Monday 29 August 2022

Street Musicians - ep.77 The Vinyl Thread


Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we visit 6 streets named after musicians or bands including AC/DC Lane (Melbourne, Australia), Rue David Bowie (Paris & Dunkirk, France), Lorne Greene Way (Ottawa, Canada), David Grohl Alley (Warren, USA), Billie Holiday Court (Baltimore, USA), and Rue Pierre Perrin (Maubeuge, France). Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 77 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/street-musicians-ep77-the-vinyl-thread/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 28th August 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1. AC/DC – Let There Be Rock (12”)
Atlantic – K 50366 (1977)
2. David Bowie - Suffragette City (12”)
RCA International – INTS 5063 (1980)
3. Lorne Greene - Ringo (7”)
RCA Victor – 86.428 (1965)
4. Nirvana - All Apologies (12”)
Geffen Records – GEF 24536 (1993)
5. Billie Holiday - Swing Brother Swing (7”)
Bravo! Records  - BR 374 (1965)
6. Pierre Perrin - Je Suis Fou ... Tu (7”)
Ricordi  - 45 S 206 (1962)

Next episode we have a whole week of songs from Monday to Sunday in just one 20 minute show.



Monday 22 August 2022

Shades of Black - ep.76 The Vinyl Thread


Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we are exploring the many shades of black, including Ivory, Jet, Ebony, Mars and Midnight black. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 76 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/shades-of-black-ep76-the-vinyl-thread/


Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 21st August 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1.Burundi Steïphenson Black – Burundi Black (7”)
Barclay – 61398 L (1971)
2.Sons Of Kemet - Black (12”)
Impulse! – 00602435621661 (2021)
3.Stevie Wonder - Black Man (12”)
Motown – ZL72131(2) (1976)
4.The Four Freshmen - Midnight Sun (12”)
Capitol Records - ST 2168 (1964)
5.Amy Winehouse – Back To Black (12”)
Universal Records – 173 412 8 (2017)

Next week we share shellac and vinyl from bands or musicians who have had streets named after them.


Monday 15 August 2022

World War II Songs - ep.75 The Vinyl Thread


Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we have patriotic, defiant, sentimental and poignant music from Britain during World War II . Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 75 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/world-war-ii-songs-ep75-the-vinyl-thread/


Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 14th August 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1.Joe Loss And His Band (Vocal: Chick Henderson) – Wish Me Luck (12”)
World Records - SM 381
2.Harry Roy And His Band (Vocal: Bill Currie) – Tiggerty Boo! (12”)
World Records - SM 382
3.Geraldo And His Orchestra (Vocals: Dorothy Carless) – Yes, My Darling Daughter (12”)
Records - SM 383
4.The Raoc Blue Rockets Dance Orchestra (Vocal: Eric Tann and Lee Street) – Ma, I Miss Your Apple Pie (12”)
World Records - SM 384
5.Harry Roy And His Band (Vocal: Harry Roy, Marjorie Kingsley and Renee Lister) – You Are My Sunshine (12”)
World Records - SM 385
6.Joe Loss And His Orchestra (Vocals: Elizabeth Batey) – I'm Going To Get Lit Up (12”)
World Records - SM 386
7.Geraldo And His Orchestra (Vocal: Sally Douglas) – Lili Marlene (12”)
World Records - SM 387

Next week we explore vinyl and shellac representing the Shades of Black.



Monday 8 August 2022

The Organist Entertains - ep.74 The Vinyl Thread


Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we're pulling out all the stops with a selection of organ music, featuring Pipe, Theatre and Hammonds (of course). Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 74 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/the-organist-entertains-ep74-the-vinyl-thread/


Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 7th August 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1. Sam Lazar – Scootin' (12”)
Charly Records – ARC 508 (1991)
2. Iron Butterfly – In A Gadda Da Vida (12”)
Topline Records – TOP 153 (12”)
3. Marie-Claire Alain - Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 78 (12”)
Erato – REL1027 (1980)
4. Charlie Earland – Mama Roots (12”)
Muse Records – MR 5156 (1978)
5. Gerald Shaw - Whisky Galore (7”)
Carwal Records - CWR-87 (1964)
6. Lenny Dee - Plantation Boogie (10”)
Brunswick - 5440

Next week we have a selection of songs that were popular during World War II here in Britain.


Monday 1 August 2022

Latin UK - ep.73 The Vinyl Thread


Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. How to describe UK Latin music, especially in the pre 1960s period? What it lacked in authenticity it made up for in humour and joyousness. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac from the 1930s Dance Band era to 1990s UK house, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 73 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/latin-uk-ep73-the-vinyl-thread/


Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 31st July 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist

1. Nat Gonella & His Georgians - I Came, I Saw, I Conga'd (10”)
Columbia - FB 2670
2. Ted Heath And His Music - One Note Johnny (12”)
Decca - PFS 34004 (1962)
3. Edmundo Ros And His Orchestra - If At First You Don't Succeed (10”)
Decca - LF 1050 (1951)
4. Snowboy - Mr P.C (12”)
Acid Jazz – JAZID LP19 (1989)
5. Disco-Tex - Aquilo (12”)
Disco-Tex Records – DT003A (1996)
6. Jay Wilbur And His Band - South American Joe (10”)
Rex - 8561 (1935)
7. Stanley Black - It's All Right With Me (12”)
London Records - LL 1781 (1958)

Next week the Organist Entertains on The Vinyl Thread, expects a little Hammond action.