The world, this day in 1966 was engulfed in one crisis or another. The Middle-East, no stranger to crises, was yet another conflict well on its way to reach boiling point by the time December was over. But to be fair, the Middle-East was not unique. We had the Soviet
Al Green – Sayin’ it. The Amazing and Immortal Al Green to end the week – from the Soul! program via NET on October 22, 1972. Ask and ye shall find – I complained about the comparative paucity of live Soul performances going back a few decades and some gems
December 12, 1981 – CBS Radio News on The Hour – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – December 12, 1981 – A day of Dissidents. The 17-day hunger strike by Soviet Dissidents Andrei Sakharov and wife Yelena Bonner came to an end when Soviet officials unexpectedly granted a reunion with 26
Nico – Another universe entirely. Nico tonight – in session for John Peel and recorded on February 2, 1971. Nico was a presence – going back to the early 60s as an actress in such films as Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and then for Andy Warhol in Chelsea Girl –
A year of contrasts, 1953 was. Between the Coronation of Princess Elizabeth to the gas chamber execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, to the death of Soviet leader Josef Stalin. It was an interesting year. The news on Stalin was very slow in coming. It made scant mention in the
David Johansen – from New York Doll to Scrooge – man of many talents. Lunch with David Johanson, this Friday Jr. – recorded for WXRT on September 16, 1979 and broadcast October 7th. Multi-talent David Johansen is best known as lead singer of the seminal proto-punk band the New York Dolls. He is
December 11, 1996 -CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – December 11, 1996 – This busy news day in 1996 started with news of a possible break in the Olympic Park Bombing case – the terrorist bombing that killed one and injured over 100 others in Atlanta
Ernest Lundeen – a mystery wrapped in irony. The name Ernest Lundeer most likely registers a blank stare when his name comes up in connection with U.S. involvement in World War 2. A controversial figure who voted against American involvement in both World War 1 and 2. A South Dakota
Cleveland Orchestra – Erich Leinsdorf, guest Conductor – Michel Beroff, Piano – 1975-1976 season Continuing our leap around the vault this week with a concert by The Cleveland Orchestra, guest conducted by Erich Leinsdorf and featuring the French/Bulgarian Pianist Michel Beroff in music of Stravinsky, Bartok and Bizet/Shchederin. This concert
Billy Preston – Fifth Beatle. Billy Preston today – recorded live during the Soul! series for WNET on February 28, 1973. Putting out the word for more Soul representation on Past Daily, this one pops up and I’m only too thrilled to be able to offer a live concert from
