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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
DONNA FARGO – All about a Feeling – (Dot) – 1974
A preliminary note: Country music has been labelled reactionary, racist, prejudiced, sexist and all manner of other things. Of course these elements exist in country but they also exist in rock, blues, reggae and all forms of popular music. The … Continue reading
BUCK OWENS – Bridge Over Troubled Water – (Capitol) – 1971
If you don't know who Buck Owens is, you should. If, for no other reason than there are a number of significant rock links to his music, not least being the fact that The Beatles recorded his song "Act Naturally". … Continue reading
JOHN HARTFORD – Earthwords and Music – (RCA) – 1967
what Frank is listening to #93 – JOHN HARTFORD – Earthwords and Music – (RCA) – 1967 Do you know how good John Hartford is? He is one of the great cult artists of "weird country" which is not … Continue reading
MICKEY NEWBURY – His Eye is on the Sparrow – (Hickory Records) – 1978
what Frank is listening to #79 – MICKEY NEWBURY – His Eye is on the Sparrow – (Hickory Records) – 1978 Every serious Elvis fan knows Mickey Newbury as does every serious "progressive country" fan. For Elvis fans he … Continue reading
GLEN CAMPBELL – Big Bluegrass Special – (Capitol) – 1962
what Frank is listening to #76 – GLEN CAMPBELL – Big Bluegrass Special – (Capitol) – 1962 Where do I start with Glen Campbell? The guy is a bonafide living legend. From rock band member, to session man, to … Continue reading
DENNIS LINDE – Self Titled – (Elektra) – 1973
what Frank is listening to #50 – DENNIS LINDE – Self Titled – (Elektra) – 1973 This record I listened to about 20 years ago and then I put it into the "maybe keep" pile. I played it often … … Continue reading
