Senator Everett Dirksen – Mid-Terms Of ’54 – Censure Of McCarthy – November 7, 1954
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Operation Torch: The View From Algiers – Seizing Ports And Airfields – November 15, 1942
November 15, 1942 – News from Algiers on this day, and there was a lot of it. A little background: Operation Torch (8–16 November 1942) was an Anglo–American invasion of French North Africa during the Second World War. It was aimed at reducing pressure on Allied forces in Egypt, and
Texas – Live In Glasgow – 1994 – Past Daily Soundbooth
Texas tonight. The Scottish Alternative/Britpop/Rock band have together some 32 years. Further evidence the band is still going strong, even after a hiatus of a few years and lead singer Sharleen Spiteri venturing into solo territory with two successful albums. Tonight it’s relatively formative Texas. This concert comes from 1994,
The Spruce Goose – 26 Seconds Over Long Beach – November 2, 1947
Spruce Goose flight – Mutual report – November 2, 1947 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The Spruce Goose, legendary transport plane designed and built, at first by Henry Kaiser and Howard Hughes, but eventually the sole responsibility of Hughes. Ordered by the War Department in 1942 and finally ready
North Africa: Changing Fortunes Of War – November 14, 1942
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Caroline Alves – Live At KVO/Corcelles – Switzerland – 2021 – Past Daily Soundbooth: Rock Without Borders
Caroline Alves – Live At KVO/Corcelles – July 3, 2021 – RTS-Radio – Caroline Alves in concert tonight – recorded at KVO/Corcelles in Switzerland on July 3,2021 and preserved for posterity by RTS Radio.’ From her Website Bio: “Caroline Alves was born in a favela in Rio de Janeiro in
Harold Bauer Plays The Music Of Chopin – In Recital 1936 – Past Daily Weekend Gramophone
– Harold Bauer – in recital from The Magic Key Program – May 24, 1936 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Going into the early 20th century this week for a rare broadcast recital by the legendary late 19th/early 20th century pianist Harold Bauer. Probably not known much today, aside
Election ’48 – R.I.P. GOP – Head Scratching And Haywire – Past Daily Weekend Gallimaufry
– Chicago University Roundtable – Republicans and the 1948 Election – No one was more surprised by the outcome of the 1948 Presidential election than Republicans and Mainstream Media. Since the campaign started, it was almost assured that Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey would be a shoe-in to the White
George Russell Sextet – Live In Bremen – 1964 -Past Daily Downbeat.
George Russell Sextet – Live In Bremen – September 28, 1964 – Radio Bremen-FM George Russell Sextet this week – recorded live at Radio Bremen’s Sendesaal on September 28, 1964. A few words about George Russell from the All About Jazz Website (an excellet resource): George Russell was a hugely
The Dylans – In Session 1994 – Past Daily Soundbooth
– The Dylans – In Session for Mark Radcliffe – March 26, 1994 – BBC Radio 1 – The Dylans, in session for Mark Radcliffe – recorded on March 26, 1994. Further proof the 90s got off to a great start, with a lot going on – a lot of