For no other reason than it made me cry til I nearly fell off my chair . . . . . . .I gather I may have been a tad slow checking this clip out but it is worth a look . . . . . . . from the sheer wonder that is Popbitch!
Rick Astley performing with the Foo Fighters - no REALLY!
[Watch on YouTube]
Big O update!
Haven't posted much of late from my favourite ROIO site and here's a couple of reminders as to how good they are! Head on over there and give him some money if you can for the AMAZING collection of recordings. He has stopped posting back catalogues and stopped the prizes in the Big O Mystery Song of the week so he could do with some support!He posted some PJ HARVEY from the the other day and it is excellent despite the waffling from the French DJ - [they do that a lot on the continent, it's to stop bootleggers apparently, good luck with that!]
Head over there and download it they're having a row about who's better Chrissie Hynde or PJ!? (Sic) it's hilarious!
Also today they posted another fine Radio Broadcast and this is from Kris Kristofferson and Friends!
so you might say I am nothing if not eclectic! It's really good though and he starts with a favourite John Prine song 'The Late John Garfield Blues' which is worth the download alone in my humble opinion!
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KRIS KRISTOFFERSON & FRIENDS
SAUSALITO 1973
It's Kris at his very best IMHO
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Again in the series of sounds purchased when they came out here is my second Los Lobos purchase. I bought the fine album 'Will The Wolf Survive' when it came out and then heard they were doing the soundtrack of the Ritchie Valens story and it may be a tad hackneyed now but none the less it was a hit at the time and my dear friend Leo explained the Mexican/Spanish to me from 'La Bamba' which had us in fits and it stands as one of the oddest songs of the era!
"I am not a sailor! I am the Captain!" pure pop genius!
On this day in music history: August 29, 1987 - “La Bamba” by Los Lobos hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 3 weeks. Written by Ritchie Valens, it is the biggest hit for the East Los Angeles, CA based band. Recorded as the theme song to the biopic of Mexican American rock & roll icon Ritchie Valens, the traditional Mexican folk song is based on the Son Jarocho style of music native to the state of Veracruz, and is often played at weddings. Valens rock & roll version (#22 Pop) is recorded in 1958 and is issued as the B-side of his biggest single “Donna” (#2 Pop). When Los Lobos records their version for the film (who also make a cameo appearance), they use Valens’ arrangement of the song, adding a reprise at the end of the traditional folk arrangement. Released six weeks ahead of the film in early June of 1987, the single is an immediate smash. Entering the Hot 100 at #84 on June 27, 1987, it climbs to the top of the chart nine weeks later. The accompanying soundtrack album also hits number one on the Billboard Top 200 for 2 weeks (on September 12, 1987), and to date has been certified 3x Platinum in the US by the RIAA.
The Beatles - Last Live Concert
On this day in music history: August 29, 1966 - The Beatles play their last live concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA. The Beatles third world tour sees the band facing negative publicity and riots in the Philippines after they unintentionally snub the first lady Imelda Marcos. They face more problems when the tour reaches the US in August. When John Lennon’s comments about religion made in a interview originally published in the Evening Standard in March of 1966 are taken out of context, it leads to backlash in the south. Radio stations in that part of the country ban the bands records from airplay, and protests result the mass burning of Beatles records and other memorabilia. By the time the band reaches the end of the tour in San Francisco, they are bored with the grind of touring, and frustrated at playing to crowds who often cannot hear them above the massive wall of screaming. What turns out to be their final concert, is sponsored by local radio station KYA (w/ DJ “Emperor” Gene Nelson as the MC). The Beatles play to a crowd of over 25,000, and the show also features The Remains, Bobby Hebb, The Cyrkle, and The Ronettes as the opening acts. The bands’ set lasts less about 30 minutes and they earn about $90,000 for the performance. At the time, The Beatles do not publicly acknowledge that the concert is their last either prior to or after the show. The only existing audio documentation of the performance comes from a rough cassette recording, (capturing nearly the entire performance, except for the last minute of the closing number “Long Tall Sally”), and from film footage shot by local San Francisco and Sacramento news crews. Years later, black & white Super 8 film footage shot by a fifteen year old fan named Barry Hood surfaces and is seen two documentaries (“The Beatles Live In San Francisco” and “The Unseen Beatles”) about the concert. On August 14, 2014, Paul McCartney returns to play the last event at the legendary sports venue, before it is closed and demolished, two weeks shy of forty eight years after The Beatles had played there.
