I’ve spent five hours writing about the last four years of my father’s life, and not a word of what I’ve written is usable. Some of those paragraphs (all of which are […]
The Rather Unusual Obituary of Jim Stafford, Part 11
James Stafford
Cheesecake Cover of the Week: London Philharmonic Orchestra, ‘Sounds Astounding’
Artist: London Philharmonic Orchestra Title: Sounds Astounding Year: 1974 Label: Stereo Gold Award / Damont Cover Artist/Designer/Photographer: Unknown, presumed in house art department
Hipgnosis Cover of the Week: Yes, ‘Going For the One’
Artist: Yes Title: Going For the One Year: 1977 Label: Atlantic For more great sleeves, visit the The Hipgnosis Album Cover Gallery.
The Rather Unusual Obituary of Jim Stafford, Part 10
Carl Sandburg was a dirty liar. It’s not fog but rather death that comes on little cat feet. At least for most of us that inevitable end creeps toward us so […]
Cheesecake Cover of the Week: The Ritchie Family, ‘American Generation’
Artist: The Ritchie Family Title: American Generation Year: 1978 Label: Marlin Photography: E. Ishimuro Design: Peter Davis
Hipgnosis Cover of the Week: ‘Peter Gabriel’
Artist: Peter Gabriel Title: Peter Gabriel Year: 1977 Label: ATCO For more great sleeves, visit the The Hipgnosis Album Cover Gallery.
The Rather Unusual Obituary of Jim Stafford, Part Nine
I told you earlier that Alabama was the last port of call for cruise ship lovers Jim and Bonnie Stafford. While that is true in terms of home ownership it’s not an […]
Cartoon Saturday: Tartan Horde, ‘Rollers Show’
Artist: Tartan Horde (Nick Lowe) Title: Rollers Show Year: 1977 Label: United Artists Cover Artist: Unknown, presumed in-house art department
Cheesecake Cover of the Week: Charlie Byrd, ‘Aquarius’
Artist: Charlie Byrd Title: Aquarius Year: 1969 Label: Columbia Cover Photo: Frank Bez
Hipgnosis Cover of the Week: Electric Light Orchestra, ‘The Light Shines On’
Artist: Electric Light Orchestra Title: The Light Shines On Year: 1977 Label: Harvest For more great sleeves, visit the The Hipgnosis Album Cover Gallery.
