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Author Archives: Franko
JAY & THE AMERICANS – Capture the Moment – (United Artists) – 1970
Do you associate 1970 with vocal groups? Free, The Guess Who, The Move, Deep Purple, Santana, The Beach Boys, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Led Zeppelin, Canned Heat, The Beatles, Chicago, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Who, Eric Burdon & … Continue reading
TRINI LOPEZ – Live at the Basin St. East – (Reprise) – 1964
Trini was on a roll … His albums were doing well, he had songs in the charts, and his shows were well attended. The albums that broke him, especially his earlier live albums from 1963 “Trini Lopez at PJ's’ and … Continue reading
CLAIRE HAMILL – Stage Door Jonnies – (Konk) – 1974
This is exciting for me. And, not because of Claire (no disrespect intended), but because it was produced by Ray Davies of the Kinks, who I love. In 1973 Ray decided to get into production utilising his new studio … Continue reading
PETER AND GORDON – In London for Tea – (Capitol) – 1967
I am partial to Peter & Gordon, I have always been partial to tea, I can take or leave London* *(though if I were to take it I would take North London where I stayed with friends in my salad … Continue reading
JOHNNY RIVERS – Wild Night – (United Artists) – 1976
This is an interesting album. This is Johnny's last album for United Artists which he had been with since 1964 (well, the United Artists banner – he was on Liberty and imperial as well, see trivia at end) and, it … Continue reading
DANNY O’KEEFE – O’Keefe – (Signpost) – 1972
Okay, this isn’t actually a new find as I have had it awhile and had already graduated to the “keep” side of the ledger but I’m an O’Keefe kick … and, this is a cleaner copy than the one I … Continue reading
HELEN MERRILL – American Country Songs – (Atco) – 1959
Helen Merrill is a great vocalist. She could sing anything. And she has proved it time and again … over 60+ years of professional recording. She does country tunes here but she has done smooth jazz, swing, pop, trad pop, … Continue reading
CHIP TAYLOR – Chip Taylor’s Last Chance – (Warner Brothers) – 1973
Check out my other comments for background on Chip. He has his roots, schizophrenic style, in both 60s Brill building pop and country music. You could assume that a native New Yorker from Yonkers could understandably be a Brill building … Continue reading
COLOURS – Atmosphere – (Dot) – 1969
This one has been banging around my “maybe” pile for quite some time. I listened to it some time ago and I quite liked it but thought I might need the shelving space for something else. The first album with … Continue reading
