Post Tagged with: "1960s"

by / on April 5, 2013 at 7:59 am / in One Track Mind, Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

One Track Mind: The Creation, “How Does It Feel To Feel”/”Life Is Just Beginning” (1967)

Our music is red with purple flashes, declared this British band, and such a description is highly accurate. Big, bold strokes, bursting with bright colors and flavors were the elements embedded within the Creation’s material.

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by / on March 31, 2013 at 7:43 am / in Blues, Reissue, Rhythm and Blues, Uncategorized

Albert King – Born Under a Bad Sign (1967; 2013 reissue)

Playing an upside down Gibson Flying V, Albert King set about turning everything you thought you knew about the blues, about rock, and certainly about the left-handed guitarist himself on its head with this stunning Stax release.

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by / on March 31, 2013 at 6:51 am / in Forgotten Series, Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Forgotten series: Willie and the Walkers – 30th Anniversary Collection (1996)

During the latter half of the 1960s, Willie and the Walkers experienced phenomenal success throughout their home turf of Western Canada. To give you an idea how special the band was, they nabbed a deal with Capitol Records

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by / on March 29, 2013 at 8:26 am / in Deep Beatles, Pop Music, Uncategorized

Deep Beatles: “Misery” (1963)

Last week marked the 50th anniversary of a cultural revolution: the release of the Beatles’ Please Please Me. Their first effort, recorded over 12 hours on a single day, stands as one of the most impressive debuts in rock history.

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by / on March 27, 2013 at 8:16 am / in Uncategorized, WTF Wednesdays

WTF?! Wednesdays: Terry Riley, “You’re No Good” (1967)

Oh no, not the 1974 Linda Ronstadt hit. Not even close. Rather, it’s a non-hit from 1967, by Latin soul godfather and vibraphonist Harvey Averne with the lead vocal sung by doo wop specialist Kenny Seymour

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by / on March 26, 2013 at 8:26 am / in Reissue, Rock Music, Singer-songwriters, Uncategorized

Stephen Stills – Carry On (2013)

Though his bandmate Neil Young is more often fetishized for his contributions to Buffalo Springfield and CSNY, this set makes clear Stephen Stills’ creative depth — as a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and as a singer.

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by / on March 25, 2013 at 7:41 am / in Forgotten Series, Fusion Jazz, Jazz, Uncategorized

Forgotten series: The Free Spirits featuring Larry Coryell – Out Of Sight and Sound (1967)

Prior to gaining the reputation as an ace jazz guitarist, Larry Coryell honed his skills playing in blues and rock bands. But the Free Spirits were the first band he ever recorded with.

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by / on March 22, 2013 at 7:44 am / in Books, Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Books: The Beatle Who Vanished by Jim Berkenstadt (2013)

Just when you think no other aspect of Beatles history could possibly be overlooked, a book comes along revealing a little-known corner of their story.

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by / on March 19, 2013 at 7:39 am / in Forgotten Series, Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Forgotten series: The Status Quo – Messages from the Status Quo (1968)

Hailing from London, England, the Status Quo went on to acquire massive fame in the United Kingdom where their abdominal success persists today.

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by / on March 18, 2013 at 2:23 pm / in Pop Music, Rock Music

‘That was an escape vehicle for us’: Al Jardine remembers throwaway fun of Beach Boys’ Party!

Al Jardine fondly remembers one of the Beach Boys more notable filler albums, Beach Boys’ Party!, a 1965 studio effort with dubbed in festive sounds over a string of cover songs.

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