December Album Adds

A Trip Thru Your Grooves - Episode 19

Barring anything I may receive as Christmas gifts and the purchase of Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys I am waiting on, here is the updated list.

Ahhh... records. I just love everything about them. My new favorite downtime thing to do is to go to Acme Records in Bayview, WI, grab an LP, put it on a turntable and listen through a pair of real headphones. The link to Acme Records is in the left margin. Let's meet sometime and shop together!

Oh, and before I get started, I am taking donations. This gadget-ma-thing here will be at the top of every blog.



Donation Toward Purchases
These are the albums that I have picked up or have been donated to me since I started this. I'll do an update every month. Incidentally, today is the 13th anniversary of the night my house burned down and I lost all my music.  Sad night. Not just for me, but for music. A lot of work goes into making an album, and no matter how many are pressed, the eternal loss of even one is a sad thing, indeed.

December Adds:
  1. Godspell by the Original Broadway Cast (Arista AL 4001, 1977)
  2. I Robot by the Alan Parsons Project (Arista AL 7002, 1977)
  3. The Last Waltz by The Band (Warner Bros. 3WS 3146 , 1978)
  4. The Stranger by Billy Joel (Columbia JC 34987, 1977)
  5. Blood Sweat And Tears by Blood Sweat & Tears (Columbia CS 9720, 1968)
  6. Briefcase Full of Blues by The Blues Brothers (Atlantic SD 19217, 1978)
  7. Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan (Columbia PC 33235, 1975)
  8. Against the Wind by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (Capitol SOO-12041, 1980)
  9. Night Moves by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (Capitol ST 11557, 1976)
  10. Live Bullet by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (Capitol SKB 11523, 1976)
  11. The Distance by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (Capitol ST-12254, 1982)
  12. The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby & The Range (RCA Victor 1 5904, 1986)
  13. Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (Columbia JC 35318, 1978)
  14. Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (Columbia JC 31903, 1973)
  15. The River by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (Columbia PC2 3684, 1980)
  16. Greatest Hits by The Buckinghams (Columbia CS 9812, 1970)
  17. Greatest Hits by The Byrds (Columbia CS 9516, 1967)
  18. Chicago Transit Authority (Chicago I) by Chicago (Columbia CS 9809, 1969) 
  19. Chicago V by Chicago (Columbia KC 31102, 1972)
  20. Chicago VI by Chicago (Columbia PC 32400, 1973)
  21. Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash (Atlantic SD 11917, 1969)
  22. Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Atlantic SD 7200, 1970)
  23. Superfly Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield (Curtom CRS 8104 ST, 1972)
  24. Boomtown by David & David (A&M SP 5134, 1986)
  25. Crazy from the Heat [EP] by David Lee Roth (Warner Bros. 1 25222, 1985)
  26. Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & the Dominoes (ATCO SD7-204, 1970)
  27. Making Movies by Dire Straits (Warner Bros. BSK 3480, 1980)
  28. Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra (Columbia CL 934 *MONO* 1957)
  29. On the Border by The Eagles (Asylum 7E-1004, 1974)
  30. Life for the Taking by Eddie Money (Columbia JC 35598, 1978)
  31. Ole ELO by Electric Light Orchestra (Jet Records JZ 35528, 1976)
