Hi 👋 I'm viewing from New Zealand. I'm in my sixties. I spent my teens in the 1970s. I like your T - shirt. File under Punk. I liked the British Punk scene. My favorite group are the Damned. The Sex Pistols were good , i saw Public Image Ltd in the 1980s here, and it was a blast. John Lydon played up to the audience and it was loud. I like Jazz and Thelionous Monk is cool. I saw Miles Davis in concert back in the 1980s, it was around the time of his Tutu album release. His back up band were very funky. I like Chris Farlowe. I have a cd of his songs titled The R & B Years. He has a brilliant soulful voice. I remember Donnie Elbert , he had a hit here in 1972 a cover of the Diana Ross & the Supremes song Where did our Love go. He did a good version of it too. I liked the Scottish bands of the early 1980s, such as Echo & the Bunnymen, Altered Images, Simple Minds, Aztec Camera. Good choice of records. From Carl.
Thanks Carl -I'm 65 and was blown away by the sex pistols and the first wave of punk in 76/77. (one night me and my mate smashed up all our rock n prog albums as we believed punk was the only way forward). Thanks for sharing your experiences-must have been amazing to see Miles Davis
Oooh side two of Tattoo you is cracking! The ethereal start to Heaven is worth the whole thing. Tops, of course it’s Mick Taylor! And Waiting for a Friend. Rolling Stones at their nicest since Between the Buttons? And Stephen Malkmus mate! Brilliant!
Ah, that Cortina of yours, Mal. You describe that weekend, in some detail - you almost carried me there. The frosted roads, frozen hedgerows, a lake whose mirrored, tranquil surface disguised a breathtaking coldness. And there you were, 80’s Van Morrison, on a loop, yourself for company, breathing it all in. That’s if you could breath, of course. What your description fails to mention is one small but, to me, significant detail. Your beloved Cortina had no functioning heater - never did have from the day you bought it. So there you have it, all the above plus the added bonus of the car’s occupant being as frost-bitten as the surrounding landscape. All this with VM providing the soundtrack. Amazing how one man’s heaven can, so closely, describe another man’s hell.
The great thing about the threads is that they often introduce me to channels I wasn't previously familiar with, and that is the case here! I subscribed and look forward to viewing more of your videos. I loved the monkey story, and you told it well. Donnie Elbert is a new name to me and sounds like something I would enjoy. You say it is Northern Soul and that rang a bell with me. NS is kind of a musical cousin to a regional music genre from here where I live (Southeastern USA) called Beach Music. Take care my freind.
I saw Chris Farlowe about ten years ago at The Flowerpot in Derby. He still had it. Big voice, big charisma, big man. Friendly too when we went backstage to say hello. Love that Van album too. Beautiful. Perfect for a winter trip to The Lakes. My favourite Teenage Fanclub and Calexico albums too. 👏🏻 And I get that Cormac McCarthy reference - spot on. Great selection.
I subbed you a few days ago and I’m glad I did. Nice to see “songs from northern Britain”. What a great record that is. Van Morrison is my fav so it was also nice to see you showcase Van. My parents named me after Brian Jones so I am also a big Stones fan. One of my fav songs of all time is “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul. Not on that record but Billy Paul, none the less. Cheers, Brian☘️
A very engaging video. I shall certainly check out the Donnie Elbert. I think you are the first of the VC to mention Chris Farlowe. About a month ago I went to The Forge in Camden Town to see Colosseum and although prog rock is😮 not my thing the musicianship was sensational including particularly the guitarist from Humble Pie Clem Clempson. Chris Farlowe did a stint on vocals and I have to say that his voice is still as powerful and bluesey as I remenber it from the 1960's and his humorous comments were great fun. I have the Stones album and will dig it out to give side 2 a listen (after a long time). Maybe the VC could do a challenge on 'records I haven't listened to for 30 years'.
Cheers Christopher -I was wondering this afternoon whether CF was (a) still with us, and (b) if so still singing. nice suggestion for a video -(maybe 10 years though)
Great records that you present in this video! And nice that you listen to music from different decades. Me myself is more stuck in the 60's and 70's for some reason. Thanks for the tip about Donnie Elbert - I can't remember I've seen this record in the crates in Sweden, but I'll keep my eyes open in the future. 😊
Good luck with that search Martin. I'd be happy to post you my 'spare' copy though the postage will probably be more than the album costs? If you'd like me to send it just let me know
Good stuff vinyl monkey. I've just done a massive purge. Most of my most played stuff is jazz. Herbie Hancock Maiden Voyage, Freddie Hubbard Ready For Freddie, Sparks Propaganda, Joni Mitchell The Hissing Of Summer Lawns, Steely Dan Gaucho, Japan Tin Drum, The Cars Heartbeat City, Kate Bush The Kick Inside.
