The George Lewis Ragtime Jazz Band of New Orleans in 1950
No google and no reverse engineering . . . .!!\
[well it’s okay nobody pays any attention to your quizzes anyway! - ED]
Thursday, April 18, 2024
More from Rory Gallagher : HOT PRESS Vol III No.23, ‘UNRAVELLING THE RORY STORY’ | Don’s Tunes (Facebook)
Have you encountered many of the old bluesmen in America? Like, as a bonus of playing there have you caught up on any of the legends?
Rory Gallagher: Yeah! For the likes of me it’s a holiday, because I was on the same bill as Freddie King, and John Hammond. On nights off I’ve seen, let’s see, Albert King, Muddy Waters, Juke Boy Bonner — we shared a bill down in Texas. He’s dead now. Albert Collins, Fred McDowell — I saw him in New York before he died. But I’ve seen more of the old acoustic blues fellas at the Folk-Blues Festival in London! I saw Hound Dog Taylor in Chicago in a black club. He called us up to play on stage. I played his guitar. He had it tuned to E minor! A Japanese Star guitar!! Out of Woolworths — the neck was like on a saw, it was so bent! But it was... an experience!
Since we’re talking about these fellows: you recorded with a number of seminal influences, didn’t you?
Muddy Waters, Albert King and Jerry Lee Lewis were the ones, and a Lonnie Donegan album later. I did most of the Muddy tracks in London, and in fact a second album came out with the out-takes. The Albert King one was live at Montreux, where I was asked to sit in, without rehearsal. It was alright. But the Muddy Waters one was more enjoyable. We did it in three nights in London with Mitch Mitchell, Georgie Fame, all those fellas. But I was doing gigs at the same time, so they had to hold the sessions till I’d fly back from Birmingham or somewhere!! With my Vox and the Strat in the back! It was great because I hit it off well with Muddy on the first night, and they were supposed to start at ten or so, but they’d hold it up; and he’d be sitting there holding a paper cup with a drink in it when I’d come in the door panting! Good for the morale! But I learned from Muddy just tuning his guitar, sitting there with his cigar in his mouth — the whole calm vibe off him. But he could really switch on the menace when he played. Great for a man — he was in his late 50s then. The controlled power! Jerry Lee was a madder thing. That was all in one afternoon, and... Well, Muddy didn’t rehearse, but he’d know the key, and he’d run through the riff, but Jerry Lee would just shout out the key and start! 'Whole Lotta Shakin’ on the album — just... started!! Literally from the key. In the studio he’s worse then he is on stage. Lifting up the piano and all the rest. Bottle of Bourbon in a brown paper bag next to him at the piano. He’s no fake! Good session! Good laugh!
This article originally appeared in Hot Press Vol.3 No.23, under the headline Unravelling The Rory Story.
Photo: NEIL ZLOZOWER
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more from Aquarium Drunkard this week | ROSALI : BITE DOWN | AQUARIUM DRUNKARD
Now we have mentioned Rosali before and her new album Bite Down but AD have posted this review here (think it was them I learned about her new Album from anyway! No you didn’t! It was through Alice over at O My Soul! - ED) Have at it anyway! We LOVE IT!
Rosali :: Bite Down
Singles bought when they came out | What a Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers
Now this is another from the ex-juke box bargain bins that record shops used to have and being thrifty (skint! ask a Brit!) I pursued several around town and in bargain shops . . . . .this song haunted me for the longest time and the voice of MacDonald intrigued me . . . .BUT there is something odd about this it seems to me and that is there is a discordant note in it and it trips me up every time . . . anyone else? We have mentioned this song before but it always strikes me and I would need to know my music theory to note it better and determine what is going on but if you hear it, you hear it! If you don’t well what can I say . . . . . . ?
The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes (Official Music Video)
You're watching the official music video for The Doobie Brothers - "What A Fool Believes" from the album 'Minute By Minute' (1979). "What A Fool Believes" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 14, 1979 - one of only a handful of non-disco songs to hit #1 in 1979. Subscribe to the Rhino Channel! https://Rhino.lnk.to/YouTubeSubID Check Out Our Favorite Playlists: Classic Rock Check Out Our Favorite Playlists: Classic Rock https://Rhino.lnk.to/YTClassicRockID 80s Hits https://Rhino.lnk.to/YT80sHitsID 80s Hard Rock https://Rhino.lnk.to/YT80sHardRockID 80s Alternative https://Rhino.lnk.to/YT80sAlternativeID 90s Hits https://Rhino.lnk.to/YT90sHitsID Stay connected with RHINO on... / rhino
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Linda Thompson : PROXY MUSIC
For Linda who we understand has now pretty much permanently lost her voice and the new album Proxy Music is by her children and friends . . . . . . .
