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Moving

I received notice that this blog site may be moving soon!  I will obviously keep you fully informed.

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5-16-13

5-16-13 On 5/16/70, the LP “Déjà Vu” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young charted at No. 1 in the US.  Also on 5/16/70 the Christie 45 “Yellow River” charts at No. 1 in England. Have a good Friday!   – … Continue reading

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A&Ring The Who

5-7-13             A&Ring The Who 5-7-83: Robert Wyatt “Shipbuilding” 45 charts at No. 35 in England. Their career began at Phonogram UK on Fontana Records as The High Numbers., “I’m The Face” – a neat 45, approx. 1964/5!  Producer Shel Talmy … Continue reading

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Mono to Stereo to Quad to 5.1

5-6-13             Mono to Stereo to Quad to 5.1 May 4th:  Happy birthday, Ed Cassidy (drummer of Spirit), born 1931.  On 5/6/67 The Who 45 “Pictures Of Lily” charts at No. 4 in England.  On 5/6/72 the Elton John 45 “Rocket … Continue reading

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4-18-13

4-18-13    Happy birthday, Mike Vickers (of Manfred Mann), born 1941.  On 4/19/69 the Bob and Earl 45 “Harlem Shuffle” charts at No. 7 in England, as a re-issue.  Also on 4/19/69 the Mary Hopkin 45 “Goodbye” charts at No. 2 … Continue reading

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Almost Healed

2-20-13          Almost Healed! On 2/20/82 the XTC “English Settlement” 2LP set charts at No. 5 in England; Also on 2/20/82 the ABC “Poison Arrow” 45 charts at No. 6 in England.  On 2/20/71, the 2LP set “Jesus Christ Superstar” charts … Continue reading

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Still Mending

Since injuring myself last week, I have been (mostly) resting.  As I sprained my left bicep, it’s difficult to lay in bed and even hold a book, so…I have resorted to a “TV Cure” – where I lay in bed … Continue reading

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Dieter Meier Book

1-21-13          Dieter Meier Book January 19th:  Happy birthday, Janis Joplin, born 1943.  On 1/21/67 the Cream 45 “I Feel Free” charts at No. 11 in England.  Also on 1/21/67 the debut 45 by The Jimi Hendrix Experience “Hey Joe” charts … Continue reading

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San Francisco trip – 12/12, 1/13

1-7-13             San Francisco trip – December 2012, January 2013 January 6th:  Syd Barrett, born 1946.  On 1/7/55 the Bill Haley & The Comets 45 “Rock Around The Clock” charts for the first time in England.  On 1/5/74 Yes “Tales … Continue reading

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Happy 2013!

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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