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September 9, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Steve Barry / Judy Bailey: Elements
Steve Barry / Judy Bailey Elements Rattle Kiwi-born, Australian-based pianist Steve Barry studied under the Australian-based, Kiwi-born Judy Bailey and they quickly discovered kinship so Elements was recorded as a set of spontaneous pieces, duelling pianos working in tandem to create improvisatory works that hint at twilight moods and surprising shadows.Archive
May 2, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 311
Kenny Rogers, They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To (1986) The best thing about being given far too many Kenny Rogers albums (no shame in a greatest hits or two – and I even saw him live a quarter-century ago or so and it was okay) is finding the hidden gems, like the song […]Archive
January 31, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 442
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie [Single] (1981) The best rendition of this classic song – probably – is the scene from the movie Happy Gilmore where the ice-hockey groundskeeper duets with himself! This is a favourite for me and Katy we’ve got hammered and had a go at this song a few times – including […]Archive
July 18, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Taj Mahal/Keb Mo: TajMo
Taj Mahal/Keb’ Mo’ TajMo Concord Records Taj might take top billing – but make no mistake (seriously – don’t make the mistake!) this is a Keb Mo’ album with one or two moments where Taj Mahal’s gravelly voice adds something slightly less manicured.Archive
June 13, 2017 by Simon Sweetman