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Author Archives: Franko
PATRICK SKY – Patrick Sky – (Vanguard) – 1965
I had not heard any music of Patrick Sky despite having read about him for many years. Sky was another of the many folk singers thrown out by the great folk music explosion of the 1960s in the US. He … Continue reading
JERRY REED – Sings Jim Croce – (RCA) – 1980
Now, this is a treat for me as I love both Jerry Reed and Jim Croce. Even if Jerry just does rudimentary versions of Jim's songs that would be enough to keep me entertained. How this album came about I … Continue reading
COUNTRY JOE McDONALD – Childs Play – (Rag Baby Records) – 1983
I like Country Joe McDonald. He is like a more strident, less lyrical Arlo Guthrie. He is also more experimental than Arlo. Not that "experimental" is a necessity in folk, folk rock and Americana circles. McDonald was a product of … Continue reading
JOHN STEWART – Bombs Away Dream Babies – (RSO) – 1979
From folkie to obscure singer songwriter, to pop hit maker and then back to obscure singer songwriter. Maybe that wouldn't be so bad but the breakdown is, folkie (10 years), obscure singer songwriter (10 years), hit maker (2 years), obscure … Continue reading
ROGER McGUINN & BAND – Roger McGuinn & Band – (Columbia) – 1975
Check my other entries from background on McGuinn if you don't know who he is. You should though! This was McGuinn's third solo album after leaving (or disbanding) The Byrds. It is titled "Roger McGuinn & Band" McGuinn's two first … Continue reading
COLOSSEUM – Colosseum – (Fontana) – 1969
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
JESSE COLIN YOUNG – Light Shine – (Warner Brothers) – 1974
I've commented on Jesse Colin Young a few times in the past. I have an affection for him. This is an affection that's grown, mainly, from one record, "Elephant Mountain", an album he did with his band The Youngbloods in … Continue reading
PETER ROWAN – Medicine Trail – (Flying Fish) – 1980
I have commented on Rowan's evocative debut album on this blog. Check that entry for background on his truly interesting career in music and some other bits and pieces on his style of country music. I said this in relation … Continue reading
NICK LOWE – Pinker and Prouder Than Previous – (Demon) – 1988
This is generally considered to be Nick's worst album (or one of the worst). That doesn't mean it's bad it just mean's it's not up to the standards of what Nick Lowe fans expect. Having said that there are those … Continue reading
JACKIE DeSHANNON – Put a Little Love in Your Heart – (Imperial) – 1969
Check out my other blog entry for background on the talented Jackie DeShannon. This chick could do anything. She could write, play, sing, perform and was easy on the eye and yet big time success in the music industry had … Continue reading
