Ramases and Sel, 1975 | Photo: Pennie Smith It was reported by many reviewers and reissue liner note writers that Ramases’ real name was Martin Raphael. However in May 2012, Dorothy, better known to Ramases fans as Sel (or Selket), advised that her late husband, Ramases (real name Barrington Frost) and Martin Raphael were notContinueContinue reading “Martin Raphael and Ramases are not the same person”
Category Archives: Music Trivia
Sixto Rodriguez at SXSW Film 2012 – Searching for Sugar Man Q & A at the Paramount Theater
Joseph Poirier wrote: I was at SXSW Film where they screened Searching for Sugar Man last night (Wednesday night). I took a video of the Q&A after the movie with Sixto Rodriguez and director Malik Bendjelloul.
LM Radio Top Hits Of 1973
The South African Rock Encyclopedia > Chart History > Top Hits > LM Radio > Top Hits Of 1973 Music Fan, Anton van Staden, has scanned this booklet issued by LM Radio reflecting their top hits of 1973. The back cover was dedicated to an advert for a famous cigarette brand, but since I am not sure of the legalities ofContinueContinue reading “LM Radio Top Hits Of 1973”
Music of the 60's groups
Name: Bennie Solomons Message: Hi there Brian, I just came across your column and saw the 40 songs from 6 decades.I was fortunate to be a member of 2 groups featured, namely, The Big Beats and The Phantom 5. Have you still got some of this music, I am also looking for “she’s a yum,ContinueContinue reading “Music of the 60's groups”
Before Jack Hammer there was Wildebeest
The line-up featured in this TV special appears to be: Piet Botha: bass, keyboards, harmonica Colin Pratley: drums, vocals, acoustic guitar Boet Faber: lead guitar Paul van Eeden: acoustic guitar Interviewed by Carike Kuezenkamp on Kraaines (SABC TV) probably in 1982 or thereabouts. Website: Jack Hammer
Searching for John Ireland Albums
Name: Keith Millar Message: Hi Brian – We have been searching for 25 odd years for the John Ireland Thinking Aloud and John Ireland albums!! Then I stumbled across your site quite by chance – fantastic website!!!! Brian do you know where I can buy these two albums – We named my daughter Nicole afterContinueContinue reading “Searching for John Ireland Albums”
Joanna Field "Don't Fly Too High"
Name: JADE HURLEY Message: Hello Brian … I am trying to find out who wrote the Joanna Field song “DON’T FLY TOO HIGH” … and i believe you may be able to help? If so … I would really be obliged as I have just recorded this song and require the writers details. I hopeContinueContinue reading “Joanna Field "Don't Fly Too High"”
Penguins in Bondage
Name: Mario Garcia Message: Hi, do you remember a band called "Penguins in Bondage" from the 1980’s?…..if so do you know where I may download some of their music?…..Thanks Mario
Chris Blignaut's family tree
Name: bea greyling Message: I’m looking for fam tree details of Chris Blignaut he was cousin of my grandma I would like to trace something along the line. My dads father died when they were young and she must have been married to a I guess Ernst Philippus Woest . Thanks Bea
Assistance with songs
Name: David Steeles Message: Good-day Brian I hope you are keeping well . A big thank-you , Music fan brings back a lot of memories for one by finding lost songs .There are three songs I am desperately looking for that I caanot find no where , 2 are sung by the Tremeloes viz: HelloContinueContinue reading “Assistance with songs”