Tool - Live at Maida Vale BBC 1993


I know the pictures are more recent than the recording (all you blog purists out there can kiss it...) but it is well-nigh impossible to find good pictures of them from that era. I remember all the cool promos I had for them that I gave away back in 1994, damn - a prettty woman can talk me out of damn near anything. Or at least they could back then, eh? Anyway, this little diamond here is a wonderful glimpse of the band before they became world-beaters. They so often remind me of Led Zeppelin and am glad they chose ot cover the Zep. Both bands had music with WEIGHT. The lyrics and the music are heavy, oops, HEAVY. I don't know how they sound like a 10 piece band but they pull it off. True virtuoso skill on every instrument, including Maynard and his voice. It's odd how music affects people in different ways, isn't it? When my wife was pregnant with our first son, we'd spend a lot of time at home relaxing and listneing to music. And DaddyRich, being who he is, generally has the run of the music selection. This would be 1996-1997 and for a long porton of that time I had Radiohead 'OK Computer' and Tool's 'Aenima' on steady rotation. Like clockwork, both of these deep and heavy classic albums would put her to sleep. I am not talking about soft levels of volume either, since appreciation of both albums increases exponentially with the rise of the volume. But, I digress. This is a quick little set (for Tool) and is as enjoyable today as it was lo those many years ago in Jolly Old England.



1. Opiate
2. 4 Degrees
3. Prison Sex
4. Sober







These guys look like people I could hang out with. Awesome band.

Hank Williams Sr. & The Drifting Cowboys (and others) - The Health and Happiness Shows


Here is a gem indeed for all the serious lovers of Hank (like DaddyRich) and will keep toes tapping for a while. I had searched the internets for a long time years back, piecing these together ever so slowly and laboriously. Years people. Years. All I had to show for my efforts was a scattered few remnants of what seemed to my ears to be the Halcyon days of country music. Then, Lo and Behold, they get an official release with better sound quality. We all win on this one. Some of the best songs in his wide catalogue are played here live and to great effect - tunes like 'Lovesick Blues', 'Lost Highway' and 'Mind Your Own Business'. More Hank on the way, regardless of how few download this one. I will keep shoving Hank at you and it will sink in to a few, and that's enough for me. Just do what you can to avoid the songs that his wife sings on.... (cringe). Boy, he really must have loved her to let her keep singing with that voice of hers. Damn. More music to come - 'if the Lord's willing and the creek don't rise'.

As an odd side-note. The only 2 times my Hank Sr. t-shirt has been recognized in 7 years is at a Willie Nelson sjow and a Social Distortion concert. Interesting, huh?

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS SHOW #1 (Oct 1949):

HAPPY ROVIN' COWBOY (Bob Nolan)
WEDDING BELLS (Claude Boone)
LOVESICK BLUES (Cliff Friend/Irving Mills)
OLD JOE CLARK (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers
WHERE THE SOUL OF MAN NEVER DIES (Wayne Raney o.b.o. William M. Golden) - with Audrey Williams
SALLY GOODIN' (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS SHOW #2 (Oct 1949):

HAPPY ROVIN' COWBOY (Bob Nolan)
YOU'RE GONNA CHANGE (OR I'M GONNA LEAVE) (Hank Williams)
THERE'S A BLUEBIRD ON YOUR WINDOW SILL - Audrey Williams
FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers
TRAMP ON THE STREET, A (Grady Cole/Hazel Cole)
SALLY GOODIN' (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS SHOW #3 (Oct 1949):

HAPPY ROVIN' COWBOY (Bob Nolan)
I'M A LONG GONE DADDY (Hank Williams)
I'M TELLING YOU - Audrey Williams
BILL CHEATHAM (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers
WHEN GOD COMES AND GATHERS HIS JEWELS (Hank Williams)
SALLY GOODIN' (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS SHOW #4 (Oct 1949):

HAPPY ROVIN' COWBOY (Bob Nolan)
LOST HIGHWAY (Leon Payne)
I WANT TO LIVE AND LOVE (Gene Sullivan/Wiley Walker) - with Audrey Williams
BILE THEM CABBAGE DOWN (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers
I'LL HAVE A NEW BODY (I'LL HAVE A NEW LIFE) (Traditional)
FINGERS ON FIRE (instrumental) - Bob McNett
SALLY GOODIN' (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS SHOW #5 (Oct 1949):

