Trad UK - The Vinyl Thread ep.64

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we tour the UK listening to some of the musicians and music that was part of the Trad Jazz revival of the 1950s and 60s. 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 64 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/trad-uk-the-vinyl-thread-ep64/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 29th May 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1. Zenith Six - The Chant (7”)
Tempo - 45/A 145 (Manchester)
2. The Clyde Valley Stompers Featuring Mary McGowan - I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate (10”)
Beltona - ABL.524 (1958) (Glasgow)
3. Humphrey Lyttelton And His Band - Do The Beaulieu (7”)
Columbia - DB 4754 (1961) (Beaulieu, Hampshire)
4. Avon Cities' Jazz Band - Hawaiian War Chant (7”)
Tempo Records - 45/A 151 (1956) (Bristol)
5. Ottilie Patterson With Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Reckless Blues (7”)
Decca - DFE 6303 (1957) (County Down)
6. The Merseysippi Jazz Band - West Coast Shout (10”)
Esquire - 20-063 (1956) (Liverpool)

Next week we head south for a long distance vinyl episode from Australia.

Cover Art - The Vinyl Thread ep.63

 

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we return to a favourite theme, Cover Art. We talk about cover artists from France, Ireland, Senegal and the UK. Sharing their stories and the music they represent. 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 63 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/cover-art-the-vinyl-thread-ep63/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 22nd May 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1. Pupi Campo and His Orchestra - Wha Happen (10”)
Vogue Records - L.D.S. 046 (Pierre Merlin)
2. Milton "Mezz" Mezzrow And His All Star Band - Sendin the Vipers (10”)
RCA - A 130 219 (1955) (Ivan Bottiau)
3. Ouza & Ses Ouzettes - Amina (12”)
Productions Jambaar PJ - JM 5003 (1980) (Djibathen "Laye" Sambou)
4. The Wedding Present – Why Are You Being So Reasonable Now? (7”)
Reception – REC 011 (1988) (Nick Spence)
5. The Simon Park Orchestra - Van Der Valk (7”)
Columbia - 2C 010 94841 (1975) (Joël Papiau)
6. The Stan Tracey Quartet - The Party (12”)
Steam - SJ 111 (1984) (Anne Carlisle)

Next week we take a tour of the UK, sharing music from Trad revival of the 1950s and 60s.

The Voice - The Vinyl Thread ep.62

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we have vinyl featuring vocal performances that cross genres, styles and geographic borders. 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 62 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/the-voice-the-vinyl-thread-ep62/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 15th May 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1.Mina - Brava (7”) - Rifi - RFN 16101 (1965)
2.Inez Andrews And The Andrewettes - I’m glad about it (7”) - Vocalion EPV-P 1283
3.Sophie Tucker With Ted Shapiro And His Orchestra - Conversational Man (10”) -Columbia - 4995 (1928)
4.Siouxsie And The Banshees – Candyman (12”) - Polydor – SHEX 10 (1986)
5. The Sugarcubes – Deus (7”) - One Little Indian – 7tp10 (1988)
6. Siw Malmkvist - Kärleksgasen (7”) - Metronome - MEP 490 (1959)
7. Mireille Mathieu - Ne Parlez Plus (7”) - Barclay - 70 953 (1966)

Next week we return to one of our favourite themes, Cover Art. We introduce you to 6 new artists, the covers they created and the music they represented.

Czechoslovakia - The Vinyl Thread ep.61

Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we have a fascinating 20 year slice (1955-1975) of Czechoslovakian vinyl, with music holding tight to the traditions of the past, and also reaching forward to the future and new freedoms. 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 61 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/czechoslovakia-the-vinyl-thread-ep61/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 8th May 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1. Eva Olmerová - Jsi Jako Dlouhý Most
2. Jaroslav Krček - Dal Husar Koně Kovat
3. Karel Vlach Se Svým Orchestrem - Kdo Šetří, Má Za Tři
4. Moravská Cimbálová Muzika (Lead Vocals – Hana Giacintová, Marie Vyoralová, Zdenka Hovorková) - K Horám Slunéčko
5. Moravská Cimbálová Muzika (Lead Vocals – Hana Giacintová, Zdenka Hovorková) - Oj, Letěla Bílá Hus
6. Jarmila Veselá - Už Podzim Pláče Do Zahrad (Already Autumn Crying Into The Gardens)
7. František Wimmer– Selka Volá Puta, Puta (Farmer Woman Calls The Chicks) 

Next week we celebrate the Voice, its versality and expressive range.

Revive, Reuse, Recycle - The Vinyl Thread ep.60

 Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we have vinyl that revives genres, reuses lyrics and recycles melodies. 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 60 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/revive-reuse-recycle-the-vinyl-thread-ep60/

Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 1st May 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist

1.Violent Femmes – Gone Daddy Gone 
2.Terry And Gerry – Joey 
3. The Smiths - You Just Haven't Earned It Yet Baby 
4.Doppelgänger - Doppelgänger Theme
5.The Byrds – Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)
6. I Gufi - La Sbornia (Lily the Pink)

Next week we have a wicked selection of vinyl from Czechoslovakia to share with you.