– NBC Radio – Report On America: Toledo – October 15, 1949 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – In sharp contrast to the nature of American cities in 2026, looking at the average American city in 1949 offers up a huge difference between the city of the past and the
Gloria Steinem Interview – Oct. 25, 1970 Note: I originally ran this post in 2012 – the world has changed, even in the years since then. But Gloria Steinem has left us and we can’t forget what a pivotal figure she was as well as what a remarkable human
– President Roosevelt Address + News Reports and Commentary – September 3, 1939 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – As events unfolded and as it became more and more apparent there was no turning back, the news on this particular September 3rd, 87 years ago was of pained resignation that
– Brigitte Engerer – In Recital at The Louvre Auditorium – December 2, 2009 – France Musique – A classic concert, re-posted from several years ago, by the legendary French pianist Brigitte Engerer, in a program of music by Liszt, Schubert and Chopin. It was recorded on December 9, 2009
– Gerald Wilson and His Orchestra – Live at Veteran’s Memorial, San Francisco – 1950 – Gerald Wilson, one of the most dynamic and original forces in Jazz from the mid-century on. I ran across this never-before-released live concert by Gerald Wilson and his orchestra, during a critical but not
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– News for August 26, 1945 – NBC Radio/WEAF, New York – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – News for this day in 1945 had much to do with preparations for the official surrender of Japan and the Allied occupation, getting ready to take place within days. Because of a threatened
Monday lunch with The Human League – recorded in Torino on March 16, 1982 by RAI in Rome. The Human League were one of the bands responsible for what became largely known as Synthpop, as well as an indelible part of the 80s, not to mention wall-to-wall favorites of early
Mischa Levitzki – in Recital – RCA Magic Key – August 23, 1936 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. Sadly, a short recital and not in the best quality. This recital from famed pianist Mischa Levitzki comes via the RCA Magic Key Program which was a weekly show sponsored by RCA
Orchestre National de l’ORTF, conducted by Jean Martinon with Vlado Perlemuter, piano – Recorded March 22, 1956 – Radio France/INA Archives – Even though this year has been filled with great festivals and great artists, the real gems several summers ago of radio listening had to be the series which
