Tag Archives: Records

WOODSTOCK: How the Soundtrack Highlighted Peace, Love and Hippie Music | Ultimate Classic Rock

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Cosmic Dwellings

By Dave Swanson May 11, 2015 2:24 PM Source: How the ‘Woodstock’ Soundtrack Highlighted Peace, Love and Hippie Music The Woodstock festival was experienced by “half a million strong,” as the song goes. But the movie and its soundtrack brought the “Three … Continue reading →

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RICHARD, CHARLES & JILES: The Original Albums

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

The ‘triple’ Rock ‘n’ Roll tragedy that was eventually labelled “The Day The Music Died” encompasses the passing of a trio of pioneering greats who have been the subject of many “how much greater they could have been…” conversations around the world since … Continue reading →

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VINYL: History of the 45 rpm Record

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

A History of the Gramophone Record The first records were on cylinders, the earliest of which were made by the inventor of the first ‘Phonograph’, Thomas Alva Edison in 1877. Attempts had been made of ‘recording’ sound much earlier than … Continue reading →

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‘SAM PHILLIPS: The Man Who Invented Rock ’n’ Roll,’ by Peter Guralnick – The New York Times

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Cosmic Dwellings

Five hundred forty-one pages into Peter Guralnick’s 763-page biography of Sam Phillips, the impresario enshrined in the subtitle as “the man who invented rock ’n’ roll,” we get the moment when many people probably saw Phillips for the first time. … Continue reading →

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THE JUKEBOX: Put Another Nickel In… | uDiscover

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Cosmic Dwellings

“We had these little juke joints, little taverns at that time. On a weekend there was this little place in the alley that would stay open all night. We called them Saturday night fish fries, they had two or … Continue reading →

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ELVIS PRESLEY: Inside His Record Collection | Official Graceland Blog

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Cosmic Dwellings

BLOG HOME » Inside Elvis’ Record Collection Inside Elvis’ Record Collection Posted by Elvis Presley’s Graceland on Oct 30, 2014 | 0 comments Fans have enjoyed Elvis’ music for decades, whether it was on vinyl, 8-track, cassettes, CDs or on … Continue reading →

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GREATEST DEBUT SINGLES | uDiscover

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Cosmic Dwellings

If you are the kind of person that thinks of “singles” rather than “tracks,” then this list is for you. This playlist is what we think are the 45 greatest debut singles of all time; the first 45 rpm records … Continue reading →