fascinating perspective from the most excellent Jeff Harris' blog 'Behind The Grooves On this day in Music History
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
another bought when it came out . . . . . but not the first 'Devo' single by any means and perhaps their most commercial single ('Whip it'? 'Working In A Coalmine'? . . . well alright) but bought the ethereally strange 'Jocko Homo' which though I bought when I first heard it is the strangest track ever committed to vinyl in some oddly personal way. From the album 'Q: Are We Not Men A: We are Devo!' which I bought too and only the extraordinarily uncomfortable 'Mongoloid' sticks in the craw now (still). Was this satire about a society that mocks the afflicted or was this something more sinister, either way it has come real and the attacks on the disabled and the mentally ill have become a regularly reported atrocious sign of the times. The band's message is a diatribe if one were needed (it was back then) that the nations were dumbing down so fast we were de-evolving back into a redneck bunch of knuckle dragging mouth breathing bottom feeding Neanderthals picking on the weak and the vulnerable and the Devil take the hindmost (ring any bells? strike a resonance today? )
On this day in music history: August 28, 1978 - “Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!”, the debut album by Devo is released. Produced by Brian Eno, it is recorded at Conny’s Studio in Köln, Germany and Different Fur Studios in San Francisco, CA from October 1977 - February 1978. The groundbreaking first album by the Akron, OH based new wave band quickly establish their unique sound and visual image. The band record the album with producer Brian Eno before they are actually signed to a record label. Their demo tape is heard by David Bowie and Iggy Pop (by way of Tin Huey bassist Michael Aylward’s wife). After seeing Devo perform in New York, an excited Bowie initially plans to produce their album, but scheduling conflicts prevent him from taking more than a minor role in its creation. Working with Bowie during this period, Eno steps in and takes over the main production duties, financing the project himself. The album is anchored by their innovative cover of The Rolling Stones “Satisfaction”, which earn the band a large and loyal fan base. The albums iconic cover art features a caricature of pro golfing legend Chi Chi Rodríguez. In 2009, when “Q: Are We Not Men?” is reissued by Rhino Records (on CD and clear yellow vinyl), Devo performs it live in its entirety when they embark on a tour to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of its release. The CD edition also includes a live performance of the complete album recorded at the HMV Forum in London in May of 2009. “Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!” peaks at number seventy eight on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified Gold by in the US by the RIAA.
Monday, August 28, 2017
Sunday, August 27, 2017
again another single that I bought when it came out and apart from the fact that is played through to the mat (ask your Grandad!) I still have the single somewhere . . . . classic . . . . . . some might say the roots of heavy metal for its rock riff but rock is about right . . . . . . every rocker started here
On this day in music history: August 26, 1964 - “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks is released. Written by Ray Davies, it is the first major hit for the North London based rock band. Having released two previous singles that fail to make an impact, The Kinks are pressured by their UK label Pye Records to deliver a hit record, or be dropped from the label. After Davies writes “You Really Got Me”, he and the band try the song with a number of different arrangements before finding the right one. The Kinks record the track with American producer Shel Talmy at IBC Studios in London in July 1964. The singles trademark overdriven distorted guitar tone is achieved by lead guitarist Dave Davies slicing the speaker cone of his guitar amp with a razor blade. It is also one of the first rock songs to feature power chords (perfect 5ths and octaves) rather than major or minor triads. This lays the template for the hard rock and heavy metal music genres that follow in the years to come. The song hits #1 in the UK and #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 28, 1964. One of the records that help define the 60’s “British Invasion” era, it has also been covered many times over the years. Most notably by Van Halen on their self-titled debut album in 1978. Ray and Dave Davies also record a live version of “You Really Got Me” with The Smithereens in 1991. “You Really Got Me” is inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 1999.
