As the War went into its second month, and the situation in Poland continued, the rest of Europe was preparing for a conflict no one was sure how or where it was going to start. Aside from referring to the current state as Sitzkrieg, it was also described by many
Damon Albarn (w/Heavy Seas) live at Salle Pleyel, Paris – July 9, 2014 – Radio France FIP Having been a fan of Blur since their very first album, it occurred to me that I haven’t posted any of Damon Albarn’s solo work in concert. This morning it’s a concert featuring
– CBS Radio – The World Tonight – November 7, 1980 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – On this post-election day in November of 1980, the aftermath of the Reagan landslide was still being scrutinized. The transition from the Carter White House to The Reagan White House was getting ready
Lenny Kravitz – live at The Town & Country – 1990 – BBC 6 Music – Lenny Kravitz this morning. Recorded for posterity by the venerable BBC 6 Music in 1990 and capturing Kravitz during his memorable Let Love Rule tour. This marked the beginning of a music career characterized
Taaliah in session at BBC 6 New Music Fix, recorded yesterday (November 5). Looking for something to match moods tonight – came across this Taahliah session – hit play and it was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Who says there are accidents? Taahliah is an exciting new artist out
– N.Y. Phil. – Leonard Bernstein, Cond. – Murray Perahia, Piano – June 29, 1976 – Part 1 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – – N.Y. Phil. – Leonard Bernstein, Cond. – Murray Perahia, Piano – June 29, 1976 – Part 2 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Leonard Bernstein
– CBS World News Roundup – November 6, 1989 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The flood of East Germans pouring into West Berlin continued without stop on this day 35 years ago. The East German government was quickly amending travel laws, allowing anyone from East Germany to visit the
– The Clash – Live At The Palladium – September 21, 1979 – Radio Broadcast – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The Clash for the morning after. The legendary New York Palladium concert, the one in which the cover photo for London Calling was taken. Yeah, that one. Remember? London
As American votes and waits, this Election day 2024, the conversation invariably drifts to polls and all the various ways to gauge voter responses. Prior to the arrival of George Gallup and his Gallup Poll, getting a picture of the average American voter ran the gamut. In 1936, before George
– Arthur Mann Reporting from London – November 5, 1939 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – During that period of time, between September of 1939 and May of 1940, known as The Phony War. Preparations were being made in anticipation of another long series of trench battles – just as
