Remembering Johnny Cash
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“You see things; and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, ‘Why not?’”
George Bernard Shaw
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-Today's Podcast is a great journey with the story of the day's music down the tunnel of time to light up your ears.....and there are some very interesting stories about the music of the day...1954, Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto at St Ann’s Catholic Church in Memphis. Cash had plans of becoming a Memphis appliance salesman, he instead formed a band with Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant, and was signed to Sun Records a year later..
There is a world financial crisis and in the UK all the political leaders are on holiday. Everyone is entitled to a holiday but these are very exceptional times. Young guys don't see the big picture in general sense and I feel older politicians would have made appropriate allowances.
Does anyone else see shades of 1982 ish when we had financial austerity and riots in the likes of Tottenham. You see it is quite comfortable to have hard times = bad behaviour for some people and for years on end people have been coming out of schools where teachers have been impotent when it comes to punishment. I have a simple analogy. If you have a puppy and allow it to bite you without serious punishment then the puppy is still growing and will bite you even harder in the future. There are young puppies everywhere and it isn't just biting! Tough on the causes of crime? Tough on crime? Do us a favour.
Norway has had a couple of really tragic weeks and it is always surprising when a smaller cou8ntry seems to have a number of tragic situations coming at the same time. I hope they soon get back on track as the Norwegians I have met have always seemed to be very nice.
Almost back to a sporting normality as the Championship season kicked off. I thought I detected some Premiership arrogance as Birmingham imported some of last season's stature to the lower league. Derby, however, helped their feet stay on the ground with 3 goals of their own. You won't just walk back Birmingham. You'll have to earn the right to return.
Liverpool looked reasonable against Valencia and no more and Barcelona made a meal of their game last night. England looked strong against Wales in the Rugby union World Cup warm-up against Wales. However, Wales showed they have closed the gap between the two nations if this game has any significance. Part two is next week.
It's a gorgeous day here and it's already roasting. Neil will be round for Europe calling shortly.
Proof that Britain's gone to the Dogs
La Tomatina
Amongst the many crazy festivals that take place all over Spain the tomato fight in Bunyol near Valencia is one that has caught the attention of travellers. At the end of August every year thousands of people swarm into this little Valencian town intent on taking part in the world's biggest tomato fight. The action begins at 11am as the first lorry load of overly ripe tomatoes are unloaded onto the street then for two hours everyone throws them at each other.
La Tomatina
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Events 7th August1789 - The U.S. War Department was established by the U.S. Congress. I suppose it was necessary
1888 - Theophilus Van Kannel received a patent for the revolving door. The idea had been going rounf and round in his mind
1914 - Germany invaded France. Bullies
1947 - The balsa wood raft Kon-Tiki, which had carried a six-man crew 4,300 miles across the Pacific Ocean, crashed into a reef in a Polynesian archipelago. I can still hear the tune
1959 - The U.S. launched Explorer 6, which sent back a picture of the Earth.Wonderful
1960 - The Cuban Catholic Church condemned the rise of communism in Cuba. Fidel Castro then banned all religious TV and radio broadcasts. I wonder who will eventually be proved right
1974 - French stuntman Philippe Petit walked a tightrope strung between the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center. This is mind blowing
1976 - Scientists in Pasadena, CA, announced that the Viking 1 spacecraft had found strong indications of possible life on Mars. How many times will we hear this
1990 - U.S. President George H.W. Bush ordered U.S. troops and warplanes to Saudi Arabia to guard against a possible invasion by Iraq. The international scene is difficult to understand
1998 - The U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania were bombed killing 224 people and injuring over 5,500. Osama bin Laden was later indicted by a U.S. federal grand jury in connection with the attacks. This really should have been constantly highlighted
2003 - In California, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he would run for the office of governor. I think Ronald Reagan created the precedent and Arnie has proved the possibility of the American dream
Proof that Britain's gone to the Dogs
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7th August1954, Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto at St Ann’s Catholic Church in Memphis. Cash had plans of becoming a Memphis appliance salesman, he instead formed a band with Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant, and was signed to Sun Records a year later. My goodness there must be many people who are glad he didn't stay in selling
1954, Elvis Presley appeared at the Eagles Nest in Memphis Tennessee..It sounded a nice gig
1957, The Quarry Men played at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, (without Paul McCartney who was away at Boy Scout summer camp). The Cavern was still a jazz club, but skiffle was tolerated, but when John Lennon dared to play ‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, the club owner sent a note to the stage saying, "Cut out the bloody rock!" I could just imagine the atmosphere and what John Lennon might have said
