The English Beat’s first album came out in 1980. The English Beat (“English” was added to the band’s name in North America to avoid confusion with an existing American band named “The Beat”) was part of the second wave of ska music in England, along with contemporaries The Specials, Madness, …
I was flipping through the TV channels the other day, passing one of those channels that exists solely to show older shows, and I saw “Everybody Loves Raymond”. Then, in keeping with the quirky manner in which I sometimes create playlists, I thought a playlist made exclusively of bands or …
Yes has been at it since 1968, so they have a couple of albums under their belt. The Yes Album is their third album, released in 1971. From my perspective, it’s their best. I think I bought this album in the late 1970’s when my musical taste had broadened enough …
When it’s second fiddle. ha ha ha. I’ve mentioned that I was vehemently pro guitar in my early musical listening, so much so that I would avoid purchasing music that was evidently not lead guitar centric. I did listen to some of the music, but I …
This is the first incarnation of Deep Purple, colloquially known as Mark I (they had several incarnations of the band. I’m a fan of the first two). About half of the album is cover material as the band didn’t feel like they had enough original material (Link https://www.vintageguitar.com/2822/ritchie-blackmore/). Ritchie Blackmore …
Summer has passed us and we’re into fall. A little cooler temps, leaves changing, but still nice days to enjoy yourself. So, I thought what better than to have a little funkier playlist to enjoy the change in season. Well, Mother Nature always has had a special place in her …
Take a blender and whirr up a mixture of Sgt. Peppers, Kate Bush, Goth, Psychedelia, Vaudeville & Carnival music. This is what you get. And it’s very, very good! It’s heartening to hear new music being made that builds from a varied heritage and enhances today’s musical landscape. This is …
The following quote is from Paul Kantner, guitarist with Jefferson Airplane, taken in an interview with Mick Skidmore on March 25, 2003 (link here https://jambands.com/features/2003/03/25/the-wheel-turns-an-interview-with-paul-kantner/ ). “… I have been accused of writing things that no one can figure out what I am talking about, including myself. Art is always …
“Look Sharp”, “I’m The Man” and “Beat Crazy” are the essential Joe Jackson New Wave albums. In “Beat Crazy”, we see Jackson starting to move on to new musical pastures. While his New Wave phase is my favourite, I continue to enjoy his writing and music on his later albums …
“Turn Me Loose” by Loverboy came on the radio the other day, and I went into a bit of a nostalgic haze. I recall that song came out during a bit of a heyday with harder Canadian rock being quite prevalent on the radio and in the bars. This was …
