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Author Archives: Franko
BUCK OWENS – In The Palm of Your Hand – (Capitol) – 1973
this one is for Ivan …. More Buck! A lot of this is cribbed from previous Buck entries … For background biographical detail on Buck read "what Frank is listening to #117" in relation to his … Continue reading
MICKEY NEWBURY – Heaven Help The Child – (Elektra) – 1973
I have commented on a couple of other Mickey albums in the past and have always been impressed. He is perfect Sunday morning listening … though not religious, there is a peaceful spirituality in the music. I commented on … Continue reading
GLEN CAMPBELL – Southern Nights – (Capitol) – 1977
For background on Glen see "what Frank is listening to #76". Glen moved from guitarist extraordinaire to country pop crooner par excellance. I always prefer his albums that show off his guitar abilities but since the late 60s the … Continue reading
LOS INDIOS TABAJARAS – Twin Guitars in a Mood for Lovers – (RCA) – 1966
In a quiet mood I have chosen this from the pile of records behind me. Los Indios Tabajaras are not strangers to anyone who has spent time in op shops as they frequently appear in multiple copies. Having … Continue reading
BUCK OWENS – I Wouldn’t Live in New York City – (Capitol) – 1971
For background biographical detail on Buck read "what Frank is listening to #117" in relation to his 1971 album "Bridge Over Troubled Water". In that same comment I said the following about Buck: "He and like minded others could do … Continue reading
NANCY SINATRA & LEE HAZLEWOOD – Nancy & Lee Again – (RCA) – 1972
I’m not sure what to write here. I don’t want to wax lyrical and go on forever as I am hungover and I assume people know the basics of Nancy (probably) and Lee (maybe). So forgive me if these comments are … Continue reading
PETER AND GORDON – Peter and Gordon – (Columbia) – 1964
Peter Asher and Gordon Waller always crop up on "hits" albums of the 60s and indeed they should as they had many hits in the 60s. from allmusic: In June 1964, Peter & Gordon became the very first British Invasion … Continue reading
THE SEEDS – The Seeds – (GNP Crescendo) – 1966
This is hardly an op shop special. I bought this on eBay for about $15 … and its' a re-pressing. Further, it's appropriate to "comment" on this now given the recent passing of vocalist Sky Saxon (June 25,2009) Apart … Continue reading
KOOL & THE GANG – As One – (De-Lite) – 1982
Ooooh , I approached this album with trepidation. Disco and funk has it's place … but not in 1982. Allmusic: Formed as a jazz ensemble in the mid-'60s, Kool & the Gang became one of the most inspired and … Continue reading
BOB GIBSON – Where I’m Bound – (Elektra) – 1964
I have been asked before and I say again … yes these comments are off the top of my head apart from obvious biographical detail or where I have acknowledged otherwise. I said back in #112 … "I went … Continue reading