Cheers Gary - I'm familiar with (and like) all of those apart from the Japan album. That band (and a lot of others in the 80s) passed me by. I know I missed some good stuff, so I need to face up to the dodgy hairstyles, naff clothes and thin digital music and explore.
@@VinylMonkey58I was very young when Japan were around I only recently discovered them. Tin drum is great it's not really poppy it's quite experimental. I'm not really into anything modern at the moment. Most of my records are from the 60s,70s,80s. Brazilian jazz, jazz, pop and rock. Got rid of my more modern records. Trying to keep just the stuff I love. I'm getting there but I think I've got one more small purge to do there are a couple of maybes like R. E. M. murmer and reckoning. I don't listen to them but I might in the future.
Great choices Mal, l love punk, but most of my adult life l've been going to either seedy Jazz dives or bouncing sprung dance floors dancing to Northern. Your video brings back so many 'Midnight to six' memories. Thanks pal.
Very enjoyable and interesting selection, love Calexico and they are 'ace' live. Hadn't heard the monkey story in years, my mum was born in West Hartlepool in 1911 and she used to refer to it. Once saw Chris Farlowe outside his Nazi memorabilia shop in Upper Street North London, maybe late 70's?
Cheers and thanks for taking the time to comment. I understand there may be two versions at the moment-the 'original' band with Andy Powell as only remaining original member, and Marin Turner's Wishbone Ash. I seen the latter in a small club in my home town a few years ago. they played all the Ash classics and were very good.
Hi Malcolm. Great story about your channel name. I was aware of the story as well. I’ve never heard of Donnie Delbert, he never made a dent over here. Will look out for Billy Paul. Nice choices. You do need to take a road trip to the American southwest. Magical. Cheers.
I saw that video got some decent views. Always nice when that happens! Thats a few votes I’ve seen for Tatoo You, must investigate. When it comes to TFC I can’t see past ‘Grand Prix’ just an incredible album. Might put on ‘Songs For Northern Britain’ on now, not heard it for years!
Cheers Harris-I agree Grand Prix is superb. I only have that on cd. I think my love for SFNB partly stems from where I was in my life when that came out ( a fairly new Father-late starter in that regard!).
Great video when you described Hartlepool the song life in a northern town sprung into mind shame Hartlepools most famous fan is no longer on sky sports he was hilarious whenever news came through when Hartlepool scored a goal
Thanks Alan-just had to look that song up to remind myself (apparently based on his experience in Darlington who used to be, and may become again, our biggest football rivals). Jeff Stelling a class act
I think you'll find I'm playing the right notes, not necessarily in the right order lol. If I'm jamming on my guitar and I hit a wrong note I have a multitude of ways to sound like it was intentional. A slide or hammer-on etc and a wrong note always tells me where the correct note is so timed correctly I don't think people notice. Either that or they are charitable lol.
Who did the cover art on Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks? Looks a lot like Peter Blake. If I ever acquire a record by Wishbone Ash, it will be Argus. I've been on the fence with them for 50 years. Same with Billy Paul; that one seems like the one to get and it turns up often in Japan. Thank you for the suggestions and tips.
Didn't I once read somewhere that they mistook the monkey for Napoleon ? Enjoyed your selections as usual Mal. Would be great to see some more jazz vinyl. I've been going back to Sonny Rollins recently, particularly his later albums from the '80s and '90s. Beautiful sounds. Nice to see you creeping up the algorhythm (sic). Many thanks for the suggestions.
