The garage system in action. Wish I had room for it inside the house but the acoustics sound so good in here, might turn the garage into a lounge 😁 A decent couch, tables, already have a beer fridge…hmm. What say y’all?
In honor of The Beatles last new release, remember this one? “Free As A Bird”, released with Anthology 1 in 1995.
Original demo written / recorded by John Lennon in 1977, NYC
Finished version written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Recorded in
A nice find at Target on clearance for $11, a new 180g press of Led Zeppelin “4”. Sounds really good! I have a late 70’s repress which is not too bad but this one is good too. Comes in a poly-line sleeve and has a repro of the original inner sleeve
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From 1969, the Bay Area’s own It’s A Beautiful Day, featuring violinist David LaFlamme (for any Frasier fans he was the annoying violinist at several restaurant scenes!) and Patti Santos on vocals. “White Bird” and “Hot Summer Day” make for a solid start to side A. “For those who
From 1970, recorded at the Fillmore East “Band of Gypsys” , Jimi Hendrix. Recorded by Eddie Kramer, lathe cut by Bob Ludwig and featuring Billy Cox on Bass/Vocals and Buddy Miles on Drums/Vocals
Capitol STAO-472, pressed in Winchester, Virginia
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Another work trip coming up, packing equipment in the garage. Eric Clapton’s 1978 album “Backless” on the hi-fi. Last to feature longtime bassist Carl Radle, and chock full of hits “Promises”, “Watch Out For Lucy”, “Tulsa Time” and a personal favorite album track,
Saturday afternoon at my folks’ place. Dad’s stereo and a longtime favorite from his collection, from 1982 “Eye In The Sky” by the Alan Parsons Project on Arista Records.
Analog recorded and digitally mixed and mastered at EMI Abbey Road.
Album written by Eric Woolfson & Alan
Laundry folding time again! I’m a few days late but wanted to post this in honor of the late great Randy Meisner. Have seen many great posts here playing the same so I’m adding mine to the mix. Here’s to you Randy 🍻
The Eagles - Hotel California, 1976
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As one to never be satisfied with just ONE edition of a record (especially the iconic
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) Here is one of 2 recently picked up 1973 Harvest US first editions (no posters but 2 of the stickers, albeit a bit crispy being 50 years old!) This one is a “2nd state” cover
Remember the late great Janis Joplin today, 54 years later. My personal favorite album of hers, her last, “Pearl”. Years back, we got to see on display the shawl she’s wearing on the album cover at the Hard Rock Cafe at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco.
Pearl- Janis Jopin w/
Continuing the trend , here is
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from a the Electric Light Orchestra, “Face The Music”. My personal favorite and intro to the band with “Strange Magic”. Also features “Evil Woman” and “Nightrider” with the incredible intro track “Fire on High”… The music is reversible, but time
After watching Fandango last night which features Blind Faith’s “Can’t Find My Way Home” during the closing credits, had to play the album, all 5 songs!
Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Rick Grech, “Blind Faith”
Catalog : ATCO 33-304B, pressed by Monarch in Los
I’m a day late, but remembering the late great Tom Petty. Hard yo pick one favorite record of his but this one rates high, this is the 2020 3LP edition of “Wildflowers & All The Rest”.
Tom was always a champion of the vinyl format and these new editions do him justice.
Another powerhouse album here. Bought the CD when it was new and made many tape dubs of it to play in my car at the time.
From March 8, 1994, Soundgarden’s “Superunknown” is still an incredible album and it’s a real treat to hear it in this 20th anniversary vinyl edition.
"And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack,
And you may find yourself in another part of the world,
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile,
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife,
And you may ask yourself, "Well,
Found another cool photo at my folks place. Dad’s stereo setup c.1977 El Paso, TX. My stereo w/ Dads R2R, 8-track, headphones and Sansui turntable. Last photo is Dad’s current setup w/ his Marantz 1060 amp/110 tuner still kickin’ 🤘🏻🎧🎸
Sunday night, before heading out on a business trip this week. Mott The Hoople’s 1973 classic “Mott”. The last LP featuring Mick Ralphs and was my intro to the group with “All The Way From Memphis” featuring Roxy Music’s Andy Mackay on saxophone.
Columbia KC 32425, Pitman
A vinyl dub of a longtime favorite, from 1973 and the last Deep Purple LP from the Mark 2 lineup with Ian Gillian and Roger Glover.
“Who Do You Think We Are” - Deep Purple
Catalog: Warner Brothers BS 2678, Santa Maria pressing
“My Woman From Tokyo” words & music: Ritchie
Saturday night Traffic.
