MicroMara Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 The pianist Les McCann, who is strongly influenced by blues and gospel, was one of the pioneers of soul jazz alongside Ramsey Lewis. In 1969 Les McCann performed together with jazz saxophonist Eddie Harris at the Montreux Jazz Festival and had a chart success with the song Compared to What, which appeared on the album "Swiss Movement" (covered by Al Jarreau, among others). The song is a political criticism of the Vietnam War. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 some really great funky music from the " Shaft " theme composer Isaac Hayes 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Early, more simple Steve Miller packaged up. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Not really @JohnJ .... In this time period certainly a good selection, but the songs " Fly like an Eagle"," Macho City" ( Long Version 15 minutes ) and" Abacadabra " from the later years remain the best tunes for me . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) I've managed to end up with several of his from that period, had Fly Like An.... since the 70s though! *Oops not several, but that double one and "Rock Love". Then "Fly Like an Eagle" and a terrific jazz LP "Born to Be Blue" Edited August 22, 2020 by JohnJ * 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, JohnJ said: I've managed to end up with several of his from that period, had Fly Like An.... since the 70s though! *Oops not several, but that double one and "Rock Love". Then "Fly Like an Eagle" and a terrific jazz LP "Born to Be Blue" Born to be Blue is so brilliant, of course I have the CD too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I discovered that one here, probably in this thread! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 34 minutes ago, JohnJ said: I've managed to end up with several of his from that period, had Fly Like An.... since the 70s though! *Oops not several, but that double one and "Rock Love". Then "Fly Like an Eagle" and a terrific jazz LP "Born to Be Blue" Have the CD ...remember us talking about Weeping Willow Tree. Whole album is super...😎 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 So it was my fellow Nazareth fan! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Good night my friends ...see you tomorrow 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Ma is right next to Mi so I found a half studio, half live jam with several rockers joining with Toy &Tommy & friends. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlipschFish Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 4 hours ago, JohnJ said: Early, more simple Steve Miller packaged up. A two record anthology well before he even got 'famous'. Love this album. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 5 hours ago, JohnJ said: Early, more simple Steve Miller packaged up I liked the Steve Miller Band Remember that album with a Pegasus on the cover and the one with the eye dark cover Can’t remember the titles off the top of my head now but they were great albums 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 10 hours ago, Full Range said: I liked the Steve Miller Band Remember that album with a Pegasus on the cover and the one with the eye dark cover Can’t remember the titles off the top of my head now but they were great albums 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, MicroMara said: 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 @MicroMara ... Recently posted a too vague Tull mention on the YouTube thread. It was the Europe dude mention of Tull. Rick Steve's Europe is where it was mentioned. Could not recall at the time. Maybe you are familiar with the television series. Was not referring to you. FWIW... thanks. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 I have delved into my vinyl vault and have selected about 30 LPs to play over the coming days I haven’t posted any of them before Tonight I will set the mood with a collaboration album in the electronic genre And I have a surprise for you @MicroMara from that vault selection Artists - Jon And Vangelis Title - Short Stories Akbum ID - https://www.discogs.com/Jon-And-Vangelis-Short-Stories/release/161300 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 That starts out dramatically, the drums kind of keep it that way. The the singing starts... so familiar I had to look it up in the credits. Sure enough I know that Jon! Heard of them way back and this is an extension of his work in YES!! Thanks @Full Range 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 @Full Range I´ll do the same right now that´s why I had to lough L O L , Yes Short Stories is very nice. I have now 2 weeks off and dig through my record collection. What I find there everything again. You will see it in the coming days. Here the Leo Kottke album " THE BEST " from 1977 as french pressing. Pathé Macron EMI France label. Is very interesting ..because ... Page A Best Acoustic Page B Best Electric Page C Best Live Page D Best Singing I am glad guys have found that again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Steppenwolf " Their great Hits " from 1963 to 1970 MCA Records .Didn´t knew that I got this as well, totally forgotten...great to listen to. I was a small kid when they famous. The record is in first class condition. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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