Friday, December 21, 2012

Jim Nabors: "The Heart-Touching Magic Of..."


Released in 1980,
this was a "TV-only" offering
from the surprising voice of Jim Nabors.

All the world marvelled
at the sonorous quality
of the singing voice
that belonged to
"Gomer Pyle."

Read more about Jim Nabors HERE.


Thursday, December 20, 2012

Creedence Clearwater Revival: "Bayou Country"


Released in 1969,
this was Creedence Clearwater Revival's second (2nd) studio LP.

Read more about Creedence Clearwater Revival HERE.

[borrowed this pic from Wikipedia cuz I couldn't find the pic I took of my own LP!]

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

John Fogerty: "Centerfield"


Released in 1985,
this was John Fogerty's second (2nd) solo LP
(not counting the unreleased "Hoodoo" LP).

This was also his most successful outing as a solo artist.

For more about John Fogerty's career, go HERE.




Thursday, September 20, 2012

The Jeff Beck Group: "Beck-Ola"


Released in 1969,
this is the second (2nd) LP
by The Jeff Beck Group.
It is also the last LP recorded by this group of artists.

Some outstanding blues-rock in this recording,
including amazing interpretations of "Jailhouse Rock" and "All Shook Up,"
both huge hits for the one and only Elvis Presley.

Read more about this LP HERE.


Friday, September 7, 2012

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils: "Ozark Mountain Daredevils"


Released in 1980,
this was The Ozark Mountain Daredevils'
seventh (7th) studio LP,
their second self-titled recording,
and their first and only project with Columbia
after having six (6) LPs released by A&M.

Read more about The Ozark Mountain Daredevils HERE and HERE.


Homegrown 3


Released in 1975,
this is the fourth (4th)
in KGB-FM's series
of local artist compilations.


Homegrown 2


Released in 1974,
this was the second in KGB-FM's
"Homegrown" series 
of local artist compilations.