The South African Rock Encyclopedia > Classic Albums > Compilations > Various Artists > Hits From LM Radio [2CD 2009] Tracks Disc 1 Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations Me And You And A Dog Named Boo – Lobo My Baby Loves Lovin’ – White Plains Jam Up And Jelly Tight – Tommy Roe There’s A Kind Of Hush – Hermans HermitsContinueContinue reading “Hits From LM Radio [2CD 2009]”
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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 Who
My top ten tunes by The Who. Pinball Wizard My Generation See Me, Feel Me 5.15 Young Man Blues (live 1970) I Can See For Miles Won’t Get Fooled Again Eyesight To The Blind Free Me Naked Eye (live 1971) Disclaimer: I have decided to limit myself to only ten tunes, so of course someContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tunes: The Who”
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”
Top Ten Tunes: Neil Diamond
My top ten Neil Diamond tunes. Solitary Man Hell Yeah Song Sung Blue Cracklin’ Rosie I Am … I Said Brooklyn Roads Gitchy Goomy Sweet Caroline Kentucky Woman Mr Bojangles Disclaimer: I have decided to limit myself to only ten tunes, so of course some of my other favourites have been omitted.
Inspirations – Songs Covered By The Beatles
Original artists names are shown in brackets. Tracks Rock and Roll Music (Chuck Berry) Long Tall Sally (Little Richard) Twist and Shout (The Isley Brothers (1962) / The Top Notes (1961)) Dizzy Miss Lizzy (Larry Williams) Roll Over Beethoven (Chuck Berry) Bad Boy (Larry Williams) Ain’t She Sweet (Lou Gold / Ben Bernie / GeneContinueContinue reading “Inspirations – Songs Covered By The Beatles”
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.