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  • Ry Cooder, Paradise and Lunch, 1974 on Reprise.

    Ry Cooder, Paradise and Lunch, 1974 on Reprise.

    Ry Cooder, Paradise and Lunch, 1974 on Reprise. My copy is a later repress, maybe ’76. Ry Cooder’s fourth album, including a duet with Earl Hines on Ditty Wah Ditty Great rendition of Jesus On The Mainline and Blind Willie McTell’s Married Man’s a Fool. via Music Connection in Manchester NH

  • Kris Kristofferson, Me and Bobby McGee, 1971 on Monument.

    Kris Kristofferson, Me and Bobby McGee, 1971 on Monument.

    Kris Kristofferson, Me and Bobby McGee, 1971 on Monument. Originally released as Kristofferson in 1970, re-released and retitled the following year to take advantage of the popularity of Janis Joplin’s version of the title song. Has “The Law Is For The Protection of the People, ” “Sunday Morning Comin’ Down,” and “Me and Bobby McGee.”…

  • Cats Can Fly, Self-Titled, 1986 on Epic.

    Cats Can Fly, Self-Titled, 1986 on Epic.

    Cats Can Fly, Self-Titled, 1986 on Epic. Major label debut (and only release) by Ontario’s own Cats Can Fly. Top 40 hits for “Flipping to the A Side” and “Lies Are Gonna Get Ya.” Look at that 80s hair and style, eh? Via Music Connection in Manchester NH

  • Chuck Mangione, An Evening Of Magic: Live At The Hollywood Bowl, 1979 on A&M

    Chuck Mangione, An Evening Of Magic: Live At The Hollywood Bowl, 1979 on A&M

    Chuck Mangione, An Evening Of Magic: Live At The Hollywood Bowl, 1979 on A&M Smooth late 70s jazz at its best Great Sunday relaxing music. Via Music Connection in Manchester NH

  • Gary Clark Jr., Live, 2014 on Warner Records / Hotwire Unlimited.

    Gary Clark Jr., Live, 2014 on Warner Records / Hotwire Unlimited.

    Gary Clark Jr., Live, 2014 on Warner Records / Hotwire Unlimited. I’m a huge fan of Clark – first I heard him was 2012’s Blak and Blu This 2xLP is from his live tour 2013/2014. I haven’t had a chance to see him live in person yet but hope to once touring resumes. Also check…

  • The Pretenders, Learning to Crawl, 1984 on Sire.

    The Pretenders, Learning to Crawl, 1984 on Sire.

    The Pretenders, Learning to Crawl, 1984 on Sire. Third Pretenders studio album, recorded after the deaths of James Honeyman-Scott and Pete Farndon. Middle of the Road, Chain Gang, My City Was Hone, 2000 miles. Via Music Connection in Manchester NH

  • The Smithereens, Green Thoughts, 1988 on Capitol.

    The Smithereens, Green Thoughts, 1988 on Capitol.

    The Smithereens, Green Thoughts, 1988 on Capitol. While the debut album was “Especially For You,” the track by that name is on this sophomore release, along with “Only A Memory” and “Drown In My Own Tears.” Pat DiNizio’s songwriting and inimitable vocals made The Smithereens a key part of my 80s musical landscape. (He passed…

  • Mighty Lemon Drops, World Without End, 1988 on Sire

    Mighty Lemon Drops, World Without End, 1988 on Sire

    Mighty Lemon Drops, World Without End, 1988 on Sire. “You cant stop my heart from turning / inside out” Via Music Connection in Manchester NH (yes, from before social distancing started)

  • Van Halen, Women and Children First, 1980 on Warner Brothers.

    Van Halen, Women and Children First, 1980 on Warner Brothers.

    Van Halen, Women and Children First, 1980 on Warner Brothers. I didn’t really discover VH until 1984, with Panama, but then went back to the earlier albums including this one. Via Music Connection in Manchester NH

  • Chvrches, Love Is Dead, 2018 on Glass Note.

    Chvrches, Love Is Dead, 2018 on Glass Note.

    Chvrches, Love Is Dead, 2018 on Glass Note. I dont normally focus on such things but this is a wonderful 180g clear vinyl “indie retail exclusive” pressing, and sounds great. I expected to find more @chvrches vinyl in Edinburgh, but didn’t – maybe because they’re from Glasgow? Found this at @music.connection in Manchester NH