For no other reason that this is my favourite Aretha song of all time and it is was near perfect a love song as it is possible to get IMHO . . . . . the innuendo is perfect and it is so RUUUUDE!
On this day in music history: August 26, 1967 - “Baby I Love You” by Aretha Franklin hits #1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart for 2 weeks, also peaking at #4 on the Hot 100 on September 9, 1967. Written by Ronnie Shannon , it is the third R&B chart topper for Memphis, TN born, Detroit, MI raised R&B icon. Penned by Ronnie Shannon, the writer behind Aretha Franklin’s breakthrough smash “I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)”, the song is recorded at Atlantic Studios in New York City on June 23, 1967, and features musicians such as Jimmy Johnson and Joe South (guitars), Tommy Cogbill (bass), Roger Hawkins (drums), Spooner Oldham (electric piano), Truman Thomas (organ), as well as a horn section led by saxophonist King Curtis, and Aretha’s sisters Carolyn and Erma Franklin on background vocals. Following up the hugely successful “Respect”, “Baby I Love You” is issued as first single from her second Atlantic album “Aretha Arrives” in July of 1967. It quickly becomes the third smash hit in a row from Aretha Franklin in just five months, becoming another million seller for the then newly dubbed “Queen Of Soul”. In 1990, director Martin Scorsese features Franklin’s recording in his film “Goodfellas”. “Baby I Love You” is certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
swappers:
Traffic - Feelin’ Alright?
Another from the sounds purchased when they came out and I bought the single of this again from the ex-jukebox vinyl bargain bins but it was never off the turntable back in those days . . . . .
On this day in music history: August 26, 1985 - “The Head On the Door”, the sixth album by The Cure is released. Produced by Robert Smith and Dave Allen, it is recorded at Angel Studios in London from Early - Mid 1985. Following the UK success of their previous album “The Top”, Cure leader Robert Smith, continue to expand the bands more pop based sound (but maintaining their characteristic dark edge) begun on the previous effort with their next release. “Door” is the first to introduce new members Boris Williams (drums) and Porl Thompson (guitar, keyboards) and marks the return of bassist Simon Gallup to the band. The album is a pivotal release in the bands career as it is their first release to receive significant support in the US from both college radio and the burgeoning commercial Modern Rock radio format, as well as video outlets like MTV which increases the bands fan base beyond its small but loyal cult following. It spins off two hit singles including “In Between Days” (#99 US Pop, #15 UK) and “Close To Me” (#13 UK). In 2006, a two CD Deluxe Edition album is released. The first disc is a remastered version of the original album, with the second disc featuring Robert Smith’s original instrumental demo recordings, early band demos, and three live bootleg tracks recorded in Paris in December of 1985. "The Head On The Door" peaks at number fifty nine on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified Gold in the by the RIAA.
