Rants and Ravings of a Misguided Dreamer and Observer
Salutations™!! Yesterday was a national holiday for record collectors, although it didn’t feel like it. In recent years, I would have camped out overnight in front of Underdog Records in anticipation of Record Store Day. And, it would have been mid- to late-April. But, all that went out the window with C-19. RSD was postponed…
Salutations™!! Continuing my tribute to Live Aid this week, I am focusing on the other “organizer” of the event(s) than Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and his band, Ultravox. As I have said, I have just recently gotten into the catalog of Ultravox. I think Midge killed the vocals on this tune. It is a great…
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Salutations™!! Today is the 40th anniversary of Ultravox’s Vienna. I know a few songs by Ultravox and have loved what I’ve heard. I love that new wave synth stuff from the late 70s/early 80s. This, the title song, is kind of haunting and Midge Ure, the lead vox for Ultravox did a fantastic job. I dig…
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Salutations™!! The BCPF and I finally had a normal Saturday. We didn’t have to put anything together. We didn’t have to install anything. We didn’t have to go anywhere. We didn’t have to work on the house. We had breakfast. We went to Underdog Records. We came home and listened to records all day. I…
Salutations™!! Today is the 37th anniversary of Ultravox’s Quartet album. This is probably the album’s biggest hit. Plus, it was produced by George Martin. Enjoy! Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out! — “You take my hand and give me your friendship. I’ll take my time and send you my slow reply. Give me an inch, and I’ll…
Salutations™!! Yes, I have the date right up there. The BCPF and I went to Underdog Records on Friday because I had a Cobras Game last night. Jonathan had been closed on Wednesday and Thursday for the holiday but was open on Friday. Yay us! Here’s the haul: Metallica – Metallica — #255 on the RS list, it’s…