HAPPY ROVIN' COWBOY (Bob Nolan)
MANSION ON THE HILL, A (Hank Williams/Fred Rose)
THERE'LL BE NO TEARDROPS TONIGHT (Hank Williams)
WAGNER (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers
PRODIGAL SON, The (Floyd D. Jenkins a.k.a. Fred Rose)
SALLY GOODIN' (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS SHOW #6 (Oct 1949):

HAPPY ROVIN' COWBOY (Bob Nolan)
PAN AMERICAN (Hank Williams)
LOVESICK BLUES (Cliff Friend/Irving Mills)
ARKANSAS TRAVELLER (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers
I SAW THE LIGHT (Hank Williams) - with Don Helms & Hillous Butrum
SALLY GOODIN' (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS SHOW #7 (Oct 1949):

HAPPY ROVIN' COWBOY (Bob Nolan)
MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS (Hank Williams)
WEDDING BELLS (Claude Boone)
COTTON-EYED JOE (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers
I'VE JUST TOLD MAMA GOODBYE (Slim Sweet/Curley Kinsey)
SALLY GOODIN' (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS SHOW #8 (Oct 1949):

HAPPY ROVIN' COWBOY (Bob Nolan)
I CAN'T GET YOU OFF OF MY MIND (Hank Williams)
I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY (Hank Williams)
FISHERMAN'S HORNPIPE (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers
THY BURDENS ARE GREATER THAN MINE (Pee Wee King/Redd Stewart)
SALLY GOODIN' (instrumental) - Jerry Rivers


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Husker Du - Everything Falls Apart & More



What a great collection of the first album and the scarce singles from it. You already know of my love and respect for the great Bob Mould (buy hs music, he's one of the good guys. I do.)

SSMT-Reviews.com has it put so much more excellently -

"I really like the concept behind this release. Rhino took the Huskers first studio LP, 1982's Everything Falls Apart (tracks 1-12) and appended all of the impossible to find early singles and demos from their pre-SST years. The seasoned Husker Du scholar will see this as the most critical instrument for understanding the band's stunning musical transitions that occurred over their eight years together. No other recording offers such insight into the future sounds of this most innovative band. The uninitiated will be confused and dumbfounded by all of this "noise." But it's not the case that this recording is only applicable to a historical analysis. The songs themselves lit my world afire when I first heard them and they still do to this day. Some of the tracks are decidedly noisy, fast, chaotic punk similar to Land Speed Record, only not so damaging to the ears. Several selections offer a fantastic glimpse into the future of this band, most notably "Everything Falls Apart," "In a Free Land" and "Amusement." With a little hindsight the listener can see how in 1982 the coming of 1985's devastating New Day Rising was inevitable. Trying to describe Bob Mould's guitar and vocal brilliance serves no purpose-anyone that has ever heard him knows the depths of his gifted abilities. His playing is simply beyond description. Greg Norton's more active role as a songwriter in this period is shown here, and one must wonder how the band's sound would have progressed if he had maintained that status. I was never a grand supporter of Grant Hart, but his songs also stand out here, most notably the extended version of "Statues." As the early Reflex and New Alliance singles are nearly impossible to find, it's nice that Rhino made them accessible, along with the previously unreleased demos as well. Verdict: If the Huskers altered your world like they altered mine, you need this. Else, you just won't get it."


1. From The Gut
2. Blah, Blah, Blah
3. Punch Drunk
4. Bricklayer
5. Afraid Of Being Wrong
6. Sunshine Superman
7. Signals From Above
8. Everything Falls Apart
9. Wheels
10. Target
11. Obnoxious
12. Gravity
13. In A Free Land
14. What Do I Want?
15. M.I.C.
16. Statues
17. Let's Go Die
18. Amusement
19. Do You Remember?



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How about a bonus for you distinguished music collectors and listeners (esteemed friends of the Ape). Here's a Bob Mould radio session....

Bob Mould - NPR The Current 2005


1. Hoover Dam
2. Talking Part 1
3. Paralyzed
4. Talk Part 2
5. I Apologize
6. Talk Part 3
7. See A Little Light (one of DaddyRich's favorites)


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Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Two - Guest Star Radio Show 1959


I only wish I could remember where this one originated so I could give the proper thanks. Either way, it's my link so I don't need any leeching bullshit from ye olde peanut gallery. This is a short little show for a war bonds program that has Johnny and the boys running through a couple of their tunes. As always, it is wonderful just to hear the man - speaking or singing.
Enjoy!

