– David Bowie – in concert from Universal Amphitheater – September 5, 1974 – David Bowie this morning. Recorded in concert for either KLOS or KMET Radio in Los Angeles on September 5, 1974. This was David Bowie during the Diamond Dogs period, a decided departure from Ziggy Stardust. David
Since we ran Oasis this morning, it only seems fitting that we also run a session by The Real People, recorded for Mark Goodier at BBC Radio 1 on January 12, 1991. The Real People were considered pioneers in the sound that evolved into Madchester and Britpop. They were around
Immigration; whether it’s by the old fashioned way of filling out a form and patiently waiting an undetermined period of time before you get the yes or no answer. Or you skip across the border because you heard they were hiring and were paying ten times more than you were
– American Forum – Happy Pills – July 8, 1956 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – You can blame it on the Cold War, you can blame it on the great uncertainty society was facing. You can blame it on the questioning of values and who we had become as
Oasis – Live at Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff – March 19, 1996 – As no doubt the stomping and shouting continues, days after the much-anticipated Oasis reunion tour kicked off in, of all places, Cardiff – I thought it would be a great idea to revisit the scene of
Over to Sweden tonight for a set by Eagle-Eye Cherry, recorded at Gatufesten 2000 in Sundsvall Sweden and broadcast over Sveriges Radio P3. Eagle-Eye Lanoo Cherry is a Swedish singer and stage performer. His 1997 single “Save Tonight” achieved commercial success in Ireland, the United States and the United
– BBC Radio London – Continuous Coverage – 9:15 am – 11:30 am (approx.) – July 7, 2005 – BBC Radio London – When I was reminded that this day, July 7th 2025, marked the 20th anniversary of the devastating bombings which took place in the London Underground, and minutes
– Ride in concert – Recorded at the Town & Country Club, London – Oct. 28, 1990 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Ride in concert this morning. Recorded at the Town & Country Club in London on October 28, 1990 and was around the time the band issued the
Getting ready for the onslaught of Festivals this year. Rock and Jazz aren’t the exclusive property of the Festival atmosphere. Festivals throughout Europe featuring Classical music probably outnumber the others by a sizable number. But we have our fair share too. Certainly, The Hollywood Bowl season (which should be kicking
A documentary on the legendary conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler – produced by the BBC 3rd Programme on November 30, 1964, commemorating 10 years since his death. Without any doubt, lovers of Classical Music will know the name Furtwängler and most likely have a collection of his recordings on their shelves. He