John Barleycorn Must Die, the 4th from the group, 1970
Catalog: United Artists UAS 5504, reissue
Glad
Freedom Rider
Empty Pages
Stranger To Himself
John Barleycorn
Every Mother’s Son
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Kicking off Friday, released in 1971, Rainbow Bridge from Jimi Hendrix featuring 5 songs he was going to put on his album Dolly Dagger that he passed away before completing. With a mix of the new and old band, it’s still a rocker!
Remembering Mike Pinder today. If I had to pick a favorite Moody Blues album, it would be this one. The first of theirs I ever heard and “The Story In Your Eyes” is so much fun to play on guitar.
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour- The Moody Blues
Threshold 278.029 XZAL 10.638,
Wednesday garage tunes (literally in the garage 😂), from 1973, “Mott” by Mott The Hoople. A unique lineup of the band as a quartet after the departure of Verden Allen and before the departure of Mick Ralphs and addition of Morgan Fisher and Luther Grovensnor (aka Ariel Bender)
Mono and Stereo 45 RPM EPs to The Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour”, 1967.
Original UK Parlophone MMT-1, 1967 with storybook pages. Similar to the US LP, just miniature.
Playing is the title track on glorious Monophonic.
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A battle worn survivor copy of The Family That Plays Together by Spirit. My Dads copy he bought new in ‘68 but his sister borrowed (WITHOUT asking!) and about 3 decades ago made its way back to me via my late Uncle.
“I Got A Line On You” words/music by Randy California
Catalog:
Happy New Years Eve friends! A quick spin before heading out, from 1969 “Venus” b/w “Hot Sand” by The Shocking Blue
And another speaker photo for you all! With passive radiators 🔈🔉🔊
Wishing John Densmore a very Happy 78th today. Spinning my favorite album of the original quartet, 1971’s “L.A. Woman”
This is the 50th anniversary set, 3 CDs with tracking sessions, early takes etc which are neat to listen to…evolution of many of the songs. Icing on the cake
Sending love to our friends in Hawaii. 🌺🌴
Playing this Elvis favorite from January 14, 1973, “Aloha From Hawaii, via Satellite”. Performed at the Honolulu International Center, broadcast around the globe, Elvis Presley and his band giving us their all!
If memory serves, after
Here’s a recent grab…realized my copy of LZ 1 wasn’t in the greatest of shape, so here’s another new 180g I picked up locally (sadly not $11…but not much more!😂).
Released in January 1969, Led Zeppelin! Here with some analogue tape reinforcement
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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Tom Petty on what would have been his 73rd and released yesterday in 1979, a longtime favorite and solid gold classic “Damn The Torpedoes” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.
Celebrating a victory after wrangling with MCA Records, their debut on
Wishing my friends in Ireland and around the world a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ My grandmother father’s side who will be 101 this year is from Derry.
One of the best ever, a gentleman who needs no introduction, the great Rory Gallagher and his 5th album “Against The Grain”.
So I needed another toy like a hole in the head 🤣 I got one of the new series Sound Burgers a while back, I had to get an original, and found this AT-727 Sound Burger with the original volume control, dual headphone jacks and RCA outputs. Put in new belts and trim-pots for the
Saturday afternoon with George Thorogood & The Destroyers. Classic Blues with groove.
“Move It On Over” featuring Bo
Diddley’s “Who Do You Love”?
Catalog: Rounder 3024, Wakefield pressing, 1978
Produced by George Thorogood, Ken Irwin, John Nagy
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It’s still rock and roll to me…
Released on this day 44 years ago, Billy Joel’s “Glass Houses”
Columbia FC 36384, Santa Maria pressing
Produced by Phil Ramone
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Remembering a remarkable storyteller and musician. My folks got to see him play shortly before his untimely passing. Next time I’m at my folks’ place I’ll snap a photo of the picture my Dad took of Jim and Maury, from the first row. RIP Jim Croce
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This one seems to be trending here today. Not Black Friday but a stormy and dark Monday. Appropriate weather for this Walter Becker/Donald Fagen classic. Have cart will travel (hint hint)
Katy Lied - Steely Dan
Catalog: ABC Records ABCD-846, Terre Haute pressing, 1975
What better way to install a new garage door handle, than to have Dusty Sprongfield’s classic “Dusty In Memphis” playing 😎
Catalog: Atlantic SD 8214, pressed by Monarch in Los Angeles, California
Recording Engineer: Ed Kollis
Produced by Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin
Remembering the late-great Marc Bolan today. For my money, his masterpiece “Electric Warrior”, T.Rex
Sounds like it could have been recorded yesterday. Solid gold classic, featuring Howard Kaylan & Mark Volman (Flo & Eddie / The Turtles) on backing vocals.
