What rock music are you listening to? Non-Jazz, Non-Classical.

[soulpope]

Before .... :

Took a walk "downstairs" ....

[soulpope]

NP .... :

A look into the past and towards the future at the same time ....

[soulpope]

Before .... :

Albert Collins "Frostbite" (Alligator Records)                                                             1980 ....

[Rabshakeh]

Faces – A Nod's As Good As A Wink...To A Blind Horse

Listening to this whilst the kids are in the bath, being unusually well behaved. It is one of my favourite rock records, largely for its sloppy stupidity, and young Rod Stewart's vocal performance. 

2 hours ago, soulpope said:

Before .... :

Albert Collins "Frostbite" (Alligator Records)                                                             1980 ....

Great record. My wife is currently on an Albert Collins kick. Even in these days of hipster ubiquity, one of the most uniquely dressed men of all time. 

On 12/25/2024 at 7:18 PM, soulpope said:

Before .... :

Took a walk "downstairs" ....

Legendary. 

I was lucky enough to have an English lit teacher when I was 7 who had the whole class reading Inglan is a Bitch. I have very strong memories of reading it and marvelling over the different meanings of "beech" (as it was spelt). Obviously he couldn't be "bitch", as that was rude. Was it "beech", as it was spelt, or perhaps "beach", with savage irony? Maybe it was "bitch"? I knew not to ask my parents. 

I remember the classroom scene like yesterday, although it was now a few decades ago.

I think it was some of the first poetry I really remember reading, other than poems like Horatius at the Bridge, The Jabberwocky, or the Highwayman, which my Dad introduced me to. Certainly it was the first poetry that I remember really thinking about.

The teacher made a big deal about having had to go deep into Brixton (to our 7-years-old ears, a legendary no go zone) to purchase it, in pamphlet form. It was the late 1980s, when London certainly was rougher, but I have often wondered how much of that was actually true and how much of it was just about casting a glamour over impressionistic kids. Certainly the books we were reading were unusually poorly printed. I have no idea how easy it would have been to purchase 30 copies of Linton Kwesi Johnson poems at the time in London.

Years later, I was speaking to an uncle from the part of my family who remained in SA after Sharpsville. Apparently this record was one of the few that got through the Nationalists' cultural restrictions of the time, and it was a huge deal in the anti-apartheid movement. Reggae along with House was one of the most important foreign influences on South African music post-apartheid, and this record was apparently one of the main influences on the likes of Lucky Dube and other legends of that era.

Edited December 26, 2024 by Rabshakeh

[soulpope]

23 minutes ago, Rabshakeh said:

Great record. My wife is currently on an Albert Collins kick. Even in these days of hipster ubiquity, one of the most uniquely dressed men of all time. 

Although being rather selectice regarding Blues this one and "Ice Pickin'"brighten up my day recurringly ....

[soulpope]

36 minutes ago, Rabshakeh said:

Legendary. 

I was lucky enough to have an English lit teacher when I was 7 who had the whole class reading Inglan is a Bitch. I have very strong memories of reading it and marvelling over the different meanings of "beech" (as it was spelt). Obviously he couldn't be "bitch", as that was rude. Was it "beech", as it was spelt, or perhaps "beach", with savage irony? Maybe it was "bitch"? I knew not to ask my parents. 

I remember the classroom scene like yesterday, although it was now a few decades ago.

I think it was some of the first poetry I really remember reading, other than poems like Horatius at the Bridge, The Jabberwocky, or the Highwayman, which my Dad introduced me to. Certainly it was the first poetry that I remember really thinking about.

The teacher made a big deal about having had to go deep into Brixton (to our 7-years-old ears, a legendary no go zone) to purchase it, in pamphlet form. It was the late 1980s, when London certainly was rougher, but I have often wondered how much of that was actually true and how much of it was just about casting a glamour over impressionistic kids. Certainly the books we were reading were unusually poorly printed. I have no idea how easy it would have been to purchase 30 copies of Linton Kwesi Johnson poems at the time in London.

Years later, I was speaking to an uncle from the part of my family who remained in SA after Sharpsville. Apparently this record was one of the few that got through the Nationalists' cultural restrictions of the time, and it was a huge deal in the anti-apartheid movement. Reggae along with House was one of the most important foreign influences on South African music post-apartheid, and this record was apparently one of the main influences on the likes of Lucky Dube and other legends of that era.

Powerful artist and music .... "Bass Culture" and "Making History" are standouts ....

[felser]

Davy Graham - He Moved Through the Fair: The Complete 1960's Recordings.

[mjazzg]

8 minutes ago, felser said:

Davy Graham - He Moved Through the Fair: The Complete 1960's Recordings.

How is that John? I saw it for sale at a favourite shop recently and thought about it. I really like Folk, Blues & Beyond and often thought of investigating him more. This looks like a good opportunity 

2 hours ago, Rabshakeh said:

Faces – A Nod's As Good As A Wink...To A Blind Horse

Listening to this whilst the kids are in the bath, being unusually well behaved. It is one of my favourite rock records, largely for its sloppy stupidity, and young Rod Stewart's vocal performance. 