Friday, August 25, 2017
We posted my attitude to Jeff Buckley's 'Grace' earlier and this is just a reminder and features perhaps my favourite track from that fine album . . . . . . tragic loss
On this day in music history: August 23, 1994 - “Grace”, the debut album by Jeff Buckley is released. Produced by Jeff Buckley and Andy Wallace, it is recorded at Bearsville Studios in Woodstock, NY from Late 1993 - Early 1994. Singer, songwriter and musician Jeff Buckley was the son of folk music legend Tim Buckley (though he grows up being unaware of his true lineage until he meets his biological father for the first and only time when he is eight years old), and is raised his mother (a classically trained musician) and stepfather in Southern California. Two years after moving to New York to heighten his profile as a musician, he is signed by Columbia Records. Upon its release, the album initially receives mixed reviews and sells poorly until Buckley’s emotional and ethereal live performances of the material win critics and fans over. It eventually comes to be regarded as one of the finest singer/songwriter albums of the 90’s. Though Buckley does not live to see much of this belated acclaim and appreciation for his artistry. Ironically and tragically, he dies young like his father years before him (his father died of an accidental drug overdose in 1975 at the age of 28). Jeff accidentally drowns while swimming in the Mississippi River in Memphis, TN, during a break in working on material for his second studio album in 1997. Buckley is only thirty years old at the time of his death. To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the albums’ release in 2004, “Grace” is remastered and reissued as a double CD + DVD deluxe edition. Disc one includes the original ten song album, with the second disc featuring various outtakes, alternate takes and other previously unreleased material. The DVD contains a documentary on the making of the album, along with behind the scenes footage of the making of the four music videos shot for the singles. Originally released on vinyl only in Europe in 1994, the album receives its first US release on vinyl, packaged with a bonus 7" of “Forget Her” b/w “Strawberry Street”, pressed on blue vinyl. The LP is reissued as a 180 gram LP by Music On Vinyl in 2009, and again by Columbia/Legacy in 2010. “Grace” peaks at number one hundred forty nine on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
Jeff Buckley on swappers blog here
thanks to Jeff Harris' wonderful blog 'Behind The Grooves On this day in Music History
Jeff Buckley on swappers blog here
thanks to Jeff Harris' wonderful blog 'Behind The Grooves On this day in Music History
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
THE LAST OF THE BEATLES
On this day in music history: August 22, 1969 - The Beatles last official photo session takes place at Tittenhurst Park in Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire UK. One week after the bands last recording session for “Abbey Road” (recording overdubs for “Golden Slumbers”, “Carry That Weight”, “Something”, “Here Comes The Sun” and “The End”), The Beatles meet at John Lennon’s estate in the English countryside with photographer Ethan Russell (“Let It Be”) for one final photo session. Russell takes numerous photos of the band in front of the house and on the surrounding grounds. Linda McCartney and Yoko Ono are both present at the photo shoot along with Apple press officer Derek Taylor. Linda who is only six days away from giving birth to her and Paul’s first child Mary, also shoots 16mm film of the session. Pictures from this photo session are used on the cover of the compilation album “Hey Jude” (aka “The Beatles Again”) released in February of 1970. Many of the other exposures are used for publicity purposes though many have been unseen by the public at large.
Shame somehow and revealing. No-one is smiling . . . . . at all!
thanks to the most excellent Jeff Harris' blog 'Behind The Grooves On this day in Music History
Sunday, August 20, 2017
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
As they have taken down the video of this . . . (FAST: only took 5 days ) Here a compilation of funny moments no 1
this day in music history: August 19, 1967 - “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 1 week. Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, it is the fourteenth US chart topper for “The Fab Four”. The Beatles are asked to represent England as part of the first worldwide satellite broadcast “Our World”. The only request that the organizers will make, is that the band come up with a song containing a simple message that the worldwide audience watching can understand. Having just released the landmark “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Band” two weeks before, the band quickly begin work on the song. John Lennon comes up with and writes the majority of what becomes “All You Need Is Love”, with Paul McCartney helping him complete it. The basic track is recorded at Olympic Studios in Barnes, London on June 14, 1967. The band performs the song on the live television broadcast from Studio One at Abbey Road Studios on June 25, 1967. Lennon sings his lead vocal live on the program, but also records it again following the broadcast. The program is seen by over 400 million people in twenty six countries. The song is rush released as a single on July 7, 1967. Entering the Hot 100 at #71 on July 22, 1967, it leaps to the top of the chart just four weeks later. “All You Need Is Love” and its B-side “Baby You’re A Rich Man” (#34 Pop), (recorded on May 11, 1967) are both included on the US LP release of “Magical Mystery Tour” when it is released in late November of 1967. The song is also included in the animated feature “Yellow Submarine” and on its soundtrack album. The Our World footage of The Beatles performing “All You Need Is Love”, originally transmitted in black and white, is restored and digitally colorized when it is included in “The Beatles Anthology” series in November of 1995. “All You Need Is Love” is certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Frank with Jimi's Strat!
