The cover of this record features a photograph taken by ‘Lidbrooke’ whose style was in much favour in the early sixties. His photos featured on the cover of Tatler magazine and if you like this kind of thing you can … Continued
What do you think is the most popular instrument in popular music? The good people at Deacon Records think it’s the Hammond! Sleeve Notes: The most popular instrument in popular music the top hit titles of recent months! A superb … Continued
Sleeve Notes: The scores of the ‘Unfinished’ Symphony, as well as that of ‘Rosamunde’ had lain undiscovered for well over fifty years in dusty cupboards, before they were available to the world of music. The Viennese conductor Johann Herbeck discovered … Continued
Sleeve Notes: As everyone knows My Fair Lady has had a sensational success in New York and it must surely be one of the most eagerly awaited musicals ever to come the way of the British public. it opens at … Continued
This momentous release by The Dee Jays featured a sombre looking model on the front cover who cheered up considerably for the cassette version cover photo – see below. Sleeve Notes: When Australian based artistes decide to make it in … Continued
“Dance your ass to Salsoul Records” shouts the back of this lady’s T-shirt. Salsoul being the label set up by MFSB’s Vincent Montana Jr who produced and arranged this collection of yuletide tunes. “Salsoul” was coined to describe the fusion … Continued
You don’t have to worry about passports, customs officers or flight schedules for this journey. All you need is a good record player system, a cool drink and a cosy armchair. Mr Last and his orchestra will take care of … Continued
Featuring as always James Lasts’s lush orchestrations, punchy brass and soothing choral voices. It seems no song could resist Mr Last’s interpretations. Label: Polydor/Readers Digest RDES 5120 1975 1970s Covers
The name Longines may be familiar to some as a famous watch manufacturer. This series of recordings by the Longines Symphonette Recording Society was an early form of product placement based on the esteem with which the watches were regarded. … Continued
The cover of this record was photographed by David Wedgbury who photographed many top recording artists in the 60s and 70s including David Bowie, Marianne Faithfull, The Rolling Stones and The Who. A selection of his legacy can be viewed … Continued