Tag Archives: Pop

SONG OF THE DAY Duy Quang & Th​á​i Hi​ề​n – M​ộ​ng Về Quê

Posted on May 31, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Just over a week ago I featured a track from a very cool compilation entitled Saigon Supersound Vol​.​1, which was expertly compiled by a German label called Saigon Supersound Compilations. Ran by DJ/producer and music lover called Jan Hagenkötter, Saigon … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nervous Norvus – The Fang

Posted on April 19, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Whilst listening to an old Andrew Weatherall playlist earlier, I came upon today’s rather frightful, delightful obscurity! The Fang was originally released in 1956, but never gained much attention at the time and its lack of popularity ended badly for … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Peter Wright – The Rose Has a Thorn

Posted on November 6, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I just cannot get this catchy little beast out of my head today and I seem to remember starting my last Peter Wright post off with the same words! That’s the beauty of a good pop song,: it weaves its … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Deana Martin – The Bottom of My Mind

Posted on September 19, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Not only is Deana Martin the daughter of the late, great Dean Martin, but she is a singer, actor, performer and author in her own right. Martin began her recording career working with the wonderful singer-songwriter and producer, Lee Hazlewood at … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Peter Wright – House of Bamboo

Posted on September 2, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Ahh…this little rascal has got right into my head!! I’ve been humming it all day long, so I thought I’d share!! It’s a bit random and a bit ‘poppy’, but I do like the vocals yelps and ‘hahaha’s’ that merrily … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Deana Martin – Baby I See You

Posted on March 5, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Not only is Deana Martin the daughter of the late, great Dean Martin, but she is a singer, actor, performer and author in her own right. Martin began her recording career working with the wonderful singer-songwriter and producer, Lee Hazlewood … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Frank Sinatra Jr – Black Night

Posted on January 13, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

When it comes to talent in the Sinatra family, the apple didn’t stray too far, and such is the case for Frank Sinatra Jr! Born Francis Wayne Sinatra in 1944, Frank Jr a singer-songwriter, actor and conductor who celebrated a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Alice Babs & Svend Asmussen – Blue Mountain Land 

Posted on October 21, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

In 1964 two Swedish artists got together to record an album called Scandinavian Songs With Alice And Svend.  Released via the Swedish record company, Swedisc, the record is made up of a curious blend of jazz, folk and pop (though … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ennio Sangiusto – African Twist

Posted on October 3, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

African Twist is one of those songs that will get you up and going…either that or it will drive you mad with its relentless energy. Whichever way you greet it, this will wake you up with a start!! I came … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nilla Pizzi – Eternamente

Posted on September 29, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Sometimes life just makes you feel like an odd sock on a hot spin in the washing machine and its good to be able to step back and taste the still. Music always provides a portal of escape for me … Continue reading →

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