Frank Zappa with Jimi Hendrix’s Stratocaster (the Hendrix/Zappa guitar is one of the most infamous guitars of all time. It’s alleged that Jimi Hendrix burned this guitar at the 1968 Miami Pop Festival or at the Astoria in Finsbury Park in March ‘67. Frank Zappa bought or was given the remains, and after Frank died his son Dweezil got it. It was repaired to be playable, and Frank Zappa played it on his 1976 album “Zoot Allures“…)
Never much of a Zappa fan apart from his 'use' of Captain Beefheart (I bought 'Hot Rats' and 'Bongo Fury' but that's about it I think) His political view is anarcho-right wing and anti-socialist for sure. There is an arrogance behind Frank that he considered himself better or above others yet I cannot and would not deny his role as a groundbreaking musician. As a guitarist I found him inexpressive and boring. The king of noodlers. As a recent non-smoker it is interesting to me whilst allegedly notoriously anti-drugs that Frank died from his addiction to nicotine and didn't appear to realise it. Shame but ironic somehow
Friday, August 18, 2017
Woman of the Week
Smith also felt no fear when it came to confronting the racism so prevalent in the South. Once, when performing a tent show in a Southern town, members of the Ku Klux Klan, in full Klan regalia, surrounded the tent, threatening to pull it down and trap everyone inside. Smith stormed out and confronted them, shouting, “You had better pick up them sheets and run!” The men took to their heels. Smith went back to performing, as if confronting the KKK were all in a day’s work.
XTC
On this day in music history: August 17, 1979 - “Drums And Wires”, the third album by XTC is released. Produced by Steve Lillywhite, it is recorded at The Townhouse Studios in London from June - July 1979. Working with producer Lillywhite (U2) and engineer Hugh Padgham (Genesis, Phil Collins), it features the bands first big UK single “Making Plans For Nigel” (#17 UK) which also provides the band with their initial exposure in the US. The album is issued with differing track listings in various countries, with the first 20,000 copies coming with a two or three track 7" single featuring the songs “Chain Of Command”, “Limelight”, and/or “Life Begins At The Hop”. The initial US pressing of the LP (initially released on RSO Records and later reissued on Geffen Records) features the single version of “Ten Feet Tall”, while other pressing include the first recorded version. In 2014, the album is remastered and reissued in the UK on CD, DVD-A and Blu-Ray disc, with a newly remixed 5.1 surround mix. “Drums And Wires” peaks at number thirty four on the UK album chart, and number one hundred seventy four on the Billboard Top 200.
Well, good I have been waiting for some XTC but starting at the third album is a shame and I followed them from the beginning and pretty much bought everything from the first singles prior to the first album all their VHS videos (ask your grandparents) and then right up to Andy P' s solo incarnations and more experimental stuff; Fuzzy Warbles, Monstrance, Wasp Star and of course The Dukes of Stratosphear (XTC and Partridge fans google them if you haven't heard any of these & you won't be disappointed?*!) This track is chosen largely because I imagine it was their biggest hit and most successful album but to me there are much better songs and much better albums 'Drums and Wires' a favourite and 'Skylarking' probably my top favourite closely followed by English Settlement but hey, glad to post this. They still stand as the loudest band I ever heard at Oxford's New Theatre and my ears rang for three days afterward although to be honest guys it HURT!
Thursday, August 17, 2017
BARBARA STANWYCK
random notes about photos found on the internet . . . . . . . . . .
