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”
Category Archives: Nostalgia
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. Séance [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.”
From The Vaults: SA Rock Digest, this week 10 years ago
SA ROCK DIGEST ISSUE NUMBER 37 [24th October 1999 – edited, 22nd October 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 andContinueContinue reading “From The Vaults: SA Rock Digest, this week 10 years ago”
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”
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.
The Rolling Stones – Hot Rocks (South African pressing)
The 1972 album introduced the author to The Rolling Stones, featuring a South African pressing with different tracks than the US version, including ‘Little Red Rooster’ and omitting notable songs like ‘Brown Sugar’.
Top Tunes: Mott The Hoople
This list includes my top ten songs by Mott The Hoople, featuring notable tracks like “All The Young Dudes,” “Roll Away The Stone,” and “Honaloochie Boogie,” showcasing the band’s iconic sound and collaborations.
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”
Top Ten Tunes: The Rolling Stones
My top ten tunes by the Rolling Stones Angie It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It) Jumping Jack Flash Brown Sugar Time Waits For No One 100 Years Ago (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction If You Need Me Like A Rolling Stone (live 1995) Paint It Black Further reading: Rolling Stones – HotContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tunes: The Rolling Stones”
Forces Favourites [LP 1986]
“Forces Favourites” is an influential 80s album featuring politically charged songs reflecting South Africa’s turbulent past, blending upbeat and somber sounds, offering a memorable listening experience.