Tag Archives: 1978

The Last Waltz

Posted on March 26, 2013 by ronkanefiles

3-26-13          “The Last Waltz” On 3/26/66 the Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich 45 “Hold Tight” charts at No. 4 in England.  Also on 3/26/66 the Bob Lind 45 “Elusive Butterfly” charts at No. 5 in England.  Noel Coward … Continue reading →

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This Week, Around Here

Posted on February 14, 2013 by ronkanefiles

2-14-13 This week around here: 2-11-13 Happy birthday, Sergio Mendes!  (Born 1941).  On 2-10-73 Elton John “Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player” LP was No. 1 in England; 2-11-78 Magazine “Shot By Both Sides” 45 charts at No. … Continue reading →

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Roxy Music / Ian Dury & The Blockheads

Posted on December 10, 2012 by ronkanefiles

12-10-12        Roxy Music / Ian Dury On 12-8-73, Roxy Music “Stranded” LP was No. 1 in England; On 12-9-78, Ian Dury & The Blockheads “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” 45 is No. 1 in England. Two records I am … Continue reading →

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M (Robin Scott)

Posted on November 10, 2012 by ronkanefiles

NP:  M (Robin Scott) “Moderne Man” b/w “Satisfy Your Lust” (MCA / Do It UK 7″ MCA 398, 1978) – the debut 45 by Robin Scott under the guise of the name “M”.  “Satisfy Your Lust” is a totally different … Continue reading →

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XTC – Go 2 (1978)

Posted on October 29, 2012 by ronkanefiles

10-29-12        XTC – Go 2 Jazzer Zoot Sims born 1925, Charlie Daniels born 1936; on 10-27-73 Status Quo “Hello” LP was No. 1 in England; 10-28-78 XTC “Go 2” charts at No. 21 in England; 10-27-84 XTC “The Big Express” … 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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1976…1977…1978

Posted on December 8, 2011 by ronkanefiles

12-8-11 1976…1977…1978 July 2, 1976 was the day I went to work in the record store for the first time.  I graduated from high school (contrary to popular belief), messed around for two weeks, then…started working in a hippie record … Continue reading →

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