Tag Archives: rock’n’roll

SONG OF THE DAY Jaycee Hill – Crash Out

Posted on May 16, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Whilst their are glimmers of hope and plenty of fight in today’s song, there’s also those little hints of tragedy, and as this tale unfolds, you can get a feel for where its heading! Jaycee HIll’s Crash Out is not … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jim Burgett With Don Ralke And His Orchestra ‎- The Living Dead

Posted on April 19, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Accomplished musician/singer, Jim Burgett began playing rock ‘n’ roll at Tahoe in 1958 and was releasing right up until the late 60’s.  He recorded for Columbia Records (amongst others) and pioneered the early rock’n’roll sounds that would later be heard … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY William Cosby – Beware

Posted on March 9, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s interesting to hear an accordian featuring in a rocky song like this! I know its far from the first time this has occurred in the history of the music and not necessarily a new sound, but I like the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Sherabil Ahmed – Argos Farfish

Posted on February 21, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Known as the “King of  Sudanese Jazz“ for his pioneering and unique style of surf-rock, rock’n’roll and funk sounds, Sharhabil Ahmed (sometimes also known as Sharhabeel Ahmed) is a trailblazing artist that helped to modernise and popularise Sudanese music. Born … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Los Saicos – Come On

Posted on January 6, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Considered one of the most original and influential Latin American bands of the 1960’s, Los Saicos were a pioneering Peruvian Garage/Proto Punk band from Lima, Peru. When they first emerged there were many groups trying to imitate the style and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Virgil Holmes – Rock Wall Jail

Posted on December 5, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Virgil Holmes released only three 45’s in his all-too brief career and today’s stark serenade was his third and last!  Rock Wall Jail has been described by some as his most obscure release, it’s plodding melody bridging the worlds of … Continue reading →

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🎃 SONG OF THE DAY 🎃 Screamin’ Jay Hawkins – I Hear Voices

Posted on October 31, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“At worst, people can’t see through all his onstage trappings and therefore place him in the league of novelty, although at his best Screamin’ Jay’s voice was anything but: it was unearthly, tortured and seemed to emanate forth from a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The DING-DONGS – BLOOD! BLOOD! BLOOD!

Posted on October 30, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

“HAPPY HALLOWEEN! FROM THE DING-DONGS! NEW SONG, freshly shot for your bony ears!”  The Ding-Dongs On the eve of my favourite day of the year I share with you this most wonderful Halloween howl!! Brought to you courtesy of The … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Clyde Arnold & The Sharps – Scrounge

Posted on September 20, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Today I present a blissfully twanging instrumental that I heard for the first time last night!  What we have here is (possibly) the only track to be released by Clyde Arnold and The Sharps, but what a corker!  This rockabilly … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Chuck Berry – County Line

Posted on September 18, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

This is one of those times when I pick a song by an artist who needs no introducing, expecting the information I need to find to be readily available, but no!!  County Line seems to be a little mystery!  I’m … Continue reading →

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