My list: Pink Floyd - Dark side of the moon Supertramp - Crime of the century Dire Straits - eponymus Steely Dan - Can´t buy a thrill The Smiths - The Queen is dead The Waterboys - This is the Sea Pavlov´s Dog - Pampered Menial Smashing Pumpkins - Adore Jethro Tull - Songs from the Wood Television - Marquee Moon Neutral Milk Hotel - In the aeroplane over the sea Pixies - Doolittle Sufjan Stevens - Illinois Pink Floyd - The Wall Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Great video! I'm thanking you in advance for Donnie Elbert, who I've never heard of before. Looking forward to check it out! Totally agree on that Billy Paul record as well. Funny thing about that Monk LP, that's the second time I've seen it mentioned (@melindamurphy) also mentioned it. I only have Underground (that album cover is fantastic!), but I'm clearly going to have to hear Monk's Dream! Ha. Also, agree on Songs From Northern Britain. That and Grand Prix were pretty huge for me. I love seeing those on Vinyl - really shows how great those covers were (CD doesn't do it justice). Lots of investigative listening to do for me here. I appreciate it! Cheers!😁
I love side one of Tattoo You. Side one would have been perfect if Black Limousine was on side two and replaced with Waiting On A Friend.
Cheers Richie -I agree its a great, possibly underrated album.
Always stoked to see Inarticulate Speech of the Heart!
Cheers Hillbilly-thanks for taking the time to watch and comment
Hi 👋 I'm viewing from New Zealand. I'm in my sixties. I spent my teens in the 1970s. I like your T - shirt. File under Punk. I liked the British Punk scene. My favorite group are the Damned. The Sex Pistols were good , i saw Public Image Ltd in the 1980s here, and it was a blast. John Lydon played up to the audience and it was loud. I like Jazz and Thelionous Monk is cool. I saw Miles Davis in concert back in the 1980s, it was around the time of his Tutu album release. His back up band were very funky. I like Chris Farlowe. I have a cd of his songs titled The R & B Years. He has a brilliant soulful voice. I remember Donnie Elbert , he had a hit here in 1972 a cover of the Diana Ross & the Supremes song Where did our Love go. He did a good version of it too. I liked the Scottish bands of the early 1980s, such as Echo & the Bunnymen, Altered Images, Simple Minds, Aztec Camera. Good choice of records. From Carl.
Thanks Carl -I'm 65 and was blown away by the sex pistols and the first wave of punk in 76/77. (one night me and my mate smashed up all our rock n prog albums as we believed punk was the only way forward). Thanks for sharing your experiences-must have been amazing to see Miles Davis
Oooh side two of Tattoo you is cracking! The ethereal start to Heaven is worth the whole thing. Tops, of course it’s Mick Taylor! And Waiting for a Friend. Rolling Stones at their nicest since Between the Buttons?
And Stephen Malkmus mate! Brilliant!
Cheers Mortan-thanks once again for taking the time to comment
Ah, that Cortina of yours, Mal. You describe that weekend, in some detail - you almost carried me there. The frosted roads, frozen hedgerows, a lake whose mirrored, tranquil surface disguised a breathtaking coldness. And there you were, 80’s Van Morrison, on a loop, yourself for company, breathing it all in. That’s if you could breath, of course. What your description fails to mention is one small but, to me, significant detail. Your beloved Cortina had no functioning heater - never did have from the day you bought it. So there you have it, all the above plus the added bonus of the car’s occupant being as frost-bitten as the surrounding landscape. All this with VM providing the soundtrack. Amazing how one man’s heaven can, so closely, describe another man’s hell.
Allowing myself an additional, bonus comment. Expect an ‘Everybody loves Pavement’ T-shirt, in the post, very soon.
Brilliant and dead right as usual Col. I must have been tougher and able to stand the cold in those days
The great thing about the threads is that they often introduce me to channels I wasn't previously familiar with, and that is the case here! I subscribed and look forward to viewing more of your videos. I loved the monkey story, and you told it well. Donnie Elbert is a new name to me and sounds like something I would enjoy. You say it is Northern Soul and that rang a bell with me. NS is kind of a musical cousin to a regional music genre from here where I live (Southeastern USA) called Beach Music. Take care my freind.
Cheers Elliot-thanks for watching and subscribing-glad you enjoyed the video
Me again , i said Echo & the Bunnymen are Scottish. They are a British band from Liverpool. My mistake.
Haha -cheers Carl-I didn't want to correct you. Liverpool's nearer to Scotland than London anyway
I saw Chris Farlowe about ten years ago at The Flowerpot in Derby. He still had it. Big voice, big charisma, big man. Friendly too when we went backstage to say hello.
Love that Van album too. Beautiful. Perfect for a winter trip to The Lakes. My favourite Teenage Fanclub and Calexico albums too. 👏🏻 And I get that Cormac McCarthy reference - spot on.
