December 29, 1978 – CBS Radio – The World Tonight – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – December 29, 1978 – Ominous signs from Tehran this day. Although at the time, not many paid attention. But if you lived in Iran, you noticed. And either you took to the streets, or
– Aretha Franklin – in concert from Stockholm – May 2, 1968 – Sveriges Radio – I don’t say that as any sort of hyperbole, it is a flat-out fact; Aretha Franklin has been the undisputed Queen of Soul for over 50 years now. I would be hard-pressed to find
– David Bowie – In Session for John Peel BBC Radio 1 – January 28, 1972 – BBC Radio 1 – The dawn of Glam tonight. A session from David Bowie, recorded on January 28, 1972 for John Peel at the BBC. The Spiders From Mars period. Ziggy Stardust. The
All Green to put your morning in a soulful mood via an episode of the legendary In-Concert TV series from ABC-TV broadcast in March of 1973. Here’s what’s on the player: Al Green ABC-TV In Concert Bananafish Garden Brooklyn, NY, USA 1973-02-21 01. Simply Beautiful 02. Call me 03. Love
Coffee works wonders: – Erma Franklin with Mike Bloomfield’s Electric Flag – Carousel Ballroom, San Francisco – April 21, 1968 – Something special and historic this week. A concert from the Carousel Ballroom in San Francisco, recorded on (or around) April 21, 1968 featuring the amazing Erma Franklin, backed up
– Senator John F. Kennedy – Address at VFW Convention, Cobo Hall, Detroit – Aug. 26, 1960 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – John F. Kennedy – giving a speech not only fitting for Memorial day but as a reminder of a world leader who would have turned 108 on
Al Green Live At Glastonbury 1999 – BBC 6 Music Something classic tonight by way of the inimitable and legendary Al Green, live in concert at the Glastonbury Festival in 1999. Since we’re getting close to what would ordinarily be the onslaught of Summer Festivals, Glastonbury is one of the
Ethel Hubler – The National Voice – Bring Back Prohibition – circa 1935 -Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Prohibition. In case you didn’t know, there was a time in the 20th century when it was illegal to buy alcohol or consume it in public. It was an Amendment to the
President Nixon Press Conference -Houston, Texas – March 19, 1974 – CBS Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – As support for Richard Nixon continued to fall apart, even his staunchest allies were calling for his resignation. Shortly before this press conference, delivered in Houston Texas at the annual convention
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Paolo Nutini – Live at Pinkpop 2014 – June 8, 2014 – VPRO/3VOOR12 – Netherlands It’s safe to say Festival season has begun. Pinkpop, probably one of the largest and best-known festivals outside of Glastonbury, got started this past weekend. Boasting
