ArtistTrackAlbumLabelYearEtta JamesGotta serve somebodyMatriarch of the BluesSony Music2000CactusEvilCactusRhino Records / Atlantic Records1970The AnswerDemon EyesDemon EyesAlbert Records2009Juicy LucyWho do you love?AnthologySanctuary Records1969Ozzy OsbourneOver the mountainDiary of a madmanEpic Records / Sony Music1981Bachman Turner OverdriveNot fragileNot fragileUniversal Music1973Son of a Thousand BluesLast days on earthSon of a Thousand BluesUniversal Music2009ClutchMotherless childStrange cousins from the WestWeathermaker Records2009Burning TreeFlyContinueContinue reading “Playlist – 26 November 2009”
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My Favourite Rock Albums Of The Decade, 2000-2009
As a teenager in the ’70s, the album was the ultimate thing. I would spend long hours listening to Dark Side Of The Moon, Made In Japan, Tales From Topographic Oceans, Tommy, etc in their entirety and without interruption … except for turning over the vinyl, of course. Over the last while albums have becomeContinueContinue reading “My Favourite Rock Albums Of The Decade, 2000-2009”
SA Rock Digest – this week ten years ago
SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE NUMBER 38 3rd November 1999 [edited 2nd November 2009] The South African Rock Music Digest is a free, subscription e-mag, edited by Brian Currin and Stephen “Sugar” Segerman and delivered direct to your e-mailbox. Established January 1999 ———-*********———– INTRODUCTION ————— This e-mag is a discussion forum for rock and pop musicContinueContinue reading “SA Rock Digest – this week ten years ago”
McCully Workshop Inc.
Tracks 1. Why Can’t It Rain [4.12]2. Hardcase Woman [2.34]3. Ice Lover [3.05]4. Four Walls [2.40]5. Stargazer [2.48]6. Rush Hour At Midnight [3.42]7. Jackin’ Around [2.04]8. Head For The Moon [4.00]9. The Circus [4.00]10. Years Of My Life [3.19]11. Fast Car [3.41]12. SĂ©ance [3.05] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG-InimcgCwPZbGc3dN3ueYJ-Qtbp0KBz Release information: LP: June 1970, Trutone, STO 727CD: February 2003,ContinueContinue reading “McCully Workshop Inc.”
Winston’s Jive Mix-Up
Winston’s Jive Mix-up was indeed a mix-up. It was 1986 when Mbaqanga saxophonist Winston Nyaunda joined up with Adam Reinecke, a folky groove guitarist to form a new Jive band. Winston had learnt his trade playing penny-whistle on the streets of Joburg, later touring with the Soul Brothers and Mahlatini & the Mahotello Queens, andContinueContinue reading “Winston’s Jive Mix-Up”
Rock Of Ages Newsletter October 2009
Greetings rock lovers, Welcome to the October edition of the Rock of Ages newsletter. Some of you may not know that the show has moved to a Thursday night between 7-10pm on UJFM (95.4FM in Joburg only) , you can also hear it online at http://www.ujfm.co.za so tune in. I have had many emails fromContinueContinue reading “Rock Of Ages Newsletter October 2009”
Jika by Winston Mankunku & Mike Perry
The album “Jika,” created during the peak of apartheid in South Africa, features subtle protest lyrics crafted to evade censorship. Recorded in 1986 in London and Cape Town, it showcases collaborations with talented exiles. This classic album, reflecting the musicians’ political sentiments, remains influential in both local and international markets.
Dudula by Mike Perry & Winston Mankunku
DUDULA was recorded in Cape Town during ’96. It’s a laid-back album again featuring a wide variety of styles: the bustling, impatient energy of “Khawuleza” {Hurry Up!} contrasted with the cool, spacey – “Amanzi Obomi” {Water of Life} or the simple lyricism of “Shirley“ against the mbaqanga of “Masihambe” {Let’s Go}. Or the wistful introversionContinueContinue reading “Dudula by Mike Perry & Winston Mankunku”
Top Ten Tunes: Just Great Songs
The content lists ten favorite songs by various artists, highlighting their enduring appeal. Special mention is made of “When In Rome” by Phil Ochs.
Top Ten Tunes: Songs Covered By Jack Hammer
My top ten tunes that Jack Hammer cover, either live and/or in the studio. Original artists names in brackets. Tracks Working Class Hero (John Lennon) Hurt (Nine Inch Nails / Johnny Cash) Further On Up The Road (Bruce Springsteen / Johnny Cash) All Along The Watchtower (Bob Dylan / Jimi Hendrix) White Trash Beautiful (Everlast)ContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tunes: Songs Covered By Jack Hammer”