had brought him into direct contact with the oral tradition by which folk music was handed down, a tradition that, by the early years of the century, already included elements of commercial popular music.
Because he was an African-American, he is sometimes viewed as a blues singer, but blues (a musical form he actually predated) was only one of the styles that informed his music. He was a profound influence on folk performers of the 1940s such as Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, who in turn influenced the folk revival and the development of rock music from the 1960s onward, which makes his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, early in the hall's existence, wholly appropriate.
Tracklist
01 Fannin Street 02 I've A Pretty Flowers 03 Easy Rider 04 Bull Cow 05 Dekalb Blues 06 New York City 07 Mother's Blues 08 Tell Me Baby 09 Sweet Mary Blues 10 Bourgeois Blues 11 My Friend Blind Lemon 12 Good Morning Blues 13 Gallis Pole 14 Outskirts Of Town 15 Grasshoppers In My Pillow 16 Scottsboro Blues 17 Sail On Little Girl, Sail On 18 Don't You Love You Daddy No More 19 Where Did You Sleep Last Night 20 How Long 21 Looky Looky Yonder
Another classic from Zero G [via Imagenetz so available to us mere mortals in the UK]. As I have said ad nauseam but Leadbelly perhaps the earliest unfluence on this precocious schoolboy of 13 and an ep with Goodnight Urene and Gallows Pole (here ‘Gallis Pole’?!) contender for my first blues purchase from the budget sale bins ay that age! It has haunted me forever!
One of Billy Childish’s many bands, The William Loveday Intention offers a gritty take on Death Don’t Have No Mercythat stays faithful in spirit but walks its own dark path.
Levon Helm & The RCO All Stars at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA on 2/07/1978. Levon Helm had released his first album after The Band, Levon Helm And The RCO All-Stars, the previous year, and was on tour to promote that album. This concert was recorded and broadcast by the King Biscuit Flower Hour (KBFH) and affiliated stations across the U.S. Introduction by Bill Minkin of KBFH.
Santana and Peter Green perform "Black Magic Woman" at the 1998 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
“If people take the time to look from the beginning, what I listened to was John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed and Lightnin’ Hopkins. Then, later on, Peter Green\ and Michael Bloomfield. They were disciples of B.B. King, and me too, except that I got away from B.B King when I discovered Gábor Szabó A lot of people came from B.B King. They also listened to Freddie King and to Albert King, but for some reason B.B. King was the centerpiece for a lot of musicians that wanted to play the blues. I think it was due to his honesty, the rawness of his playing, and his heart.
“To me, Gábor was a very, very elegant gypsy guitarist. He was Hungarian, from Budapest. I learned a lot from him, especially because of the way he played with Willie Bobo, Victor Pantoja and Chico Hamilton. His playing was very, very different. In San Francisco at that time, everybody was listening to the Grateful Dead, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and Janis Joplin. But I was listening to Gábor Szabó a lot, and Wes Montgomery.
“Peter Green was a very good friend. I miss him terribly. I’m grateful that we toured together a lot of times. You know, he would catch a plane and he would just appear and play with Santana. He would leave Fleetwood, Mac for a little bit, and then he will come sit in with us. I identify with the way he played the guitar because he was very lyrical. The only other person that is like that was Gary Moore. A lot of musicians play guitar, but very few people get deep, deep, deep, into the guitar, like Gary Moore, Peter Green, and myself. But again, we all came from B.B. King. BB King is the guy.”
The Many Faces of Prince (2016) is a compelling 3-CD compilation that explores the artistry, influence, and collaborations of one of music’s most enigmatic figures. Released by Music Brokers, this set goes beyond a typical best-of collection, offering a multi-dimensional perspective on Prince’s legacy.
This is a triple-CD deep dive into Prince’s musical universe, his beginnings, reinterpretations, and influences.
CD1 features tracks from 94 East, where a teenage Prince played guitar and vocals. Songs like “Just Another Sucker” give insight into his formative years.
CD2 covers by artists such as Sheila E., Art of Noise with Tom Jones, and fDeluxe reimagine Prince’s hits through funk, synth-pop, and hip hop lenses.
CD3 maps Prince’s musical DNA, with cuts by Sly & The Family Stone, The Meters, and James Brown the legends who shaped his style.
Though unofficial, this Mexican-pressed digipak includes rare recordings, unique tributes, and a curated selection of Prince-adjacent artistry. For fans and archivists, it’s a lively mosaic of the Purple One’s legacy.
Trojan Beatles Tribute Box Set (2004) is a 3-CD compilation released by Trojan Records, offering a joyful and imaginative reggae reinterpretation of The Beatles’ most beloved songs. This limited-edition set brings together a vibrant mix of ska, ocksteady, roots, and dub, all filtered through the unmistakable warmth of Jamaican rhythm. Across its three discs, the box set features over 50 tracks, with contributions from reggae legends like John Holt, Ken Boothe, The Maytals, Marcia Griffiths, Desmond Dekker, and Ernest Ranglin. These artists don’t just cover Beatles ongs—they transform them, infusing Lennon and McCartney’s melodies with syncopated grooves, soulful vocals, and island flair. From Glen Adams’ upbeat “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” to Susan Cadogan’s sultry take on “Something”, each track offers a fresh perspective on familiar tunes. The set is cleverly divided into three themed discs: The Black, Gold & Green Album Part 1, Part 2, and UK Stylee. This structure allows for a mix of Jamaican originals and UK-based reggae interpretations, highlighting the global reach of both The Beatles and reggae music. Standouts include The Crystalites’ instrumental “Lady Madonna”, The Upsetters’ dubby “Let It Be”, and The Black Beatles’ cheeky “Reggae and Shout (Twist and Shout)”. What makes this collection so charming is its playful spirit. These aren’t reverent covers—they’re full of personality, often reworking arrangements entirely while keeping the heart of the songs intact. The result is a tribute that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new. Whether you’re a Beatles fan curious about their influence beyond rock, or a reggae lover looking for inventive takes on classic pop, Trojan Beatles Tribute Box Set is a delightful listen. It’s a celebration of musical cross-pollination—
If anyone ever wondered ( I did!) where Delaney and Bonnie ever came from when they hooked up with the live touring squad with Clapton then this is it! Bramlett worked for Stax as a writer and this is why!
"Launched in 1993, the Phoenix Festival was positioned as an alternative to the established Glastonbury and Reading Festivals. It was held at Long Marston Airfield near Stratford-upon-Avon and was one of the first four-day festivals in Britain. Unfortunately, the festival was plagued with issues with crowd control, prcing, staffing and the location, an old airfield. The final nail in the coffin cam in 1996 when issues with security caused thousands to miss David Bowie's set on July 18, 1996, 29 years ago today. The festival lasted one more year, then folded in 1998. In any event, while ticket holders may have missed Bowie, yiu won't as this FM boradcast captures his entire set."
From the home of the bard! (That’s Billy Waggledagger to you boy!)
Of all the six extant signatures by the greatest ever playwright and poet none are spelled the same!
