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November 19, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 14

George Russell Sextet, Stratusphunk (1960) When both Ant Donaldson and Riki Gooch – two of New Zealand’s best drummers and musical minds – tell you about the composer George Russell you listen. And when they mention his great albums with his sextet and larger ensembles you hunt them down. And when you find one of them […]
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August 12, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 75

Brahms: Bruno Walter Conducting The Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Symphony No. 4 (1960) Once I opened myself to the possibilities of classical music the thing I loved most – and still do – is that your new favourite work can hit you on first listen. And it’s 200 or 400 years old. You’ve never heard it […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1960, Debut, Folk, Joan Baez, LP, Record, Silver Dagger, Sweetman Podcast # 148: Joan Baez, The 1001 Album Challenge, The 1001 Album Challenge # 6, The Vinyl Countdown, The Vinyl Countdown # 206, Vinyl ·

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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 […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1960, Australia, Easy Listening, Eric Jupp, LP, Nostalgia, Orchestra, Record, Skippy, The Rockin' Strings, The Vinyl Countdown, The Vinyl Countdown # 246, Vinyl, We'll Meet Again ·

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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 […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged $1, 1960, Charity, Famous Latin American Songs, Guitar, Latin, LP, Luis Alberto Del Parana, Luis Alberto Del Parana y su Trio Los Paraguayos, Paraguay, Second-Hand, The Vinyl Countdown, Trio Los Paraguayos, Vinyl, Vocal, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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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, […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 1001 Albums, 1001 Albums To Hear Before You Die, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, 1960, 1963, Back At The Chicken Shack, Funk, Jazz, Jimmy Smith, Organ, Soul, The 1001 Albums Challenge, The 1001 Albums Challenge # 10: Jimmy Smith – “Back At The Chicken Shack” ·

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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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