Great record. My wife is currently on an Albert Collins kick. Even in these days of hipster ubiquity, one of the most uniquely dressed men of all time. 

Legendary. 

I was lucky enough to have an English lit teacher when I was 7 who had the whole class reading Inglan is a Bitch. I have very strong memories of reading it and marvelling over the different meanings of "beech" (as it was spelt). Obviously he couldn't be "bitch", as that was rude. Was it "beech", as it was spelt, or perhaps "beach", with savage irony? Maybe it was "bitch"? I knew not to ask my parents. 

I remember the classroom scene like yesterday, although it was now a few decades ago.

I think it was some of the first poetry I really remember reading, other than poems like Horatius at the Bridge, The Jabberwocky, or the Highwayman, which my Dad introduced me to. Certainly it was the first poetry that I remember really thinking about.

The teacher made a big deal about having had to go deep into Brixton (to our 7-years-old ears, a legendary no go zone) to purchase it, in pamphlet form. It was the late 1980s, when London certainly was rougher, but I have often wondered how much of that was actually true and how much of it was just about casting a glamour over impressionistic kids. Certainly the books we were reading were unusually poorly printed. I have no idea how easy it would have been to purchase 30 copies of Linton Kwesi Johnson poems at the time in London.

Years later, I was speaking to an uncle from the part of my family who remained in SA after Sharpsville. Apparently this record was one of the few that got through the Nationalists' cultural restrictions of the time, and it was a huge deal in the anti-apartheid movement. Reggae along with House was one of the most important foreign influences on South African music post-apartheid, and this record was apparently one of the main influences on the likes of Lucky Dube and other legends of that era.

What a great story. I wish I had had such an imaginative teacher.

Late 80s Brixton was ok, edgy definitely but I think that was more by reputation than reality. I had many a good night out at the Academy then and survived the surrounding hostelries. My sister lived just off the main drag about then too.

[felser]

2 hours ago, mjazzg said:

How is that John? I saw it for sale at a favourite shop recently and thought about it. I really like Folk, Blues & Beyond and often thought of investigating him more. This looks like a good opportunity.

 

Mark, wonderful set, go for it.  I'm on the sixth disc of eight total.  The music remains strong as it evolves more into folk-rock compositions and ragas, but still with Graham's expertise front and center.  As is normal for the Cherry Red family of labels, the sound quality is excellent, the packaging conception and execution is superb, and the price is fabulous.  I'm sure you'll be pleased.  

[gvopedz]

On 12/23/2024 at 9:13 AM, mjazzg said:

'Some Girls' was the first I heard on release. Never been a fan

Even if not a fan of the Rolling Stones, I would still thank the band for letting me hear a Sonny Rollins solo while shopping at a grocery store.  Yes, sometimes "Waiting for a Friend" is the background music in the grocery store I go to.  When I hear the song begin, I stop in some aisle (maybe the aisle with the toothpaste) and wait for the solo.

 

[mjazzg]

9 hours ago, felser said:

Mark, wonderful set, go for it.  I'm on the sixth disc of eight total.  The music remains strong as it evolves more into folk-rock compositions and ragas, but still with Graham's expertise front and center.  As is normal for the Cherry Red family of labels, the sound quality is excellent, the packaging conception and execution is superb, and the price is fabulous.  I'm sure you'll be pleased.  

Thanks John, that's just the reassurance I needed. A new year treat lined up

[soulpope]

10 hours ago, felser said:

Mark, wonderful set, go for it.  I'm on the sixth disc of eight total.  The music remains strong as it evolves more into folk-rock compositions and ragas, but still with Graham's expertise front and center.  As is normal for the Cherry Red family of labels, the sound quality is excellent, the packaging conception and execution is superb, and the price is fabulous.  I'm sure you'll be pleased.  

Makes me interested too .... thnx ....

[soulpope]

Therof CD 3 .... btw great Cover Photography by Norman Seeff ....

[soulpope]

Belated anniversary wishes to the great Annie Lennox .... btw one of my first CD`s ....

[soulpope]

The horn section arranged by Allen Tousssaint 🥳🥳🥳 ....

[BFrank]

On 12/26/2024 at 1:21 PM, felser said:

Davy Graham - He Moved Through the Fair: The Complete 1960's Recordings.

Real interested in that set.  I have some of those albums on individual CD, but there's obviously a lot more. 

Unique artist, for sure.

[soulpope]

Mink DeVille "Where Angels Fear To Tread" (Atlantic Records) 1983 ....

[soulpope]

Memorable portraits indeed ....

[soulpope]

NP .... :

Having just listened to orchestral music this one makes a good transition ....

[soulpope]

More hymns .... more indulgence ....

[soulpope]

Hymns of hurt, pain and sorrow .... priceless ....

[BFrank]

[soulpope]

On a quiet afternoon ....

[soulpope]

Wailing Souls "Wailing Souls At Channel One" (Pressure Sounds)                         2004 ....

[jlhoots]

Margo Price: That's How Rumors Get Started