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SONG OF THE DAY Lord Fuzz – The Freak

Posted on January 28, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Ahh, this is BLISSFUL chaos and was kindly recommended to me last night – thank you!! The raw energy with which this track explodes makes my head buzzy! What a treat!! In 2016 L.A label, Cleopatra Records reissued a very … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Javelin – Cowpoke

Posted on December 29, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

When music is based on a concept and that concept is the American wild west, it’s going to get my vote any day! This is the story behind Canyon Candy! Over ten years ago, back in 2011, cousins Tom Van … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Fontella Bass – Talking About Freedom

Posted on August 30, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Music was gifted to Fontella Bass from an early age and before she was even six years old, she had was already singing and playing piano to a standard way beyond her years. Possibly best known for her 1965 hit, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Alash Ensemble – Bashtak (I’m a Joker) (Concerts from Blue Rock LIVE)

Posted on December 31, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

…and now for something completely different!! This song has put a smile on my face today and that is the best thing ever! This wonderfully curious sound found me completely by accident, but what a happy accident this has been!! … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bill Plummer and the Cosmic Brotherhood – Journey to the East 

Posted on December 23, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

I never like to rush my blog posts and make them too brief, but sometimes needs must…Tonight I’m on a tight schedule, but had to share this little delight as its been spinning round my orbit ever since I heard … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Claudio Et Son Ensemble – Belle Rive ( L’original )

Posted on December 5, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

When it comes to sharing obscure stuff, I love nothing more, but it isn’t always easy to locate release dates on these songs! Such is the case with today’s offering!  Packiry Veeragoo, a.k.a Claudio Veeragoo, was (I believe) a Mauritian … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Abdou El Omari – Afrah El Maghreb

Posted on June 19, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Known as a pioneer of Moroccan psychedelia, Abdou El Omari was a composer, keyboardist and producer who was active from the mid-70’s to early 80’s. His sound encapsulates the traditional folk sounds of his heritage, whilst embracing modern musical styles, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Akofa Akoussah – I Tcho Tchass

Posted on April 28, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Togolese singer Julie Akofa Akoussah, a.k.a Akofa Akoussah, was truly driven by music. She began singing at the age of three, inspired and led by her mother and older sister, and by the time she was 8 she became principal … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ikebe Shakedown – Horses

Posted on March 12, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

The sound of howling wind and the cry of a lone guitar melody sets a lonesome scene for today’s song as Horses drifts into the ears.  Definitely a contrast to New York’s Ikebe Shakedown’s usual sonic frenzies, but one that … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Growlers – Lonely This Christmas 

Posted on December 24, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

I guess many people may be finding it hard to feel festive this year with all that’s going on?! Hell, I find it hard to feel festive most years, but I hope that goodwill and an element of cheer will … Continue reading →

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