1963, This weeks UK Top 5 albums: No.5, Elvis Presley, 'It Happened At The World Fair', No.4, 'West Side Story', Soundtrack, No.3, Cliff Richard, 'Cliff's Hit Album', No.2, The Shadows, 'Greatest Hits', No.1, The Beatles, 'Please Please Me.' All good albums
1964, The Rolling Stones, Ronnie Scott, Tubby Hayes, Manfred Mann, Yardbirds and Mose Allison all appeared at the fourth Richmond Jazz Festival held over three days in Richmond, England. Good gig
1965, Herman's Hermits went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I'm Henry VIII I Am'. The single was only released in the US. Singer Peter Noone once interviewed Elvis Presley for UK music paper New Musical Express Peter Noone is still a big name in the USA
1970, The Goose Lake International Music Festival was held in Leoni, Michigan. Over 200,000 fans attended the three day festival. Acts who appeared included, Jethro Tull, 10 Years After, Mountain, Chicago, Bob Seger, John Sebastian, James Gang, Stooges with Iggy Pop, Brownsville Station, MC5, Rod Stewart and Flying Burrito Brothers. Good gig
1971, The Bee Gees started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'How Can You Mend A Broken Heart'. It was the group's tenth US hit and first No.1. I really love their melodies and harmonies
. 1976, Elton John and Kiki Dee were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart', giving Elton his sixth US No.1. It was written by Elton John without Bernie Taupin under the pseudonym "Ann Orson" and "Carte Blanche."Excellent single and Elton John is a genius
1982, Dexy's Midnight Runners were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Come On Eileen' their second and last No.1. It was the Best-selling single of 1982 and the song won Best British Single at the 1983 Brit Awards. This really was a great number
1982, 'Kids From Fame' by The Kids From Fame started an eight week run at No.1 on the UK album chart. A great show
1984, American soul singer Esther Phillips died from liver and kidney failure in Carson, California in 1984, at the age of 48. (1975 hit single 'What A Difference A Day Makes').What a young age
. 1997, Garth Brooks played to the largest crowd ever in New York's Central Park. An estimated 1 million people attended the live concert with an additional 14.6 million viewing live on HBO. He is fantastic
. 2001, Harmonica player Larry Adler died aged 87. Known for his original collaborations with George Gershwin, Kate Bush, Sting and Vaughan Williams and his own virtuoso performances. He fell off the stage at the then new Hall for Cornwall and this seemed to send him into decline
2002, Three members of Oasis were injured when the taxi they were travelling in was involved in a crash during a US tour in Indianapolis. Noel Gallagher, Andy Bell and Jay Darlington were all taken to hospital and treated for cuts and bruises.They're tough from Manchester
2002, Former Boyzone Keith Duffy made his acting debut in UK TV soap Coronation Street playing the role of Peter Barlow's old Navy mate Ciaran McCarthy.He's a very good actor
2003, The Osmonds received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They were worth it
2005, James Blunt was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘You're Beautiful’, Mariah Carey was at No.1 on the US charts with ‘We Belong Together’ and Axel F had ‘Crazy Frog’ at No.1 on the Australian singles charts. Of all these I think James Blunt had a wonderfully evocative song
2007, Lily Allen had her US work visa cancelled after arriving at Los Angeles airport. The 22-year-old, who was due to tour America in September, had flown in for the MTV Video Music Awards launch. She was held at the airport for five hours in connection with an arrest for an alleged assault in London in June. Be sure your sins will find you out
2007, Pete Doherty was warned by a judge that he could face jail or a community order over drugs offences. In July, the 28-year-old Babyshambles frontman pleaded guilty to driving illegally while in possession of crack cocaine, heroin, ketamine and cannabis. The judge said: "What I have in mind is a community order or prison... if he does not show his motivation, it's prison - it's as simple as that." The singer volunteered to show the position of an implant in his stomach designed to help him give up drugs. The name of his band truly reflects the man. He is a shambles! The judge really showed little leadership. He needed a custodial sentence
2008, Elvis Presley's peacock jumpsuit, was sold at auction for $300,000, making it the most expensive piece of Elvis memorabilia ever sold at an auction. The white outfit with a plunging V-neck and high collar featured a blue-and-gold peacock design, hand-embroidered on the front and back and along the pant legs. Don't knock the rock
. 2009, Willy DeVille died at the age of 58 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. The band he formed, Mink Deville, appeared at the legendary CBGB club in New York in the 1970s and scored the 1977 hit ‘Spanish Stroll.’ Doctors discovered he had cancer earlier this year as he was preparing to undergo treatment for hepatitis C.What a shame because I liked the band
Born on this day1925, Felice Bryant, songwriter with her husband Boudleaux. Wrote Everly Brothers hits, 'All I Have To Do Is Dream', 'Bye Bye Love', 'Wake Up Little Susie' and 'Raining In My Heart' a hit for Buddy Holly.
1936, Charles Pope, The Tams, (1971 UK No.1 single 'Hey Girl Don't Bother Me'). Pope died on 16th March 1996.
1945,Kerry Chater, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, (1968 UK No.1 & UK No.2 single 'Young Girl').
1952, Alexis Sayle, actor, comedian, (1984 UK No.15 single 'Ullo John Got A New Motor'').
1952, Andy Fraser, bass player with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. Joined Free when he was aged 16. (1970 UK No.2 & US No.4 single ‘All Right Now'). Ted Nugent, Robert Palmer and Joe Cocker have all covered songs written by Fraser.
. 1965, Raul Malo, singer, songwriter, The Mavericks, (1998 UK No.4 single 'Dance The Night Away'), and solo.
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