Maulawi - Maulawi Nururdin

Maulawi (Maulawi Nururdin) a reputed Jazz artist from the Chicago scene of the 60s/70s released this madly beautiful self titled LP, originally recorded in 1973 and released in 1974 on the Strata Records label.

Hell Preachers Inc. - Supreme Psychedelic Underground (1969 Marble Arch)

Originally released in 1968, “Supreme Psychedelic Underground” by Hell Preachers Inc. is so freaky and off the wall that it leads the listener to wonder what dimension these performers were operating in.

Billie, Ella, Lena, Sarah! - Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzerald, Lena Horne and Sarah Vaughan

Early 20th century America gave us two beautiful genres of music - blues and jazz. Blues and its longing, came from the migrant cottonfield workers from Africa

Thirty Three & 1/3 - George Harrison

George Harrison would have turned 78 on 25th of February this year. To mark the occasion, I decided to review this forgotten LP which is interestingly titled, ‘Thirty Three & ⅓’

Gypsy People - Jan and Lorraine

Jan and Lorraine were a couple of mysterious ladies who recorded this psychedelic folk album in October 1969 in London

Kandisa - Indian Ocean

When it comes to Indian Ocean, I have a special memory with them. Years ago, and I mean a really long time ago, when I was in college, we invited them to play at our college fest at IIT-BHU, Varanasi in 1997

Elvis - Frankie and Johnny (Original Soundtrack Album)

We have always loved listening to songs by Elvis, be it his super hit songs, or songs from his numerous movie soundtracks. Some highly theatrical tunes, which, could even be heard in Classic Hollywood or Broadway musicals.

Tumbleweed Connection – Elton John

Elton John and his writing partner Bernie Taupin, were fascinated by Western movies. They brought in that flavour to their 3rd outing ‘Tumbleweed Connection’. Released in 1970, the LP is the perfect bedrock for the subsequent brilliant albums from the duo. Incidentally, the album also celebrated its 50th anniversary in August 2020.

Naturally – JJ Cale

JJ Cale, who would have turned 82 on the 5th of this December, was an unknown musician till Eric Clapton did a cover of Cale’s 1966 single, After Midnight in his 1970 debut solo album. The song turned into a huge success, prompting JJ Cale, who had almost abandoned his musical ambitions, to make his first album, ‘Naturally’ in 1972.

Help Help - Gilla

This is a 1977 classic that was a craze when it was released in the 70s. Even today if you play it, it would still sound great. It was what disco was all about. It made you dance and sing along. The music brings back many memories as the hit song Help Help keeps playing.