Great selection.
Thanks very much for the Kind comment David. Can I say I really enjoy watching your channel-even though I very rarely post comments on any channels
I subbed you a few days ago and I’m glad I did. Nice to see “songs from northern Britain”. What a great record that is. Van Morrison is my fav so it was also nice to see you showcase Van. My parents named me after Brian Jones so I am also a big Stones fan. One of my fav songs of all time is “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul. Not on that record but Billy Paul, none the less.
Cheers,
Brian☘️
Cheers Brian. Billy Paul had a great run of 3 or 4 albums in the early 70s-definitely worth tracking down
A very engaging video. I shall certainly check out the Donnie Elbert. I think you are the first of the VC to mention Chris Farlowe. About a month ago I went to The Forge in Camden Town to see Colosseum and although prog rock is😮 not my thing the musicianship was sensational including particularly the guitarist from Humble Pie Clem Clempson. Chris Farlowe did a stint on vocals and I have to say that his voice is still as powerful and bluesey as I remenber it from the 1960's and his humorous comments were great fun. I have the Stones album and will dig it out to give side 2 a listen (after a long time). Maybe the VC could do a challenge on 'records I haven't listened to for 30 years'.
Cheers Christopher -I was wondering this afternoon whether CF was (a) still with us, and (b) if so still singing. nice suggestion for a video -(maybe 10 years though)
Excellent.
Cool turn on's.
Love "Argus."
When I was down and out... Sold my Mingus albums. (ouch)
Peace on earth.
Cheers Kevin-thanks for the kind comments
Great records that you present in this video! And nice that you listen to music from different decades. Me myself is more stuck in the 60's and 70's for some reason. Thanks for the tip about Donnie Elbert - I can't remember I've seen this record in the crates in Sweden, but I'll keep my eyes open in the future. 😊
Good luck with that search Martin. I'd be happy to post you my 'spare' copy though the postage will probably be more than the album costs? If you'd like me to send it just let me know
@@VinylMonkey58 Thanks a lot! But I try to search for it here. 🔎
Some great choices there Argus would be in my top 10 amazing album!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment
Good stuff vinyl monkey. I've just done a massive purge. Most of my most played stuff is jazz. Herbie Hancock Maiden Voyage, Freddie Hubbard Ready For Freddie, Sparks Propaganda, Joni Mitchell The Hissing Of Summer Lawns, Steely Dan Gaucho, Japan Tin Drum, The Cars Heartbeat City, Kate Bush The Kick Inside.
Cheers Gary - I'm familiar with (and like) all of those apart from the Japan album. That band (and a lot of others in the 80s) passed me by. I know I missed some good stuff, so I need to face up to the dodgy hairstyles, naff clothes and thin digital music and explore.
@@VinylMonkey58I was very young when Japan were around I only recently discovered them. Tin drum is great it's not really poppy it's quite experimental. I'm not really into anything modern at the moment. Most of my records are from the 60s,70s,80s. Brazilian jazz, jazz, pop and rock. Got rid of my more modern records. Trying to keep just the stuff I love. I'm getting there but I think I've got one more small purge to do there are a couple of maybes like R. E. M. murmer and reckoning. I don't listen to them but I might in the future.
Great choices Mal, l love punk, but most of my adult life l've been going to either seedy Jazz dives or bouncing sprung dance floors dancing to Northern. Your video brings back so many 'Midnight to six' memories. Thanks pal.
Cheers Mike-I didn't find the seedy jazz dives last time I was in Berwick? :) Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment
@@VinylMonkey58 Mal, no seedy dives in Berwick, however, there is the barrels 😂
Very enjoyable and interesting selection, love Calexico and they are 'ace' live. Hadn't heard the monkey story in years, my mum was born in West Hartlepool in 1911 and she used to refer to it. Once saw Chris Farlowe outside his Nazi memorabilia shop in Upper Street North London, maybe late 70's?
Aaagh nazi memorabilia!! I had no idea. Thanks for the kind comment about the video David
Wishbone Ash are still around. Saw them 3 years ago in Basle/Switzerland. They still play great!
Cheers and thanks for taking the time to comment. I understand there may be two versions at the moment-the 'original' band with Andy Powell as only remaining original member, and Marin Turner's Wishbone Ash. I seen the latter in a small club in my home town a few years ago. they played all the Ash classics and were very good.
