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THE GRASS ROOTS – Alotta’ Mileage – (Dunhill) – 1973
In another Grass Roots comment I said this: Inevitably, when discussing Grass Roots questions of “authenticity” come up but they are largely redundant because this is pop music. I should say: They weren’t a manufactured group in the normal sense … Continue reading
JOHNNY RIVERS – Blue Suede Shoes – (UA) – 1973
Johnny does a covers album. Well, Johnny was never adverse to covers anyway. Normally, three quarters(or more) of the songs on any of his albums are covers. He wrote, but rarely. What he does is add his “go go” beat … Continue reading
CHER– Half Breed – (MCA) – 1973
OK, I have to start every Cher comment with something that indicates that I have a sexual fascination with her. Why? Why mention: that, or; why the sexual fascination? The answer is simple; It’s therapy; It’s a teenager thing going … Continue reading
MELANIE – Garden in the City – (Buddah) – 1973
This is another record I bought at the great University of Queensland record library sell off in 1988. God bless those student union nerds. The student union was controlled by the political left (very moderate left) but never assume that … Continue reading
BOBBY GOLDSBORO – Summer [The First Time] – (United Artists) – 1973
If you walk into a op shop you are bound to find a Bobby Goldsboro album. Check my other comments on Goldsboro for biographical detail and the usual observation that if you “Walk into a op shop and you are … Continue reading
DANNY O’KEEFE – Breezy Stories – (Atlantic) – 1973
what Frank is listening to #226 – DANNY O'KEEFE – Breezy Stories – (Atlantic) – 1973 Back in WFILT #97 I said this about Dennis O'Keefe: I discovered him on one of my "who sang the original of the Elvis song" … Continue reading
ARLO GUTHRIE – Last of the Brooklyn Cowboys – (Reprise) – 1973
what Frank is listening to #225 – ARLO GUTHRIE – Last of the Brooklyn Cowboys – (Reprise) – 1973 This is Arlo's 6th album … Arlo was a strange cat – the son of the greatest of all folk … Continue reading
ROGER McGUINN – Roger McGuinn – (Columbia) – 1973
what Frank is listening to #223 – ROGER McGUINN – Roger McGuinn – (Columbia) – 1973 I'm sorry to say I have precious little solo McGuinn material in my collection, whereas I have all the Byrds and a fair smacking … Continue reading
PHIL EVERLY – Star Spangled Springer – (RCA) – 1973
what Frank is listening to #218 – PHIL EVERLY – Star Spangled Springer – (RCA) – 1973 Read the other posts for details on the Everly Brothers background. It is safe to say the Everly Brothers were getting on … Continue reading
JERRY LEE LEWIS – Sometimes A Memory Ain’t Enough – (Mercury) – 1973
what Frank is listening to #210 – JERRY LEE LEWIS – Sometimes A Memory Ain't Enough – (Mercury) – 1973 The Killer. I'm not sure where to start with any discussion on Jerry Lee Lewis. So I'll start … Continue reading
