Sen. James Buckley – News Conference – March 19, 1974 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The Nixon years and the Watergate era – certainly one of the most emotionally draining episodes in our country’s history. When even Nixon’s most conservative supporters from the GOP were calling on him
The legendary Dexter Gordon this weekend, recorded live in Paris for Radio France on February 9, 1973. Click on the link at the Past Daily Website and listen to the complete concert. And a HUGE thanks to everyone who chipped in during our Fundraiser this past week. If you missed
Catherine Wheel – live at Bowery Ballroom, New York City – April 14, 2000 – Band Soundboard – Catherine Wheel this weekend. A band one-half responsible for renewing my faith in music. And I mean that with total sincerity. The first time I saw Catherine Wheel was during, I believe
Ash – in session for Steve Lamacq – October 14, 1994 – BBC Radio 1 – Ash to end the week – the three-piece from Northern Ireland made a big impression pretty quickly, and found themselves associated with the Britpop movement, an association which made them uncomfortable at best,for obvious
Dead Kennedys – Live At Old Waldorf – October 25, 1979 – KALX-FM, Berkeley – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Dead Kennedys in concert at Old Waldorf in San Francisco, recorded on October 25, 1979. For all the Punk and post-Punk era bands I’ve been running over the years, I
Prime Minister Edward Heath – National Press Club – February 2, 1973 – National Public Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Prime Minister Edward Heath, leader of the Conservative Party in Britain from 1970-1974 and noted for having one of the more difficult periods in office during a time
March 1, 2001 – NPR News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – March 1, 2001 – Pretty much an average news day. On Capitol Hill, Republican law makers just-started President Bush’s tax cut proposals, by pushing the central part of plan through the House Ways and Means Committee. The measure
The Limiñanas – Live at Route du Rock Hiver – February 25, 2017 – Radio France Heading across the Atlantic tonight for a concert by French Psych-meisters The Limiñanas, recorded live at this last week’s Route du Rock Winter festival on February 25th. Actually, the husband and wife team of
Maurice Emmanuel – Overture pour une Conte Gai – French National Orchestra – Eugène Bigot, Cond. – Radio France broadcast, circa 1956. The music of Maurice Emmanuel this weekend – a name which may not ring any bells, but a prolific composer who was very active during the early years
Dizzy Gillespie with Charlie Parker – live on Jubillee – Dec. 29, 1945 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Two legends together this weekend; Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, together with Milt Jackson on vibes, Al Haig on piano, Ray Brown on bass and Stan Levey on drums. All appearing
