Category Archives: 1971

Pot-Ent (1972)

6-19-13          Pot-Ent (1972) On 6/19/71, the LP “Tapestry” by Carole King charts at No. 1 in the US. This is a delightful German sampler LP from approx. 1972.  I’ve owned it since at least the end of the 70’s.  Unlike … Continue reading

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Glastonbury Fayre (3LP)

6-11-13          Glastonbury Fayre (3LP) On 6/11/66 the Yardbirds 45 “Over Under Sideways Down” charts at No. 10 in England. Once upon a time, oddball various artist LP’s found their way from England to the end of the rock A-Z, under … Continue reading

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Skin Alley

6-10-13          Skin Alley On 6/10/67 the Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich 45 “Okay” charts at No. 13 in England.  On 6/7/80 the Siouxsie & The Banshees “Christine” 45 charts at No. 22 in England. 6/9/79 Tubeway Army “Replicas” … Continue reading

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More Japanese Jazz CD’s

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

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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Aqualung on Island Records? White Deep Purple cover?

4-9-13 Happy birthday, Carl Perkins!  (Born 1932).  On 4/9/66 the Cher 45 “Bang Bang” charts at No. 3 in England.  Phil Ochs croaks, 1976. Never knew this existed until recently.  All of the other copies I’ve seen have been on … Continue reading

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Paul Kanter

3-12-13          Paul Kanter Happy Birthday, Paul Kanter (of Jefferson Airplane / Starship), born 1942.  On 3/12/66 the Yardbirds 45 “Shapes Of Things” charts at No. 3 in England.  Charlie Parker croaks, 1955. Always been a fan of Jefferson Airplane, especially … Continue reading

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Japanese Jazz Cd’s

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 Faces

1-15-13          The Faces On 1/15/77 Abba’s “Arrival” LP was No. 1 in England.  On 1/15/72 America’s 45 of “A Horse With No Name” charts at No. 3 in England.  Also on 1/15/72, the Faces 45 “Stay With Me” charted at … Continue reading

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T. Rex / Sly & The Family Stone

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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