  32. Almost Blue by Elvis Costello & The Attractions (Columbia FC 37562, 1981)
  33. August by Eric Clapton (Warner Bros. 1 25476 1986)
  34. A Nod is as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse by Faces (Warner Bros. BS 2574, 1971)
  35. Mirage by Fleetwood Mac (Warner Bros. 9 23607-1, 1982)
  36. Duke by Genesis (Atlantic SD 16014, 1980)
  37. Thirty-Three & 1/3 by George Harrison (Dark Horse DH 3005, 1976)
  38. City to City by Gerry Rafferty (United Artists UA LA840-G, 1978)
  39. Go to Heaven by The Grateful Dead (Arista AL 9508, 1980)
  40. Volume One [EP] by The Honeydrippers (Es Paranza Records 90220-1B, 1984)
  41. Running on Empty by Jackson Browne (Asylum 6E-113, 1977)
  42. The Jan & Dean Story by Jan & Dean (Imperial House NU 9550, 1980)
  43. Pearl by Janis Joplin (Columbia PC 30332, 1971)
  44. Body & Soul by Joe Jackson (A&M SP-5000, 1984)
  45. Scarecrow by John Cougar Mellencamp (Riva 824 865-1, 1985)
  46. Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin (Atlantic SD 19127, 1969)
  47. Led Zeppelin (Fourth Album) by Led Zeppelin (Atlantic SD 7208, 1971)
  48. Simple Dreams by Lina Ronstadt (Asylum 6E-104, 1977)
  49. Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd. by The Monkees (Colgems COS-104, 1967)
  50. King & Queen by Otis Redding & Carla Thomas (Stax Records 716 *MONO* 1967)
  51. One Trick Pony by Paul Simon (Warner Bros. HS 3472, 1980)
  52. There Goes Rhymin' Simon by Paul Simon (Columbia KC 32280, 1973)
  53. Empty Glass by Pete Townshend (ATCO SD-3200, 1980)
  54. Extended Play [EP] by the Pretenders (Sire MINI 3563, 1981)
  55. Reckoning by R.E.M. (IRS SP 70044, 1984)
  56. The Principle of Moments by Robert Plant (Es Paranza Records 90101-1 1983)
  57. Every Picture Tells a Story by Rod Stewart (Mercury 6336 548, 1971)
  58. Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel (Columbia KS 9914, 1970)
  59. Sounds of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel (Columbia PC 9269, 1966)
  60. Can't Buy a Thrill by Steely Dan (ABC Records ABCX-758, 1974)
  61. Aja by Steely Dan (ABC Records AA-1006, 1977)
  62. The Wild Heart by Stevie Nicks (Modern Records 790084-1, 1983)
  63. The Best of the Stylistics by The Stylistics (AVCO 69005-698, 1975)
  64. Crime of the Century by Supertramp (A&M SP-3647, 1974)
  65. Breakfast in America by Supertramp (A&M SP-3708, 1979)
  66. Joy to the World - Their Greatest Hits by Three Dog Night (ABC/Dunhill DSD 50178, 1974)
  67. Private Dancer by Tina Turner (Capitol ST-12330, 1984)
  68. The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys by Traffic (Island ILPS-9180, 1971)
  69. Moondance by Van Morrison (Warner Bros. BSK 3103, 1970)
  70. Greenpeace Rainbow Warriors by Various Artists (Geffen GHS 24236, 1989)
  71. Motown 25 #1 Hits from 25 Years by Various Artists (Motown 5308ML2 1983) 
  72. Saturday Night Fever Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Various Artists (RSO 2685-123  1977)
  73. The Big Chill Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Various Artists (Motown 6062ML, 1983)
  74. The World is a Ghetto by War (United Artists UAS-5652, 1972)
  75. Who's Next by The Who (Decca DL 79182, 1971)
  76. Face Dances by The Who (Warner Bros. HS-3516, 1981)
  77. Tommy by The Who (Decca DL 75126, 1969)
  78. The Yes Album by Yes (Atlantic SD19131, 1971)
The current collection now sits at 170 records and the full inventory can be found below. Long way to go. Really need to start adding some soul, reggae, and R&B records.



