Monthly Archives: December 2012

Happy 2013!

Posted on December 27, 2012 by ronkanefiles

12-27-12 On 12/27/75 Queen “A Night At The Opera” LP was No. 1 in England.  On 12/27/69, the LP “Led Zeppelin II” charted at No. 1 in the US.  On 12/30/67 the Georgie Fame 45 “The Ballad of Bonnie & … Continue reading →

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Christmas on the Internet

Posted on December 25, 2012 by ronkanefiles

12-25-12        Christmas on the Internet Happy birthday, Pete Brown! (Born 1940; Cream lyricist & band leader of Piblokto)  On 12/25/65, the LP “Rubber Soul” by The Beatles was No. 1 in England.  Also on 12/25/65 the Spencer Davis Group 45 … Continue reading →

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Time Machine 1972

Posted on December 24, 2012 by ronkanefiles

12-24-12        Time Machine 1972 On 12/24/66 The Who 45 “Happy Jack” charts at No. 3 in England.  On 12/23/72 Little Jimmy Osmond “Long Haired Lover From Liverpool” 45 was No. 1 in England; on 12/22/73 Elton John “Goodbye Yellow Brick … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Frank Zappa!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by ronkanefiles

Now playing:  The Mothers of Invention!

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10cc – Art For Art’s Sake 45

Posted on December 20, 2012 by ronkanefiles

12-20-12        10cc – “Art For Art’s Sake” 45 On 12/23/72 the David Bowie 45 “Jean Genie” charts at No. 2 in England.  On 12/23/73 the Leo Sayer 45 “The Show Must Go On” charts at No. 2 in England.  On … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa – “Chunga’s Revenge”

Posted on December 19, 2012 by ronkanefiles

12-19-12        Frank Zappa – “Chunga’s Revenge” On 12-19-70 Andy Williams’ “Greatest Hits” LP was No. 1 in England.  Also on 12-19-70 Frank Zappa “Chunga’s Revenge” LP charts at No. 43 in England.  12/19/64 the Sandie Shaw 45 “Girl Don’t Come” … Continue reading →

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T. Rex / Sly & The Family Stone

Posted on December 18, 2012 by ronkanefiles

12-18-12        T. Rex / Sly & The Family Stone On 12/18/71 T. Rex LP “Electric Warrior” was No. 1 in England.  On 12/18/71, the LP “There’s A Riot Goin’ On” by Sly & The Family Stone charts at No. 1 … Continue reading →

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Donovan “Sunshine Superman” 45

Posted on December 17, 2012 by ronkanefiles

12-17-12        Donovan – “Sunshine Superman” 45 On 12/17/66 the Donovan 45 “Sunshine Superman” charts at No. 2 in England. The Donovan 45 had been out in the US (on Epic Records) since summer ’66 and was Donovan’s only US #1 … Continue reading →

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Magical Mystery Tour / Record Collector Magazine

Posted on December 14, 2012 by ronkanefiles

Now in 5.1 on DVD!

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British Records!

Posted on December 13, 2012 by ronkanefiles

12-13-12        British Records! On 12/15/62 The Beatles 45 “Love Me Do” charts at No. 17 in England.  On 12/13/80 Magazine “Play” LP (live album) charts at No. 29 in England.  On 12/16/67 The Beatles double EP “Magical Mystery Tour” charts … Continue reading →

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