Category Archives: 1981

The Mothmen

Posted on May 23, 2013 by ronkanefiles

5-23-13          The Mothmen On 5/25/63 The Chantays 45 “Pipeline” charts at No. 16 in England.  On 5/25/68, the LP “Bookends” by Simon & Garfunkel charted at No. 1 in the US.  Also on 5/25/68 the Julie Driscoll / Brian Auger … Continue reading →

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The Gordons

Posted on April 16, 2013 by ronkanefiles

4-16-13          The Gordons win an award in NZ! Happy birthday, Henry Mancini!  (Born 1924). http://www.indies.co.nz I had the good fortune to actually see The Gordons in NZ on one of my earlier visits.  They were unbelievable energetic – so much … Continue reading →

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Bill Wyman

Posted on October 24, 2012 by ronkanefiles

10-24-12        Bill Wyman Bill Wyman born 1938; on 10-24-70 Pink Floyd’ “Atom Heart Mother” LP was No. 1 in England. CD               MONKEY GRIP                                                           TRATTORIA JP      PSCR-5413 1974 9 TRKS Menu 71, Rolling Stones (’95 issue) LP                MONKEY GRIP                                                           ROLLING ST … Continue reading →

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Blondie

Posted on October 16, 2012 by ronkanefiles

10-16-12        Blondie Nico born 1938; on 10-14-72 Lieutenant Pigeon “Mouldy Old Dough” was No. 1 in England; on 10-12-74 Bay City Rollers “Rollin’” LP was No. 1 in England; on 10-13-79 Blondie “Eat To The Beat” LP is No. 1 … Continue reading →

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100 Essential New Zealand Albums

Posted on October 9, 2012 by ronkanefiles

10-9-12          100 Essential New Zealand Albums John Lennon born 1940, Sean Lennon born 1975; on 10-9-76 Dr. Feelgood “Stupidity” Live LP was No. 1 in England. I was recently given a book by NZ musician Nick Bollinger called “100 Essential … Continue reading →

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1977 – 1982

Posted on May 2, 2012 by ronkanefiles

5-2-12             1977 – 1982 Guitarist Link Wrap born 1929, Singer / Songwriter Leslie Gore born 1946; Rumble. A while back, I ran into someone who virtually sat out 1977 – 1982; doesn’t matter why, but this person didn’t hear much … Continue reading →

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This Heat

Posted on October 18, 2011 by ronkanefiles

10-18-11 This Heat CD                THIS HEAT (1979)                    PIANO UK                   THIS IS 1      1979 11 TRKS (’06 issue) LP                THIS HEAT (1979)                    PIANO UK                   THIS 1           1979 11 TRKS original UK issue CD3              HEALTH AND EFFICIENCY    THESE RECORDS   THESE 12    … Continue reading →

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The Flying Lizards

Posted on October 5, 2011 by ronkanefiles

10-5-11 The Flying Lizards Finally found an LP for the 2nd Virgin Records Flying Lizards album, “Fourth Wall”! LP                FLYING LIZARDS, THE (1979)                                    VIRGIN CAN     V 2150 1979 10 TRKS Canadian vers. (cover variant, songs are the same) LP                FLYING … Continue reading →

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Rough Trade C-81

Posted on June 16, 2011 by ronkanefiles

6-16-2011 Got your Sony Walkman? Rough Trade “C-81” NME / ROUGH TRADE – C-81 (COPY 001) 1981 “This is the first release (catalogue number Copy 001) of ROUGH TRADE TAPES, the new Rough Trade tape cassette catalogue.  The special care … Continue reading →

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