Yeah it’s after 11pm here. I’m at work 30ft in some racking on an industrial forklift as we speak. I’m on my mobile and nobody can see me heh heh.
Never a big fan of Elvis either mate. Like they say, his music died when he joined the army. And those crappy films!
Hey Floyd,
Have you see the video on Youtube about the making of “I’m not in love?” Quite a sound engineering feat for that time! I am not able to post from Youtube but I wanted to let you know!
I saw a documentary on our BBC4 TV station here about a year ago, Bobby, which told the story 10CC and went very in depth about ‘I’m Not In Love’. The members of that band gave some really insightful interviews.
Moving onwards…
No.596: “Grace” by Jeff Buckley (1994)
This sole album by Jeff Buckley became something of a landmark when the poor guy drowned at the age of just 29 in 1994. Coming from good stock - his father Tim Buckley was one of the legendary singer-songwriters of the late 60’s and he unfortunately died even younger at 28 - this album contained probably the best version of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’:
No.595: “Texas Flood” by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble (1983)
Legendary young, late bluesman Vaughan and his band cut a number of fine recordings featuring both covers of old standards and many self-penned numbers plus some heavier rock-blues tracks; his Jimi hendrix covers were sublime. One of the greatest guitarists of any genre, this is his best-know song, the title track of this album:
No.584: “Tuesday Night Music Club” by Sheryl Crow (1994)
From Missouri, Sheryl Crow came onto the scene in the mid-90’s as a kind of female version of Tom Petty with laid-back songs about people she knew and places she loved. Tuesday Night Music Club wasn’t what her record company had in mind as they were about to push her in the direction of AOR musicians such as Heart and others, but Sheryl’s regular slot in a small club gained favour and her songs earned her the right to pursue a career in this direction instead.
Two songs here. The great debut fun loving single plus a more serious side to her songwriting with the brilliant ‘Run baby Run’.
No.593: “Last Of A Dyin’ Breed” by Lynyrd Skynyrd (2012)
Alabama’s Lynyrd Skynyrd must surely be one of the most unlucky rock bands in history. The infamous, awful plane crash in 1977 which killed five of their members and crew including lead singer Ronnie Van Zandt, other members killed in motorcylce accident, a car crash and the rest taken by serious medical issues. Only lead guitarist Gary Rossington remains of the original band. But he keeps it going with a stellar line-up which now features mostly family and friends (Van Zandt’s son is now lead vocalist).
This album is a great return to form.
No.592: “Strange Universe” by Mahogany Rush (1975)
Here’s an unsung gem for you. Frank Marino’s Mahogany Rush were also-rans of the progressive rock scene for most of the 1970’s but for some reason or another never actually broke into the big time. The title track of this album is superb:
No.591: “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay (2008)
Yet another album from Chris Martin and his world beating combo of eco warriors. The thing about Coldplay is that their albums are made to be played as a full album listening experience in one sitting. They sound much better that way than picking out odd tracks.
No.590: “Dancing Down The Stony Road” by Chris Rea (2002)
The still-underrated and brilliant guitarist Chris Rea with a return to his blues roots after so many years of pleasing the record company against his ideals with pop hits. I rate Rea as a better guitarist than the similar styled David Gilmour.
This double album paved the way for a monolithic creation which was to come three years later (and more of that much later!).
No.589: “Home Thoughts” by Clifford T. Ward (1973)
Was it Ffosse who mentioned Clifford T. Ward what seems like lights years ago way back when we first began this thread? Maybe is wasn’t, but I posted Ward’s title track then and it deserves another play now, along with his top 10 hit ‘Gaye’.
Clifford T. Ward was a masterful singer-songwriter who lost his battle with MS a few years ago and will be sadly missed. Home Thoughts From Abroad (the song) is simple one of the best songs of its kind and conjures up images so real you would believe you are actually part of the song…if that makes any sense?!
No.588: “Toulouse Street” by The Doobie Brothers (1972)
Ex Beach Boy Tom Johnston’s free ‘n’ easy rock band enjoyed a number of great albums and singles throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s and remain a big live draw today.
No.587: “Lust For Life” by Iggy Pop (1977)
Leader of the Stooges James Osterberg with one of two albums he made in 1977 with the assistance of David Bowie and Lou Reed (the other was ‘The Idiot’). A high octane, full throttle album of urgent rockers, Lust For Life had a new lease of life when the title track was used for the movie Trainspotting in the 90’s.
Final one for today:
No.586: “Ram” by Paul & Linda McCartney (1971)
The second album from Macca this time giving equal credit to the lovely Linda. It’s not a particularly great album but I’ve included it because of two wonderful songs: ‘Back Seat Of My Car’ and the rather ‘A Day In The Life’-esque ’ U.S. No.1 single which now follows:
Tomorrow there won’t be any albums as I’m too busy, but I’ll manage to post some over the weekend. Thanks for looking in as always 
Thanks F.
Good to hear the Doobies again.
I’d like to pick another from Ram.
Recognized as a Paul and Linda album,I don’t how much she actually contributed:)
Monkberry Moon Delight.
Know every word of every track on that Clifford T Ward album great songs. I bought it in the early 70s if I remember rightly and moved back up North for a month and in that time my big sister heard it and I never saw that album again. 
Some years later when she passed I inquired what happened to it my niece said she had it and it reminded her of her mum. She offered me it back but I never had the heart to take it off her.
Hope you don’t mind one single from the collection Floyd.
I now have the cd…
It’s basically a Wings album before Wings were invented I think, PS. I’d rather listen to even Linda’s miniscule accompaniment than Yoko’s screeching on Lennon’s solo records.
Nice to see that vid buddy
Good to see that song, Longfellow. Please always post vids if they are relevant like this one is, it’s always good to see some more.
At least you found the CD eventually.
Later today I’ll find a couple of minutes to post an A-Z list of the 400 albums we’ve had so far, especially for some of the newer postees in here. Back later with that 
Im on the outside looking in, :(
cmon Floydy i need a fix.
