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Author Archives: Franko
STEVIE WONDER – Hotter Than July – (Motown) – 1980
Well of course Stevie Wonder is a legend as a result of being one of the most influential acts in soul music. What I have always liked about Wonder is his inventiveness and his energy. He transcends straight soul and incorporates … Continue reading
GENE PITNEY – Only Love Can Break a Heart – (UA) – 1963
I have reviewed a later Gene LP before and said "Everyone has a favourite Gene Pitney song , don't they? If they don't they don't have a heart". I also said, "Gene was a consummate (if occasionally melodramatic) vocalist. … Continue reading
RICK NELSON – Perspective – (Decca) – 1968
This is quite an exciting moment for me as this is a rare Rick Nelson (he ceased the "Ricky" in 1961) album (though it has been released on CD) and it is the only Nelson album I don't have. Also … Continue reading
MARVIN GAYE – Moods of Marvin Gaye – (Tamla Motown) – 1966
Of course I know who Marvin Gaye is … one of my compatriots is a big Marvin fan. Generally I do not lean to 60s soul as I said back in "What Frank is listening to #60": "I am not big soul music … Continue reading
ARTHUR LYMAN – At the Crescendo – (GNP Crescendo) – 1963
I love Arthur Lyman (refer back to "What Frank is listening to #67") and I have long been devoted to exotica (refer to my "What Frank is listening to #21" where I discussed Martin Denny and exotica). For those who … Continue reading
JOHN SEBASTIAN – John B. Sebastian – (MGM) – 1970
I, like may of my generation, know Sebastian through the wonderfully evocative theme song to the hugely popular and yet misunderstood sitcom "Welcome Back Kotter" (one of the best of the 70s). It was only later that I found … Continue reading
LOU CHRISTIE – Self Titled – (Roulette) – 1963
I have commented on a Lou Christie LP before – "What Frank is listening to #15" I am partial to this era of rock because it's, just, fun. The era I refer to is the "post Elvis – pre Beatles" era (though … Continue reading
JIMMY CURTISS – Life – (Perception) – 1969
I bought this on a $16.49 whim … well I actually won it of eBay for that amount. The whim was mainly based on the fact that I had already won an album from the seller so I thought … Continue reading
DION – Ruby Baby – (CBS) – 1963
Dion is a legend. No lesser a luminary that Lou Reed has sung his praises … and given Reed's temperament, that is saying something. A small portion of Lou's speech for Dion's induction into the Rock and Roll … Continue reading
THE DELLS – There Is – (Cadet) – 1968
I didn't know much about the Dells except they were a soul group. From allmusic:The Dells are one of the finest and longest-lived R&B vocal groups in history, and what's most amazing is that they've done it with nearly … Continue reading
