BruceH

Early Clash most assuredly is. Yea, I never really got the idea that the Clash were really "Punk". I tend think of bands like The Exploited or The Sex Pistols. The Clash were always little more polished. That said, I would much rather listen to The Clash than the groups mentioned, and actually I think it's about time to throw a little London Calling on right now. Bill Have you ever heard the Clash's first, self-titled, album, or any of their first few singles? If that isn't punk, then neither are the Sex Pistols, Ramones, or Buzzcocks. Perhaps the trouble is people tending to think of the sound of London Calling as the sound of the Clash, period. That's like judging the Beatles entirely by the White Album.

I think many people have long thought that the CBS Evening News needed more perkyness. (Or is that "perkiness"?)

Well yes, and we've had anchor women on TV for years, and nothing's more normal than that... (but that 1971 *does* bug me! Even though I wasn't born then...) 1971??? Woah! And I though the U.S. was bad for waiting until 1920 to give women the vote.

Early Clash most assuredly is.

I agree that these have been superceded. But we also should remember that over 20 years ago, when Mosaic first issued them, these seminal sessions were unavailable in the U.S. Not only that, but Mosaic demonstrated to the industry that there was a market for these "completist" sets, which have since become legion. Not to mention that the books are nice.

Back To the Tracks, Cool Struttin', and Davis Cup are my favorites from that list. Other favs?

Just found this at a decent price. You're right: A good movie with excellent commentary. Muller is very good at introducing films too.

Anyone see the "60 Minutes" report on GM last night? (Seriously, cuz I taped it, but haven't watched it yet.)

I'm sold! It's going near the top of my (lengthy) list.

Exactly what's on this 4-CD set?

It is rather...distracting.

Maybe that's an album that Ray's father is supposed to have.

That is correct.

Going to listen to the Mosaic later today. ...And some favorite sideman sessions, including Cool Struttin' and Hi Voltage.

What the..... DAMN!!!! RIP

Me, though it sounds like you've got a lot of stuff I don't have yet. I trust you have the Carmell Jones Select and the Curtis Counce Group albums...Land is in top form on these.

I don't think you're wrong. I love Elmo Hope, and think he never got the recognition he deserved. (Kind of the Dana Andrews of jazz.)

Destination...Out!

Florida is a magnet for crazies...and home-grows a lot of crazies, too. It's kind of the California of the East Coast in that way.

The Procrastinator---Lee Morgan Bobby Hutcherson is in fine form here!

I really don't prefer the PRICE. RVG's are much more affordable.

Ba-dump ching!

Got it ages ago, and damn glad I did.

I'll have to be getting this. I'm a big fan of The Nightfly and the last two Steely Dan albums. Think about it: A new George Clinton album and a new Fagan...it's like, cosmic, man.

There's some great stuff in it, but I don't recommend trying to read in all in one sitting.