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July 6, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 123 – Ali Harper

Welcome to episode 123 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. Ali Harper is someone I met for the first time earlier this year. I told her I wanted to podcast her – because I knew her work. I had heard some of her albums, seen her on the TV […]
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June 19, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 1097

The Rolling Stones, The Rolling Stones [EP] (1964) Here it is – their debut EP and it all went to shit for The Rolling Stones after this. They never did anything better than this right here! Surprised they even had a future. Okay, I am joking of course. But there’s something pretty wonderful about going […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1964, Chess, EP, Keith Richards, LP, Mick Jagger, Poison Ivy, The Rolling Stones, The Rolling Stones EP, The Stones, Vinyl ·

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April 4, 2013 by Simon Sweetman

Etta James: Etta Is Betta Than Evvah!

Etta James Etta Is Betta Than Evvah! Ace/Border This reissue sees the first CD release of Etta James’ final album for Chess. Her time on the label was one of tumult, her personal life – and addictions – spiralling out of control. But there was some incredible music. It’s great what time can do – […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged 1976, Ace, Album Review, Border, CD reissue, Chess, Etta, Etta Is Betta Than Evvah!, Etta James, Randy Newman ·

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