Laughing Clowns – In Session for John Peel – Dec. 8, 1982 – recorded Nov. 29, 1982 – BBC Radio 1 – Laughing Clowns from Australia. I confess, I missed them during their first incarnation – but I was certainly…
The War in Europe, now three months old, as it was observed from the Maginot Line in Eastern France. Click on the link at the Past Daily site and listen to the original, complete broadcast.
UK Jangle-Pop Hurrah! in session at the BBC, November 27, 1982 – Click on the link at the Past Daily site and listen to the complete session.
Murray Perahia with Zubin Mehta, cond – N.Y. Philiharmonic – April 27, 1980 (broadcast date) – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Another historic concert this week. The New York Philharmonic, led by Music Director Zubin Mehta and featuring the legendary…
November 29, 1986 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – November 29, 1986 – A day loaded with intrigue over the growing scandal of Iran-Contra. “The paper shredder was really humming at the National Security Council’s…
Inspiral Carpets – in session for John Peel – June 5, 1990 – BBC Radio 1 – Inspiral Carpets tonight. From a session recorded for John Peel by BBC Radio 1 on June 5, 1990. Inspiral Carpets, even though they…
November 28, 1997 – BBC World Service: Newshour – BBC World Service – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – November 28, 1997 – No end of drama, this November 28th. Starting with rioting taking place in Pakistan. As former President Nawaz…
Kaiser Chiefs – in session – BBC 6 Music – 2005 – BBC 6 Music – Kaiser Chiefs in session to kick off the week. Recorded in 2005, right around the time of their debut album, Employment, which soared up…
NBC Radio – News Bulletin on President Eisenhower – November 26, 1957 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – When President Eisenhower suffered his first heart attack in 1955, concerns mounted over the health of the President; would he step down…
News for this day in history – the situation in the Persian Gulf was growing more tense by the day, as United Nations Security Council resolutions were passed and the troop buildup continued. Click on the link at the Past…