1. Guest Star Introduction
2. Country Boy
3. Chat With Johnny
4. Don't Take Your Guns To Town
5. Johnny Cash 'Buy Savings Bonds' Spot
6. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
7. Guest Star Outro.



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Invisibl Skratch Picklz - The Shiggar Fraggar Show! Vol. 1



Ah, yes - the turntablist movement at it's peak of perfection. Together or each one solo, these are the best mixers & scratchers DaddyRich has ever heard. I was lucky enough to see Mix Master Mike tear it up with the Beasties last year and it was a sight to behold. This is vol. 1 of a multi-part series that aired on Bay Area Radio a few years back and has all the feel of a live mix-show, so if you have no patience for that sort of thing than I apologize. But after a few minutes the listener is amply rewarded with scratch talent unlike any you've ever heard before. Give it a try and you will see.




1 Intro (:54)
2 Whoever You Are (2:43)
3 Beware of the Frozen Toad (2:39)
4 DJ Polar Bear Vs. Shiggar Fraggar (2:17)
5 Planet Cow & The Soulsonic Rodeo (2:54)
6 Six Shots: That Means the Gun's Empty (K-Trash Mix) (3:06)
7 DJ Change Money (3:08)
8 Don't Mean to Boast (Ol' Skool Skratch) (3:30)
9 Raising Snails for a Living (1:23)
10 Kut up Musik Best (Doin' the Michael Jackson) (5:44)
11 Toad Man Vs. Corn Man in "Count Your Vegetables" (1:20)
12 Invasion of the Octopus People (Drunken Puss Mix) (4:14)
13 Rock Steady Graffiti Mini-Skirt (3:44)
14 Computer Pickles on Kkut (2:20)
15 DJ Sly T (1:47)
16 Boxer Shorts Signed by the Village People (:49)
17 Hello Caller (1:31)
18 Amadi's Mediocre Freestyle (I Might Sound Shitty But They Are the Best) (:51)
19 Shortkut to Disk (3:44)
20 Kkut 93.7, 104.1fm (2:51)
21 Ksmooth (:16)
22 Break It Down Like Dis (1:51)
23 Book of Acid.......F-F-F-Fres-S-SH (2:11)


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John Lennon - King Biscuit Flower Hour Concert & Interview (1972)

(cd radio show for broadcast 8/20/95 recorded live at madison square garden, new york '72)

What a treasure trove of great music these King Biscuit folks have, eh? I am usually a sucker for anything Beatle-related and find ways to love it even if it stinks. This one, thankfully, is a wonderful document of the man and his music. Crystal-clear performance and relevant interview clips liven up this wonderful listening experience. This is every bit as enjoyable as the 'Breakfast With The Beatles' show we all know and love. Hard to believe it's been more than 25 years without John - you are missed but not forgotten. Hope you all enjoy.



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Nirvana - The Complete Radio Sessions


This here is a nice little collection of radio sessions (including the obligatory Peel Sessions that looks good on any bands resume) from the once mighty Nirvana. I guess you kind of had to be there to understand all the hoopla. I doubt anyone except for advertising executives really bought in to Kurt Cobain being any kind of leader or even role model for anyone of age around this time. Sure we all wore a bit more flannel - but we were already growing our hair long. He seems to have been lionized and canonized after his death, which is normal enough for the American press to do. They had 2 great and 1 pretty good album - not sure if that qualifies for the 'legendary' status they have accumulated over the ensuing years. But I am digressing... this is a wonderful sampling of songs spanning their mainstream career and it is one of the more high-quality boots available with their music. Turn it on and up and you can almost smell the b.o. and herb smoke...ahhhhh it's almost like 1991 again.


Track Listing:
Love Buzz
About A Girl
Polly
Spank Thru
Son Of A Gun
Molly's Lips
D-7
Turnaround
Dumb
Drain You
Endless, Nameless
Been A Son
Punk Rock Polly
Aneurysm
Something In The Way
Here She Comes Now
Where Did You Sleep Last Night?
Drain You
Polly
Territorial Pissings
Lithium

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