When they were in Indianapolis shooting 'To Please a Lady', Barbara Stanwyck's business manager called her to ask what type of accommodation she would require. She told him she needed a bedroom and bath for herself, and the same for Harriet (her personal maid and friend), with a sitting room between. The business manager explained that co-star Clark Gable had requested that they stay in the best hotel in town, where blacks were not welcome. Barbara remained adamant. She wanted Harriet near her and requested that the business manager make the necessary arrangements. Later that day the director of the film, Clarence Brown, called Barbara to ensure her that Harriet would stay in the best “coloured” hotel in Indianapolis. The ever determined Barbara told him, “I’ll tell you what you can do to solve the whole thing. You make a reservation at the best 'coloured' hotel in Indianapolis for two bedrooms and baths and a sitting room between, and that is where I’ll stay with Harriet. “Oh, Barbara, you can’t do that,” Brown protested. “The hell I can’t,” she said forcefully and hung up. As far as she was concerned the subject was closed. When they reached Indianapolis, she and Harriet both stayed at the best hotel in the city with Clark Gable and the rest of the cast.
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| Barbara Stanwyck and her 'maid' Harriet Coray |
" I'm sentimental in all respects - and not ashamed of it. I think people would be better off if they were more sentimental. Some say it's sloppy to be this way. All right, let's be sloppy then. Kindness of people affects me a great deal and I get misty-eyed about the smallest thoughtfulness. "
- Barbara Stanwyck
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| Miss Stanwyck and her friend and assistant Harriet |
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
ANTHEM
On this day in music history: August 15, 1969 - The “Woodstock Music & Art Fair” begins. Organized and promoted by Michael Lang, John Roberts, Joel Rosenman and Artie Kornfeld, the festival is originally scheduled to be held in Wallkill, NY, but town residents object to the event, and deny the promoters the necessary permit. Instead, the concert is moved to dairy farmer Max Yasgur’s property in Bethel, NY. The three day concert features thirty two acts over three days, including Richie Havens, Santana, Sly & The Family Stone, Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin, The Who, Canned Heat, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby Stills & Nash, and Jimi Hendrix. The concerts draw a crowd of over 500,000 people to the site. The event is documented in the Oscar winning film “Woodstock” (directed by filmmaker Michael Wadleigh), and the accompanying soundtrack album(s) that are released the following year. The event is regarded as a watershed moment not only in the history of rock & roll, but in pop culture.
The voice of the counter culture and White Rabbit was an anthem for many including yours truly
I too woke up one morning listening to this and it may not have been at Woodstock but it was somewhere else in field in the UK!
What IS Grace smiling at?
"Feed Your Head!"
THE WHO - WHO'S NEXT
On this day in music history: August 14, 1971 - “Who’s Next”, the fifth album by The Who is released. Produced by The Who and Glyn Johns, it is recorded at Olympic Studios in London from March - May 1971. The project is initially planned by Pete Townshend as the follow up to the band’s landmark “Tommy” as an even more ambitious rock opera and film titled “Lifehouse”. The overall concept of the piece loses direction during the initial recording, causing friction among the band members and major falling out between Townshend and producer Kit Lambert. Scrapping the initial recordings, The Who start over again with producer Glyn Johns. Townshend takes several of the songs from the abandoned “Lifehouse” project (along with one song written by John Entwistle), shaping them into the final version of the album. The LP’s now iconic cover photo is taken by photographer Ethan Russell (“Get Back/Let It Be”), features a shot of the band on top of a coal slag heap (staged to look as if they had just urinated on a concrete piling) in the mining town of Easington Colliery in Country Durham, UK. The album yields some of The Who’s best known and loved songs including “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “Baba O'Riley”, and “Behind Blue Eyes”. In 2003, Universal Music Group releases a 2 CD Deluxe Edition of the album featuring a remastered version of the original album, with the second disc including previously unreleased outtakes recorded during the initial sessions for the the album in March of 1971 at The Record Plant in New York City. As well as becoming rock radio staples and anthems, many songs from “Who’s Next” have been used in other media over the years. “Won’t Get Fooled Again” has appeared in films and television programs, including as the theme for the series “CSI Miami”. “Baba O'Riley” has also been featured in numerous films and TV programs as well, and has served as the intro music for Los Angeles Lakers during home games. “Going Mobile” and “Behind Blue Eyes” have also appeared in commercials for various products. The album is spotlighted in an episode of the series “Classic Albums” in 2006, and is also inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 2007. “Who’s Next” hits number one on the UK album chart, peaking at number four on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified 3x Platinum in the US by the RIAA.
