THE KINKS, ‘THE KINK KRONIKLES’ (1972), ‘GOLDEN HOUR’ (1971), ‘GREAT LOST KINKS ALBUM’ (1973) Three tapes rich with stories, characters, and music-hall sounds from the late-’60s Kinks. The Kinks went through many phases in their long career; after just eight … Continue reading →
In tribute to Scott Walker, here’s a clip of The Walker Brothers performing “No Regrets” on Euro rock show TopPop in early 1976. “No Regrets” appeared on the reunion album of the same name in 1975. The single hit the … Continue reading →
TOMITA, ‘SNOWFLAKES ARE DANCING’ (1974); YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA (SELF-TITLED, 1979) Two pioneering works of Japanese synthpop bring together Debussy, Martin Denny, and Afrika Bambaataa. With Japan’s keen grasp on technology, you’d think the country would have been on the cutting … Continue reading →
Recorded in late 1972 and finally released as a single in January 1975, Loretta Lynn’s “The Pill” caused some controversy. The song’s subject matter made some radio programmers skittish and the record was banned on some stations. Once the tune … Continue reading →
PAUL MCCARTNEY, ‘COLD CUTS’ (CUSTOM 8-TRACK, 1971-79) Paul’s own collection of ’70s gems slipped through the cracks to become a bootleg and a homemade 8-track. Who’s the artist? Sir Paul McCartney, CH, MBE, ex-Beatle, pop half of the Lennon-McCartney songwriting … Continue reading →
The Doors’ Morrison Hotel LP released in February of 1970 and quickly obtained Gold status. The album garnered good reviews and climbed to #4 on the Billboard 200. While only one single was released, “You Make Me Real” (US #50), … Continue reading →
THE RECORDS, ‘THE RECORDS’; BRAM TCHAIKOVSKY, ‘STRANGE MAN, CHANGED MAN’ (1979) Two shining moments of British power pop and the very nice 8-tracks that came with them. In fall 1979, there was a flurry of British new wave gems on … Continue reading →
Alice Cooper’s “Be My Lover” originally appeared on the Killer album in November 1971. The tune, written by guitarist Michael Bruce, was released as a single early in 1972 and climbed to #49 on the US Hot 100. Alice Cooper: … Continue reading →