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Dr. Feelgood – Malpractice (The All-Time Greatest Garage Band)

I’m not a huge fan of garage and pub bands. There are many, many records dedicated to the energetic racket pounded out by lo-fi knuckleheads from the early 60’s through to God knows when. There are talented exceptions to this annoying band-clash brigade, however. Dr. Feelgood is certainly one of… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on October 4, 2011 at 11:30am — 11 Comments

Great Canadian Singles – 3’s A Crowd

Having grown up in Canada, I had the fortune to be exposed to a lot of songs that the rest of the world missed out on. Canadian Content Laws have done wonders for Canadian artists, but it’s also done wonders for Canadian music fans. (sorry Libertarians) There was some pretty fine vinyl put out in the Great… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on October 2, 2011 at 12:00am — No Comments

Great Canadian Singles – Hammersmith

Having grown up in Canada, I had the fortune to be exposed to a lot of songs that the rest of the world missed out on. Canadian Content Laws have done wonders for Canadian artists, but it’s also done wonders for Canadian music fans. (sorry Libertarians) I’m going to post some artists who put out some… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on October 1, 2011 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Middle Brother – A Pretty Darned Good Band!

So, last night, I decided to check out some of the performances from the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions on Youtube. There wasn’t much to see. Too early. There were videos by a band called Middle Brother, however. I had not heard of these gentlemen but curiosity got the better of me and I… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on September 30, 2011 at 11:30pm — 10 Comments

Buy This Unbelievable Slab of Pop Heaven!

She Already Knows is up on iTunes and Amazon. Download today for endless plays of your new favorite DTB single!…

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Added by Discount Romance on September 29, 2011 at 7:00pm — No Comments

A Truly Great Band – The Stampeders

Having grown up in Canada, I had the fortune to be exposed to a lot of songs that the rest of the world missed out on. Canadian Content Laws have done wonders for Canadian artists, but it’s also done wonders for Canadian music fans. (sorry Libertarians) Today I’m posting The Stampeders who put out some… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on September 28, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Songs That Must Be Heard - Dar Williams

For whatever reason (I think I’ve probably expounded upon this topic enough) some brilliant songs, despite their obvious brilliance, fail to become hits. Radio Vickers is out to rectify that situation, by giving these songs their day in the sun. Hopefully, people in the U.S. and the other approximately 45 countries that have tuned us in, will see the merit in some of this work and seek to monetarily reward these great artists by purchasing their musical fare. …

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Added by Discount Romance on September 25, 2011 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

The Fugs – The Band that Loved Boobs A Lot!

I was a late comer to The Fugs. I think I read something about them in a magazine. Hadn’t even really heard of them until I was in L.A. but now I was intrigued. I can remember dragging Judith to Moby Disc and to purchase Fugs albums. They were only available as Italian imports and the…

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Added by Discount Romance on September 24, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Jesse Colin Young – Sunlight

The Youngbloods have a special place in Tonight Show history. The story goes that they were so… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on September 23, 2011 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Fischer Z – Going Deaf For a Living

I’m sitting in my dingy (and I’m not exaggerating) apartment in Oshawa Ontario, being poisoned to death by the emissions from the GM plant right next door. The radio is on (CFNY, of course) and I’m listening to a song that really catches my ear. It’s by a band called Fischer Z.… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on September 22, 2011 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Blue Cheer – Oh Pleasant Hope

I was in the late, great Moby Disc one day, scouring the used racks an I came upon an interesting album cover. It was called “Oh Pleasant Hope” and had a sort of psychedelic, quilty cover. And it was only $1.99, so I picked it up. While I was paying for it, and the guy behind… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on September 20, 2011 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Songs That Must Be Heard #4

Added by Discount Romance on September 19, 2011 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

Slade - Keep Your Hands off My Power Supply

The year is probably 1975 and I’m buying some albums out of a stack left at the MCVI radio station by Kevin G. I pick three, as I recall. A double live by Grand Funk, One Fine Morning by Lighthouse (see earlier blog) and Slade Alive. Two of these three could not have been better purchases.