Hi Malcolm. Great story about your channel name. I was aware of the story as well. I’ve never heard of Donnie Delbert, he never made a dent over here. Will look out for Billy Paul. Nice choices. You do need to take a road trip to the American southwest. Magical. Cheers.
Cheers-that would be nice-however it's pretty unlikely. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment
nice choices, a few I need to check out. Love Calexico since I heard Feast Of Wire years ago. All their albums are great
Totally agreed buyllobca-love all Calexico's stuff
I saw that video got some decent views. Always nice when that happens! Thats a few votes I’ve seen for Tatoo You, must investigate. When it comes to TFC I can’t see past ‘Grand Prix’ just an incredible album. Might put on ‘Songs For Northern Britain’ on now, not heard it for years!
Cheers Harris-I agree Grand Prix is superb. I only have that on cd. I think my love for SFNB partly stems from where I was in my life when that came out ( a fairly new Father-late starter in that regard!).
Great video when you described Hartlepool the song life in a northern town sprung into mind shame
Hartlepools most famous fan is no longer on sky sports he was hilarious whenever news came through when Hartlepool scored a goal
Thanks Alan-just had to look that song up to remind myself (apparently based on his experience in Darlington who used to be, and may become again, our biggest football rivals). Jeff Stelling a class act
The album I go to in order to evoke the early 70s- Humble Pie Rock On. Only side 1 mind.
Cheers Richard-I'll look out for that-I only have the live album Performance on vinyl (which I love)
Hey I subscribed to you love vinyl reviews
Thanks Karen- I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Best wishes for a good xmas
I think you'll find I'm playing the right notes, not necessarily in the right order lol. If I'm jamming on my guitar and I hit a wrong note I have a multitude of ways to sound like it was intentional. A slide or hammer-on etc and a wrong note always tells me where the correct note is so timed correctly I don't think people notice. Either that or they are charitable lol.
Cheers Brian-Thanks for reminding me of the correct Eric Morecambe quote, and nice also to get the insight of a musician
Who did the cover art on Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks? Looks a lot like Peter Blake. If I ever acquire a record by Wishbone Ash, it will be Argus. I've been on the fence with them for 50 years. Same with Billy Paul; that one seems like the one to get and it turns up often in Japan. Thank you for the suggestions and tips.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. The cover art you mention is by someone called Tom Clark-of whom I know nothing about
Didn't I once read somewhere that they mistook the monkey for Napoleon ? Enjoyed your selections as usual Mal. Would be great to see some more jazz vinyl. I've been going back to Sonny Rollins recently, particularly his later albums from the '80s and '90s. Beautiful sounds. Nice to see you creeping up the algorhythm (sic). Many thanks for the suggestions.
Cheers Phil-I've been looking at the new Sonny Rollins box (Go West? I think)-but the £140 asking price (for 3 albums)is putting me off
My list:
Pink Floyd - Dark side of the moon
Supertramp - Crime of the century
Dire Straits - eponymus
Steely Dan - Can´t buy a thrill
The Smiths - The Queen is dead
The Waterboys - This is the Sea
Pavlov´s Dog - Pampered Menial
Smashing Pumpkins - Adore
Jethro Tull - Songs from the Wood
Television - Marquee Moon
Neutral Milk Hotel - In the aeroplane over the sea
Pixies - Doolittle
Sufjan Stevens - Illinois
Pink Floyd - The Wall
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Now that's a really nice eclectic list Mr Ayres. Thanks for watching and commenting
That algorithm...
Thanks for taking the time to comment mbr- unfortunately I'm none the wiser but loathe to spend any time trying to get my head round it
Great video! I'm thanking you in advance for Donnie Elbert, who I've never heard of before. Looking forward to check it out! Totally agree on that Billy Paul record as well.
Funny thing about that Monk LP, that's the second time I've seen it mentioned (@melindamurphy) also mentioned it. I only have Underground (that album cover is fantastic!), but I'm clearly going to have to hear Monk's Dream! Ha. Also, agree on Songs From Northern Britain. That and Grand Prix were pretty huge for me. I love seeing those on Vinyl - really shows how great those covers were (CD doesn't do it justice).
Lots of investigative listening to do for me here. I appreciate it! Cheers!😁
Cheers Craig-yes I meant to mention the brilliant photography on the TF album