Author Archives: Franko

About Franko

Hi, I'm just a person with a love of music, a lot of records and some spare time. My opinions are comments not reviews and are mine so don't be offended if I have slighted your favourite artist. I have listened to a lot of music and I don't pretend to be impartial. You can contact me on franklycollectible@gmail.com though I would rather you left a comment. I also sell music at http://www.franklycollectible.com Cheers

JERRY REED – Mind Your Love – (RCA) – 1975

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #217 – JERRY REED – Mind Your Love – (RCA) – 1975   I love Jerry Reed …   His music is always fun and mischievous and indeed his public persona was inexorably entwined with … Continue reading →

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DAVID CASSIDY – Rock Me Baby – (Bell) – 1972

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #216 – DAVID CASSIDY – Rock Me Baby – (Bell) – 1972   A quick wikipedia bio: David Bruce Cassidy (born April 12, 1950) is an American actor, singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best … Continue reading →

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THE DIAMONDS – Songs from the Old West – (Mercury) – 1960

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #215 – THE DIAMONDS – Songs from the Old West – (Mercury) – 1960 The Diamonds are a 1950s era, clean, white, vocal group from Canada.   Yes I know that doesn't sound good does it … … Continue reading →

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GEORGE & GWEN McCRAE – Together – (RCA) – 1975

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #214 – GEORGE & GWEN McCRAE – Together – (RCA) – 1975   Foxy music for foxy people.   Who's foxy?   I'm foxy.   Are you foxy?   allmusic: Along with wife Gwen McCrae, … Continue reading →

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BOBBY GOLDSBORO – Bobby Goldsboro – (Epic) – 1981

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

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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CHRIS HILLMAN – Clear Sailing – (Asylum) – 1977

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #212 – CHRIS HILLMAN – Clear Sailing – (Asylum) – 1977  Anyone even remotely interested in country rock knows Chris Hillman. His PR is not as successful as many others in the genre but he … Continue reading →

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COMPTON & BATTEAU – in California – (Columbia) – 1970

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #211 – COMPTON & BATTEAU – in California – (Columbia) – 1970 I didn't know anything about this band when I bought this album. The pastoral setting on the back and front and the year … Continue reading →

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JERRY LEE LEWIS – Sometimes A Memory Ain’t Enough – (Mercury) – 1973

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

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 →

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ALBERT HAMMOND – When I Need You – (Epic) – 1977

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

 What Frank is listening to #209 – ALBERT HAMMOND – When I Need You – (Epic) – 1977 Happy Eurovision to you all!   I'm not sure if a Hammond tune has ever been in the Eurovision but in some ways … Continue reading →

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JOE SOUTH – Games People Play – (Capitol) – 1969

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #208 – JOE SOUTH – Games People Play – (Capitol) – 1969 I am a big fan of the song "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" which I first heard as an Elvis cover.   … Continue reading →

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