Tag Archives: 1969

BOYCE & HART – It’s All Happening on the Inside – (A&M) – 1969

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Franko

I have commented on Boyce & Hart before check out the earlier entry for biographical detail. This was their third album in three years. Their second album was impressive given the demands of coming up with another album of songs … Continue reading →

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THE FOUR FRESHMEN – Different Strokes – (Liberty) – 1969

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Franko

As a result of watching a lot of old movies as a kid I learned to love trad pop music … the crooners, the songstress', the vocal groups. My ears did not discriminate against them in favour of the more … Continue reading →

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THE PIPE DREAM – Wanderers / Lovers – (RCA) – 1969

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Franko

One familiar name crops up in conjunction with this album, Steve Schwartz. None of the biographies of Stephen Schwartz allude to this record / group but it is undoubtedly him. His website states, “Stephen Schwartz was born in New York … Continue reading →

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THE MATCH – A New Light – (RCA) – 1969

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Franko

I know very little about this band. No, less than “very little”… … next to nothing Google reveals that "next to nothing" whilst books I have reveal nothing (or is that, don't reveal anything). The group consisted of four vocalists … Continue reading →

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COLOURS – Atmosphere – (Dot) – 1969

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Franko

This one has been banging around my “maybe” pile for quite some time. I listened to it some time ago and I quite liked it but thought I might need the shelving space for something else. The first album with … Continue reading →

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MICKEY NEWBURY – Looks Like Rain – (Mercury) – 1969

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Franko

Check out my other comments for details and background on Mickey Newbury. You will need something on background because Mickey isn't a household name even though he was extremely influential as a songwriter. He wrote songs that were covered by … Continue reading →

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CATCH – Catch – (Dot) – 1969

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Franko

Now this is obscure. I bought this because it was a US pressing and $1. I was expecting jazz rock. I'm not sure why, maybe it's their dress. What is known and none of this is certain is that the … Continue reading →

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TRINI LOPEZ – The Whole Enchilada – (Reprise) – 1969

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Franko

I'm sure they like Trini in Nicaragua. I'm sure they like Trini throughout Latin America. I know I like Trini. A regular find in op shops crates he has become a firm favourite. This Dallas born Hispanic American had his … Continue reading →

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BREWER & SHIPLEY – Weeds – (Kama Sutra) – 1969

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Franko

If you only have a cursory knowledge of Brewer and Shipley or only know there one hit, "One Toke Over the Line" check out my other comments on them especially the last one on the "Shake off the Demon" album. … Continue reading →

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COLOSSEUM – Colosseum – (Fontana) – 1969

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Franko

aka  "Those Who Are About To Die Salute You". Jazz-rock English style, or rather, as someone suggests somewhere, "rock jazz". Either way I approach this with trepidation. For someone who had a resistance to jazz, or at least certain forms … Continue reading →

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