James Stafford

What Is Real Art?

By James Stafford on March 8, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

Recently I watched Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art, Barry Avrich’s entertaining documentary about an $80 million dollar forgery scandal involving New York City’s oldest art gallery. The film […]

Cheesecake Cover of the Week: Jodette, ‘How To Belly Dance’

By James Stafford on March 4, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Artist: Jodette Title: How To Belly Dance Year: 1972 Label: None, Distributed by Silwani and Company Art by George Silhi

Cheesecake Cover of the Week: Carmen Cavallaro, ‘Love Can Make You Happy’

By James Stafford on February 25, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Artist: Carmen Cavallaro and Orchestra and Chorus Title: Love Can Make You Happy Year: 1969 Label: Decca Cover credits: Unknown, presumed in-house art department For more great sleeves, visit the Cheesecake Album […]

Why Do It If It Doesn’t Pay?

By James Stafford on February 22, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

Once upon a time you were probably a child. I can’t say for, certain, as I don’t know you personally. You may have sprung forth at full maturity from a madman’s laboratory […]

Cheesecake Cover of the Week: Larry Fotine, ‘Listening To Larry’

By James Stafford on February 18, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Artist: Larry Fotine and His Golden Thirteen Title: Listening To Larry Year: 195? Label: Bel Canto Photography: Garrett-Howard For more great sleeves, visit the Cheesecake Album Cover Gallery.

Cheesecake Cover of the Week: Gerard Kremer, ‘Les Grands Carnavals D’Amerique Latine’

By James Stafford on February 11, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Artist: Gerard Kremer Title: Les Grands Carnavals D’Amerique Latine Year: 1978 Label: Arion Model: Beatrix Farina Photographer: Gerard Kremer For more great sleeves, visit the Cheesecake Album Cover Gallery.