Some of the current tunes that I am really impressed with, by some of the older statesmen of rock. Sugar Man – Rodriguez, from the Daytrotter sessions, recorded 5 May 2009. Awesome. Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen, from his new Live In London double CD. What a fantastic version, and the gospel-style Hammond B3 organ soloContinueContinue reading “Old guys rock!”
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The Beatles Yellow Album (A Virtual Collection by Brian Currin)
A selection of solo tracks from the Fab Four. Nothing unusual or rare here, just cool to have them all in one place. The Beatles – Yellow Album 1Paul McCartney & WingsMaybe I’m Amazed2John Lennon with Elton JohnWhatever Gets You Thru The Night3George HarrisonMy Sweet Lord4John LennonStand By Me5Paul McCartney & WingsListen To What TheContinueContinue reading “The Beatles Yellow Album (A Virtual Collection by Brian Currin)”
Virtual Collections: The Beatles Green Album | Brian Currin
The Beatles – The Green Album A virtual collection (this could fit on a single CD) to complete the Red and the Blue album series. Starts with an early version of ‘One After 909’ and includes some early singles and songs not composed by the Beatles, then some classic album tracks and finishes off withContinueContinue reading “Virtual Collections: The Beatles Green Album | Brian Currin”
Shine On, Syd – A Tribute to Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett & Pink Floyd – Shine On, Syd [2006] With Syd Barrett’s passing on the 7th July 2006, I decided to compile my own virtual collection (will fit on a single CD, I think) in honour of his music and influence. I included Pink Floyd songs that do not feature Syd’s playing, but thatContinueContinue reading “Shine On, Syd – A Tribute to Syd Barrett”
Top Selling CDs On Sugar Music April 2009
1 The Best Of SA Pop Volume 1 2 The Best Of SA Pop Volume 2 3 SA Party – South Africa’s Greatest Hits (2nd edition) 4 The Best Of SA Pop Volume 3 5 Sugarman – The Best Of Rodriguez 6 Coming From Reality / After The Fact (2005 South African remaster) Rodriguez 7ContinueContinue reading “Top Selling CDs On Sugar Music April 2009”
Powerhouse Sods
Recently downloaded West, Bruce and Laing’s ‘Live ‘N’ Kickin’ album from LostTunes.com (cool place to download old obscure rock). Which inspired me to listen to some of my other favourite power trios from my Golden Age of Rock [1967 to 1974]. So here is a virtual compilation of live tracks by a few awesome powerContinueContinue reading “Powerhouse Sods”
Footstomping Music Vol. 2 from Rock Of Ages
Benjy Mudie on Rock Of Ages website Finally after months of label negotiations we are almost ready to release Vol.2 – whilst the track listing is not entirely finalised you can count on the following classic bands and tunes: Juicy Lucy – Who do you love Trapeze – You are the music (we are theContinueContinue reading “Footstomping Music Vol. 2 from Rock Of Ages”
Top 10 Best-Selling CDs on Sugar Music – March 2009
1 The Best Of SA Pop Volume 3 2 The Best Of SA Pop Volume 1 3 The Best Of SA Pop Volume 2 4 Coming From Reality / After The Fact (2005 South African remaster) – Rodriguez 5 Cold Fact (2008 US re-issue) – Rodriguez 6 Springbok Radio Top 40: Best of Volume 2ContinueContinue reading “Top 10 Best-Selling CDs on Sugar Music – March 2009”