Monthly Archives: August 2012

Orange County Record Stores

Posted on August 30, 2012 by ronkanefiles

8-30-12          Orange County Record Stores C&W legend Kitty Wells born 1919, DJ John Peel born 1939; on 8-30-75 Rod Stewart “Atlantic Crossing” LP was No. 1 in England. As I live relatively close to Orange County, CA – I used … Continue reading →

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The Damned (on MCA)

Posted on August 29, 2012 by ronkanefiles

8-29-12          The Damned (on MCA) Charlie Parker born 1920; 8-29-81 John Foxx “Europe (After The Rain)” 45 charts at No. 40 in England. The Damned, the venerable British “punk” act had a run on MCA UK in ’85-’87; their numbering … Continue reading →

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Hugh Cornwell

Posted on August 28, 2012 by ronkanefiles

8-28-12          Hugh Cornwell The Stranglers’ Hugh Cornwell born 1949.  That makes him one year younger than my late older brother!  I’ve seen Hugh Cornwell play live, both with The Stranglers and as a solo act.  He signed some of my … Continue reading →

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Time Machine 1972 (Strange Days)

Posted on August 27, 2012 by ronkanefiles

8-27-12          Strange Days – Time Machine 1972 Alice Coltrane born 1937, singer Cesaria Evora born 1941; 8/26/78 Siouxsie & The Banshees “Hong Kong Garden” 45 charts at No. 7 in England; 8/27/88 Yello “The Race” 45 charts at No. 7 … Continue reading →

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1980

Posted on August 24, 2012 by ronkanefiles

Currently prepping a bunch of material from 1980. I have many issues of Smash Hits – all but one for all of 1980 – this series is set to begin in January 2013! I also found 8 months worth of … Continue reading →

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Daniel Amos

Posted on August 23, 2012 by ronkanefiles

8-23-12          Daniel Amos Keith Moon born 1946, Singer / Songwriter Edwyn Collins of Orange Juice born 1959; 8-23-80 Roxy Music “Flesh and Blood” LP was No. 1 in England. “Real Outsider Music” Look no further than CCM ( = Contemporary … Continue reading →

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Scritti Politti – “Absolute” (2011 Collection)

Posted on August 22, 2012 by ronkanefiles

8-22-12          Scritti Politti – “Absolute” (2011 Collection) John Lee Hooker born 1917, singer Dale Hawkins born 1936; on 8-22-70 The Moody Blues “A Question of Balance” LP was No. 1 in England. When I was looking in a different direction, … Continue reading →

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Backtrack #2

Posted on August 21, 2012 by ronkanefiles

8-21-12          Backtrack series (#2) Kenny Rogers born 1938, Count Basie born 1904; on 8-21-71 “Top Of The Pops Vol. 18” Various Artists LP was No. 1 in England; 8-18-79 The Stranglers “Duchess” 45 charts at No. 14 in England. The … Continue reading →

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Scott McKenzie (1939 – 2012)

Posted on August 21, 2012 by ronkanefiles

The Voice of Scott McKenzie (1967) R.I.P. Scott McKenzie

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Time Machine 1972

Posted on August 20, 2012 by ronkanefiles

8-20-12                     Time Machine 1972 Phonolog Reports – New Releases Week of August 21, 1972 I don’t know what happened to the rest of August’s Time Machines! Caught my eye: NATIONAL LAMPOON – Radio Dinner (Blue Thumb BTS-38) (LP) T. REX … Continue reading →

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