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From a record lot given to me by an old friend/colleague over the weekend, an unusual butterfly label RCA club edition of The Doors. Some other cool gems in that lot I’ll be cleaning and playing in next few days!
The Doors, s/t
Elektra EKS-74007
RCA Music Service R-114522
Always cool to get records still in the shrink, original price tag and on occasion, sales receipt! The original owner of Rumours here purchased on 8 August 1977 for $4.99 at Peaches 🍑
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
Catalog: Warner Brothers BSK 3010, Los Angeles pressing
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The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers album jacket showcase
1971 Rolling Stones Records. on 59100, Presswell pressing + 1999 Virgin reissue with mini album jacket.
Happy Monday y’all and as always thanks for the kind words and feedback!
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Released 40 years ago today, one of my favorite VH records with Diamond Dave. I remember this album was EVERYWHERE on Top 40 radio and MTV in 1984, the year we moved to California.
Van Halen - 1984
Catalog: Warner Brothers W1-23985, Columbia pressing in Pitman, New Jersey
From 1978, am incredibly well recorded record, “Blondes Have More Fun” by Rod Stewart.
Carmine Appice’s drums in particular are captured very well.
Catalog: Warner Brothers BSK 3261, pressed by Monarch in Sun Valley, CA
Recording Engineer: Andy Johns
Produced by Tom Dowd
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This tape still sounds amazing (bought it when new) and the music could have easily been made yesterday. The 6th album by INXS “Kick”, New Sensation was the point of entry for me.
Happy Friday friends and greetings from an American Airlines silver bird heading home after one of the best business trips I’ve had in a long while. Have been enjoying all the great music posts and shares. Enjoy the night my friends…taking off shortly 🛫💺 Enjoy this one from
Wishing Dame Diana Rigg and Natalie Wood, both born on the same day July 20, 1938 (Diana in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England and Natalie in San Francisco) a very Happy Heavenly Birthday! ❤
One of my go-to’s from Talking Heads, “Fear Of Music” was released August 3, 1979.
“Life During War Time” has always been a top favorite!
This ain’t no Mud Club, or CBGB, I ain’t got time for that now! 😁🎸🍻
Catalog : Sire SRK 6076
Produced by Brian Eno & The Talking Heads
Remembering Roy Kelton Orbison who left us on this day in 1988, age 52.
Still sounding amazing is his last completed album, “Mystery Girl”, featuring a host of friends including. Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Howie Epstein and on the title track written/produced by Bono
Not the Easter Beagle, but It’s Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown!
From 1984, on the heals of Flashdance, Snoopy takes his turn. Featured in the special, Stacy Ferguson (later known as Fergie).
This is my “B” copy with the mint “A” copy safely inside but still sounds good.
737 comin’ out of the sky,
Oh, won’t tou take me down to Memphis,
On a midnight ride?
I wanna move,
Playin’ in a travellin’ band!
Travelin’ Band - Words/Music by John C. Fogerty
Cosmos’s Factory, the 5th LP by Creedence Clearwater Revival, July 25, 1970
Fantasy Records
Released on this day 44 years ago, “British Steel” by Judas Priest, still rocks today! 🤘🏻
One of the first guitar riffs I learned to play was “Breaking The Law”. Fun one to play along to 🎸 Great video too where they steal their gold records out of the bank! Rob Halford said he
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Welp, that’s 45 trips around the lucky old Sun for me. Greeting from Zelda’s in Capitola and a great birthday day out! Hope you are all having a wonderful Friday my friends 🍹
Released 53 years ago today, Janis’ 2nd and final solo LP, “Pearl”.
My personal favorite of her all too brief life and discography, showing how she was evolving as a singer and songwriter, at the top of her game.
Janis Joplin - Pearl
Catalog: Columbia KC 30322, Terre Haute
Release on this day in 1989, “The Sensual World” by Kate Bush.
Her 6th album and for me the first record and song (Love and Anger), I heard from Kate. Incredible record and featuring a super sharp guitar solo by David Gilmore on Love and Anger and Rocket’s Tail.
Columbia OC
So y’all know me pretty well by now. If a stereo component sits in one spot for more than a month…something is wrong! 🤣 My old TEAC is deciding to be an a$$ again tripping the protection circuit (did this years back at random) so I swapped for my Kenwood KR-3130 for my garage