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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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The Who – “Who’s Next”

9-18-12          The Who – “Who’s Next” Annette Funicello co-star Frankie Avalon born 1940; on 9-18-71 The Who “Who’s Next” LP was No. 1 in England.  On 9-16-72 Rod Stewart “Never A Dull Moment” LP was No. 1 in England.  On … Continue reading

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Backtrack #1

8-16-12          Backtrack series (#1) Kevin Ayers born 1944, jazz pianist Bill Evans born 1929 I have collected the UK Track Record Backtrack series for well over 40 years.  Even their sampler albums were of interest to me.  Volume 1 in … Continue reading

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Chris Moore’s List

5-16-12          Chris Moore’s List King Crimson / Robert Fripp born 1946, Singer / Songwriter Jonathan Richman born 1951; Cat Food. Chris Moore: Its really hard to do “top x” lists because there’s so much great stuff out there and my … Continue reading

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Track Record U.K. Sampler LP’s

5-8-12             Track Record U.K. sampler LP’s Blues suprimo Robert Johnson born 1911, jazz pianist Keith Jarrett born 1945; I own music by both. Always been fascinated with Track Record UK.  I mean, it was the label of The Who and … Continue reading

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The Who – Audiophile titles

2-23-12          The Who – Audiophile titles Texas bluesman Johnny Winter born 1944, composer Handel born 1685; Winter. I have likely been a fan of The Who for close to 44 years of my 53.5 years on this planet.  As an … Continue reading

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Finished with…

10-6-11 Finished with… While discussing music with my good friend Dana Madore the other night, I hit upon the idea of being “Finished with…” artists.  Even as a youngster, I “Finished” with artists rather quickly.  Did I get bored?  Or … Continue reading

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Time Machine 1971

8-15-11                  Time Machine Phonolog Reports – New Releases Week of August 16, 1971 Caught my eye: BIG BROTHER & THE HOLDING CO. – How Hard It Is (Columbia C-30738) BILL BLACK COMBO – Memphis Scene (Mega M31-1008) (LP) LENNY BRUCE … Continue reading

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John Entwistle

1-5-11 John Entwistle – Solo Works The Ox rests peacefully now. CD SMASH YOUR HEAD AGAINST THE WALL                          STRANGE DAYS JPN   POCE 1275 1971 18 TRKS (’08 issue) (8 x bonus tracks) SHM-CD, kami sleeve LP SMASH YOUR HEAD AGAINST … Continue reading

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Ultimate Collection #007

12-17-10 Ultimate Collection #007 John Entwistle – “Smash Your Head Against The Wall” (Track Record UK LP 2406 005) I first hopped on to The Who bandwagon around the time of “Tommy” – but I doubtlessly knew of their hit … Continue reading

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