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SILVER CONDOR – Silver Condor – (CBS) – 1981

  A band I had never heard of and, without being condescending, no doubt you haven’t either.   I love musical archaeology – looking at the links between bands, members, scenes and genres. Too much rock music is consumed with … Continue reading

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JOHN HARTFORD – You and Me at Home – (Flying Fish) – 1981

Yes, I know. Some people are saying, "not another John Hartford". What can I say except I have a large pile of records with quite a few Hartford's in there. Oh, and I like him.   It’s funny that as … Continue reading

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BOBBY GOLDSBORO – Bobby Goldsboro – (Epic) – 1981

what Frank is listening to #213 –  BOBBY GOLDSBORO – Bobby Goldsboro – (Epic) – 1981 Way back in what Frank is listening to #31 I said:   As if there wouldn't be a Bobby Goldsboro LP in the pile … Continue reading

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DAVE EDMUNDS – Twangin’ – (Swan Song) – 1981

what Frank is listening to #207 – DAVE EDMUNDS – Twangin' – (Swan Song) – 1981     If you have read enough of my "comments" it would probably come as no surprise that I would like Dave Edmunds.   … Continue reading

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DAVID LONDON – David London – (RCA) – 1981

what Frank is listening to #197 – DAVID LONDON – David London – (RCA) – 1981   I'd never heard of this guy before and didn't hold out much hope given the sleeve art.   The sleeve art is fairly … Continue reading

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HAZEL O’CONNOR – Cover Plus – (Albion) – 1981

A little Lene Lovich, a little Grace Jones and a little English New Wave goes a long way.   Too long on this album.   I'm largely unfamiliar with Hazel O'Connor's work (though I know who she is) and I haven't … Continue reading

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DAVID JOHANSEN – Here Comes the Night – (Blue Sky) – 1981

Way back in "what Frank is listening to #49" in relation to Johansen's "In Style" album from 1979 I said this: I suppose no musical biography of Johansen is necessary but I will copy this from allmusic.com as a chameleon … Continue reading

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ART GARFUNKEL – Scissors Cut – (CBS) – 1981

what Frank is listening to #51 – ART GARFUNKEL – Scissors Cut – (CBS) – 1981   I don't mind Art Garfunkel.   I loved Simon and Garfunkel as a kid – I saw them live at Lang Park in … Continue reading

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MARLON McCLAIN – Changes – (Fantasy) – 1981

 what Frank is listening to #39 –  MARLON McCLAIN – Changes – (Fantasy) – 1981 The front and back cover artwork would indicate some sort of Afro-American rock or funk guitar virtuoso. And, McLain is a guitarist but an incredibly … Continue reading

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FIREFALL – Clouds Across the Sun – (Atlantic) – 1981

what Frank is listening to #23 – FIREFALL – Clouds Across the Sun – (Atlantic) – 1981 I was expecting country rock – Firefall has links, via members, to The Flying Burrito Brothers and The Byrds. This though is a … Continue reading

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