The “Jive Talking and Eyeballing” series features South African mixes highlighting various artists, including a special focus on Rabbitt and Trevor Rabin from the 70s.
Category Archives: McCully Workshop
An all-South African Rock mix as heard on Shelter Radio in Greece
The Vagabond Show as originally heard on Shelter Radio in Greece. An all-South African Rock mix. https://www.shelter-radio.gr/ A one hour show on Shelter Radio every Tuesday 19.00 to 20.00 (Greek Time) and repeats every Saturday 20.00 to 21.00 (Greek Time). Please also take a listen to:
Free & Easy [1975 to 1990] A South African Pop & Rock Mix, featuring Rabbitt, éVoid, Johnny Clegg, Clout
A curated 3-hour mix features South African pop rock tracks from the late 1970s and 1980s, including original songs and covers, highlighting artists like Rabbitt, Johnny Clegg, and Lucky Dube.
Give Me The Good News – Crocodile Harris | 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf
Give Me The Good News – Crocodile Harris With the help of Tully McCully, Crocodile Harris constructed ‘Give Me The Good News’ around a beautiful piano lullaby tune. Some lush orchestral sounds are added while Crocodile’s emotive vocals build into the crescendo of the brassy chorus that fairly soars. However, unlike some other anti-war songs,ContinueContinue reading “Give Me The Good News – Crocodile Harris | 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf”
Billy Forrest: A Selection Of My Favourite Songs
From Billy Forrest It was a difficult one this. To remember my favourites over a span of 55 years was no mean feat, who do you leave out? I’ve chosen the songs that moved me the most, with just that “something” that makes a song reach into your soul. I’ve got two lists, International andContinueContinue reading “Billy Forrest: A Selection Of My Favourite Songs”
50 Original South African Songs
This post presents a curated chronological list of 50 notable South African songs that are original, featuring various artists and genres, highlighting the country’s diverse musical heritage, without including any foreign cover songs.
Memories Are Made Of This – Best Of SA Pop [2CD 2009]
This 2CD set features classic South African Pop and Rock hits from the 60s to 90s, showcasing artists like The A-Cads, Pierre De Charmoy, and PJ Powers, with notable tracks that define the era.
SA Rock Gold [3CD 2010]
SA Rock Gold is a 3 CD compilation featuring 59 tracks from iconic South African rock artists spanning the 1970s to the 1990s, showcasing notable acts like éVoid, Tribe After Tribe, and Freedoms Children.
McCully Workshop’s 1975 album ‘Ages’ re-issued on CD with 7 rare bonus tracks
Release information:LP: October 1975, EMI-Brigadiers, EMCJ(L) 11512,CD: February 2010, Fresh Music, freshcd170 Tracks Avenue * (T McCully) [4.00] 1623 * (R Wilson) [2.07] You (T McCully) [2.54] I Walked Alone (R Wilson) [3.32] Carbon Canyon (R Black) [2.47] Blues In C Minor (T McCully) [5.15]recorded live at UCT in August 1975 Step On EasyContinueContinue reading “McCully Workshop’s 1975 album ‘Ages’ re-issued on CD with 7 rare bonus tracks”
Forthcoming releases from Retro Fresh
The final Otis Waygood album, alongside new releases from McCully Workshop, Wildebeest, The Third Eye, Hammak, and The Invaders, is set for upcoming months, highlighting cherished South African progressive rock and historical content.