Wikipedia: “Race records were 78 rpm phonograph records marketed to African-Americans during the 1920’s through the early 1940’s. They primarily contained race music, comprising a variety of African-American musical genres including blues, jazz, and gospel music, though comedy recordings were also produced. These records were, then, the majority of commercial recordings … Continue reading “Race Records”
A couple of months ago, we went to see Santana in Boston. I’ve been a fan of Carlos’ music, at least since Woodstock. (Didn’t go. Loved the album). Oddly I’d only seen the band once before probably 20 years ago and I remember we left … Continue reading Concert Review – Santana
Intro to series here. And the remaining batch. All great (in no particular order): Live at Leeds. The Who Wheels of Fire. Cream Are you Experienced? Jimi Hendrix Rubber Soul. Beatles Bookends. Simon and Garfunkel Sticky Fingers. Rolling Stones Gasoline Alley. Rod Stewart Rod Stewart Album. … Continue reading My Favorite Rock albums (3)
Intro to series here. When I posted my ten favorite rock albums, I realized I had a bunch more that I could have mentioned (same as you I’m sure). Here are some great ones that just didn’t make the cut. Next (and last) post on this … Continue reading My Favorite Rock Albums (2) – That Didn’t Make the Top Ten
Intro to series here. 1. Exile on Main Street. Rolling Stones. Mick says this album is not necessarily their best or even his favorite. Well, it’s mine. I go back to this album all the time. It is a real stew of blues, gospel, rock n’ … Continue reading My Favorite Rock Albums (1) – Top Ten
Note that I said MY favorite rock albums, not indisputably the greatest rock albums of all time. Who am I to decide that? So if your favorite album isn’t on here, don’t take it personally. We just have different tastes. At one point in my … Continue reading My Top Ten Favorite Rock Albums (intro)
Let me state up front that I am a Pink Floyd fan. They have several great albums and one day I will do a post about their masterpiece, Dark Side of the Moon. As to The Wall, I’ve always liked but never loved it. With few … Continue reading Movie Review – Roger Waters The Wall
Let me confess up front that while I really love jazz, I am quite a bit more knowledgeable about rock n’ roll (who played in which band, when an album came out, etc.) than I am about jazz. Perhaps this blog will force me to … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Jazz
If you’ve read any of my blog thus far, you’ll know that I have somewhat of a predilection for the blues. (Although that said, this will not just be a blues blog). But while we’re doin’ that blues thing, I thought it would be appropriate … Continue reading Duane Allman
I suppose I should list my favorite albums and one day I suppose I will. But for now, I’ll just mention one here that is always in my Top Five. That album would be Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek and the Dominos. … Continue reading Featured Album – Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
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