When my ears got a hold of the gut blasting pop noise and Noddy Holder’s jet engine of a voice coming out of that Alive album, I was hooked. For years I’ve pestered and prodded my friends in the hopes… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on September 19, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Harry Nilsson – I Sang, I Drank, I’m Dead

Rock and roll is replete with victims. One of the saddest of those maybe Harry Nilsson. So much talent. So much booze. So many cigarettes. Goodbye.

The first time I ever laid ears on those gorgeous tonsils, I was touring around Europe with my parents. Coconut was on Radio Luxembourg several… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on September 18, 2011 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Julianna Raye – Something Peculiar (a truly great album - Produced by Jeff Lynne!)

One day, many years ago, my wife called me from the car. She’d been listening to Morning Becomes Eclectic and she’d just heard a song that pricked up her ears. The song was called, “I Will Get You Back”. Judith didn’t know who it was by, but she knew that she liked what she heard. Never one to let… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on September 18, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments

Bill Nelson - Quit Dreaming and Get on the Beam

Just before Bill Nelson bought an A-ticket to whackyville, he put out a couple of excellent albums. Sound on Sound was a marvelous trip into the future of music. Quit Dreaming and Get on the Beam would be the last of his great albums. I can remember seeing it on the… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on September 17, 2011 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Richard Dawson - The Kissing Bandit Sings

Today we pay a musical visit to the serial kisser himself, Richard Dawson. A great many hours of my youth were wasted, watching this man blow up Nazi trains and listening to him scream, “Our Survey Said!”…

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Added by Discount Romance on September 17, 2011 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Here Comes the Fludd! (One of the Truly Great Canadian Bands)

It’s 1975 and I have 20 dollars, so I’m in a record store. I’m in downtown Oshawa, in Starr Records. What to choose? I’m sure I must have thumbed through the available musical fare for a considerable time. In the end, I decided to purchase (the just released) Physical Graffiti and “On” by Fludd. Of the… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on September 16, 2011 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Dave Davies – Kink (book review)

First off, I know that this album was put out 15 years ago, but I just got around to reading it. Perhaps others haven’t gotten around to it yet. Thus my review.

The book has some very interesting stuff in it. An insight into the very complicated relationship he has with his brother. His sex… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on September 15, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

The Two Cellos – Largo – Concert Review

I’ve just seen The Two Cellos at Largo tonight. The show was exceptionally short, so I have plenty of time to write my review before turning in.

To begin with, their show is a lot of fun…and they certainly leave you wanting more. These two guys have come upon a neat… Continue

Added by Discount Romance on September 14, 2011 at 11:18pm — No Comments

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Anna Borg commented on Anna Borg's blog post I totally met Michael Nesmith and I didn't pass out

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Stan Schwieger commented on Anna Borg's blog post I totally met Michael Nesmith and I didn't pass out

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Harry commented on Anna Borg's blog post I totally met Michael Nesmith and I didn't pass out

"What Am I Doing Hanging Round....possible fave Nesmith tune. Welcome Anna! 43s not Older, now ;<)"

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Harry commented on Anna Borg's blog post I totally met Michael Nesmith and I didn't pass out

"......hey Eddie....I hope we don't crash cuz (Stan breaks into song...) "I Wanna Go Back!"......you know what I mean pal....I need the plane to "Take Me Home Tonight!" (rim shot.....tip your bartenders..)"

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I totally met Michael Nesmith and I didn't pass out

So Mike Nesmith. Yeah. WTF, right? Private, reclusive, mysterious for many years. A couple of years back, he got on Facebook and he posts long, winding tales about himself, his dogs, his home, his past, and a really lovely Mother's Day post last weekend. Photos go up. The whole thing. It's like he disappeared and then came back on his own terms. I didn't know how to take it. I'm a huge Monkees fan, no doubt. And, being a woman/girl of a certain age, I have a favorite and that favorite is Mike.…See More

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Stan Schwieger commented on Anna Borg's blog post I totally met Michael Nesmith and I didn't pass out

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