The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Songs of Our Fighting Men – “The Green Berets” Songs of war and of the men who fight them have long been a part of our national heritage. Yankee Doodle to the Revolutionary War; the Civil War gave birth to such stirring pieces as When Johnny Comes Marching Home and... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “You will find this album a bit different from those we have previously produced at Lakewood Enterprises, and you may find that it sounds, in many ways, like country music. However, let me assure you that it is gospel all the way. To RICHARD PATTERSON, gospel music is a way... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Singing plays a big part in Evangelism – in attracting people – in setting the mood and pace of every Service – In preparing men`s hearts to a decision of Christ – in stirring people to climb to new heights of service. Judy and Barbara Slye literally fill a church... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Gatefold: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, this is like 60’s psychedelic folk. Donovan’s greatest hits. The A-Side opens with the track “Epistle to Dippy” – which is a pretty good track, the musicianship is pretty good and it’s not really an album I could complain about, Donovan is pretty good.... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, most likely the rarest of rare in Sharifah Noor albums. This is a self-titled full length album! Anyways, the album opens with “Katapan Anak Tiri” (Which google can’t seem to translate for me – which translates to “Mourning of a Stepchild“), anyways, the song is pretty... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “1967 is Canada’s Centennial and just about every Canadian artist has his own Centennial album. Why not Scotty Stevenson and the Canadian Nighthawks. First, let’s introduce you to the fellows who make up the Nighthawks. STEEL GUITARIST : BUDDY ACKERS. Buddy needs no introduction as he has been with Scotty... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner / Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: Sharifah Noor, the blind Malay diva. Honestly, she’s great. The EP opens with the track “Djauh” which just so happens to be my favorite Sharifah track! I don’t have much of a clue as to what is being said, (but that is why I... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner / Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: Okay, so firstly let me jump right in by saying I have no idea what is going on on this record. It’s in a language I don’t speak, or read and Google translate is useless. Anyways, here we go. The EP opens with the... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “This album consists of the many vocal sounds of Richard Miller, who was born without arms and legs. He is now a graduate of the University of Texas, is an evangelist, travelling over 34 states and two foreign countries carrying the Gospel in song and testimony. Beginning to sing at... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “This record album introduces you to the very enjoyable vocal talents of a man called Father Robert White. “Father Bob”, as he likes to be called, is no newcomer to the world of music. He has always maintained an avid love of singing and listening to good music. He has... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “To begin this story of how God has blessed my life, may I say that God gets all the glory and all the credit, yes and all the praise for what He has done in my life. As I write this myself, none of this is intended as boasting or... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “From the Clovernook Home and School for the Blind” -The Clovernotes IRENE HEWITT is a rehabilitation instructor at the William Proctor Center. Originally from Providence, Rhode Island, she now lives in College Hill with her husband. Irene sings soprano and her hobbies are collecting music boxes and reading. “Since... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “RICHARD MILLER WAS BORN WITHOUT ARMS AND LEGS ON NOVEMBER 28, 1942. BORN TO PARENTS OF MODEST MEANS WHO STRUGGLED FINANCIALLY TO GIVE HIM AN EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, RICHARD WAS DOUBLE-PROMOTED TWICE AND FINISHED HIGH SCHOOL AT THE AGE OF 16, COMPLETING EVERY GRADE. HE LEARNED HOW TO PLAY... Read More »
