Category Archives: England

July 1980 Cassette

Posted on July 1, 2013 by ronkanefiles

7-1-13                         July 1980 Cassette On 7/1/67 the Cream 45 “Strange Brew” charts at No. 17 in England. I apologize for not having detailed the cassettes I made over 30 years ago. MISC ETC 7/80 A THE DAMNED – Probably a … Continue reading →

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Smash Hits Vol. 2, No. 13

Posted on June 26, 2013 by ronkanefiles

6-26-13                     Smash Hits (Vol. 2, No. 13) June 26 – July 9, 1980 On 6/26/60 the Johnny Kidd & The Pirates “Shakin’ All Over 45 charts at No. 3 in England.  On 6/26/65 the Yardbirds 45 “Heart Full Of Soul” … Continue reading →

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The Kinks

Posted on June 25, 2013 by ronkanefiles

6-25-13          The Kinks 6/25/83 Yello “I Love You” 45 charts at No. 61 in England. Listening to Steve Goodman right now, “Lincoln Park Pirates”. Played “The Kinks’ Greatest Hits” recently (Reprise RS 6217), 10 songs – this US concoction only … Continue reading →

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Quiet Sun – “Mainstream”

Posted on June 17, 2013 by ronkanefiles

6-17-13          Quiet Sun – “Mainstream” 6/16/84 Nik Kershaw “I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” 45 re-charts at No. 2 in England.  6/14/80 Yellow Magic Orchestra “Computer Game” 45 charts at No. 17 in England.  On 6/17/72 the … Continue reading →

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Smash Hits (Vol. 2, No. 12)

Posted on June 12, 2013 by ronkanefiles

6-12-13                     Smash Hits (Vol. 2, No. 12) June 12 – 25th, 1980 The singer of Roxy Music on the cover!  OMD in the colour centerfold.  Lyrics for “Christine” by Siouxsie & The Banshees.  Roxy Music: “Stronger through the years”.  Joe … Continue reading →

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Glastonbury Fayre (3LP)

Posted on June 11, 2013 by ronkanefiles

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

Posted on June 10, 2013 by ronkanefiles

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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The Grumbleweeds

Posted on June 7, 2013 by ronkanefiles

I read that Graham Walker passed away; I’ve owned this LP by The Grumbleweeds since 1979!  BBC REH 372 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grumbleweeds_Radio_Show  

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Rolling Stones – Crossfire Hurricane

Posted on June 5, 2013 by ronkanefiles

6-5-13                         Rolling Stones – “Crossfire Hurricane” http://www.crossfire-hurricane.com I recently got this new Rolling Stones documentary film as a Blu-ray disc; I actually paid for it, from a retailer – on sale, as a new release.  Yes, it’s re-told through hazy … Continue reading →

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Quatermass in 5.1 Audio~!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by ronkanefiles

5-30-13          Quartermass in 5.1 audio! On 5/31/69 Booker T & The MG’s 45 “Time Is Tight” charts at No. 4 in England.  On 5/30/70 the Fleetwood Mac 45 “The Green Manalishi” charts at No. 10 in England.  On 6/2/73, the … Continue reading →

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