Tag Archives: rock’n’roll

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 (👻🎃Hallows Eve, Eve👻🎃) Leroy Bowman & The Arrows – Graveyard

Posted on October 30, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s supersonic spooky spectacle is the second instalment in the LP’s Halloween celebrations!…and I use the word ‘celebrate’ because Halloween is, after all, a time to celebrate the lives of those who have passed on. Leroy Bowman & The Arrows … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Al Hazan – Misty Moon (feat. The Blossoms)

Posted on October 23, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

What a wonderful union it was when Al Hazan got together with The Blossoms to record this delight! Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Al Hazan was often referred to as the “Mystery Music Man of the Sixties”, mainly … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Chuck Berry – Blues For Hawaiians

Posted on October 19, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I don’t think I realised just how much of an effect Mr Berry has on me until the dulcet tones of Blues For Hawaiians came floating into my ears today. His sound literally stopped me in my tracks and always … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Fendermen – Mule Skinner Blues

Posted on September 28, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

It may not come as much of a surprise to discover that The Fendermen were named as such because both of the band members used Fender guitars – a Telecaster and a Stratocaster in fact! Jim Sundquist and Phil Humphrey … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Pearl Reaves with Paul Farano Trio – High Noon

Posted on September 22, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s not often you come across a lady like we have today! Pearl Reaves is something of a legend because she was doing things that not many women of her time had done! Born in the late 1920’s Pearl Reaves … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Elvis – My Baby’s Gone

Posted on August 29, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I never need much encouragement to put some Elvis on, but watching that new Baz Luhrmann film tonight has put Elvis at the forefront of my mind. I always wonder how things would have panned out for Elvis had he … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Chuck Berry – Oh Louisiana

Posted on July 12, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Chuck Berry is one artist whose music I only really started delving into properly when I started my blog, but I got there eventually! Since then I’ve stumbled upon plenty of his gems!! Oh Louisiana comes from his fifteenth studio album, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Chuck Berry – Blue Feeling

Posted on June 4, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

When I used to think of Chuck Berry I’d always think wild rock’n’roll Johnny B Goode goodness, but Mr Berry has, over the years, dazzled me with some more of his refined numbers (not that I don’t like his  more rockin’ … Continue reading →

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(LAST) SONG OF THE DAY ( Until 7th May) Chuck Berry – Wee Wee Hours

Posted on April 29, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

The LP Blog is off for a week after today (returning on 7th May), but what better hands to leave you in than the mighty Charles Edward Anderson Berry, a.k.a Chuck Berry!!! According to the sources I’ve read, it only … Continue reading →

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