Deon Rossouw wrote: I’m wondering if you perhaps know the present whereabouts of AndrĂ© (Desmond Alan Schmidt) who had a SA hit early in 1972 with his ‘Ek Is Verlief Op Jou’ I grew up in his neighbourhood and was an acquaintance of his while we both attended different schools in the 1950’s. I’d greatlyContinueContinue reading “Looking for AndrĂ© (Desmond Alan Schmidt)”
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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”
Record Labels Suing Limewire for Existence of the Internet | Death and Taxes
The above chart is akin to a horse-and-buggy company making a chart that shows what would have happened to their business if cars were never invented—and then using that chart to sue Chevy for the difference. – Alex Moore via Record Labels Suing Limewire for Existence of the Internet | Death and Taxes.
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”
The Strangers – Strange Things Goin On
Soul Safari wrote: first of all let me express my appreciation for your comprehensive website. Great info! I have a question regarding this SA LP The Strangers -Strange Things Goin On. Label; Little Giant G14 Stereo. As it is not on your site, and I cannot find any information about the group/album anywhere I wonderContinueContinue reading “The Strangers – Strange Things Goin On”
Maria, South African singer
junior – sorocaba – brazil wrote: hi brian. how i get more informations about Maria, south-african singer. i have 5 tracks recorded from her, it’s great!! please help me! Brian wrote: Entry from the SA Rock Encyclopedia MARIA (South Africa) full name: Carmelia Maria Neto LOPEZ. Born in Lourenço Marques (now Maputo), Mozambique. Passed awayContinueContinue reading “Maria, South African singer”
Mad Monks in the 60’s
James Leicher wrote: You know anything on the mad monks ?Played in JHB time before or after The Bats,My uncale was Edward leicher and I did hear Eddie Ecktien played drums with them . cheers James Leicher
Mad Monks in the 60's
James Leicher wrote: You know anything on the mad monks ?Played in JHB time before or after The Bats,My uncale was Edward leicher and I did hear Eddie Ecktien played drums with them . cheers James Leicher
Please Stay – Jonathan Butler
Raj wrote: Hi, on which album can I find the above song. Brian replied: Jonathan Butler had a hit with ‘Please Stay’ (a cover of The Drifters 1961 hit) in 1975 when he was only about 13 or 14 years old. The song went to number 2 on the Springbok Radio Charts. It is currentlyContinueContinue reading “Please Stay – Jonathan Butler”