Ten of my favourite songs by one of my all-time favourite groups, The Beatles. Only ten?! Yeah, I know, a daunting task, but here they are. Tracks Rock ‘n Roll Music A Day In The Life All My Loving Revolution (single version) Helter Skelter While My Guitar Gently Weeps I Want To Hold Your HandContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tunes: The Beatles”
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Apple and EMI To Release Limited Edition Stereo USB
From The Beatles.com Following the September 9 (9-9-09) debut of The Beatles’ digitally re-mastered catalogue on CD, Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music are pleased to announce the worldwide release of a limited edition of only 30,000 Beatles Stereo USB apples on December 7 (December 8 in North America). The exquisitely crafted, apple-shaped USB drive isContinueContinue reading “Apple and EMI To Release Limited Edition Stereo USB”
Bright Blue Reunion 31 October 2009
Photos supplied by Ian Cohen.
Top Ten Tunes: Little Richard
My top ten tunes from one of my all-time favourite original rock ‘n rollers. Tutti Frutti Long Tall Sally Good Golly Miss Molly Lucille Keep A Knockin’ Hey Hey Hey Hey (aka Goin’ Back To Birmingham) Ooh My Soul I Don’t Know What You Got But It’s Got Me (with Jimi Hendrix) Rip It UpContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tunes: Little Richard”
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.”
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”
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.
Top Ten Tunes: Rolling Stones – Hot Rocks
My top ten tunes from the Rolling Stones Hot Rocks compilation, the South African pressing. This album was my main introduction to the music of the Rolling Stones in 1972/1973. Tracks Time Is On My Side Under The Boardwalk Tell Me Play With Fire (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction Mothers Little Helper 19th Nervous BreakdownContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tunes: Rolling Stones – Hot Rocks”