On this day in 1950 it was some 2,000 days since the end of World War 2 – but on this December 15th it was about a new war. One which began as a “Police Action” but which quickly turned into a white-hot conflict – one that threatened to ignite
– CBS World News Roundup – December 16, 1995 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Word from Capitol Hill this day. Just like clockwork, another government shutdown for this December 16th in 1995. This one, however would last some 23 days. But at the time it was cause for finger
The Legendary Roger Desormiere leading Orchestre de National de la Radioffusion Fraçaise in this 1950 broadcast performance of Bartok’s Divertimento for Strings – recorded on July 18, 1950. Here is an excerpt from a fascinating article on a little-known side of Roger Desormiere, written by Daisy Fancourt for the website
Just your luck – Because your last names started with the same letter you were destined to be next to each other from Kindergarten to eternity. And every Christmas it was the same thing. Everybody in your class gave everybody else presents – nobody was supposed to know who gave
– All-Star Parade of Bands – Stan Kenton, live At Sardi’s, Hollywood – June 4, 1956 – NBC Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The Golden Age of Big Bands was rapidly becoming a thing of the past, but there were still stalwarts criss-crossing the country in 1956. One
Ashton, Gardner and Dyke in concert this Saturday – recorded for Belgian Radio and TV in 1971. Every decade brings a flood of music that puts an indelible mark on that decade. The 70s saw wave after wave of new directions and new ideas – and if you were open
Ending the week with a session from the amazing Katy J Pearson, recorded in session for Riley and Coe at BBC 6 Music on December 11th. Katy J Pearson released her debut single “Tonight” in 2019 through Heavenly Recordings. In 2020, Pearson issued her debut album, Return, also on Heavenly
Strikes, unions, warring factions between Labor and Management, it’s an issue that’s been part of American life since the late 1800’s when the idea of labor unions came into being as a way of providing workers with fair living wages in decent working conditions. Before that, before unions came on
Polish Premier and Communist Party chief Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski said Sunday the government has declared a “state of war,” and established an army council of national salvation, Jaruzelski’s Warsaw Radio said. broadcast speech to the nation came about six hours after police occupied the Warsaw headquarters of the independent Solidarity
Thin Lizzy – In Concert at Hammersmith Odeon – November 15, 1976 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Thin Lizzy this Friday morning. Recorded in concert at the Hammersmith Odeon on November 15, 1976. Thin Lizzy, during their career had a string of a dozen albums, numerous international hits, became
