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Rough Mix: Pete Townshend and Ronnie Lane

A one-off record, this is called Rough Mix, by Pete Townshend and Ronnie Lane. A number of guest stars appear on this record - too many to list them all here, but one of rock's great boogie-woogie piano players is on this record, that would be Ian Stewart: see also Led Zeppelin for some of his work. The record came out in 1977. Today, the hit song on it, called "My Baby Gives It Away" remains a an all-time great rock song. That song, cranked, sounds great on vinyl. This photo is the inside gatefold cover. Lane was at the time bassist for Small Faces/The Faces. You can see the front cover of this record to your right. I am experimenting with my photo techniques; lighting, display angles, tripod position, etc. as I try to get the photos better.

Triumph - Just a Game

I have to thank my dear pal Greg for first exposing me to this band, back in high school. Triumph is one of the most underrated rock bands of the '80's. As 3-piece rock bands from Canada go - the reigning all-time gold medal champs are...right? Yup - not Triumph. [More on Rush in later posts.] Once in a while you may still even hear a Triumph song on FM radio. I am still trying get better at the photo merge feature: this is the front and back covers, blended into one image. Want you to view these album covers, as one - to see the entire lower 48 as a game board, with a massive, winged UFO above. Colorful, stylish, unique - so purely eighties. Lead singer and guitarist Rik Emmitt still actively tours (mostly in Canada) and I was glad I got to see him at House of Blues in Chicago a few years ago. . Listen to Hold On clip from YouTube when clicking on the post title. Wow – would that be awesome to hear at the closing ceremonies? I think it would be great! Hold on. Yes - Hold on to that dream.

Happy St. Valentine's Day - ABBA

The title of this record is not exactly how I feel about ABBA, but I do think this record cover will be my annual Valentine's Day album to post.  I had a few guys over yesterday afternoon and we made beer.  Eric was the most interested brewer's assistant, so I will be callig this batch Eric's (the) Red Amber Ale.  It will be ready to serve on April 10th.  I will be serving it from a keg in the garage.  Youtube post is of Yngwie Malmsteen doing a cover of ABBA's Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (Your Love after Midnight).