In 2011, Classic Rock enthusiasts experienced a memorable year with the release and reissue of iconic albums featuring rare tracks. Notable songs included renditions from Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, and Pink Floyd, showcasing both live performances and alternative versions, sparking nostalgia for fans of the genre.
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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”
Unworldly Beauty – Springbok Nude Girls (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)
Unworldly Beauty – Springbok Nude Girls (The clue is in the title) ‘Unworldly Beauty’ is one of the Springbok Nude Girl’s quieter songs. It begins with a laid back, semi-mournful trumpet led intro that has a slight 70’s feel to it and it returns to this riff throughout the song. Theo Crous’ guitar is keptContinueContinue reading “Unworldly Beauty – Springbok Nude Girls (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”
Top Tunes: The Doors
A curated playlist featuring top songs by The Doors, including classics like “Light My Fire” and “LA Woman.”
MTN SAMA 17 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
From SA Music Awards Time: May 20, 2011 to May 21, 2011 Location: Monte Casino The nominees for the 17th Annual MTN South African Music Awards are: Best Traditional/African Adult Contemporary African DVD Benjamin Dube – Worship In His Presence with Benjamin Dube Dorothy Masuku and Friends – Live at Mandela Theatre Stimela – LiveContinueContinue reading “MTN SAMA 17 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED”
Top Ten Tunes: U2
My top ten tunes from U2 Sunday Bloody Sunday (live 1983) Beautiful Day The Saints Are Coming (with Green Day) The Wanderer (with Johnny Cash) Miss Sarajevo (with Pavarotti and Brian Eno) I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (Gospel version, live 1987) When Love Comes To Town (with BB King and Little Richard)ContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tunes: U2”
The Beatles 100 Greatest Recordings | Digital Dream Door
From Digital Dream Door 1. Hey Jude2. A Day In the Life3. Yesterday4. She Loves You5. I Want To Hold Your Hand6. Let It Be7. Strawberry Fields Forever8. Help!9. A Hard Day’s Night10. In My Life11. Eleanor Rigby12. Ticket To Ride13. I Saw Her Standing There14. Come Together15. Twist and Shout16. Penny Lane17. Something18. Revolution19.ContinueContinue reading “The Beatles 100 Greatest Recordings | Digital Dream Door”
The 100 Greatest Rolling Stones Songs | Digital Dream Door
From Digital Dream Door 1. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction 2. Jumpin’ Jack Flash 3. Sympathy For The Devil 4. Honky Tonk Women 5. Gimme Shelter 6. Paint It Black 7. Brown Sugar 8. Get Off of My Cloud 9. You Can’t Always Get What You Want 10. Miss You 11. Tumbling Dice 12. 19thContinueContinue reading “The 100 Greatest Rolling Stones Songs | Digital Dream Door”
Forty Days
“I’m gonna give you Forty Days … to get back” Cliff Richard’s recording of ‘Forty Days’ in 1961, which was a cover of Chuck Berry’s ‘Thirty Days’ from 1955, became an anthem in South Africa among the army guys, and was also adopted by many students as well. Music Collector extraordinaire Tertius Louw has createdContinueContinue reading “Forty Days”