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August 8, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

R.I.P. Glen Campbell

Glen Campbell has died. He was 81. It’s sad news – of course – he’s a towering giant, one of the greatest guitarists, a sweet, sweet voice, and a hell of a repertoire – as session player and solo star. But Glen Campbell is at peace now, at rest, finally. He had battled that terrible […]

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September 13, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Chris Garcia: Laughing And Crying At The Same Time

Chris Garcia Laughing And Crying At The Same Time aspecialthing records Comedian Chris Garcia’s debut comedy album is worth a go – I’m not sure how long you last with comedy albums these days, but give this one a whirl, I reckon there’s enough in it to justify the time and price. Worth it, in […]

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July 1, 2011 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 1947

  Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell’s Greatest Hits (1971) I was a bit mean about Glen Campbell the last time he played in New Zealand. Not the last time he visited, mind. He cancelled his shows due to low audience numbers, or a sore throat, or headache or whatever. But the time before that, mid-00s, I […]