President Warren G. Harding Address at Hoboken New Jersey – Return of 5,212 war dead – May 23, 1923 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Memorial Day – In 1923 it was observed by the return of some 5,212 war dead from Europe, fallen during World War 1 – the “War
Comic icons this weekend. The legendary Bob Newhart, live at the Hollywood Bowl during the annual benefit for the Boys Club of America in 1961. Bob Newhart has become such an integral part of our culture that, hearing him early on in his career, just as he was taking off,
[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”21460″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”May 27, 1940 – CBS Special Report – Reynaud Address – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] CBS Special Report – Situation in Europe/Address by Premier Paul Reynaud – May 27, 1940 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. 81 years ago today, ominous news was coming from
The Mock Turtles – live At Manchester Academy – 1991 – BBC 6 Music For all the bands coming from the now-legendary Madchester Scene of the early 90s many, if not most of them got lost in the shuffle, or came and went, or were unable to duplicate their initial
After devoting too many posts the past year on tributes for musicians who have passed away, it’s an absolute pleasure to post something of a celebration tonight. Hard to imagine, but Bob Dylan turns 80 today, May 24th. Not to belabor the point, but it really doesn’t seem that long
[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”8396″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”May 23, 1992 – ABC World News This Week – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] World News This Week-may-24-1992.mp3 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection As 1992 Third Party Presidential Candidate Ross Perot aptly summed up: “This is goofy. We’re takin’ about a fictional character in
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
Jean Renoir talks about his father Pierre-Auguste – 1964 – BBC Transcription Service/Gordon Skene Sound Collection If you aren’t familiar with the work of Jean Renoir, it’s time to grab a film history book and read about this legendary filmmaker who helped shape and define the narrative film and pioneered
Ending up the week, a look at Two-Tone bands with a slight cheat tonight. Fun Boy Three, consisting of Terry Hall, Neville Staple and Lynval Golding were initially founding members of The Specials, but left in 1981. When they did, they left Ska/Rocksteady behind for the most part, and moved
[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”21312″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”May 19, 1980 – CBS News Special Report- Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] CBS Special Report – Miami Riots – May 19, 1980 On May 19, 1980 the city of Miami was entering its third day of racially-charged violence. The cause was, and continues to
