January 11, 1988 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – January 11, 1988 – news for this day began with word from Wall Street, and the wild ride it had been taking in previous days. Losing as much as 140 points before the close on Friday,
David Westlake & The Go-Betweens – in Session for Janice Long – Jan. 14, 1987 -BBC Radio 1 – David Westlake tonight. In session for Janice Long and backed-up by The Go-Betweens from January 14, 1987. David Westlake, singer/songwriter and founder of the band The Servants were around from 1985-1991.
Ronald Reagan – interview on Meet The Press – NBC Radio – January 9, 1966 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – In 1966, former TV and movie actor and SAG President Ronald Reagan announced his intentions to run for Governor of California. Reagan, who created stir at the 1964 Republican
David Duke – interviewed by Michael Jackson – KABC Radio – January 9, 1974 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – In 1974, David Duke was something of a minor figure. The National Information director and Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, it was his job to paint pretty pictures
January 9, 1999 – CBS Radio News On The Hour + President Clinton Saturday Address – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – January 9, 1999 – Usually a Saturday with not much going on, but this particular Saturday in January had more than its fair share of drama and intrigues. The
The Colourfield – in session for Janice Long – June 23, 1985 – BBC Radio 1 – The Colourfield, to end the first full week of a new year. The third incarnation of the musical journey of lead-singer Terry Hall. First, as a member of The Specials; a high-voltage New
Rene Challan -Concerto Grosso for Three Trumpets – Wind and String ensemble of the ORTF – Fernand Oubradous, cond. 1953 broadcast – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – René Challan. A name probably very familiar with record collectors, but for a completely different reason. From 1945-1975 he was Artistic Director and
Charles Mingus – Live at Théåtre des Champs Elysées, Paris – April 19, 1964 – Radio France Musique Charles Mingus in concert from Paris this weekend. Recorded by Radio France on April 19, 1964. I ran across this concert a couple of weeks ago via the newly revamped Radio Musique
Noreen Corcoran – Why Can’t Boy And Girl Stay In Love – 1963 – Vee-Jay Records (master tape) – Noreen Corcoran – a name that would ring no bells with you, unless you were a die-hard fan of 1950s Television. Corcoran was a regular on the hit TV show Bachelor
Election 1956 – American Forum – May 27, 1956 – NBC-Monitor – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Election 1956. Political parties battling for the hearts and minds of America – the beauty contest, the innuendo, the festival of mud tossed back and forth. Same as it ever was. There has
