Tag Archives: rock n roll

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 Patsy Raye & The Beatniks – Beatnik’s Wish (cult Christmas classic!)

Posted on December 24, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Though Beatnik’s Wish has been a cult Christmas record for a number of years, there is little out there to report on this mysterious release.  Patsy Raye came and went as quickly as the Beatnik craze that briefly swept through … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Lonesome Shack – Lonely

Posted on March 10, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

From a lost corner of New Mexico many years ago songwriter Ben Todd began releasing cassettes under the name Lonesome Shack. With a sound rooted in primitive rock, haunted boogie and blues, Lonesome Shack formed in Seattle and are currently … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Big Mama Thornton – I Smell a Rat

Posted on August 30, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton only notched one national hit in her lifetime, but it was a true monster.  Hound Dog held down the top slot on Billboard’s R&B charts for seven long weeks in 1953.  Alas, Elvis Presley’s rocking 1956 … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Little Barrie – Surf Hell

Posted on July 30, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Little Barrie have a special place in my heart and although it took me a while to discover them, I more than made up for the late start! Emerging from Nottingham in 1999 they have been cooking up their very own unique … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Original Starfires – Camel Walk

Posted on May 23, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

When it all gets too much and the troubles of the day mount up and smother you silly, what do you need? I’ll tell you what you need…a nice sleazy instrumental track that will make you wanna strut your worries … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Pleasure Routine – Two Artists

Posted on July 1, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Oakland-based sextet, The Pleasure Routine have released their debut album ‘Sugar Mountain’ today and after a couple of listens I am delighted to report that it is well worth the wait!  Paving the way with their golden sounds, singles ‘Wires’ and ‘Walk … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Reignwolf – Bicycle

Posted on June 30, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Canadian blues artist Jordan Cook, a.k.a Reignwolf was described in 2014 as one of ten artists you need to know and once you’ve heard the roar of his fuzzed-out guitar-blues you will know immediately why this statement is true.   Harnessing … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dirty White Fever – Not Another Love Song

Posted on May 27, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

This song makes a slithery entrance, growling and snarling as it builds, curling and unfurling as it draws you into its scuzzy clutches.  Its dark, its raw and it’s definitely Not Another Love Song! This is the new single from Brighton-based Dominic … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sonny Til And The Orioles – Hey! Little Woman

Posted on April 29, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s song is a little golden nugget of soul which was originally recorded in 1963 by a band called The Orioles, ( also know as The Vibra-Naires, Sonny Til and his New Orioles).  The Orioles were one of the earliest vocal groups … Continue reading →

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