Monthly Archives: February 2023

SONG OF THE DAY The Harmonising Four – All Things Are Possible

Posted on February 28, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

You only have to listen to this one track and you will see why this gospel quartet more than earned their name! The Harmonising Four hailed from the US and got together in 1927. First known as Richmond’s Harmonising Four, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dschinn – Let’s Go Together

Posted on February 27, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Emerging in the late 1960’s as The Dischas, this psychedelic band knew how to make things rock! They came from Germany, left their mark by means of a heavy kraut-psych footprint and were gone by 1972! Releasing as The Dischas, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Off Side – Small Deal

Posted on February 25, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

If there had to be an award for most random B-side, this song would be in the running?! I think it would also qualify for the ‘superb sampling opportunity’ prize too!…but someone has snatched this beauty up already, but I’ll … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ronnie Rae & The Dynamics – Breaktime

Posted on February 23, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

The element of mystery is always another added bonus when you are listening to music for the first time and today’s song kept me guessing a bit. Where was it going to go? It’s a bit garagy in places, but … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Benny Joy – I’m Doubtful Of Your Love

Posted on February 22, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Born Benjamin Edison in the mid-1930’s, this relatively low-key artist became better known as Benny Joy. Rather unconventional compared to the peers of his time, Joy emerged in the late-1950’s and hit the music world with his charged rockabilly sounds. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Zülfü Livaneli, Mikis Theodorakis – Güneş Topla Benim İçin

Posted on February 21, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

If you asked me to tell you what today’s song was about, I’d struggle, but I’d have no problem conveying its madly attractive essence! This is a charm! The union of two already established artists in the mid-1980’s resulted in … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Bumpers – Il Quadro Di Picasso

Posted on February 20, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

There are moments when this track reminds me of Country Joe & The Fish ( Section 43) for the way it indulgently meanders into trippy, psychedelic realms. Purely instrumental and loosely constructed around melodic bluesy fluttering’s, this song is pretty … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mike James Kirkland – What Have We Done

Posted on February 19, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Well, here it is, dig it, then decide for yourself. This is truth to me, because it’s what I feel is real. Hey, I’m by no means trying to shrink heads. I just want to let you know where my … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Little Richard – I Want Jesus To Walk With Me

Posted on February 18, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

This is the second time I’ve been ‘wowed’ by Little Richard recently and I must say its been an absolute delight to have discovered such a different side to his music. It’s not like I’ve never liked him up until … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Del Jones – Court Is Closed (Court Is Closed version)

Posted on February 17, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Del Jones, a.k.a Nana Kuntu, was an American civil rights activist, author and musician active in the early 1970’s. Though his repertoire only extended to a couple of albums and two 45’s, his message is powerful and its impact notable. … Continue reading →

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