Archive for Music
Voices from the Moon!
Voices from the Moon, Philco and Ford. The Landing on the Moon by the Astronauts of Apollo 11, July 1969. Look at that flag! Is there any doubt who NASA and Philco-Ford wanted to win the space race?
This flexi-disc is the size of a 45, but played at 33 1/3 r.p.m. The record is like a piece of paper in it’s flexibility.
I should have posted this back in July during the 40th anniversary of the moon landing, but I’m not organized enough for that.
It looks like my grandparent’s old TV on the back. The TV we have is a USA-made 27-inch Philco that we bought in 1993 or 1994. Still works, why upgrade?
We are going to be gone on Spring Break next week, so I don’t know if there will any posts for a while. I’m going to my dad’s antique shop in Texas, so I may have some cool photos from there when I get back.
Tennessee Ernie Ford – Nearer The Cross EP
Tennessee Ernie Ford, “Nearer The Cross” Capitol EAP2-1005, 1958. Part 2 of a 3 part album. Cardboard-cover picture-sleeve.
Mr. Ford was a very sincere and devout man. “All the masses of Atomic and Hydrogen Energy, Missiles and Satellites and Rockets are but a puff of wind when compared to the power of these prayerful lyrics.” Sounds kinda silly today to a lot of people, but this was his deep conviction. No ironic posing, no detached smirk, but a strong faith that there is more to this world than what we see. I respect that and I believe that.
Here are few others I like. “Wayfaring Stranger” is one of my all time favorites, especially the Maria McKee version, it knocks me out.
Robert Rheims Christmas Single that’s Red
Robert Rheims “Merry Christmas Carols,” Organ and Chimes, no. 200 E. P. Made from red vinylite. Find a rip here. I’ve got a much later album posted also.
Ray Charles on ABC Records with paper sleeve
Ray Charles, “I Can’t Stop Loving You” ABC-Paramount 45-10330, 1962. When Ray Charles did Country Western music. Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vol. 1 & 2
Pickwick Children’s Records – EPs
Pickwick Children’s Records. “Pinocchio” with “Aladdin and his Magic Lamp” Mr. Pickwick MP-10, and “Favorite Songs from Peter Pan” MP-6. Both have the same back. My guess for the date is early 1970s, but I could be off.
Mel Blanc – Daffy Duck’s Feathered Friend
Mel Blanc, “Daffy Duck’s Feathered Friend” Capitol 45-10777. Nothing fancy here, but it is Mel Blanc and Looney Tunes. I HAVE NOT CHECKED THESE OUT SO DOWNLOAD WITH CAUTION! Find a sound clip halfway down the page at Golden Age Cartoons. Or here. Or here.
