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The STOOGES – ” Have Some Fun Live At Ungano’s ” August 17th, 1970

Posted: August 17, 2017 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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In the summer of 1970, after a shambolic set at the Goose Lake Rock Festival in their native Michigan, The Stooges put together a new lineup as they prepared to hit the road in support of their second album, “Funhouse” Zeke Zettner, previously part of The Stooges road crew, became their new bassist, and second guitarist Bill Cheatham was brought aboard to reinforce the primal guitar work of Ron Asheton. With vocalist Iggy Pop, drummer Scott Asheton , and sax player Steve MacKay joining the new recruits, the band headed to New York City for a three-night stand at Ungano’s, a rock club in Manhattan. Danny Fields the legendary behind-the-scenes figure who signed the band to Elektra Records, brought a portable tape recorder to the show on August 17th, 1970, and “Have Some Fun, Live At Ungano’s is a suitably raw document of The Stooges in full flight. Sounding taut and feral, the band rips through six songs from the “Funhouse” album before bringing the set to an explosive conclusion with the spontaneous “Have Some Fun”/”My Dream Is Dead.” is one of the few live recordings documenting The Stooges during the period when Ron Asheton was lead guitarist. While the fidelity leaves something to be desired, the force and intensity of the performance make this a must for anyone wanting to hear The Stooges when they were the most dangerous band in rock.

Exclusive release from 2015.
Black/white splatter vinyl with poster insert.
7500 pressed.
Recorded live on 18th August, 1970

Tracklist

A1 Going To Ungano’s
A2 Loose
A3 Down On The Street
A4 T.V. Eye
A5 Dirt
B1 1970
B2 Fun House
B3 Have Some Fun / My Dream Is Dead

MELISSA ETHERIDGE – ” Memphis Rock and Soul “

Posted: September 8, 2016 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Melissa Etheridge, 'Memphis Rock and Soul'

After spending decades writing all her own material, Singer Songwriter Melissa Etheridge headed to Memphis to delve into her musical roots on her 14th album. Recorded with a group of legendary local musicians, Memphis Rock and Soul is a collection of Stax covers that includes both Otis Redding hits and underrated gems by veteran songwriter William Bell. “When I heard ‘Any Other Way,’ I went, ‘Oh, my God, every Bruce Springsteen song can thank William Bell,'” says Etheridge, who tends to perform the 60’s Southern R&B tracks in slowed-down, rock-leaning arrangements. One of the more inspired performances is the reworking of the Staples Singers’ “Respect Yourself,” which uses the song’s original backing track and includes new lyrics written with singer-songwriter Priscilla Renea that update the civil-rights anthem for “a more modern ear.” “Memphis is this bridge between rock and roll, r&b, gospel and country music,” says Etheridge. “It all comes from the same wellspring.”