The only footage of my childhood was filmed on April 14, 1974, but my memory of it dates to 1982.
Memories All the Way Down
From The Stacks: Sheila E., ‘The Glamorous Life’ (With Promotional Material)
Never mind the Jacksons. If you want to collect a musical family go with the Escovedos.
Cartoon Saturday: Ray Martin, ‘The Sound of Sight’
Artist: Ray Martin Title: The Sound of Sight Year: 1963 Label: London Cover Artist: Jack Davis
From The Stacks: Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich, “Hideaway” (EP)
So you dig British Invasion music, but you’ve had enough Beatles, Stones, and Kinks for a little while. You need a little Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich.
Cheesecake Cover of the Week: Marimba Chiapas, ‘Cha Cha Cha Cha Vol. 4’
Artist: Marimba Chiapas Title: Cha Cha Cha Cha Vol. 4 Year: 1959 Label: Audio Fidelity Cover Design: Unknown, assumed in-house art department For more great sleeves, visit the Cheesecake Album Cover Gallery.
Deep Cuts: Dating Songs
My Dating Game story didn’t turn out as good as I hoped, but that’s okay.
Hipgnosis Cover of the Week: Vinegar Joe, ‘Rock’n Roll Gypsies’
Artist: Vinegar Joe Title: Rock’n Roll Gypsies Year: 1972 Label: ATCO For more great sleeves, visit the The Hipgnosis Album Cover Gallery.
Bachelor Number Three
Fiction I count 68 guys in line in front of me, all waiting to meet
From The Stacks: ‘The Beatles’ (“White Album” German Import)
Tell a “White Album” fan that you have a “top loader” and he or she might start salivating.
Cartoon Saturday: ‘Dickie Goodman’s Greatest Hits’
Artist: Dickie Goodman Title: Dickie Goodman’s Greatest Hits Year: 1983 Label: Rhino Cover Artist: Scott Shaw
