Post Tagged with: "1960s"

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The Shadows of Knight – Dark Sides: The Best of the Shadows of Knight (1994)

Initially released in early 1965 by Them (featuring a young Van Morrison on vocals), “Gloria” went onto become a certified garage punk and bar band staple. You May Also Like: Zakk Wylde – Book of Shadows II (2016)

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Quicksilver – The Hermit (2010)

Even the average rock fan knows San Francisco, California, was a hotbed of musical activity in the 1960s. One of the most popular bands born in the City by the Bay during the historic flower power era was Quicksilver Messenger Service. Upon their formation, the band concentrated on performing folkRead More

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The Beach Boys – The SMiLE Sessions (2011)

The year was 1966, and the Beach Boys were riding a wave of energy across the musical landscape of the times. The Hawthorne, California quintet’s sound was evolving into one of the most respected and unique in the industry You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Forgotten series: The Plastic Cloud – The Plastic Cloud (1968)

by Beverly Paterson Sorely overlooked when it was originally released on the Allied label in 1968, The Plastic Cloud — the solitary album by this Bay Ridge, Canada band — has since reaped the critical accolades it deserves You May Also Like: Orpheus – ‘Orpheus’ (1968): Forgotten Series Noel Redding’sRead More

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The Hollies – ‘Look Through Any Window: 1963-75’ DVD (2011)

The Hollies always seemed like a less dangerous version of the Beatles, and ‘Look Through Any Window’ – pleasant though it no doubt is – only underscores that.

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One Track Mind: Johnny Cash, "Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right" (2011)

It’s one thing to cover somebody, quite another to expose something fundamentally true about the original song through your interpretation — and that happens with Johnny Cash’s take on this Bob Dylan classic. You May Also Like: How Johnny Cash Challenged Convention Once Again on ‘American Recordings’ How Johnny Cash’sRead More

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Gimme Five: Chico Hamilton on Lester Young, Lena Horne, Gerry Mulligan, others

On this special edition of Something Else! Reviews’ One Track Mind, we hand the reins over to jazz drummer Chico Hamilton. You May Also Like: Digging Into Craft Recordings’ 2021 Chet Baker Vinyl Reissues

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Something Else! Interview: Jazz legend Chico Hamilton

Jazz legend Chico Hamilton celebrated turning 90 last month — how else? — but issuing another album. With Revelation, the NEA Jazz Master’s 60th project, Hamilton continues to build on a remarkable recording career dating back to 1941. You May Also Like: Paul Jolly, free jazz musician, club owner andRead More

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The Esquires and the Exotics – The New Sound is Here: Dallas '66 (2011)

by Beverly Paterson Operating out of Dallas, Texas, the Exotics and the Esquires were hot stuff on a regional level, with the year 1966 being especially kind to them. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Something Else! Featured Artist: The Beach Boys

As the Beach Boys prepare to celebrate their 50th anniversary with the Nov. 1 release of Smile Sessions, an updated version of the 1968 track “Do It Again” and a proposed world tour, we take a look back at some fun, fun, fun old favorites You May Also Like: WhyRead More