Originally posted on 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf:
Natalie – Black Hotels (No, it’s not about Ms Imbruglia) Beautiful Mornings EP – Black Hotels (2007) Bouncy, jaunty, catchy, toe-tapping. These are just some of the adjectives one could use to describe the opening and standout track on the Black Hotels…
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Slave – Lucky Dube
Originally posted on 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf:
Slave – Lucky Dube Ultimate Lucky Dube After Peter Tosh died, Lucky Dube became the biggest selling living reggae star in the world until his tragic death in 2007. Not bad for someone who didn’t start out as a reggae artist. Dube’s…
John Ireland
On 4 October 2011 10:14, lynette wrote: Message: Morning. iam on a mad hunt for John Ireland album. i believe this album was not released on cd but where can i find the record. its the record that has tracks of oh prisoner and ladies of the eighties. i like…. thnak you Brian replied: HiContinueContinue reading “John Ireland”
HOW TO “CHASE” OVER DUE PAYMENTS (via Samantha Mew)
Hi Guys some insight from some one whom used to chase money. I still run my own operation but over that last two years i have gone from being desperate for money and having MAJOR cash flow issues to not having to chase money and NO MORE cash flow issues. Previously i used to budgetContinueContinue reading “HOW TO “CHASE” OVER DUE PAYMENTS (via Samantha Mew)”
Moshito 2011 – Registrations Open!
Assistance with songs
Name: David Steeles Message: Good-day Brian I hope you are keeping well . A big thank-you , Music fan brings back a lot of memories for one by finding lost songs .There are three songs I am desperately looking for that I caanot find no where , 2 are sung by the Tremeloes viz: HelloContinueContinue reading “Assistance with songs”
TED Talk…achieving work/life balance (via Fabulous at Fifty)
“There are thousands and thousands of people out there leading lives of quiet, screaming desperation, where they work long, hard hours at jobs they hate, to enable them to buy things they don’t need, to impress people they don’t like.” – Nigel Marsh I've been a fan of TED talks for a while now. TheContinueContinue reading “TED Talk…achieving work/life balance (via Fabulous at Fifty)”
Blommetjie Gedenk Aan My – Anton Goosen (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)
Blommetjie Gedenk Aan My – Anton Goosen (Say it with flowers) Anton Goosen is another of those anomalies on South African music, especially amongst the Afrikaans singers. In a similar vein to David Kramer, he could write those almost trite songs that have us overdosing on saccharine. And then he could also pen some fiercelyContinueContinue reading “Blommetjie Gedenk Aan My – Anton Goosen (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)”
Shadows – éVoid (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)
Shadows – éVoid (Shady music from the 80’s) Brothers Lucien and Erik Windrich started out plying their trade in a band called Void. A cover version of The Knack’s ‘My Sharona’ is the only known release under that name. It was only when they added the ‘e’ in front of the band’s name and recruitedContinueContinue reading “Shadows – éVoid (via 1001 South African Songs You Must Hear Before You Go Deaf)”
Lightroom 3 lesson – The Golden Spiral (via Michael Currin’s Blog)
This is amazing … The golden spiral is a mathematical concept and is a composition tool. A lot of the time, if you compose a photo into thirds (intentionally or instintively or by accident), I think there is a good chance of finding a golden spiral in there somewhere, since the two concepts are closelyContinueContinue reading “Lightroom 3 lesson – The Golden Spiral (via Michael Currin’s Blog)”
Live music venue (Oldies)
Michael wrote: I am looking for a live music venue in Cape Town for oldies music (1960- 1980). Thanks Michael
Sherry Ray
Selwyn Schneider wrote: I have a question for you. I come from East London and when I was about 12 – 13 there was a local girl named Sharon Rayton who made a version of Stupid Cupid under the name of Sherry Ray. I wonder if you have come across her in all your researchContinueContinue reading “Sherry Ray”
Superfine / The View / Civil Twilight
Sara wrote: Greetings from New York! About a year ago, I was introduced to Cape Town native rockers, Civil Twilight. I was instantly captivated with their music, and even more so with their live performances. Over the course of a few short years they’ve gone from playing empty bars to playing their first headlining tourContinueContinue reading “Superfine / The View / Civil Twilight”
Shine A Little Light On Me by The Dominos
Colin wrote: Do you perhaps know where I can get a copy of the hit by the South African group the Dominos called Shine A Little Light On Me. It was on the CBS label, and is from 1972. I am prepared to pay for a copy. Thanks Colin Brian replied: Maybe try http://mabuvinyl.co.za IContinueContinue reading “Shine A Little Light On Me by The Dominos”
Radio Rats & ZX-Dan
Sascha Hagen wrote: According to the singles section on the Radio Rats page, ‘ZX Dan/ I’m In Love’ is shown as one of their singles. I have a different version, which I picked up while browsing in the Singles section at Mabu Vinyl in Cape Town. The details are: 1. ‘ZX-Dan’ is backed by ‘Rocking’.ContinueContinue reading “Radio Rats & ZX-Dan”
The Strangers – Strange Things Goin On
Soul Safari wrote: first of all let me express my appreciation for your comprehensive website. Great info! I have a question regarding this SA LP The Strangers -Strange Things Goin On. Label; Little Giant G14 Stereo. As it is not on your site, and I cannot find any information about the group/album anywhere I wonderContinueContinue reading “The Strangers – Strange Things Goin On”
Sorry: Warner Music Is Just Not Worth $2.5 Billion… – Digital Music News
The crumbling empire known as Warner Music Group simply isn’t worth $2.5 billion (or more), at least according to one heavyweight Wall Street analyst. “Beyond the vanity element that drove Guy Hands/Terra Firma’s disastrous acquisition of EMI, we simply do not see a reason why someone would pay $2.5 billion for WMG, particularly with EMIContinueContinue reading “Sorry: Warner Music Is Just Not Worth $2.5 Billion… – Digital Music News”
Mad Monks in the 60’s
James Leicher wrote: You know anything on the mad monks ?Played in JHB time before or after The Bats,My uncale was Edward leicher and I did hear Eddie Ecktien played drums with them . cheers James Leicher
Music charts
Vincent van Molendorff wrote: Where can I find the weekly Springbok Radio and Radio Orion music charts (Top 20 and 30)? The SA Rock Lists website has got the highest position reached, number of weeks etc. But is it possible to get the actual positions 1-30 of every week somewhere? Cheers VvM
Maori Love Song
Willie Williamson wrote: Hello I don’t know whether this email will work but trying to track a CD Brian quoted, Top 40 Hits of All-Time Vol 4 (JP Music 1994) which has Maori Love Song on it. I was a member of Double Vision who recorded it and would love a copy! Hoping this emailContinueContinue reading “Maori Love Song”
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