Mabu Vinyl has opened another two-roomed basement shop in a house in Oranjezicht where we keep all our more valuable and collectable records in a series of Blue Trommels, hence the name…. In the Blue Trommels are a wide selection of international and SA pressings that we sell on eBay, and to private buyers andContinueContinue reading “The Blue Trommel Basement (via Mabu Vinyl)”
Category Archives: Music Trivia
Movietone or Pathe approx 1974 Rabbitt backed up Lorne Shields at the Arcadia Hotel
The famous Rabbitt band once were the backing band for my father performing at the Arcadia Hotel in approx 1974 where he sang “One Broken Heart For Sale” (Lorne Shields) at the time the whole thing was filmed, and fans were able to watch it at movie theatres. I am trying, all avenues to SOMEHOWContinueContinue reading “Movietone or Pathe approx 1974 Rabbitt backed up Lorne Shields at the Arcadia Hotel”
Is It An Ism or Is It Art – Niki Daly (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)
Is It An Ism or Is It Art – Niki Daly (More sophisticated than the arse-elbow debate) Sometimes quirky songs can end up being just embarrassing. The best way to avoid that is to consult your nearest ‘Encyclopaedia of Artists From The Late 1800’s To Early 1900’s Who Have Unpronounceable Names’ (available in paperback fromContinueContinue reading “Is It An Ism or Is It Art – Niki Daly (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)”
Die Mystic Boer – Valiant Swart
Die Mystic Boer – Valiant Swart (Dis ’n Groot Avontuur) I can’t help but think of The Doors’ ‘Riders On The Storm’ when I hear this song. Not that ‘Die Mystic Boer’ is a rip off of Jim Morrison’s classic, it’s just that it has a similar texture to it, and, on certain versions whereContinueContinue reading “Die Mystic Boer – Valiant Swart”
Sherry Ray
Selwyn Schneider wrote: I have a question for you. I come from East London and when I was about 12 – 13 there was a local girl named Sharon Rayton who made a version of Stupid Cupid under the name of Sherry Ray. I wonder if you have come across her in all your researchContinueContinue reading “Sherry Ray”
Track listing for 'Yesterday's Best Volume 1'
Marius asked about the track listing for ‘Yesterday’s Best Volume 1’. Brian provided a detailed list of songs and artists featured on the album, showcasing a variety of genres and performers.
old songs
De La Ray wrote Brian it is a pleasure to hear some old songs again including (please stay.) Thanks for this. I have three questions for your music expertise. 1) I am looking for a song called: “Picture of patches” do you know it? 2) on a springbok hits (I think it may have beenContinueContinue reading “old songs”
Shine A Little Light On Me by The Dominos
Colin wrote: Do you perhaps know where I can get a copy of the hit by the South African group the Dominos called Shine A Little Light On Me. It was on the CBS label, and is from 1972. I am prepared to pay for a copy. Thanks Colin Brian replied: Maybe try http://mabuvinyl.co.za IContinueContinue reading “Shine A Little Light On Me by The Dominos”
Radio Rats & ZX-Dan
Sascha Hagen wrote: According to the singles section on the Radio Rats page, ‘ZX Dan/ I’m In Love’ is shown as one of their singles. I have a different version, which I picked up while browsing in the Singles section at Mabu Vinyl in Cape Town. The details are:1. ‘ZX-Dan’ is backed by ‘Rocking’.2. Label:ContinueContinue reading “Radio Rats & ZX-Dan”
Looking for a Richard Jon Smith song
Raj wrote: … not sure of the title but the opening words are “I don’t know why I love u but I do”. Now if u find me this then I will say u r a music wizard. Brian (a music wizard) wrote: “But I Do” was a single released in 1976 by Richard JonContinueContinue reading “Looking for a Richard Jon Smith song”