As news days in history go – this December 22nd was busy – not hair-raising, although at the time . . . From the White House. President Carter will not undergo surgery to correct his Hemorrhoid problem at least for the time being, the White House announced today. Dr. William
John Mayall (L) – Mick Taylor (R) – legendary get-togethers A dose of UK Blues history for this Monday Lunchroom – from the 1967 National Jazz and Blues Festival at the London suburb of Richmond, a set by John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers featuring Mick Taylor, recorded by the BBC on August
December 22, 1974 – CBS Radio – The World This Week – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – December 22, 1974 – The end of a week, and three days to Christmas. A New vice-President was sworn in, after some four months of hearings and confirmation cross-examinations on Capitol Hill. Nelson
Back to the Swiss Radio Archives this week for a performance of Walther Geiser’s Third Fantasie for String orchestra, featuring Walther Geiser conducting the Basle String Orchestra in this broadcast from Marcy 27, 1950. After finishing school, Walther Geiser studied composition and violin at the Basel Conservatory . After the First World War, he
Discovering there are people with big-big problems. As Christmas seasons went, this one made the top 10 list. You made it through your entire two week job at May Company Wilshire without having one kid piss his pants all over you – not one kid toss their cookies and most
Jimmy Smith, this Sunday before Christmas – in concert from Salle Pleyel in Paris on December 1, 1969 and broadcast by ORTF. Can’t think of a better companion for slipping into the holidays than a mighty helping of Jimmy Smith to set the mood. Jimmy Smith influenced a constellation of jazz
You’ve been planning on it for weeks. Ever since you heard the rumor. Empty house – friend’s parents going to a dress-up Company party somewhere in Santa Barbara – no offspring invited. Just adults – lucky you. Invited half the senior class. Could be a golden opportunity. You perfected the
It’s my only chance all year to run this, so naturally I thought I would share it with you because . . .you know, that’s what Past Daily does – share things – sometimes even new things. It’s Christmas And I’m Crying came out in 2023. It’s destined to
Avril Lavigne – Former MVP in Ice Hockey . . .honest! Brunch with Avril Lavigne today – in concert from Rock In Rio on September 9, 2022. In case you don’t already know what she’s been up to, the past few years: Avril Lavigne’s sound went softer and poppier on
– Television Personalities – In Session for John Peel – September 1, 1980 – BBC Radio 1 – Television Personalities, despite a constantly changing lineup, are still (reportedly) together since their initial formation in 1978. Founded and headed by Dan Treacy, Television Personalities has weathered much controversy, including extended jail
