Ebo Taylor has had a long and fruitful career in highlife and afrobeat. This groove filled jam exemplifies the musicianship which seems to flow like…
Tag: 70s
07/10/2020: “We Need Love” by Johnny Osbourne
Johnny Osbourne is one of my favourite artists. Given the right rhythm, he can nail it – in any style. This is one of his…
01/10/2020: “Fear Is A Man’s Best Friend” by John Cale
John Cale is, without a doubt, one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century. Not only was he a founding member…
30/09/2020: “Dancing (Roger Thornhill edit)” by Tru Tones
As with many modern disco edits, it’s not always easy to put your finger on the precise changes. In this case, as with many other…
29/09/2020: “La Leyenda Del Tiempo” by Camaron De La Isla
For an artist specialising in flamenco, this kind of music is a big step away from tradition. So much so, that the album this is…
25/09/2020: “Martha” by Tom Waits
‘Martha’ is taken from Waits’ 1973 debut album, Closing Time. If you’re a Tom Waits fan, you’ll notice immediately that his voice, by his standards, is…
13/09/2020: “Day Of The Lords” by Joy Division
Joy Division are generally acknowledged to be years ahead of their time. As with many of the transitional bands of the late 70s and early…
12/09/2020: “Love Rollercoaster” by Ohio Players
Having posted a disco hit from 1975 yesterday, it seems only fair to include another. This is technically funk, but it makes me want to…
11/09/2020: “Love To Love You Baby” by Donna Summer
I’ll tell you a couple of interesting facts about this song. Its extended version stretches out to almost 18 minutes – Pink Floyd would be…