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BOB STANLEY
VA - Bob Stanley Presents, London A to Z (1962-1973) [2023]
“VA - Bob Stanley Presents, London A to Z (1962-1973)”! is an enchanting album, released in 2023. It is your personal guide to the heart and soul of London during the vibrant 60s and 70s. Curated by the music maestro Bob Stanley, it’s like a treasure map leading you through a labyrinth of musical gems. From the elegance of Baroque Pop and the authenticity of Folk to the raw energy of Hard Rock, it’s a smorgasbord of genres that will tickle your musical taste buds. With iconic tracks from legends like Cat Stevens, Marianne Faithfull, and Nick Drake, it’s like having a VIP pass to the best concert ever! This music is a historical journey that captures the essence of an unforgettable era. Critics have lauded it for its comprehensive exploration of diverse records, a tribute to the enduring allure to Stanley’s profound understanding of music. If you have a penchant for the soundscape of yesteryear’s London, this album is your golden ticket! (B)
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Track list
01 John Barry - Cutty Sark 2:42
02 Cat Stevens - Portobello Road 2:26
03 Marianne Faithfull - Sunny Goodge Street 3:17
04 Jethro Tull - Jeffrey Goes To Leicester Square 2:12
05 Herman's Hermits - Marcel's 1:55
06 Cressida - Goodbye Post Office Tower 2:51
07 John & Beverley Martyn - Primrose Hill 2:55
08 Nick Drake - Mayfair 2:11
09 Cilla Black - London Bridge 3:12
10 Linda Lewis - Hampstead Way 3:42
11 Bert Jansch & John Renbourn - Soho 3:03
12 Bulldog Breed - Friday Hill 3:08
13 Dana Gillespie - London Social Degree 2:08
14 Barbara Ruskin - Euston Station 2:28
15 Ralph Mctell - Kew Gardens 2:24
16 Dave Evans - City Road 3:57
17 Magna Carta - Parliament Hill 2:44
18 Edward Bear - Edgeware Station 3:02
19 Humble Pie - Beckton Dumps 3:16
20 Quintessence - Notting Hill Gate 4:38
21 Norma Tanega - Clapham Junction 1:16
22 Al Stewart - Swiss Cottage Manoeuvres 4:01
23 Shelagh Mcdonald - Richmond 2:45
24 Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity - Vauxhall To Lambeth Bridge 6:31
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Fanks Guv'ner
ReplyDeleteAyrton Senna, Dr Robert.
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Ay to Zed, matey! Thanks BB
ReplyDeleteThanks, lemonflag.
DeleteCheers.
Notting Hill Gate, that's my station when in London, but with so many exits, it can be disorienting. There used to be a nice lady selling flowers on the steps I wanted, but she left. Then I'd use the book store as a directional marker, then they closed it! Thank goodness the building with the 70's colored panels is grade II listed!
ReplyDeleteHi Spidey,
DeleteIt sounds like Notting Hill Gate station holds a lot of memories for you! Navigating through its many exits can indeed be a bit of a maze. It’s interesting how we often rely on familiar landmarks to orient ourselves, isn’t it?
Cheers.
Bob Stanley is an extraordinary curator. With perpetually the art of the opposite view. I worship him. "You know, it’s exactly the same way as when I grew up and thought about the ‘60s. When I was a teenager, I was obsessed with The Beach Boys and The Kinks, and I had Best of Bee Gees. (...) So, yeah, it’s just easy for younger people who don’t even remember those times to have rose-colored glasses, I suppose. You have to get to a certain point in your life, I think, before you can realize that it wasn’t like that. It’s kind of anti-nostalgia." (BS)
ReplyDeleteHi Herve,
DeleteYour respect for Bob Stanley’s curatorial prowess is clearly evident. His distinctive viewpoint and readiness to question the status quo truly set him apart. His musings on the concept of nostalgia and our interpretation of bygone eras, particularly in the realm of music, stimulate deep thought.
PS Much more coming...
Cheers.
and he is a member of one of the best UK pop bands in history!
Delete100% correct, blureu.
DeleteCheers.
Thanks for this Butterboy. I was born in London but haven't been back since late 1966. Early 1978 I left Perth with the intention of traveling overland to UK but I only got as far as Bangkok.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Bob Mac.
DeleteI’m sure you have some fascinating stories from your experience to travel from Perth with the intention of reaching the UK and ending up in Bangkok. Sounds like you are settled for good now, but still dream of the London.
Cheers.