My Favourite Rock Albums Of The Decade, 2000-2009

As a teenager in the ’70s, the album was the ultimate thing. I would spend long hours listening to Dark Side Of The Moon, Made In Japan, Tales From Topographic Oceans, Tommy, etc in their entirety and without interruption … except for turning over the vinyl, of course. Over the last while albums have becomeContinueContinue reading “My Favourite Rock Albums Of The Decade, 2000-2009”

It’s A GOOD HOPE FM CHRISTMAS!

From CapeTown Sound It’s A GOOD HOPE FM CHRISTMAS! Contemporary music has always played a huge role in the celebration of Christmas – for years Bing Crosby’s ‘White Christmas’ was the biggest-selling single of all time. In more recent years John & Yoko celebrated world peace with ‘Happy Xmas’ (War Is Over) and Band-Aid raisedContinueContinue reading “It’s A GOOD HOPE FM CHRISTMAS!”

McCully Workshop Inc.

Tracks 1. Why Can’t It Rain [4.12]2. Hardcase Woman [2.34]3. Ice Lover [3.05]4. Four Walls [2.40]5. Stargazer [2.48]6. Rush Hour At Midnight [3.42]7. Jackin’ Around [2.04]8. Head For The Moon [4.00]9. The Circus [4.00]10. Years Of My Life [3.19]11. Fast Car [3.41]12. SĂ©ance [3.05] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG-InimcgCwPZbGc3dN3ueYJ-Qtbp0KBz Release information: LP: June 1970, Trutone, STO 727CD: February 2003,ContinueContinue reading “McCully Workshop Inc.”

Winston’s Jive Mix-Up

Winston’s Jive Mix-up was indeed a mix-up. It was 1986 when Mbaqanga saxophonist Winston Nyaunda joined up with Adam Reinecke, a folky groove guitarist to form a new Jive band. Winston had learnt his trade playing penny-whistle on the streets of Joburg, later touring with the Soul Brothers and Mahlatini & the Mahotello Queens, andContinueContinue reading “Winston’s Jive Mix-Up”

Dudula by Mike Perry & Winston Mankunku

DUDULA was recorded in Cape Town during ’96. It’s a laid-back album again featuring a wide variety of styles: the bustling, impatient energy of “Khawuleza” {Hurry Up!} contrasted with the cool, spacey – “Amanzi Obomi” {Water of Life} or the simple lyricism of “Shirley“ against the mbaqanga of “Masihambe” {Let’s Go}. Or the wistful introversionContinueContinue reading “Dudula by Mike Perry & Winston Mankunku”

Top Ten Tunes: Songs Covered By Jack Hammer

My top ten tunes that Jack Hammer cover, either live and/or in the studio. Original artists names in brackets. Tracks Working Class Hero (John Lennon) Hurt (Nine Inch Nails / Johnny Cash) Further On Up The Road (Bruce Springsteen / Johnny Cash) All Along The Watchtower (Bob Dylan / Jimi Hendrix) White Trash Beautiful (Everlast)ContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tunes: Songs Covered By Jack Hammer”

MFM South African Top 10 for 05 OCTOBER 2009

This Last Move “Title,” Artist Weeks Peak Week Week on chart Position 1 3 2 “Fort Knox,” Goldfish 7 1 2 4 2 “Episoda,” The Black Hotels 6 2 3 6 3 “Ek Dink Aan Jou (As Dit ReĂ«n),” Fokofpolisiekar 5 3 4 7 3 “Raad Vanuit Twee Oorde,” Van Coke Kartel 4 4 5ContinueContinue reading “MFM South African Top 10 for 05 OCTOBER 2009”

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