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.
Category Archives: South African Music
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”
Availability of Oldies
Natie wrote Hi Brian, I am a huge collector of the music of the late 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s. My problem is to get my hands on some of the rare gems. I grew up in the time of LM and Springbok hit parades and there were some great songs which you don’t findContinueContinue reading “Availability of Oldies”
Jamali cover Time Is On My Side by The Rolling Stones and Irma Thomas
From CapeTown Sound
Without You by Barry Mason
Andrew Neill wrote: I’m trying to trace a song with the following lyrics: Without you they could make the sun go cold/Lock me up in a trunk till I grow old/ … without you … I have a verse or two of it on a worn cassette tape recorded off Radio Good Hope or theContinueContinue reading “Without You by Barry Mason”
Any Information on The Staccatos?
The Staccatos changed lead singers after Steve Lonsdale’s departure in 1971; details on their activity and albums are sought.
Brian Finch working on new album for 2011
Brian Finch is working on a new album due for release next year. Recording starts in January 2011. This album will also include Brian’s first Afrikaans song, a tribute to Prince Albert resident and legend, Outa Lappies.
Lefsetz Letter » Today’s Music Business Paradigm
Old schoolers think albums don’t sell what they used to because of theft. The real story is albums don’t sell because not enough people care. The audience is scattered. Then again, it’s easy to reach everybody online. You can gain great success. – Bob Lefsetz via Lefsetz Letter » Blog Archive » Today’s Music BusinessContinueContinue reading “Lefsetz Letter » Today’s Music Business Paradigm”
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”
Die Antwoord steals the show on YouTube for 2010 | memeburn
Die Antwoord steals the show on YouTube for 2010 | memeburn. For the year of 2010 South Africans watched clips dominated by music and politics on YouTube, with Afrikaans trailer-trash rap group Die Antwoord stealing the show as one of the most watched for the year. Die Antwoord’s singles ‘Enter the Ninja‘ racked up aContinueContinue reading “Die Antwoord steals the show on YouTube for 2010 | memeburn”