The Afghan Whigs – Live in Milan – January 30, 1994 – RAI Radio 2 The Afghan Whigs were one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the 90s who went on to pioneer the transition of many formerly underground bands into the world of major labels and crossover success.
As we get ready to start the 2024 Democratic convention next month, I thought I would run a snapshot from another convention, this one from New York Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, accepting the party’s nomination for President in that harrowing year of 1932. FDR: “I pledge you, I pledge myself,
News for this July 23rd in 1947 had to do with the delicate balance being struck throughout postwar Europe, and fears the unity was falling apart. The Big Three Conference was underway with discussions regarding the proposed Marshall Plan and the work-slowdown by Coal Miners in the Ruhr Valley of
While America digests the latest news, regarding the Presidential race for 2024 and the sudden decision made only earlier today .not to seek re-election to office by President Joe Biden, it brings to mind another surprise announcement. When President Lyndon Johnson chose not to seek re-election, it tossed the political
Them in session at The BBC – 1964-1965 – BBC Radio 1 Two sessions from the legendary Them, featuring Van Morrison this morning, recorded in November of 1964 and June of 1965. Without question Gloria, which was a huge hit for Them, became something of an anthem for just about
On July 12, 1966 – With the Vietnam War pulling us deeper and deeper into the conflict-with-no-end, and Red China showing increasing antagonism toward the U.S. – and now that they had the Atomic Bomb – the balance of power in Southeast Asia was looking precarious, at least to our
– News Of The World – July 10, 1947 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. The World this day in 1947 had much to do with the ending of the Coal Strike and the threat of new ones looming. The recently enacted Taft-Hartley Labor law raised many questions about the Union
If there was anyone in danger of being overexposed on radio in the late 70s/early 80s, it had to have been Joe Jackson. You couldn’t walk past a radio playing anywhere and not hear any one of the virtual avalanche of hits Jackson generated during that period of time. Jackson
It works – it really does: Become a Patron! July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As part of the legacy of John F. Kennedy, who had proposed the Civil Rights Bill a year earlier, Johnson was committed to making the Act a
Jessie Ware – Live at Sveriges Radio P3 – February 28, 2013 This morning a look back at some of the artists who did Glastonbury proud this year. Jessie Ware was a standout during the Saturday portion of the festival, so I thought I would dig a bit into the
