Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain – Putting a positive spin on deadly business. British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain declaring himself fully fit, broadcast address stated that in 12 weeks of war had showed that the Allies were bound to win,” and it was only a question of how long it would
Kraftwerk – in the manner of AI, or something just like it. Diving into some early Techno for Lunch today – Kraftwerk, recorded in Vancouver at the Garden Auditorium on May 7, 1975 by I believe, the CBC. When what became known as Krautrock started making itself known in America
November 26, 2005 – CBS Weekend Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – November 26, 2005 – The Thanksgiving holiday weekend – but not much of a holiday, especially if you were a GM worker, as you most likely got the news that you and some 30,000 others were losing
Björk – sublime eccentricity. Björk in concert at Glastonbury 2007 – recorded June 22. 200 Björk this evening – in concert from the legendary Glastonbury festival at Worthy Farm and recorded for posterity by BBC 6 Music. Björk is a soprano, with a range spanning from E3 to D6. Her singing voice has been described as both
State of Education – Franco-American relations – Listen To Washington – February 15, 1955 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – In 1955 we were in the middle of what became known as the Post-War Baby Boom. Kids born after 1945 were either approaching school age or were well into elementary
Peach – Seattle was ground Zero for a lot of bands in the 90s. Peach for this lunch hour – recorded in the studios of KCMU, Seattle on January 8, 1994. Peach were part of that onslaught of bands coming from Seattle who were more or less lumped together as
British Troops entering The Maginot Line – The Formidable faillure. News for this day featured a special report from Arthur Mann of Mutual Broadcasting, reporting from The Maginot Line in France. The Maginot Line, named after the French Minister of War André Maginot, was a line of concrete fortifications, obstacles and weapon installations
Jimmy Cliff – “lifted people through hard times, inspired generations, and helped to shape the global respect that Jamaica enjoys today.” Jimmy Cliff – in concert – WXRT Chicago Sunday Night – Park West – November 11, 1978. More sad news tonight – Jimmy Cliff left early this morning from
Bernadette Devlin – NBC: Meet The Press – August 24, 1969 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Bernadette Devlin – a name perhaps not easily recognized by many in the U.S. these days, but one of those voices who fit right into the upheaval nature of our world in the
Neil Diamond in concert for The BBC – recorded on June 21, 1971 – BBC Radio 1 Starting the week on a quieter than usual note – thinking a dose of calm might be a good companion for lunch. Neil Diamond was one of those artists in the 60s who
