The Gladiators – Proverbial Reggae
Proverbial Reggae was the second album by Jamaican Roots Reggae band The Gladiators, recorded and released in 1978 on Virgin Records’ Front Line imprint.
British dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson has said the …
Author: LEN
Trojan Ska Rarities
Three albums with rarities from the era of ska music that were released by Trojan Records
1. The Techniques No One 2:39
2. The Four Aces Just One Little Girl 2:31
3. Joe …
The Turtles – Happy Together
Happy Together is the third studio album by the American rock band The Turtles. It was released in April 1967. The Turtles were formed in Los Angeles, California in 1965. The title track …
Simon and Garfunkel – The Sound of Silence
Sounds of Silence is the second studio album by American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, released on January 17, 1966. “The Sound of Silence” had earlier been released in an acoustic version …
Dire Straits 1978
Debut Album by the English band Dire Straits on which Mark Knopfler shows his guitar skills. Dire Straits was recorded at Basing Street Studios in London from 13 February to 5 March 1978. …
Third World – 96 Degrees in the Shade (1977)
96° in the Shade is the second album by the Jamaican reggae group Third World, The album “was an enormous critical success in the U.K. and Europe, and spawned an all-time classic single …
U2 – Boy (1980)
Boy is the debut studio album by Irish rock band U2. It was released on 20 October 1980. Boy was produced by Steve Lillywhite and recorded from July to September 1980 at Dublin’s …
U2 – The Joshua Tree
The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by Irish rock band U2. It was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, and was released on 9 March 1987. The album is influenced …
Noa Now docu
Documentary on Israeli singer NOA. produced by WonderlandFilm. Directed by Paul Kramer. Camera by Robert M. Berger.
Also read an interview I did with Noa. …
TEN by LEN 10th edition
Playlist with Lirika Inverza, Hollie Cook, Mitski, Linton Kwesi Johnson, The Dublines & Pogues, Buena Vista Social Club, Ibrahim Ferrer & Omara Portuondo, The Travelling Wilburrys, ‘Playing for Change’, Sister Rosetta Tharpe. …
F.J McMahon – Spirit of the Golden Juice
Originally pressed in a small quantity and scattered along the California coastline in 1969, F.J. McMahon’s first and only album, Spirit Of The Golden Juice, is made available again in full cooperation between …
White Light – White Light (1982)
A hidden gem from Belgium by White Light Released: Nov 12, 1982 Definitely influenced by the Velvet Underground, but with a unique quality of their own.
A1 Yellow 3:05
A2 I Want You …
The Only Ones – The Only Ones (1978)
The Only Ones is the debut studio album by English band The Only Ones, released in 1978 by Columbia Records. It was produced by the Only Ones themselves. In 1994, The Guinness Encyclopedia …
Linton Kwesi Johnson – Bass Culture
Bass Culture is an album by dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, released in 1980 on the Island Records label. It was produced by Linton Kwesi Johnson and Dennis Bovell (credited as Blackbeard).
“Bass …
Linton Kwesi Johnson – Forces of Victory
Linton Kwesi Johnson (born 24 August 1952)is a Jamaica-born, British-based dub poet and activist. His second album Forces of Victory was released in 1979. The album was produced by Denis Bovell.
Tracklist.
“Want …
Stevie Wonder – Songs in the key of Life (1976)
Songs in the Key of Life was released as a double LP with a four-song bonus EP. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Pop Albums Chart becoming only the third album …
The Sound of my Voice (Linda Ronstadt)
This documentary puts a focus on Linda Ronstadt’s entire career. That path from her upbringing outside of Tucson, Arizona with European and Mexican heritage, to that stardom when she moved to Los Angeles …
Them – The Angry Young Men (1965)
The Angry Young Them is the first album by the Northern Irish rock and roll group Them. The album was released in the UK in June 1965. The band’s lead singer and songwriter …
Van Morrison – Astral Weeks
Although not at the time of release, throughout the years Astral Weeks has been considered as one of rock music’s greatest and most important records…and was placed on numerous lists of the best …
The Madclap Laughs – Syd Barrett
The Madcap Laughs is the debut solo album by the English singer-songwriter Syd Barrett. It was recorded after Barrett had left Pink Floyd in April 1968. Among the guest musicians are several members …
TEN by LEN (9)
Playlist featuring Arthur Lee & Love, Robert Plant, Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills and Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Stone Poneys, Lou Reed and David Bowie, The Shangrila’s, Elvis Presley. …
Love – Forever Changes
Forever Changes is the third studio album by the American rock band Love. The album saw the group embrace a subtler folk-oriented sound and orchestration, while primary songwriter Lee explored darker themes alluding …
Rural Blues
December 1989, Ko de Korte and Tom Haarsma from The Netherlands, went to Mississippi searching for blues musicians playing the old rural blues and to record their music on cassette tapes… But they …
Elvis Presley – Aloha From Hawaii, Live in Honolulu, 1973 (Full Concert)
46th anniv. release of Elvis Presley’s “Aloha From Hawaii”. This historic show was recorded on Jan. 14th, 1973.
Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii – The Ultimate Experience:
Introduction – Blue Hawaii | 00:00:00
Satellite …
A Beard Of Stars – Tyrannosaurus Rex
A Beard of Stars is the fourth studio album by English psychedelic folk band Tyrannosaurus Rex, and their last before changing their name to T. Rex. It was released on 13 March 1970…
Porgy and Bess Original Soundtrack
Porgy and Bess is an opera by American composer George Gershwin, with a libretto written by author DuBose Heyward and lyricist Ira Gershwin. It was adapted from Dorothy Heyward and DuBose Heyward’s play …
Sarah Vaughan and Orchestra
Sarah Lois Vaughan was an American jazz singer. Nicknamed “Sassy” and “The Divine One”, she won four Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. According to Critic Scott Yanow she had “one of …
Edith Piaf – Best of
Édith Piaf (19 December 1915 – 10 October 1963) was a French singer and one of the country’s most widely known international stars. Piaf’s music was often autobiographical, and she specialized in chanson …
Funkadelic-Funkadelic (1970)
Funkadelic is the debut album by the American funk rock band Funkadelic, released in 1970. “a revealing and unique record that’s certainly not short on significance, clearly marking the crossroads between ’60s soul …
It’s A Beautiful Day “It’s A Beautiful Day” – 1969 [Vinyl Rip]
It’s a Beautiful Day is an American band formed in San Francisco, California, in 1967, featuring vocalist Pattie Santos along with violinist David LaFlamme and his wife, Linda LaFlamme, on keyboards.
A1 White …
THE SEEDS -The Seeds (Vinyl)
The Seeds were an American psychedelic garage rock band from Los Angeles. They have been among the most frequently cited pre-punk influences by American punk musicians since the 1970s. The band’s classic line-up …
21st century Reggae
What’s new in Reggae land Jamaica? A collection of great songs from the last decade(s) featuring some reggae artists of modern times.
Curated by Len Music Man …
OY “MADE OF LOVE”
Music video for the song “Made of Love” of OY’s album Space Diaspora.…
Linda Ronstadt – Hasten down the Wind
Hasten Down the Wind is the seventh studio album by Linda Ronstadt. Released in 1976, it became her third straight million-selling album. Ronstadt was the first female artist to accomplish this. The album …
Linda Ronstadt Connection
Linda Ronstadt had without doubt one of the best female voices in the history of modern music. Since she is suffering from Parkinson disease she only sings in her head…. This playlist was …
TEN by LEN (8)
featuring: Petit Biscuit, Elise LeGrow, Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine, Kevin Morby, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, The Weeknd, Ini Kamoze, Kraftwerk, The Chemical …
50 Classic Poems read by 12 celebrities
1: Matthew Arnold, Dover Beach
read by Eileen Atkins 0:06
2: W.H. Auden, Musee des Beaux Arts
read by Jodie Foster 2:13
3: John Berryman, Henry’s Confession
read by Gary Sinise 3:41
4: …
French Troubadour Songs
Paul Hillier (Vocals) , Andrew Lawrence-King (Organ, Harp)
Few song have been as brilliant or have enjoyed as much success as the songs of the troubadours. Several thousand songs have come down to …
Punk and New Wave (1976 – 1978 (The Way They Were)
Old Punk documentary from Granada TV. Features:
Sex Pistols, Elvis Costello, Buzzcocks, John Cooper Clarke, Iggy Pop, Wreckless Eric, Ian Dury, Penetration, Blondie, Fall, Jam, Jordan, Devo, Tom Robinson Band, Johnny Thunder, Elvis …
Nancy and Lee
Nancy & Lee is a collaborative studio album by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood, released on Reprise Records in 1968. Arranged and conducted by Billy Strange, the album was produced by Lee Hazlewood. …
Blues From Laurel Canyon – John Mayall
John Mayall’s classic 1968 album. The title of the album derives from Laurel Canyon, California. The area was favoured by many musicians at the time.
“Vacation” – 2:47
“Walking on Sunset” – 2:50…
Fela Kuti – Live With Ginger Baker (LP)
Live! is an album recorded in 1971 by Fela Kuti’s band Africa ’70, with the addition of former Cream drummer Ginger Baker on two songs.
Let’s Start / Black Man’s Cry / Ye …
Fela Kuti – Zombie (1976)
Tracklist:
0:00 Zombie
12:26 Mister Follow Follow
25:24 Observation is no Crime
38:50 Mistake…
Antonio Carlos Jobim – Stoneflower
Stone Flower is the sixth studio album by Antônio Carlos Jobim. Recorded in March, April, and May 1970
“Tereza My Love” – 4:24
“Children’s Games” – 3:30
“Choro” – 2:10
“Brazil” (Ary Barroso) …
John Kay – Forgotten Songs And Unsung Heroes (1972) [Complete LP]
John Kay was the front man, lead singer, guitarist in Steppenwolf. He released this solo album in 1972 on ABC Dunhill Records. It has since been deleted from the ABC Dunhill catalogue.
Audio …
Peel sessions docu (es)
About the importance of the (John) Peel sessions. (spanish spoken) …
Reggae Vibes – Jah Len
Jah Len the dubby side of the music man presents the album Reggae Vibes for you to enjoy.
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サマタイム（Summer Time） / 東郷清丸
Music by 東郷清丸 /TogoKiyomaru
Animated by soshiki hakase / ソーシキ博士…
Gus Dapperton “Prune, You Talk Funny”
its 1986 and desire and fantasy is all we have. we follow gus at a pivotal point in his life as he tries to figure out right from wrong.
director matthew dillon cohen…