The Vinyl Countdown # 1747
The Beatles, 1962-1966 (1973) Yes, I have this (aka Red) and its companion volume (Blue) on CD/iPod (I only have Red on vinyl (at this stage). But I’ve been listening to this a bit lately – and really...
View ArticleThe Vinyl Countdown # 1637
The Beatles, With The Beatles (1963) To start with I was really only interested in The Beatles from 1965 onwards – the last few albums particularly, post-Sgt Peppers. But I was raised on the band, as...
View ArticleThe Vinyl Countdown # 1580
The Beatles, Help! (1965) My dad gave away most of his Beatles records. He kicked himself a bit – I kicked him even more! Actually, that’s not true – I gave away what was left of his Beatles collection...
View ArticlePoem: Beatles Memory
got pissed listening to the Beatles the other night it was alright and all good we sung along to their golden songs for nearly three golden hours a mate said afterwards it’s the only band you can...
View ArticleThe Vinyl Countdown # 1747
The Beatles, 1962-1966 (1973) Yes, I have this (aka Red) and its companion volume (Blue) on CD/iPod (I only have Red on vinyl (at this stage). But I’ve been listening to this a bit lately – and really...
View ArticleThe Vinyl Countdown # 1637
The Beatles, With The Beatles (1963) To start with I was really only interested in The Beatles from 1965 onwards – the last few albums particularly, post-Sgt Peppers. But I was raised on the band, as...
View ArticleThe Vinyl Countdown # 1580
The Beatles, Help! (1965) My dad gave away most of his Beatles records. He kicked himself a bit – I kicked him even more! Actually, that’s not true – I gave away what was left of his Beatles collection...
View ArticlePoem: Beatles Memory
got pissed listening to the Beatles the other night it was alright and all good we sung along to their golden songs for nearly three golden hours a mate said afterwards it’s the only band you can...
View ArticleThe Vinyl Countdown # 986
Ringo Starr, Ringo (1973) Sure, sure, you can say that if he wasn’t in The Beatles then Ringo Starr wouldn’t have had a solo career. But he was in The Beatles. And so he had a solo career – kinda. And...
View ArticleRingo Starr: Postcards From Paradise
Ringo Starr Postcards From Paradise UMe Here’s a brand new album by Ringo Starr – and it’s his best since back around the time of 1992’s Time Takes Time, but it earns that title, “best”, by virtue of...
View ArticleThe Vinyl Countdown # 612
Paul McCartney, Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984) A silly little thing this – but not without its charms. Specifically the song No More Lonely Nights, written at the last minute (apparently) and...
View ArticlePlaylist: Paul on Drums – Big Macca Attack
“Ringo! The best drummer in the world? He’s not even”, so the famous quip goes, “the best drummer in The Beatles”. Attributed to John Lennon, it’s actually a clever piece of satire by the comedian...
View ArticleThe Vinyl Countdown # 358
George Harrison, Somewhere In England (1981) I’ve been a George Harrison fan since I could remember his name…which is to say one of my first memories is asking my dad and my uncle what “the other guy...
View ArticleThe Vinyl Countdown # 347
Ringo Starr, Sentimental Journey (1970) Poor old Ringo Starr. I say “Poor old Ringo Starr”, when there’s nothing poor about him. Nice life, great drummer, in the best band in the world, lucky timing on...
View ArticleThe Vinyl Countdown # 346
George Harrison, Cloud Nine (1987) It’s been a big year for me and The Beatles – I’ve fallen in love with the band again and the solo careers of all its members, the big revelation has probably been...
View ArticlePoem: Beatles Theory
A lot of people seem to think that Paul McCartney and John Lennon hated each other – were competitive, and the band broke up, and that Yoko was a pesky nuisance as well. The Yoko thing? That’s mostly...
View ArticleRNZ Music Feature: Ringo Starr’s Greatest Hits
I’m usually on RNZ once a month to have a chat about some new albums. But now and then I present features on the show too. Last year I had nearly an hour to explore the music of George Harrison. So I...
View ArticleGregg Bissonette Drum Clinics in NZ: May 2019
As part of the Jazz Gala featuring Gregg Bissonette the legendary session drummer will also be performing a set of drum clinics. Gregg can be heard, across the years, on albums by Joe Satriani and...
View ArticleGig Review: Gregg Bissonette Drum Workshop (May 26, Wgtn)
Gregg Bissonette: Drum Workshop Memorial Theatre, Victoria University of Wellington Sunday, May 26 American session-star drummer Gregg Bissonette is in the country as part of Rodger Fox’s touring...
View ArticleSweetman Podcast # 170: Gregg Bissonette
Welcome to episode 170 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site,...
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