Thompson, who Rolling Stone hailed as having "one of rock and roll's fnest
voices," has limited singing capabilities now due to a rare vocal condition. 'Proxy
Music' , however, impressively showcases her songwriting range and prowess.
Tracks like "Darling This Will Never Do," and "Mudlark" hold a timeless quality,
while "Those Damn Roches" and "John Grant" (sung by John Grant himself) boast
very modern sensibilities. 'Proxy Music' contains performances from Linda's longtime friends and admirers as Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Eliza Carthy,
The Proclaimers, Dori Freeman, and Grant, along with many talented Thompsons,
including her children Teddy and Kami, and her ex-husband Richard Thompson
playing guitar on several tracks. "Music in my family," Thompson shares. "It's like
glue. It binds us."
Damn she was/is pretty!
From happier days . . .
It Won't Be Long
For Linda
MORE UNCLE LOU! | NEW YORK CITY MAN | THE SIRE YEARS | LOU REED 12 ALBUMS! | Butterboy
Wow ! Twelve albums on the history of Lou Reed this morning from the staggering Butterboy!
starting with a nice double album New York City man selected it seems by Lou himself of his own greatest ‘hits’ (sic!) and that was preceded by a 10 album selection of quite staggering detail of The Sire Years albums (10) and whilst Lou’s own output bears some enquiry and detailed study that it should have included some things and leave out others is a given as it only concentrates on the Sire label output and if your favourite track is missing or shortened (The Rock ’n’ Roll Animal Sweet Jane is curtailed here and no sign of Metal Machine Music (ha ha ha ED - wot? I like it!) or The Hudson River mediations (!?!) this is well worth downloading and listening to . . . . . . . .
Lou Reed - NYC Man, The Ultimate Lou Reed Collection CD1+CD2 [2003]
Track lists
CD 1
CD 1
01 Lou Reed - Who Am I? (Tripitena's Song) [#] 5:3302 Lou Reed - Sweet Jane 3:0103 Lou Reed - Rock & Roll 4:4004 Lou Reed - I'm Waiting for the Man 4:3605 Lou Reed - White Light/White Heat 5:0006 Lou Reed - Street Hassle 11:0007 Lou Reed - Berlin 3:2308 Lou Reed - Caroline Says II 4:1209 Lou Reed - The Kids 7:4910 Lou Reed - Walk on the Wild Side 4:1111 Lou Reed - Kill Your Sons [Live] 4:0812 Lou Reed - Vicious 2:5713 Lou Reed - The Blue Mask 5:0214 Lou Reed - I'll Be Your Mirror [Live] 2:4615 Lou Reed - Magic and Loss - The Summation 6:3516 Lou Reed - Ecstacy 4:27CD201 Lou Reed - I Wanna Be Black 6:2902 Lou Reed - Temporary Thing 5:1403 Lou Reed - Shooting Star 3:1204 Lou Reed - Legendary Hearts 3:0505 Lou Reed - Heroin [Live] 8:2206 Lou Reed - Coney Island Baby 6:3607 Lou Reed - The Last Shot 3:2008 Lou Reed - The Bells 9:2009 Lou Reed - Perfect Day 3:4310 Lou Reed - Sally Can't Dance 2:5511 Lou Reed - Satellite of Love 3:3712 Lou Reed - NYC Man 4:5513 Lou Reed - Dirty Blvd. 3:3014 Lou Reed - Rock Minuet 6:5615 Lou Reed; Velvet Underground - Pale Blue Eyes 5:38
"Considering how far across the spectrum Lou has gone over a 40-year period, the songs manage to interweave nicely, and is not a conventional "greatest hit" by any stretch to be called "Ultimate" or "Essential". But it's typical of Reed to confuse, confound, frustrate, and upset critics and fans... He wrote these songs and sequenced them in order to a way that he was satisfied with listening to as an album in its own right versus a chronological "hits" package, pulled the master's and gave a short commentary of each song in the booklet (including revealing that the epic "Street Hassle" cut features an uncredited Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith on part of the song). He chose to go with the edited "Sweet Jane" versus the found extended version or the 70s radio classic from "Rock and Roll Animal". The VU songs at times go with the original recordings, and others (I'll Be Your Mirror, White Light White Heat and Heroin) go with his solo versions in concert. In the notes he felt a lot of the songs took years to catch on, and gave "Perfect Day" as an example, even though he prefers "Hangin' Around" as a favorite. He includes cuts from "Live in Italy" and "Take No Prisoners", although leaves hits like "I Love You Suzanne" off. "
Lou Reed - New York
Lou Reed - Songs For Drella (with John Cale)
Lou Reed - Magic & Loss
Lou Reed - Set The Twilight Reeling
Lou Reed - Perfect Night Live in London
Lou Reed - Ecstacy
Lou Reed - Animal Serenade (double)
Lou Reed - The Raven (double)
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician and songwriter. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band The Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades. Although not commercially successful during its existence, the Velvet Underground came to be regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of underground and alternative rock music. Reed's distinctive deadpan voice, poetic and transgressive lyrics, and experimental guitar playing were trademarks throughout his long career.
