paul secor

Subways Are for Sleeping (Columbia Masterworks mono) Found this hidden away on my shelves. I bought it when I was 16 and was searching out new (for me) musical genres. My interest in Broadway musicals didn't last long and I probably hadn't played this in 48 or 49 years. It was fun listening to it after all this time, and it was interesting to hear how Broadway has changed. Even a show like this one, which wasn't a hit and supposedly barely recovered its costs had more tuneful melodies and wittier lyrics than just about anything new these days.

I haven't heard that track, so my comments are general, not specific to that cut. I couldn't disagree more - I love Mac Rebennack's voice. I've always wished I was a better singer, but the kind of voice I would want is more like Dr. John than Frank Sinatra. I do agree that his voice is perhaps not well suited to ballads - or at least, better suited to blues and R & B. We agree to disagree. I've always felt that there were dozens of singers in New Orleans who could put him to shame.

Now you can listen again so you'll begin to really know that music. Me too.

Enjoyed that version of "Wanted Man", Neal.

I'm sure others have beaten me to it, but welcome back, Matthew.

Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack (Clean Cuts) Pretty good record. Would have been even better if Mac hadn't vocalised on "The Nearness of You". The man cannot sing.

Johnny Cash (American Recordings)

Happy Birthday! Hope you get a couple of good books as presents.

The Cool Sound of Albert Collins (TCF Hall)

Sam Samudio Son of Sam Sam I Am

Old MacDonald The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe Tige

The Happiest of Birthday Wishes to Mr. Taylor!

Pat Robertson weighs in

I'm surprised moms hasn't made an appearance yet.

Normal March weather - 60, with a bit of a breeze - after some abnormally warm weather last week.

Ellington: Complete Brunswick/Columbia/Master - disc 4

Otis Rush: Groaning the Blues - Original Cobra Recordings 1956-58 (Flyright) INtense

Archie Shepp/Cecil Taylor/Buell Neidlinger/Dennis Charles: "Cell Walk for Celeste" (take 3) from The Complete Candid Recordings of Cecil Taylor and Buell Neidlinger (Mosiac) Four musicians on the same wave length - in every sense of that term

Kenny Clarke Carmen McRae Ike Isaacs

Peaches and Herb Basil Bunting Phil Rizzuto

Vanilla Fudge Chocolate Watchband Strawberry Alarm Clock

Ran Blake?

The Lizard King Snake Stabler Mezz Mezzrow

Debra Winger Wingy Hawk Harrelson

Magic Sam & Shakey Jake: Magic Rocker (Flyright)