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

DAVID CASSIDY – Home is where the Heart Is – (RCA) – 1976

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #27 – DAVID CASSIDY – Home is where the Heart Is – (RCA) – 1976    At the outset I will say I don't know why David Cassidy gets knocked as much as he does. … Continue reading →

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VALERIE CARTER -Wild Child – (CBS) – 1978

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #26 – VALERIE CARTER -Wild Child – (CBS) – 1978 Yes I am back from holidays and I bought some nifty $1 bargains … Al Martino and The Brothers Four stand out … and may … Continue reading →

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NEIL LARSEN – High Gear – (A&M) – 1979

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #25 – NEIL LARSEN – High Gear – (A&M) – 1979 I suppose I bought this one because of the cover art and the back cover art (a picture of a late 50s pink corvette) … Continue reading →

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STRAPPS – Self Titled – (Harvest) – 1976

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #24 – STRAPPS – Self Titled – (Harvest) – 1976 The art work on the front and back seemed to suggest this was hard rock. The band pic on the back indicated they were English … Continue reading →

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FIREFALL – Clouds Across the Sun – (Atlantic) – 1981

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #23 – FIREFALL – Clouds Across the Sun – (Atlantic) – 1981 I was expecting country rock – Firefall has links, via members, to The Flying Burrito Brothers and The Byrds. This though is a … Continue reading →

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GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS – More Golden Greats – (Liberty) – 1968

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #22 – GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS – More Golden Greats – (Liberty) – 1968 OK, I originally listened to Gary Lewis only because I love his dad, Jerry Lewis. Now, after listening to some of … Continue reading →

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MARTIN DENNY – The Enchanted Sea – (Liberty) – 1960

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Franko

  what Frank is listening to #21 – MARTIN DENNY – The Enchanted Sea – (Liberty) – 1960 I have quite a few Martin Denny albums (8 or so) so I like my "exotica".   I wont do a bio as … Continue reading →

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KANSAS – Audio-Visions – (Epic) – 1980

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #20 – KANSAS – Audio-Visions – (Epic) – 1980   In a lot of ways "Kansas" embodies everything that was bad about the 1970s – part prog rock, part mainstream heartland rock, part stadium rock, … Continue reading →

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THE ARCHIES – Jingle Jangle – (RCA) – 1969

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #19 – THE ARCHIES – Jingle Jangle – (RCA) – 1969 At the outset I must admit I have always been a sucker for 1960s bubblegum. The late 60s wasn't all beads, flowers, acid and … Continue reading →

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SAVOY BROWN – Raw Sienna – (Decca) – 1969

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #18 – SAVOY BROWN – Raw Sienna – (Decca) – 1969 In all honesty I knew who Savoy Brown were but I hadn't heard much of their stuff. Briefly, they were a blues based British … Continue reading →

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