Paul Weller, aka “The Modfather,” turns 60 years old today. In honor of the man’s birthday we have The Jam performing on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in the summer of 1978. “‘A’ Bomb In Wardour Street” originally appeared … Continue reading →
Germany’s Can released the LP Landed in the fall of 1975. The last song on side one is the eight minute and 48 second epic instrumental “Vernal Equinox.” Here’s the band performing the twisting, hard-driving, utterly amazing “Vernal Equinox” on … Continue reading →
In 1978 three former members of The Byrds – Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, and Chris Hillman – got back together for a pair of albums. The 1979 single, “Don’t You Write Her Off,” made a splash on the charts, grabbing … Continue reading →
Here’s a track by The Who that you may not know inside and out. The Pete Townshend penned, “Relay,” released in the fall of 1972 and did not appear on a Who L.P. until the Hooligans compilation nine years later. … Continue reading →
Curtis Mayfield’s “We Got To Have Peace” originally appeared on the artist’s Roots L.P. in the fall of 1971. Here’s Mayfield and his band performing for the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test show in 1972. The message is still (unfortunately) … Continue reading →
Let’s catch Joe Jackson performing “Sunday Papers” live on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in 1979. “Sunday Papers” was released as a single in the UK and Germany in February of 1979 and appeared on Jackson’s 1978 debut L.P., … Continue reading →
A real treat for guitar fans today. It’s Irish bluesman, Rory Gallagher tearing up the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test with a smokin’ hot version of “Walk On Hot Coals” in 1973. “Walk On Hot Coals” originally appeared on Gallagher’s … Continue reading →
Let’s have a look at underappreciated Welsh rockers, Budgie, performing “Who Do You Want For Your Love,” live on The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1975. “Who Do You Want For Your Love” appeared on Budgie’s Bandolier L.P. in September … Continue reading →
Wakey wakey – it’s Monday! Iggy Pop is here to get your blood flowing with a live performance of “I’m Bored.” The clip captures Pop’s 1979 appearance on the UK music show, The Old Grey Whistle Test. “I’m Bored” originally … Continue reading →