An historic news day, this April 27, 1945. There was singing and dancing and music on the banks of the Elbe today as troops of the United States 1st Army and jubilant troops of Marshal Ivan Konev’s 1st Ukrainian Army celebrated historic junction symbolizing the defeat of Nazi Germany. Americans
Taking a break from Europe this weekend and looking at Mid-Century American music as composed and interpreted by Morton Gould in this series of short piano works, recorded for Decca Records in New York on October 9, 1940 and issued in a 78 rpm set. To many aficionados of American
Strangelove – In Session for John Peel – January 5, 1993 – broadcast February 19, 1993 – BBC Radio 1 – Strangelove again this week – this time it’s their second and last session for John Peel, recorded on January 5, 1993 and broadcast on February 19th. By the time
Every so often, Memorial Drive hits a speed-bump. You do miss those days. You really do. Because . . . At the time you couldn’t wait. Could’t wait for the day to be over – couldn’t wait for the line to get short – couldn’t wait for the weekend –
Nina Simone – Timeless. The legendary Nina Simone this weekend. Recorded live at Drury Lane Theatre in London in 1977. If you aren’t familiar (and you really need to be, just sayin’), first check out her website and read her biography. Here’s a sample: “She was one of the most
Laura Marling – live at BBC 6 Music Festival,Bristol – February 14, 2016 – BBC 6 Music – Laura Marling in concert this weekend. Recorded live at the BBC 6 Music Festival in Bristol, and preserved for posterity by the venerable BBC 6 Music (naturally). When My Space was relevant
The opening day of the United Nations Conference in San Francisco, this April 25th in 1945. Within days of the death of FDR and within days before the eventual collapse of Nazi Germany, the United Nations was formed out of the wreckage of The League of Nations with the hope
Another busy news day in 1980 – The Hostage story in Iran was gaining traction. Japan decided today to join America’s European Common Market allies and impose diplomatic and economic sanctions against Iran to gain release of the American hostages in Tehran. Government officials said Japan’s punitive action included the
A lot of people I have run into lately, who are big fans of Pink Floyd, usually cite not knowing too much about them prior to Dark Side Of The Moon, or even The Wall. Pink Floyd’s history goes back much-much further (and for me, much more interesting) than that
April 24, 1987 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – April 24, 1987 – a violent day, by all reports. Beginning with news from the community of Palm Bay Florida where a gunman went on a rampage and calmly walked into a shopping mall at dusk
