Rca Victor release in mono ‘Elvis Presley,’ his debut album (1956)
“Elvis Presley” is his eponymous debut studio album released, in mono, on March 23, 1956 by Rca Victor.
We remember Jeff Healey. ‘Jeff Saw The Light’
This day (March 2, 2008), in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, died Norman Jeffrey ‘Jeff Healey’, a blind Canadian jazz and blues-rock vocalist and guitarist. (more…)
This month In ’60s Throwback’ 01/12
How well do you know the music of Aretha Franklin’s gritty "Chain of Fools" opens with Joe South’s hypnotic guitar, amplifying her commanding vocals, while Wilson Pickett’s "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" transforms Solomon Burke’s anthem into a raw, brass-heavy powerhouse. Johnny Cash’s live "Folsom Prison Blues" drips with dark humor, and Dusty Springfield’s sultry "Son of a Preacher Man" melds seduction with a tight rhythm. Jefferson Airplane’s electrified "Somebody to Love" channels disillusionment, while The Doors’ "Hello, I Love You" delivers a brief, swaggering groove. Pink Floyd’s spacey "Astronomy Domine" takes listeners on a cosmic ride, and Soft Machine’s sprawling "Moon in June" fuses introspection with jazz-driven improvisation.? Take our 12-track quiz.
Me:nu Du Jour January 19 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Parliament, Bee Gees, Frank Zappa, Lou Reed, Ella Fitzgerald, Art Pepper, Charles Mingus We Celebrate Wilson Pickett, Elis Regina, Dolly Parton, Janis Joplin, Carl…
We remember Carl Perkins. ‘Now Go, Carl, Go’
This day (January 19, 1998 ), in Jackson, Tennessee, died Carl Lee Perkins a.k.a. Carl Perkins, an American singer, songwriter who wrote among others ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ and ‘ Matchbox’. (more…)
Johnny Cash records ‘At Folsom Prison’ a live album for Columbia Records (1968)
Johnny Cash‘s ‘At Folsom Prison’ is a live album (his 27th overall) recorded at Folsom State Prison on January 13, 1968 and released in May 1968 by Columbia Records.
This week In One-Off Collaborations 01/52
How well do you know the music of Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams, D'Angelo & David Sanborn, Trombone Shorty & Cyril Neville, Dave Matthews & Trey Anastasio, Peter Gabriel, Natalie Merchant & Michael Stipe, Jean-Luc Ponty, John Mclaughlin & Zakir Hussain, Aretha Franklin & Lou Rawls, Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash & Carl Perkins, Billy Joel & Jimmy Fallon, Joe Bonamassa & Andy Fraser, Gary Moore & Phil Lynott, Neil Young & Stephen Stills ? Take our 12-track quiz.
Happy Birthday Keith Richards. ‘Keith On My List’
This day (December 18, 1943), in Dartford, Kent, England, is born Keith Richards, English guitarist, singer-songwriter, co-founder of The Rolling Stones (more…)
The Beatles release their fourth album : ‘Beatles for Sale’ featuring ‘Rock and Roll Music’ and ‘Eight Days a Week’ (1964)
The Beatles’ ‘Beatles for Sale’ is their fourth studio album produced by George Martin and released on December 4, 1964 by Parlophone.
We remember George Harrison. ‘George The Fab’
This day (November 29, 2001), in Los Angeles, California, died George Harrison, English singer, guitarist, member of The Beatles before embracing a solo career (more…)
Ringo Starr releases his eighth album : ‘Stop and Smell the Roses’ featuring ‘Wrack My Brain’ (1981)
Ringo Starr‘s ‘Stop and Smell the Roses’ feat. “Wrack My Brain” is his eighth studio album released on October 27, 1981 by Boardwalk / RCA
I Walk The Line
Starting and ending with ‘I Walk The Line’ made famous by Johnny Cash, we made a playlist powered by Hittin’Around. It has Neil Young, Jody Miller, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more. (more…)
Jive Talking
From ‘I Want To Rock’ to ‘Dont jive me’, we have mixed 18 ‘Swing Music’ tunes around the theme of ‘Jive’. It has Sarah Vaughan, June Richmond, Louis Prima, Memphis Slim and many more. (more…)