Hard to imagine 56 years ago the conversation regarding the Vietnam War took an abrupt turn – but the abrupt turn was in a violent way. Prior to this, the Anti-War movement had been largely peaceful, and growing in numbers. The straw came in the form of a U.S. led
Become a Patron! The Philadelphia Orchestra -Wolfgang Sawallisch, guest Cond. Emil Gilels, Piano – December 1964 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Another classic concert this week. This time, it’s The Philadelphia Orchestra, guest conducted by Wolfgang Sawallisch and featuring the legendary Emil Gilels in a performance of the “Emperor”
– Terry Reid – In Session for Beat Club – Dec. 31, 1969 – RBB Berlin – Terry Reid tonight. Probably more well known by fans as “the man who turned down Led Zeppelin” than for the actual artist himself, Terry Reid was a well respected and moderately successful artist
Cocteau Twins – John Peel Session – July 15, 1982 – BBC Radio 1 – Cocteau Twins tonight. One of the first, if not the first of the Ethereal/Dreamscape bands to arrive on the scene in the late 1970s. The Scottish trio, consisting of Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie and Will
Paul Paray with Arnold Steinhardt, violin and The Detroit Symphony – Nov. 12, 1959 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Violinist Arnold Steinhardt, with Paul Paray, leading the Detroit Symphony this week in music of Bach, Mendelssohn and Mahler. The concert was recorded on February 12, 1959. Another classic concert this
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Although they were together for a comparatively short period of time (1978-1984), and really had only one hit, The Waitresses were one of those early 80s bands which had a lot more going for them than they were credited for. Their one hit, which actually didn’t do anything the first
Hugh Masekela – Live at The Hollywood Bowl – August 14, 1968 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Only a month into this new year and already we’ve had sad and terrible losses in the Music World. The latest is Hugh Masekela, and artist whose innovative style and uncompromising message
The Revillos – in session for John Peel – April 29, 1981 – broadcast May 13, 1981 – BBC Radio 1 – The Revillos tonight. Formerly The Rezillos, but through a proviso that, to get out of their contract, Sire Records stipulated they couldn’t use the name Rezillos. And so
Louis Prima Band with Lily Ann Carol, vocals – January 1946 – Coca-Cola Spotlight Bands – MBS – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – There are many purists who would strongly object to Louis Prima being referred to as a Jazz musician. Truths to tell, a lot of his popularity early-on
