Wilko Johnson on BBC 2
Wilko Johnson can be heard on Bob Harris Sunday (aired October 28, 2012). Wilko talking with Bob Harris and playing some of his favourite records. The serious stuff starts at around 1:14. Enjoy!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01ng0xg
Cheers
Devon
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Danny Boy et ses pénitents - Twist - #102
Danny Boy et ses pénitents - Twist
Here's another cover picture of Danny Boy et ses pénitents. There are four Twist tracks on offer, but again, I've really bought this for the cover. Although I have to say, the music is very good, make no mistake about that.
Cheers
Devon
Here's another cover picture of Danny Boy et ses pénitents. There are four Twist tracks on offer, but again, I've really bought this for the cover. Although I have to say, the music is very good, make no mistake about that.
Cheers
Devon
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Rhythm Sophie - #101
Rhythm Sophie
Unfortunately, this lady doesn't have a record release on the market so far. I only found out about her, by checking tons of videos and, voilà, there she was. A virtually unknown singer in the Rockabilly corner. I believe Rhythm Sophie hails from Hungary and nowadays lives in Germany, trying to cut a career out of her talents. And that she has, no shortage. Excellent voice, strong delivery and a good presence.
There are lots of videos of her available, I leave you just with this one, a cover version of "Finders Keepers". Apparently, she's the lead vocalist for several bands and is far from stuck with one outfit. I can just shake my head, wondering why this singer hasn't got a deal with a label as of yet. I'm going to be the first to queue up for a gig and her first record release.
Cheers
Devon
Unfortunately, this lady doesn't have a record release on the market so far. I only found out about her, by checking tons of videos and, voilà, there she was. A virtually unknown singer in the Rockabilly corner. I believe Rhythm Sophie hails from Hungary and nowadays lives in Germany, trying to cut a career out of her talents. And that she has, no shortage. Excellent voice, strong delivery and a good presence.
There are lots of videos of her available, I leave you just with this one, a cover version of "Finders Keepers". Apparently, she's the lead vocalist for several bands and is far from stuck with one outfit. I can just shake my head, wondering why this singer hasn't got a deal with a label as of yet. I'm going to be the first to queue up for a gig and her first record release.
Cheers
Devon
Monday, October 15, 2012
Dave Hunter - The Fender Telecaster, The Life & Times Of The Electric Guitar That Changed The World - #100
Dave Hunter - The Fender Telecaster, The Life & Times Of The Electric Guitar That Changed The World
I don't know who pointed me towards this coffee table book, might have been Roberto or Julian. Sorry, can't really remember, I'm just getting older and ... what did I set out to say?
The real reason I bought this here, is the fact, that Mr. Johnson has written the foreword and, yes, you could say, I got this only on the strength of this fact. Actually there are a total of five pages dedicated to the master of the Telecaster (including a fullpage class A photograph I haven't seen anywhere else).
Around 240 pages, excellent printing, interesting layout and quite heavy, I believe somewhere around 1.5 kilos. No doubt, this is not a book you'll be sitting down with and start reading from cover to cover, no, this is a coffee table book in the truest sense of the word. You'll have it in your living room, ready to pick up and browse a few pages. And, it's a conversation starter. This has been released by Voyageur Press in 2012. If you're still making up your wishlist for christmas, here's a thought.
Cheers
Devon
I don't know who pointed me towards this coffee table book, might have been Roberto or Julian. Sorry, can't really remember, I'm just getting older and ... what did I set out to say?
The real reason I bought this here, is the fact, that Mr. Johnson has written the foreword and, yes, you could say, I got this only on the strength of this fact. Actually there are a total of five pages dedicated to the master of the Telecaster (including a fullpage class A photograph I haven't seen anywhere else).
Around 240 pages, excellent printing, interesting layout and quite heavy, I believe somewhere around 1.5 kilos. No doubt, this is not a book you'll be sitting down with and start reading from cover to cover, no, this is a coffee table book in the truest sense of the word. You'll have it in your living room, ready to pick up and browse a few pages. And, it's a conversation starter. This has been released by Voyageur Press in 2012. If you're still making up your wishlist for christmas, here's a thought.
Cheers
Devon
Danny Boy et ses pénitents - Twist - #99
Danny Boy et ses pénitents - Twist
Three reasons this EP is in my collection. To start with, this is a french Rock'n'Roll band from way way back and b) this is good music, a bit like Danny(!) And The Juniors. Lightweight Rock'n'Roll, if you want. And last but not least, this is a fantastic cover and I'm the guy to fall for this kind of stuff. Danny Boy et ses pénitents made several EPs in the same style and, apparently, four of the guys always appeared hooded at their gigs.
Extremely cool graphics! I need to get a hand on the rest of their output as well.
