One of the things that’s always interesting to listen to are predictions of life in a world somewhere in the future. The world of 1994, as seen from the world of 1974 was not that far of a stretch to consider, but it was still possible to get it very-very
– The French National Orchestra – Tadaaki Otaka, guest Cond -Romain Descharmes, piano – May 18, 2014 – Radio France Musique Over to Paris this week for a look back at Spring 2014 with a concert featuring the French National Orchestra, guest conducted by Tadaaki Otaka and featuring pianist Romain
– War News – December 18, 1941 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – As the fever of War swept over most of the world on this December 18th in 1941, the reporting of it settled into a certain rhythm, a kind of endless repetition of hot-spots and casualty counts. America
Chicago (CTA) – live at Fillmore West – August 15, 1969 – Band soundboard Chicago Transit Authority, or CTA, or eventually just Chicago, were one of those bands more closely associated with Chicago blues outfits like Electric Flag than horn-based Pop in the beginning. The only bands with as many
– Foreign Policy Association – December 17, 1939 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – In what was considered a strange move and unholy alliance, Germany and Russia signed a non-aggression Pact in 1939, shortly after Germany’s invasion of Poland. The Nazis teaming up with the Communists – an idea that
– CBS World News Roundup – December 16, 1995 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Word from Capitol Hill this day. Just like clockwork, another government shutdown for this December 16th in 1995. This one, however would last some 23 days. But at the time it was cause for finger
Thin Lizzy – In Concert at Hammersmith Odeon – November 15, 1976 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Thin Lizzy this Friday morning. Recorded in concert at the Hammersmith Odeon on November 15, 1976. Thin Lizzy, during their career had a string of a dozen albums, numerous international hits, became
– December 12, 1968 – EET – Newsfront + Bill Moyers comment – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – December 12, 1968. Less than five weeks to the inauguration of Richard Nixon to the office of President and the slow reveal of names in key Cabinet and Administration positions was being
CBS Hourly News – December 11, 1981 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Although the good news for this December 11th in 1981 was word from Moscow that Yelizaveta Alexeyeva, daughter-in law of Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov had been granted an exit visa to go to the United States, news
– CBS Hourly News – December 10, 1981 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – News regarding the continuing odyssey of Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov and the tribulations and drama surrounding him. On this December 10th in 1981 it was news from Sakharov’s daughter-in-law Liza Alexeyeva, who said the KGB summoned
