You struggle to find words. You hear the news and you think it’s a mistake at first; someone whose name sounds a lot like Ryuichi Sakamoto but really isn’t – but the words sink in. Ryuichi Sakamoto has left – is not coming back – will not be gone for
– The Pastels – in session for John Peel – Oct. 5, 1997 – BBC Radio 1 – The Pastels in session for John Peel tonight – Their second session. This one recorded on October 5, 1997 and broadcast on November 4. The Pastels were/are a band from Glasgow and
Ruth St. Denis – Lecture: “Search For Spiritual Expression” – April 23, 1951 – University of Illinois – Ruth St. Denis (born Ruth Denis; January 20, 1879 – July 21, 1968) was an American pioneer of modern dance, introducing eastern ideas into the art. She was the co-founder of the
Courtney Pine this weekend, along with Hamid Ben Hemostep on keyboards – Jeff Cobham on piano, Cameron Pierre on guitar, Wayne Batchelor on bass, Mark Mondesir on drums and Kevin Hayes on percussion. Recorded at The Pavilion in Bath on May 29, 1998 by BBC Radio 3. Diving into the
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KFWB – Gene Weed – March 27, 1959 – All Summer, when you weren’t at the beach you were at Ted Raden’s Dance School. It wasn’t your idea – your mom said something about you being well-rounded and sociable so she enrolled you. Since it meant a boost in your
– Ash – live at Glastonbury – 1997 – BBC Radio 1 – Ash in concert to end out the working week, in concert at Glastonbury 1997 and faithfully preserved for posterity by BBC Radio 1 on June 29, 1997. Ash officially formed in 1992, reportedly having taken the name
News Of The World – March 31, 1940 – NBC Red Network – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Word from Germany this day was a much-publicized pointing of fingers. According to most of the German newspapers and Berlin Radio, the war was everyone’s fault but theirs, and it ran the
– Galaxie 500 – In Session for John Peel – recorded September 24, 1989 – broadcast October 17, 1989 – BBC Radio 1 – Galaxie 500 to drag us kicking and screaming into Friday. An American Indie band who were together a relatively short period of time (1987-1991) but in
