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Mia Khalifa

I started this review blog, so that I can write about some things I like. Strong-armed a few others into writing stuff, but it’s mostly a one man show. That is because I have the key – or in this … Continue reading

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Uzziah & the General

I am not sure exactly how I can express what I feel every time I hear this kid sing this song. There are hard things that come to mind, so before I say them, let me start by saying that … Continue reading

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Velvett Fogg

In 1969 I started spinning platters at an Israeli Disco in Haifa. The place was known only as 120 after its number on Panorama Street on Mount Carmel. Actually it was quite popular and I was developing a reputation especially … Continue reading

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Roy Harper – The Game

I have been listening to Roy since the early 70’s. At the time, I was very interested in anything that came out on the Harvest label. Many greats were recording for that label at the time, among them: Pink Floyd … Continue reading

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The Lions, The Churchills & some Chocolate

I have lived in Israel for 14 years (1961-1975.) Still have some ties to that country. Enough introductions – let me get to the actual subject: Israeli pop/rock music & me. The sixties (that’s when I got there at the … Continue reading

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Danny Ben-Israel

Danny Ben Israel had a couple of hits with The Northern Command Troupe (among the IDF draftees, some of those with any talent got assigned to one of the many entertainment units.) After getting discharged, he attended the Festival of … Continue reading

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Mr. Llime’s It’s My Life-Don’t Fear the Reaper Mashup

This is where I get to cut Mr. Llime down a notch or two. I do have to admit that mashing It’s My Life by Bon Jovi with Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult is actually a good … Continue reading

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Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP for you all) were a great supergoup that got together in 1970. Most people had no idea what hit them, but they liked it a lot. I used that as a secret trivia question and … Continue reading

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First Utterence by Comus

First Utterance by Comus came out in 1971 and it hit me like a ton of bricks. At the time I was living in Israel and I could not get a copy of the LP. It was not domestically available … Continue reading

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