“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”
Category Archives: SA Rock Digest
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”
Top Downloads at Rhythm Music Store
1. My Angel Face by Ray Dylan 2. Ek Val Vir Jou (Met Snotkop) by Monique 3. Een Miljoen Woorde by Jakkie Louw 4. Ek Kan Weer In Liefde Glo by Heinz Winckler 5. Die Verlore Seun by Gazelle 6. Sjoe-Sjoe by Die Campbells 7. Houtkruis by Romanz 8. Kopskudkinders by Die Tuindwergies 9. TussenContinueContinue reading “Top Downloads at Rhythm Music Store”
The Grammy Sized Elephant in the Room – Stereo Subversion
There’s plenty of good music out there, and plenty of struggling artists waiting to be discovered. The Grammys may never honor them, but at this point, who cares? – Andy J Smith via The Grammy Sized Elephant in the Room – Stereo Subversion.
Rolling Stone's 100 Best Albums of the Decade
From Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Albums of the Decade. 1. Radiohead Kid A October 3rd, 2000 CD | MP3 | Vinyl | Loading.. Rating: 100 Based on 2 reviews 2. The Strokes Is This It October 9th, 2001 CD | MP3 | Vinyl | Loading.. Rating: 93 Based on 2 reviews 3. Wilco Yankee HotelContinueContinue reading “Rolling Stone's 100 Best Albums of the Decade”
Album of the Year 2010 Lists
Amazon (Mid Year) Drowned in Sound MOJO NME NPR Listeners (Mid Year) Paste Q Uncut via AlbumOfTheYear.org.
Searching for Predictions and Things by The Dream Merchants
Ruth wrote: Where can I get The Dream Merchants – Prediction and Things on CD My reply: Predictions and Things was originally released in 1966 and re-issued on CD by Gallo in 1991. It is now long out-of-print and impossible to find. Second-hand music shops like Mabu Vinyl may have a copy or two, butContinueContinue reading “Searching for Predictions and Things by The Dream Merchants”
YouTube – Larry Joe – Let You Know Music Video
Brian Finch at Animal Welfare Fundraiser in Gordon's Bay 28th November
Brian Finch will be playing at Buena Vista Social Club on the R44 next door to Somerbosch Wine Estate on SUNDAY 28 NOV at 1800. Tickets are R80 per head and all proceeds will go to the Animal Welfare in Gordons Bay.There will be food and drinks for sale if required and there will beContinueContinue reading “Brian Finch at Animal Welfare Fundraiser in Gordon's Bay 28th November”
Silverbird by the Wright Brothers
Name: Pete the Lone Groover Hiya Brian,I have been looking desperately for a track by Rob Graham (Crocodile Harris) when he was part of the The Wright Brothers. It is called Silverbird. It made the charts in 1977, and is essential that I get it to recapture my lost youth, as it reminds me ofContinueContinue reading “Silverbird by the Wright Brothers”