Category Archives: 1969

More Japanese Jazz CD’s

Posted on May 20, 2013 by ronkanefiles

5-20-13          More Japanese Jazz CD’s! On 5/20/67 Arthur Conley 45 “Sweet Soul Music” is No. 7 in England.  On 5/20/72 the Lindisfarne 45 “Lady Eleanor” charts at No. 3, when it gets re-issued.  On 5/19/79 Tubeway Army / Gary Numan … Continue reading →

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Jethro Tull

Posted on April 24, 2013 by ronkanefiles

4-24-13          Jethro Tull Happy birthday, Glenn Cornick (bassist of Jethro Tull), born 1947. On my recent visit to Seattle, I found a book about Jethro Tull.  I “discovered” them when Warner / Reprise put them at the front of one … Continue reading →

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3-28-13 BS&T

Posted on March 28, 2013 by ronkanefiles

3-28-13   Happy birthday, Rufus Thomas!  (Born 1917).  On 3/28/64 The Beatles 45 “Can’t Buy Me Love” charts at No. 1 in England.  On 3/30/85 Godley & Crème 45 “Cry” charts at No. 19 in England.  On 3/29/69, the self-titled … Continue reading →

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“Goodbye Cream”

Posted on March 14, 2013 by ronkanefiles

3-14-13          “Goodbye Cream” Happy birthday, Quincy Jones, born 1933.  On 3/15/69, the LP “Goodbye” by Cream charted at No. 1 in England.  And on March 15th:  Happy birthday, Ry Cooder! (Born 1947). “Goodbye Cream” might’ve been my opening into the … Continue reading →

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King Crimson

Posted on March 13, 2013 by ronkanefiles

3-13-13          Where does King Crimson derive it’s musical roots? Happy birthday, Neil Sedaka (born 1939).  On 3/13/65 The Rolling Stones 45 “The Last Time” charts at No. 1 in England. So, how do we arrive at King Crimson?  More specifically, … Continue reading →

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Japanese Jazz Cd’s

Posted on March 4, 2013 by ronkanefiles

3-4-2013                Japanese Jazz CD’s Nippon Columbia Records in Japan has been issuing some really obscure stuff on CD lately.  Their newest series is called “Dig Deep Columbia”, and it’s mostly Japanese jazz artists…but not entirely. This is the current series: … Continue reading →

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The Doors re-mastered

Posted on January 28, 2013 by ronkanefiles

1-28-13          The Doors re-masters January 27th:  Happy birthday, Nick Mason (of The Pink Floyd), born 1945.  On 1/27/73 The Sweet “Blockbuster” 45 and Slade “Slayed?” LP were No. 1 in England; on 1/28/78 Fleetwood Mac “Rumours” LP was No. 1 … Continue reading →

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Eric Burdon – Starportrait

Posted on December 4, 2012 by ronkanefiles

12-4-12          Eric Burdon – Starportrait Chris Hillman (of The Byrds) born 1942; on 12-4-71 Led Zeppelin “IV” LP was No. 1 in England.  12-4-71 Yes “Fragile” LP charts at No. 7 in England. Polydor Germany released gorgeous 2LP boxed sets … Continue reading →

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Jimi Hendrix

Posted on November 27, 2012 by ronkanefiles

11-27-12        Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix born 1942; Tina Turner born 1939; on 11-27-71 “Top Of The Pops Vol. 20” Various Artists LP was No. 1 in England. As a youth, I was very interested in The Jimi Hendrix Experience.  I … Continue reading →

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Neil Young

Posted on November 12, 2012 by ronkanefiles

11-12-12        Neil Young Neil Young born 1945; Booker T. Jones born 1944; on 11-11-72 Gilbert O’Sullivan “Clair” 45 was No. 1 in England; on 11-12-77 The Sex Pistols “Never Mind The Bullocks” LP was No. 1 in England; 11-10-84 Frankie … Continue reading →

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