Another seminal shock released on the 14th and an album we all bought when it came out to much amazement. This blew us away when released and 'Baba o'Riley' was truly groundbreaking and extraordinary and we wondered how it was played and 'Won't Get Fooled Again' was turned all the way up to 11. The WHO hit their very peak and here the last time Roger, Pete, The Ox and Keith were to exceed our very expectations. Classic fine fine album without a duff track on it. TURN IT UP! Window rattling volume . . . . . .
Another seminal shock released on the 14th and an album we all bought when it came out to much amazement. This blew us away when released and 'Baba o'Riley' was truly groundbreaking and extraordinary and we wondered how it was played and 'Won't Get Fooled Again' was turned all the way up to 11. The WHO hit their very peak and here the last time Roger, Pete, The Ox and Keith were to exceed our very expectations. Classic fine fine album without a duff track on it. TURN IT UP! Window rattling volume . . . . . .
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
On this day in music history: August 14, 1965 - The Beatles tape their fourth and final appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show”. Back in the US to begin their second American tour, The Beatles perform before a studio audience at CBS Studio 50 in New York City. The band perform six songs including “I Feel Fine”, “Yesterday”, “I’m Down”, “Act Naturally”, “Ticket To Ride” and “Help!”, the day before their history making concert at Shea Stadium in front of 55,600 fans. The Sullivan appearance is pre-taped for broadcast a month later on September 12, 1965 as the opening program of the landmark variety shows eighteenth season. It is also the final Ed Sullivan Show to be broadcast in black & white, with the program converting to color broadcasts the following week. After the initial broadcast, it is many years before The Beatles final Sullivan appearance is seen again by the public. It is released in its entirety in February of 2003 on the DVD set “The 4 Complete Historic Ed Sullivan Shows Featuring The Beatles”.
The Beatles (Paul) - 'Yesterday' - LIVE on 'The... by cosmo2161
thanks to Jeff Harris' wonderful blog 'Behind The Grooves On this day in Music History
swappers:
For me to love you nowWould be the sweetest thing, it would make me singAh, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Now here's another classic and Donovan meant a great deal to me growing up. I bought the first album out on Marble Arch and it was a part of my burgeoning teenage angst and all. He was, if you like, our own Dylan but that was largely a rivalry stirred by the media. They got on when they met and despite what was evidenced in the Pennebaker classic film of Bob's joking about the matter in 'Don't Look Back' showing his awareness of the rivalry he would have been totally amused by such blatant commercial invention and I think you can see it. Donovan could finger pick, play the harmonica and he was aware of the protest movement (The Little Tin Soldier) rather as the Donovan website maintains both were fans of the same sources and the same cultural emerging global events
Donovan was oddly compared to Bob Dylan when it was Woody Guthrie that both Donovan and Dylan emulated at the time. The true similarity between them is that they are Poets of the highest Order.I bought the first three albums but curiously he left me around the time of Sunshine Superman which I found forced and a tad hokey if you get my drift. Not quite the real deal somehow but I did buy my brother, Steve, Gift From a Flower to a Garden box set and there we left it. This however is a love song like no other and I still like it