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There was a time when radio had a habit of mixing things up – going from serious news or conversation to festive holiday music didn’t seem that much of a jarring stretch at the time. The assumption was, the audience would adjust accordingly. Case in point – here is a...
Another day of drama and upheaval, this December 4th in 1947. Still reeling from the UN partition plan of Palestine, riots were continuing in Jerusalem and all throughout the region. Riots were erupting again in Paris, with Communists taking to the streets. And Paris was again the sight of...
Adrienne Pauly – Four By Adrienne Pauly – 2006 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Ending out the weekend with a few tunes from one of my favorite artists; Adrienne Pauly. Adrienne Pauly is an artist/singer/writer/actor who disappeared shortly after her debut album came out in 2006. There was a...
Unknown Mortal Orchestra – In Session for Marc Riley – Feb. 27, 2018 – BBC 6 Music – Unknown Mortal Orchestra to end the Working Week – A band that’s been high on everyone’s radar since they first made their presence known in 2010. I think my first encounter with...
WCBS – New York – The Bill Randall Show – February 11, 1956 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Picture this: Rock n’ Roll is still on the fringes – it hasn’t taken the country by storm; not yet. However, you’ve been hearing about this guy named Elvis Presley. You...
Carlo Maria Giulini, guest Conductor – Daniel Barenboim, Piano Chicago Symphony – Nov. 11, 1977 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Another historic concert entry for Anti-Road Rage Wednesday. This week it’s The Chicago Symphony guest conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini and featuring pianist Daniel Barenboim in an all Brahms...
July 31, 1987 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – July 31, 1987 – A day full of activity, from the White House to Mexico City. Starting off with news of a horrific plane crash in Mexico city. A 1940s vintage Cargo Plane, carrying Show Horses...
Albert Finney In Conversation – circa 1965 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – A few words from Albert Finney this weekend. One of the leading lights of British Cinema of the early 1960s, Finney came to world-wide prominence in the Academy Award winning film Tom Jones in 1963. Prior to...
The Limiñanas – Live at Route du Rock Hiver – February 25, 2017 – Radio France Heading across the Atlantic tonight for a concert by French Psych-meisters The Limiñanas, recorded live at this last week’s Route du Rock Winter festival on February 25th. Actually, the husband and wife team of...
Ahmad Jamal Trio – Live in Paris – Studio 104, Maison de la Radio – Radio France – Ahmad Jamal this weekend. Joining him is Jamil Suliemann on bass and Frank Gant on drums in this 1971 Radio France studio concert, rebroadcast in 2014 by France Musique. One of the...
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