Tag Archives: 1969

“Goodbye Cream”

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

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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Peter Green

10-30-12        Peter Green Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green born 1946, psychedelic Singer / Songwriter Grace Slick born 1939; I like ‘em both!  On 10-30-71 John Lennon “Imagine” LP was No. 1 in England. In the ever-revolving doorway of hot new guitarists, … Continue reading

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The Rolling Stones on SA-CD

9-6-12             The Rolling Stones on SA-CD Bluesman Jimmy Reed born 1925, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters born 1944 Now here are some re-masterings I did not mind re-buying! I am generally fond of the 1960’s output of The Rolling Stones, but … Continue reading

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Woodstock

3-1-12             Woodstock Singer / Songwriter Harry Belafonte born 1927, Who vocalist Roger Daltrey born 1944; I own records by both.  I saw Belafonte live on stage, when I was a child. As a child, I think I first heard about … Continue reading

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Crosby Stills & Nash #1

2-15-12          Crosby, Stills, Nash etc. #1 Jazz impresario Henry Threadgill born 1944, indie rock guy Conor Oberst born 1980; close enough for jazz. After writing about Buffalo Springfield yesterday, I thought – why not write about the next chapter in … Continue reading

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Colosseum

12-27-11                Colosseum LP                COLLECTOR’S COLOSSEUM (Collection)                          BRONZE DE          85815 IT 1971 8 TRK Collection LP                COLLECTOR’S COLOSSEUM (Collection)                          ISLAND/BRO UK   ILPS 9173 1971 8 TRK Collection, UK original CD                COLOSSEUM LIVE                                                                   SEQUEL US          1006.2 1971 7 TRKS (1 x bonus … Continue reading

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