President Truman Press Conference – January 3, 1952 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – President Truman held a press conference, this January 3rd in 1952. True-to-form for most press conferences during his administration. Simple, direct; no frills. Just information and simple yes/no or “that’s my business” answers. During this press
Marine Research – in session for John Peel – April 18, 1999 – BBC Radio 1 – Marine Research tonight. After running the 90s indie band Heavenly last night, a reader reminded me of the band which came after Heavenly. That was Marine Research. Following in the Indie/jangly footsteps of
Debbie Reynolds – Interview with Scott Simon – Weekend All Things Considered – March 30, 2013 – NPR – No sooner had we accepted the loss of Carrie Fisher than her mother, Debbie Reynolds suffered a massive stroke and died earlier today. Some say it was Debbie’s own fragile condition,
Heavenly – in session for John Peel – March 17, 1991 – BBC Radio 1 – Heavenly – characterized as a mix of Jangle/indie and Twee, the band came out of an earlier incarnation as Talulah Gosh, and were known for their light and innocent take on things – a
Carrie Fisher – interviewed by Terry Gross for Fresh Air – November 28, 2016 – NPR In a year already overflowing with loss, to hear the latest news that Carrie Fisher passed away earlier today, never recovering from the massive heart attack last week, is just one more mind-numbing tragedy
Martha and The Muffins -In session for Richard Skinner – BBC Radio 1 – January 20, 1980 – BBC Radio 1 – Martha and The Muffins to start off the week. A slice of Canadian New Wave that are rumored to be still together, but with several incarnations of personnel
December 26, 1999 – NPR News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – December 26, 1999 – the day after Christmas and it was business as usual. Hours after the spirit of peace, fellowship and goodwill toward man was over, China staged crackdowns and speedy trials of four key leaders of
Thiriet – La Nuit Venitienne – ORTF Orchestra – Pierre-Michel LeConte, cond – ORTF-Paris circa 1953 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The music of Maurice Thiriet this weekend. A prolific composer of many orchestral and instrumental works, Thiriet was also extremely prolific in writing film scores. With some 70
George Michael In Concert – Symphonica Tour – Royal Albert Hall, London – September 29, 2012 – RTE Radio – George Michael left us earlier today – peacefully in his sleep, the press release said. Fifty-three and now gone. To say that 2016 has been a particularly bad year for
MJQ With Paul Desmond – Christmas Concert at Town Hall, New York City – December 25, 1971 – Modern Jazz Quartet with Paul Desmond from Christmas Day 1971. I ran this one a few years ago, it’s one of my favorites and considering the year it’s been, more appropriate then
