Here's the Beatles-inspired cover photo of the McLemore Avenue LP, shot just a few yards away from Stax label headquarters at 926 East Mclemore Avenue in Memphis. See how it looks today over on What Was There.
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Friday, April 22, 2011
Booker T. & the M.G.s on East McLemore
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Labels: Greg, memphis, photography
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Roy Loney & Cyril Jordan
I saw the Roy/Cyril/A-Bones configuration several times, the most recent being last September at One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans where they just flat-out levitated the joint. Since time is of the essence here and we're trying to get the word out about this show, I will spare you any more of my clumsy superlatives and instead leave you with some songs the Groovies taught us. In the meantime, stop reading this and go out and buy Flamingo, Teenage Head, and California Born and Bred and Slow Death. Do it now. Tickets for tonight's show can be purchased here. This is the only show in the USA this time around. You can also catch them this Easter Sunday in London. Check your local listings.
Freddie Cannon - Talahassee Lassie
Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Rock & Roller
Bill Woman Orchestra - Jumpin' Jack Flash
Dr. Ross - Boogie Disease
Rufus Thomas - Tiger Man
Joe Hill Louis - Tiger Man
Posted by Matt Fiveash at 3:08 PM 6 comments
Labels: A-Bones, Cyril Jordan, Flamin' Groovies, Matt Fiveash, Norton Records, Roy Loney
Sunset Strip 1967
This silent clip shows the spectacular beauty of Los Angeles' Sunset Strip, as seen in 1967.
Posted by Greg G at 9:10 AM 5 comments
Labels: Greg, Los Angeles
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Let's Go To The Beach!
Ichiban Live Music Show on Network Awesome!
Get ready for summer with these Beach Blasts from the past!!
-The Beach Boys & Annette perform the title track from "The Monkey's Uncle" 1965
-Gary Lewis & The Playboys perform "Malibu Run from the 1966 movie "Out Of Sight"
-Arch Hall Jr. performs his hit "Twist Fever" in the 1962 movie "Wild Guitar" while Nancy Czar works it on out.
-Bob Denver aka Gilligan performs "Ho Daddy" from the 1964 film "For Those Who Think Young"
-Dick Dale performs the song "Swingin' and Surfin'" from Frankie and Annette's "Beach Party" 1963
-Former Miss America Mary Ann Mobley performs the title track to "Get Yourself A College Girl" 1964
-The song "Don't Stop Now" from Frankie and Annette's "Beach Party"
-The Pyramids perform "Bikini Drag" in the 1964 movie "Bikini Beach"
-The Rip Chords perform "Red Hot Roadster" in the 1965 movie "A Swingin' Summer" while Lance Rock works it on out.
-Gary Lewis & The Playboys sing "Little Miss Go Go" for this Scopitone that features a young Teri Garr
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Posted by Debbie D at 10:52 AM 1 comments
Labels: Debbie D, Network Awesome
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
KENT MORRILL 1941-2011
The mighty Kent Morrill, vocalist/keyboardist for the original Wailers departed this mortal coil on Friday, after a four-year struggle with cancer. His wife reports that he was singing "Louie Louie" in his sleep the previous night, which is about equal portions of comforting and heartbreaking. The Louie Report has the story; the band's official website is here. Condolences to his family and fellow musicians.
Posted by Devlin Thompson at 11:12 PM 1 comments
Labels: Devlin, Etiquette Records, Kent Morrill, Louie Louie, RIP, Sonics, Wailers
Now Playing At The Fool's Paradise Twin
Horror Of Party Beach
The Del-Aires - Zombie Stomp (mp3)
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Frank Sinatra - Dance Baby Dance (mp3)
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