The Lou Reed - The Sire Years,Complete Albums Box is a specially priced ten-disc box set that includes the full collection of eight albums that Lou Reed recorded during his tenure with Sire Records. These albums span various periods of Reed’s career and showcase his distinctive musical style and lyrical prowess.
This box set provides a comprehensive journey through Lou Reed’s creative evolution, from his early solo work to his later experimental endeavors. It’s a must-have for fans and a testament to Reed’s enduring impact on rock music.
Let’s embark on a musical journey through a captivating ten-disc box set that encapsulates the artistic evolution of a legendary musician. Within this treasure trove, you’ll find a kaleidoscope of sounds, each album a chapter in the life of an enigmatic artist.
As Butterboy says : Immerse yourself in this box set. Listening back to Reed's Sire Years is a trip through Reed's later career, and his consistency as a recording artist makes for a remarkable aural expedition. Let the music be your compass, guiding you through Lou Reed’s labyrinthine soul. Each track whispers secrets, invites reflection, and leaves an indelible mark. (B)
NOTE: the interwebbie mcthingie says this is still available having been published back in 2003 and is available as a compilation available for £2! it ain’t and is now long out of print . . . if you know otherwise please get in touch and I will remove it! This hold good for the Sire Years too and is long out of print so fair game in my book and taking money from no-one, if you know otherwise (again?!) please get in touch and I will take action. Please do not threaten with Sheriffs it demeans us both and is rude and unnecessary these are both recordings of indeterminate origin and long unavailable through ANY commercial sources.
Thanks
So Many Roads | LOU REED - Live in Chicago 1978
Lou Reed - 1978-04-14 - Chicago, IL (SBD)
Lou Reed1978-04-14Park WestChicago, ILSoundboard Recording256 kbpsArtwork Included01. Gimme Some Good Times02. Satellite Of Love03. Leave Me Alone04. Walk On The Wild Side05. Coney Island Baby06. Street Hassle07. Sweet Jane08. Rock 'n' Roll
1970s - #5: In 1978, in the midst of the punk rock revolution he helped inspire, Lou Reed released the album Street Hassle, a disc described as raw, wounded and unapologetic. Most of the early punk records could have been described in the same terms. Yet, at the time, Reed had little if any use for the punk scene. He was quoted as saying "I'm too literate to be into punk rock ... The whole CBGB's, new Max's thing that every one's into and what's going on in London—you don't seriously think I'm responsible for what's mostly rubbish?" Reed's comments show just how splintered rock and roll had become as the decade of the 1970s wound to a close.month This soundbaord recording captures Lou during the Street Hassle tour on April 14, 1978, 46 years ago today, at the Park West in Chicago.
Please note this is GREAT quality and turn it RIGHT UP!
More of The Most!| The ANIMALS contd. at The Twilight Zone
THE ANIMALS - My Generation Documentary 1995
again from the brilliant TWILIGHT ZONE where I found the recent clips that so many enjoyed comes this 25 minute profile and look back at their history helped by Charles Shaar Murray and the band
if you enjoyed the recent early videos thai is worth a watch . . . . . Thanks RYP over at Twilight Zone
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