A DVD documentary on the Radio Rats, produced and directed by Michael Cross. Includes a companion CD compilation. RADIO RATS FROM 1977 TO THE PRESENT THE MOVIE – Almost forty years ago, in late-1970s South Africa, there was a song on the radio about a spaceman called ZX Dan. It was by a noisy littleContinueContinue reading “Jiving and Dying – The Radio Rats Story”
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Radio Rats: The Concise Rock ‘n Roll Primer
https://open.spotify.com/album/55kjugm5NMLv19ieBztUle?si=QqPtyphgSFWMN7Wy3pDkOw Radio Rats: The Concise Rock ‘n Roll Primer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfIbX6f5dxw
JONATHAN HANDLEY – PERLEMOEN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BxdktQ7oK8 A little something from Jiving and Dying – The Radio Rats Story from 2005 when Jonathan Handley was based in Cape Town, a solo mollusc protest song, “Perlemoen”. Michael Cross This song originally appeared on Home Decorating For Beginners in 2004, credited to the Radio Rats. This tune was also released on The Ferrets’ContinueContinue reading “JONATHAN HANDLEY – PERLEMOEN”
The 100 Greatest South African Songs | TimesLive
A panel of 20 South African writers curated a list of 100 influential songs, evaluated based on musical brilliance, popular success, and national impact, showcasing a diverse range of artists and genres.
Radio Rats Live At The Market Theatre 18 June 1978
Radio Rats performed live at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg on June 18, 1978. Listen to the set on SoundCloud.
Guild Hall Dilemma
Here’s “Guild Hall Dilemma” which is really ancient. It was originally written with “Man After You” in 1975/6 in 5 Jackson Street, East Geduld (Springs – next to Impala Platinum) before my folks went to Rio de Janeiro for 5 years. Radio Rats were formed in August 1977. Niall Bell and Dave and I recordedContinueContinue reading “Guild Hall Dilemma”
New Radio Rats Videos including Tribute to Syd Kitchen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3awAdovkI4 A song for the late Syd Kitchen penned by his good friend Jonathan Handley. Performed by Jonathan Rat with Dave Rat on vocals. Filmed in The Necropolis Hotel in March 2012 by Rogue Productions. Footage of Syd courtesy of Rogue. Words and music by Jonathan Handley, copyright icbm music/Radio Rats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfckZ6BThO8 A song forContinueContinue reading “New Radio Rats Videos including Tribute to Syd Kitchen”
Radio Rats – The Last of the Bohemians [for Syd – RIP 22 March 2011]
https://youtu.be/g1JXxz-0acE https://open.spotify.com/track/0X64W0eyilV9vKFC5u9rtU?go=1&sp_cid=866fcaa298310946848c71a1f28c8b95&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop Radio Rats – The Last of the Bohemians (for Syd – RIP 22 March 2011) Syd Kitchen Radium Wreckords Syd Kitchen
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.