Author: gordonskene
Lucette Descaves With Ernest Bour And The French National Orchestra Play Music Of Martinu – 1950 – Past Daily Weekend Gramophone
– Martinu: Piano Concerto Nr. 1 – Lucette Descaves, piano – French National Orchestra – Ernest Bour, cond. Radio Paris transmission – circa 1950 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection.- I’ve been hesitating to post this for some time because the sound is pretty terrible. But, and this is a huge
Francois Lana Trio – Live In Lausanne – 2023 – Past Daily Downbeat
Over to Lausanne, Switzerland this week for a set by the Francois Lana Trio, recorded this past September at the Festival de Jazz Once de l’Octogone in Lausanne. I Freely admit I’m not that familiar with Francois Lana, but what I’ve heard gives me further hope Jazz is way far
Alfred Hitchcock Has A Word Or Two About Movies And Scaring Audiences – 1963 – Past Daily Evening Gallimaufry
– Alfred Hitchcock – interview with Barry Farber – WOR-AM, New York – circa 1963 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – A few words from Alfred Hitchcock this weekend, from an interview with New York radio personality Barry Farber via WOR in 1963. Alfred Hitchcock was rightfully referred to as
It’s December 1974 – You’re A Teenager – You Live In L.A. – It’s The Annual Christmas Party – It’s A Root Canal
Every year – every year since 5th grade – every Christmas. Same guy asks you out. Bad enough he lives a block away from you – his parents are friends with your parents – he’s had a crush on you since grade school. He was the one who always farted
Colin Higgins Talks About Harold And Maude – 1972 – Past Daily Evening Gallimaufry
Casper Citron Talks With Colin Higgins about his first feature film, Harold And Maude – February 1972 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Film buffs know right away when you mention the names Harold And Maude, that it can only refer to the delightfully dark and enduring classic film starring
December 1, 1991 – A Week Of Wonders And Loss – not the least, Freddie Mercury
News for this week in history – click on the link at the Past Daily site and listen to the complete, original newscast.
The Pogues – In Session – 1984 – Past Daily Morning Soundbooth – Tribute Edition (RIP: Shane MacGowan – 1957- 2023)
Ending the week on a high-voltage note, but also as tribute to Shane MacGowan who was lead vocalist and writer for The Pogues in their first session for John Peel on April 10, 1984. MacGowan left us, sadly but not unexpectedly, yesterday at age 65. He had been in ill
The State Of American Book Publishing – 1960 – Past Daily Evening Gallimaufry
– The Open Mind – State of American Book Publishing – November 13, 1960 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Book Publishing in America – always at the brink of extinction – always under threat. In 1960 the threat came in the form of paperback books – cheaper to sell
November 30, 1939 – France At War – View From The Front
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.