Cheers
Devon
Three reasons this EP is in my collection. To start with, this is a french Rock'n'Roll band from way way back and b) this is good music, a bit like Danny(!) And The Juniors. Lightweight Rock'n'Roll, if you want. And last but not least, this is a fantastic cover and I'm the guy to fall for this kind of stuff. Danny Boy et ses pénitents made several EPs in the same style and, apparently, four of the guys always appeared hooded at their gigs.
Extremely cool graphics! I need to get a hand on the rest of their output as well.
Cheers
Devon
Saturday, October 13, 2012
The Untouchables - Keep On Walking - #98
Untouchables - Keep On Walking
Lee Brilleaux "produced" someone else's record, so why not Wilko Johnson as well? At least the claim is made on this cover and apparently, this has gone into local folklore. As with the Lee Brilleaux production job, I doubt that Wilko Johnson did much to "produce" this 7". The thing does sound like it had been recorded in an echo chamber, but the hardcore fan that I am, it found its way into my collection.
The music itself is, let me put it the nicest way possible, a complete ripoff. Four guys trying to copy Dr. Feelgood in looks and sound and in effect just patch bits and pieces from early recordings of the latter together and claim to have two originals on hand. Well my friends, aping someone else is not a statement of originality. I have no idea wether The Untouchables have released anything else, but I truly hope not.
Cheers
Devon
Lee Brilleaux "produced" someone else's record, so why not Wilko Johnson as well? At least the claim is made on this cover and apparently, this has gone into local folklore. As with the Lee Brilleaux production job, I doubt that Wilko Johnson did much to "produce" this 7". The thing does sound like it had been recorded in an echo chamber, but the hardcore fan that I am, it found its way into my collection.
The music itself is, let me put it the nicest way possible, a complete ripoff. Four guys trying to copy Dr. Feelgood in looks and sound and in effect just patch bits and pieces from early recordings of the latter together and claim to have two originals on hand. Well my friends, aping someone else is not a statement of originality. I have no idea wether The Untouchables have released anything else, but I truly hope not.
Cheers
Devon
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Gaby Baginski - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Honolulu Strandbikini - #85
Gaby Baginski - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Honolulu Strandbikini
Unfortunately, I accidentally deleted post #85 due to some software changes in this blog. I don't want to drop this german cover version of Brian Hyland's hit record. So here it is again (with #85 following #97, just in case you were scratching your head)
Cheers
Devon
Unfortunately, I accidentally deleted post #85 due to some software changes in this blog. I don't want to drop this german cover version of Brian Hyland's hit record. So here it is again (with #85 following #97, just in case you were scratching your head)
Cheers
Devon
Bob Wayne - Outlaw Carnie - #97
Bob Wayne - Outlaw Carnie
One of the best LPs I've recently heard. I had to dust it off, because I bought it a while ago and it just sat amongst the "yet to listen to" LPs/CDs. Afaik, this is Bob Wayne's first release on a label (apparently he's made three albums in his own backyard, these were sold at his gigs and via his website). Some of the songs on offer here are reworkings from older material, but since nearly noone knows the earlier material, this is just as well.
What you get here is Country at its best. Yes, friends and neighbours, The Practice Rocks goes Country. I have a soft bone for artists like Buck Owens, Dwight Yoakam, Johnny Cash and others from a distinctive history leading up all the way from the 1950's, as long as it's not the Nashville pop that's being sold as "Country" or "Americana". Bob Wayne reminds me of a lot of people, but somehow I can't get Angry Johnny And The Killbillies out of my head, although the latter don't really count as a Country outfit.
The LP is released on Peoplelikeyourecords on 180g vinyl (blue wax). I don't know about the CD, just that there is indeed a release. If you go for the LP, there's a dropcard for a free digital download included.
Cheers
Devon
One of the best LPs I've recently heard. I had to dust it off, because I bought it a while ago and it just sat amongst the "yet to listen to" LPs/CDs. Afaik, this is Bob Wayne's first release on a label (apparently he's made three albums in his own backyard, these were sold at his gigs and via his website). Some of the songs on offer here are reworkings from older material, but since nearly noone knows the earlier material, this is just as well.
What you get here is Country at its best. Yes, friends and neighbours, The Practice Rocks goes Country. I have a soft bone for artists like Buck Owens, Dwight Yoakam, Johnny Cash and others from a distinctive history leading up all the way from the 1950's, as long as it's not the Nashville pop that's being sold as "Country" or "Americana". Bob Wayne reminds me of a lot of people, but somehow I can't get Angry Johnny And The Killbillies out of my head, although the latter don't really count as a Country outfit.
The LP is released on Peoplelikeyourecords on 180g vinyl (blue wax). I don't know about the CD, just that there is indeed a release. If you go for the LP, there's a dropcard for a free digital download included.
Cheers
Devon
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