WE SKIPPED THE LIGHT FANDANGO
Probably my favorite single ever released and made even better by Annie Lennox in ’95. Amazing that it was written in 1967.
A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum.
Category: Vinyl / Tunes Blog
BE CAREFUL KNOWING YOUR HEROES TOO WELL –
A.K.A. WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS
Mentors are important. Heroes can be as well.
When you first meet your hero, you will be less than objective. Every thing you hear from that person will be colored by your preconceptions. Until it’s not. Continue reading “”
ART PEPPER
Along with Bill Evans and Miles Davis, he’s my favorite jazz player. Imagine these three playing together: sax, piano and trumpet. Maybe Paul Chambers on bass and Billy Cobb on drums…
The Notes from a Jazz Survivor documentary film about Art Pepper is not for the those who don’t want to know about the trials and tribulations all three men went through. The Blues for the Fisherman album is an Art Pepper live masterwork that few know about. If you like West Coast Jazz, check them out.
(Photographer: Unknown)
YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHO I AM
The life of a true artist is unique and unlikely to be knowable in its entirety to many, if any at all. Continue reading “”
MOMENTS : “PAINTED BELLS”
Valentine’s Day – 50 years ago
Moments is a great sleeper record by Boz Scaggs.
GOT GASOLINE?
Fuel injected cars can get by on today’s fuel, but classic cars using carburetors get gummed up by all the additives. Carbs need to be rebuilt periodically if not treated carefully. Ask Rolly!
Porsche is now making sure we have gas for our carbureted cars. The famous German car manufacturer has begun procurement of a synthetic fuel specifically designed for 356s and SWB 911s!
Now, that’s encouraging. Continue reading “”
MERRY CHRISTMAS
My dream car – a 1971 Porsche 911ST known as “Sloopy Jr”.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK, SEE YOU IN 2021
CARS YEAH – AGAIN
Thanks to Mark Greene for inviting me to a second podcast on his site Cars Yeah.
My first appearance was show #52, this one is #1703!
SAIL AWAY
Linda Ronstadt sang a Randy Newman song back in 1973. Continue reading “”
MUSIC INSPIRES MY PHOTOGRAPHY
I’ve been collecting vinyl for over 35 years. You will find many other filmmakers, photographers and writers who are passionate about LPs and music as well. Album covers, melodies, and lyrics provide artists with a direct connection to their visual work. Continue reading “”
TELL YOUR STORY
I feel vey fortunate to have grown up in an isolated fishing village in Alaska.
Everything was possible. My imagination was set free. Telling my story took a bit longer. Continue reading “”
IT’S ALL RIGHT
Probably my second favorite tune, next to “Handle Me With Care”, from the Traveling Wilburys is “End of the Line”. It still provides some comfort today. Continue reading “”
THE ROAD TO RUIN
I’m referring to the John and Beverley Martyn record from 1970 with a Max Ernst engraving on the cover and engineering by John Wood. The best listen is all analog on an original UK Island LP. Continue reading “”