What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XIV)

Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2017

On the eve of a new year, it's time for a new thread.

Last year's thread can be found here:

https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...sted-vol-xiii?page=,

Posted on: 22 June 2018 by Bert Schurink

Testing this one...

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by JamieWednesday

Great Saturday Morning album.

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Bert Schurink

Bert Schurink posted:
Testing this one...

Strongest taste to this superband is the Flower Kings Sound...

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Happy Listener

Have just listened to 'Don't cry for me Argentina' by Julie Covington on YouTube via my laptop. Makes Madonna's version sound like a karaoke attempt.

Absolutely stunning even through tiny speakers and, doubtless, a highly processed digital chain - great detail and the emotion of the song bleeds through in spades. It's one of those moments where I question myself on why I haven't got this already! ..it's now on the way.

I have a very vague recollection of Julie Covington doing TV in the 1970's and I'm aware she turned down the lead in Evita...and the rest is history for Elaine Paige.

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Clive B

Happy Listener posted:
Have just listened to 'Don't cry for me Argentina' by Julie Covington on YouTube via my laptop. Makes Madonna's version sound like a karaoke attempt.
Absolutely stunning even through tiny speakers and, doubtless, a highly processed digital chain - great detail and the emotion of the song bleeds through in spades. It's one of those moments where I question myself on why I haven't got this already! ..it's now on the way.
I have a very vague recollection of Julie Covington doing TV in the 1970's and I'm aware she turned down the lead in Evita...and the rest is history for Elaine Paige.

I have a 'best of' compilation album of Julie Covington, which I purchased mainly because of that song. I also recall where I first heard (of) her, which was on a TV drama programme in the late '70s called Rock Follies which also featured Rula Lenska and Charlotte Cornwell.

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Graham Russell

BNL always send me to a happy place

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Jeroen20

Berney Kessel - Let's Cook!

Great guitar jazz by Berney Kessel. Recorded in 1957.

Bass – Leroy Vinnegar
Drums – Shelly Manne
Guitar – Barney Kessel
Piano – Hampton Hawes (tracks: 1 to 3), Jimmy Rowles (tracks: 4, 5)
Saxophone – Ben Webster (tracks: 4, 5)
Trombone – Frank Rosolino (tracks: 4, 5)
Vibraphone – Victor Feldman (tracks: 1 to 3)

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Bert Schurink

Not so my thing...

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Bert Schurink

He fits very well to this music..

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Bert Schurink

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Jeroen20

The three sounds - The Blue Note years

With Gene Harris on piano.

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Haim Ronen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng9KhFWwNbI

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Minh Nguyen

[@mention:12970396060785205] Mike, I am falling in love with the sound of Alison Krauss and Windy City. Wishing you a good day. Minh

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Tabby cat

Excellent Blues Compilation album - Playing on Vinyl on Sonnet Records 1980

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by dave marshall

Lulu - A Little Soul In Your Heart. Lulu - The Greatest Hits.

Prompted by a post from ALANP a couple of days ago, I picked these up on The River for pennies.

Two great albums from one of Glasgow's finest ...................... goan yersel, hen!

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Chunky

Lou Reed - New York. My favourite Lou album.

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Jeroen20

John Coltrane - The Believer

Bass – Paul Chambers (3)
Drums – Arthur Taylor* (tracks: B2), Louis Hayes
Piano – Red Garland
Tenor Saxophone – John Coltrane
Trumpet – Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard (tracks: B2)

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by dknk

nigelb posted:
Rickie Lee Jones - Rickie Lee Jones
Such an evocative album, well for me anyway. Brings back so many memories.

Just gave it a listen, it's very good. I remember the the hit single Chuck E, but never heard the entire album in all these years.

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by ted_p

Electric Light Orchestra

Lightyears: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra - CD Rip

Edward

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Mercky

Streaming on Tidal, my introduction to synth rock back in the mid 70’s, still stands the test of time. Have the original slightly scruffy vinyl somewhere too!

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Chunky

Quite a few posts on here about the Rickie Lee Jones album. It is a classic. Her subsequent albums are also excellent and well worth investigating.

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by dknk

Lou Reed - Transformer (1972). Bowie fans should like this one,

CD rip on USB stick

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by MDS

Minh Nguyen posted:
[@mention:12970396060785205] Mike, I am falling in love with the sound of Alison Krauss and Windy City. Wishing you a good day. Minh

Glad to hear you're liking it, Minh

Mike

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by GraemeH

1974 Empire Pool Wembley BBC Archive - This is by far and away the best dynamics and clarity I’ve heard on a live PF recording...or any live recording. Not many are this visceral.

It’s my ‘go to’ DSOTM.

Echoes being a bonus of course.

Posted on: 23 June 2018 by Nigel 66

Shake your money maker