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Author Archives: Franko
THE DOVELLS – Bristol Stomp – (Parkway) – 1962
I came to the The Dovells through one event. Many years ago, in an op shop, I bought a single by Len Barry, “1-2-3”.. That song from 1965 I think one of the best pop songs of the 1960s. Len … Continue reading
WE FIVE – You Were On My Mind – (A&M) – 1965
I only knew the “You Were on My Mind” single by this pop folk act from the 60s which i like so it was a treat to come across this album with that single History … “Michael Stewart formed We … Continue reading
DAVE EDMUNDS – Riff Raff – (Columbia) – 1984
This is usually considered to be one of Edmunds worst (or if nice, weakest) records. A lot of criticism comes for the Jeff Lynne 80s production. So, ELO, Jeff Lynne and 80s mainstream revivalists would criticise it less. For some … Continue reading
NERVOUS EATERS – Nervous Eaters – (Elektra) – 1980
I knew nothing about this band but I took a chance because they look vaguely power pop (actually the guys on the back sleeve seem to cover a number of styles (power pop, arena rock, 60s jangle and new wave … Continue reading
BOBBY RYDELL – Bobby Sings Bobby Swings – (Cameo) – 1960
More Bobby! It has been a little while since my last comment. Crazy covid and the general fluctuations in life have broken my routine/s. But, I’m back with an old favourite Bobby Rydell. In increasingly complicated times (or maybe they … Continue reading
CONNIE FRANCIS – Happiness – (MGM ) – 1967
The album is subtitled “Connie Francis on Broadway Today” And that sums up the album. Connie does Broadway songs popular circa 1967. Every song (with one exception) from “current shows or shows about to open”, according to the liner notes. … Continue reading
PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS – Something Happening – (Columbia) – 1968
Anyone who reads this blog knows I love my Paul Revere & The Raiders. Check out the other album comments.. I got them into about fifteen years ago though they were and still are relatively unknown over here in Australia. … Continue reading
PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE – Pure Prairie League – (MCA) – 1972
This is a record you often see in op shops or, rather, one you think appears all the time in op shops. The drawn character on the front sleeve was on many Pure Prairie League sleeves so it would be … Continue reading
DELANEY BRAMLETT – Mobius Strip – (Columbia) – 1973
I probably shouldn’t like Delaney Bramlett as much as I do. I don’t like white blues much (well, unless it is bastardised or taken on a flying carpet somewhere). The “faithful” stuff, when white, I find a little artificial. I … Continue reading
TRINI LOPEZ – Trini Lopez in London – (Reprise) – 1967
I feel like some Trini Lopez. I can almost hear the groan from some of you out there. I don’t care … I like Trini and it’s my time. By 1966, and this album seems to have been recorded in … Continue reading
