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March 23, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 145
Terry Snyder and the All Stars, Persuasive Percussion (1960) I am a bit of a sucker for these sorts of things – credited to Terry Snyder and the All Stars this is great, apparently, for stereo-testing. Those albums that are for audiophiles and hi-fi snobs – lol. All good fun. I can’t resist when I […]Archive
December 4, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 206
Joan Baez, Joan Baez (1960) I kinda still can’t believe that I talked to Joan Baez. But I did. I really did. And you can click on that link and hear it – the only thing better than talking to Joan Baez (and having a pretty great conversation by the way) was finding a tape […]Archive
September 25, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 246
Eric Jupp, The Rockin’ Strings (1960) I have just found this in my record collection – no idea how long I’ve had it or where it came from (well, I can guess it belonged to a grandparent, not sure which set though; could easily go either way with easy listening gems like this). Eric Jupp […]Archive
May 24, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 404
Luis Alberto Del Parana y su Trio Los Paraguayos, Famous Latin American Songs (1960) I’ll always have a look in a charity store or the tip shop or if passing a garage sale; I can count on one hand the number of ‘good scores’ I’ve had digging in the bins. But I’m a sucker for […]Archive
September 7, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 10: Jimmy Smith – “Back At The Chicken Shack”
Here’s another example – as has been rather common so far in this challenge – of sending me back to an artist I already know and love but with fresh ears thanks to the recommendation of an album I didn’t already know. One of the great things I love about jazz is these all-star bands, […]Archive
September 3, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 9: The Everly Brothers – “A Date With The Everly Brothers”
I just can’t remember ever hearing The Everly Brothers for a first time; put another way – I can’t remember not having The Everly Brothers in my mind or on the stereo…but I don’t think I know a single album of theirs; it’s just always been the radio hits, covers and compilations. My mum bought […]Archive
August 30, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 8: Miriam Makeba – “Miriam Makeba”
I have no idea when I first heard Miriam Makeba – but I know I was quite young. Her nickname was “Mama Africa” and I remember being hooked on African music at a fairly young age – quite possibly as a result of Paul Simon’s Graceland which arrived at the right time for me; music […]Archive
August 27, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 7: Elvis Presley – “Elvis Is Back!”
I haven’t listened to many Elvis Presley albums – lots of compilations, the live specials, a few key albums, sure. But given how many there are there are obviously a lot that have passed me by. And I’m an Elvis fan. More with the passing of time actually. My mum’s a big fan. My dad […]Archive
August 20, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 6: Joan Baez – “Joan Baez”
Here we go – into the sixties – 1960 in fact. There are quite a few albums from this decade I haven’t heard – but I’m gonna guess that in most cases I’m familiar with the artist; largely due to the plethora of greatest hits compilations. In the late 1980s when the first real 60s […]Archive
March 13, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1167
Peggy Lee, Latin Ala Lee! (1960) The album’s subtitle tells you exactly what to expect: Broadway Hits Styled With An Afro-Cuban Beat – check out On The Street Where You Live – that should tell you all you need to know. I love Peggy Lee so was super-stoked to find this; a case of hearing […]Archive
February 10, 2012 by Simon Sweetman