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

MIKE SETTLE – Self Titled – (MCA) – 1971

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Franko

  what Frank is listening to #37 – MIKE SETTLE – Self Titled – (MCA) – 1971   I knew who Mike Settle was when I bought this … he was a member of Kenny Rogers and the First Edition (a … Continue reading →

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THE ILLUSION – If It’s So – (Steed) – 1970

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #36 – THE ILLUSION – If it's So – (Steed) – 1970 I knew who "The Illusion" were. Years ago I picked up their first album …and I still have it.  I haven't listened to … Continue reading →

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MATTHEW WILDER – I Don’t speak the Language – (Epic) – 1983

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #35 – MATTHEW WILDER – I Don't speak the Language – (Epic) – 1983     I had no idea who Matthew Wilder was until I put on the album and … remembered. The very … Continue reading →

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CACTUS – ‘Ot ‘n’ Sweaty – (Atlantic) – 1972

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #34 – CACTUS – 'Ot 'n' Sweaty – (Atlantic) – 1972   I had never heard any "Cactus" before but I knew of them mainly because Carmine Appice and Tim Bogert were from NYC heavy psych … Continue reading →

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JUDIE TZUKE – Sportscar – (Rocket Record Company) – 1980

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #33 – JUDIE TZUKE – Sportscar – (Rocket Record Company) – 1980   Over the years I've seen quite a few Judie Tzuke albums in op shops (or should I say the same ones over … Continue reading →

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JACKIE LOMAX – Home is in My Head – (Warner Brothers) – 1971

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #32 – JACKIE LOMAX – Home is in My Head – (Warner Brothers) – 1971    Liverpool lad, singer songwriter Jackie Lomax, by all accounts, should have been a lot more well know … both … Continue reading →

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BOBBY GOLDSBORO – Today – (United Artists) – 1969

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #31 – BOBBY GOLDSBORO – Today – (United Artists) – 1969   As if there wouldn't be a Bobby Goldsboro LP in the pile somewhere. The guy put out a lot of albums and they are … Continue reading →

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PIPER – Self Titled – (A&M) – 1976

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

  what Frank is listening to #30 – PIPER – Self Titled – (A&M) – 1976 I put this on (and recall buying it) with some trepidation … Piper were the band that launched Billy Squier. Admittedly I only knew the … Continue reading →

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D.L. BYRON – This Day and Age – (Arista) – 1980

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #29 – D.L. BYRON – This Day and Age – (Arista) – 1980 Not having heard of D.L. Byron I bought this one on the strength of the cover art – it looked vaguely "new … Continue reading →

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SAM THE SHAM AND THE PHARAOHS – Wooly Bully – (MGM)- 1965

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #28 – SAM THE SHAM AND THE PHARAOHS – Wooly Bully – (MGM)- 1965 Any album that starts off with "uno, dos ,one, two,  tres, quatro" …. can't be all bad … of course we … Continue reading →

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