– KPFA Evening News – Special Report – November 27, 1978 – KPFA/KPFB – Pacifica Network – November 27, 1978 – 45 years ago today, an act of jealousy and hatred changed the face of a city. The Moscone–Milk assassinations were the killings of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and
We could use the support: Become a Patron! Kicking off the week on a high note. One of my absolute favorites tonight. Sadly, not a complete concert, but enough to give you an idea of how Arthur Lee’s revival was coming along in 1996. One of the great artists of
– Agustin Lara – Noche Criolla Palmera – Rosa – Musart Records M-952 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Two sides by the legendary Mexican composer/pianist Agustin Lara. Originally issued on a 78 rpm disc in the 1950s these sides were also part of a 10″ album issued by the
– NPR Special Program – Island of Dreams – Coney Island – Nov. 1979 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Iconic place, Coney Island. Long history. A place where seemingly half the world showed up on a Summer weekend to get away from the other half. A place that was
– Oscar Peterson Trio with Coleman Hawkins – Live at Funkhaus, Hannover – October 1967 – NDR – A visit to North German Radio’s Funkhaus in Hannover for a radio concert by the Oscar Peterson trio with special guest star Coleman Hawkins – all recorded on October 1967 and broadcast
– The Who – Live At Fillmore East – April 6, 1968 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. – It occurred to me I haven’t run a Who concert in a very long time. One of my favorite bands, which I managed to catch just about every L.A. appearance until the
– Reba Crawford – Commentary – KMTR-Los Angeles – Dec. 6, 1937 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Rheba Crawford, a name all but forgotten about in recent decades, but in the 1920s and 1930s she made national headlines, was the subject of scandals and was rival to one of
– KHJ – Johnny Williams/Tommy Vance – November 23, 1965 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – In retrospect, you were a moron. The physical possibilities were zilch at best. She was two years older than you – she was a senior – you were a freshman – to make matters
1. I Just Want To Go Home – John Douglas, from the album “I’m Not The Fella” – Reveal Records 2. Leave Me Alone – John Douglas, from the album “I’m Not The Fella” – Reveal Records Two by Singer-songwriter John Douglas from his debut album “I’m Not The Fella”,
Click on the link at the Past Daily site and have a listen to the 1955 documentary for radio on the life and times of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