The Yes Album


  1. "Godspell" by the Original Broadway Cast (Arista AL 4001, 1977)
  2. I Robot by the Alan Parsons Project (Arista AL 7002, 1977)
  3. Wipe the Windows, Check the Oil, Dollar Gas by the Allman Brothers Band (Capricorn 2CX-0177, 1978)
  4. The Last Waltz by The Band (Warner Bros. 3WS 3146 , 1978)
  5. Rubber Soul by the Beatles (US Release, Capitol SW-2442 *STEREO* *ORANGE LABEL* 1965)
  6. Arabia Mountain by Black Lips (VCA 1 80026, *NEW* 2011)
  7. Blood Sweat And Tears by Blood Sweat & Tears (Columbia CS 9720, 1968)
  8. Briefcase Full of Blues by The Blues Brothers (Atlantic SD 19217, 1978)
  9. Home by the Bodeans (Slash Records 1-25876, 1989)
  10. Can't Get Past the Lips by Broncho (Guestroom Records CQ 001 B, Pink Vinyl, 2011)
  11. Running on Empty by Jackson Browne (Asylum 6E-113, 1977)
  12. Hold Out by Jackson Browne (Elektra-Asylum 5E-511, 1980)
  13. Greatest Hits by The Buckinghams (Columbia CS 9812, 1970)
  14. Greatest Hits by The Byrds (Columbia CS 9516, 1967)
  15. Chicago Transit Authority (Chicago I) by Chicago (Columbia CS 9809, 1969) 
  16. Chicago V by Chicago (Columbia KC 31102, 1972)
  17. Chicago VI by Chicago (Columbia PC 32400, 1973)
  18. 461 Ocean Blvd. by Eric Clapton (RSO SO-4801, 1974) - MY REVIEW
  19. Backless by Eric Clapton (RSO RS1-3039AS, 1978)
  20. August by Eric Clapton (Warner Bros. 1 25476 1986)
  21. My Aim is True by Elvis Costello (Columbia AL-35037, 1977)
  22. Armed Forces by Elvis Costello & the Attractions (Columbia AL-35709, 1978)
  23. Get Happy!! by Elvis Costello & The Attractions (Columbia AL-36347, 1980)
  24. Almost Blue by Elvis Costello & The Attractions (Columbia FC 37562, 1981)
  25. Chronicle by Creedence Clearwater Revival (Fantasy Records CCR-2, 1976)
  26. Crosby, Stills & Nash by Crosby, Stills & Nash (Atlantic SD 11917, 1969)
  27. Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Atlantic SD 7200, 1970)
  28. So Far by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Atlantic SD 18100, 1974)
  29. Boomtown by David & David (A&M SP 5134, 1986)
  30. Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & the Dominoes (ATCO SD7-204, 1970)
  31. Making Movies by Dire Straits (Warner Bros. BSK 3480, 1980)
  32. Blonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan (Columbia LP 5110 *MONO* Recording, 2002 Reissue)
  33. Nashville Skyline by Bob Dylan (Columbia KCS-9825,1969)
  34. Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan (Columbia PC 33235, 1975)
  35. Eagles (Eponymous Debut) by the Eagles (Asylum SD-5054, 1972)
  36. Desperado by the Eagles (Asylum SD-5068, 1973)
  37. On the Border by The Eagles (Asylum 7E-1004, 1974)
  38. Hotel California by the Eagles (Elektra Asylum 7E-1084, 1976)
  39. The Long Run by the Eagles (Elektra Asylum 5E-508, 1979)
  40. Live by the Eagles (Elektra Asylum BB-705, 1980)
  41. Ole ELO by Electric Light Orchestra (Jet Records JZ 35528, 1976)
  42. Ellington at Newport by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra (Columbia CL 934 *MONO* 1957)
  43. A Nod is as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse by Faces (Warner Bros. BS 2574, 1971)
  44. Rumours by Fleetwood Mac (Warner Bros. BSK-3010, 1977)
  45. Mirage by Fleetwood Mac (Warner Bros. 9 23607-1, 1982)
  46. Duke by Genesis (Atlantic SD 16014, 1980)
  47. Workingman's Dead by the Grateful Dead (WS 1869/S39719 *180 GRAM* Reissue 2015)
  48. American Beauty by the Grateful Dead (WS 1893 *180 GRAM Reissue 2015)
  49. Aoxomoxoa by the Grateful Dead (WS 1790 *180 GRAM* 2011 Reissue)
  50. Best of...Skeletons From The Closet by the Grateful Dead (Warner Bros. 2764, 1974) - MY REVIEW
  51. Terrapin Station by the Grateful Dead (Arista AL 7001, 1977)
  52. Go to Heaven by The Grateful Dead (Arista AL 9508, 1980)
  53. In the Dark by the Grateful Dead (Arista AL 8452, 1987)
  54. Best of by The Guess Who (RCA LSPX-1004, 1971)
  55. Thirty-Three & 1/3 by George Harrison (Dark Horse DH 3005, 1976)
  56. Dreamboat Annie by Heart (Friday Music FRAM 5005 *AUTOGRAPHED* 2011 Reissue)
  57. Arrow by Heartless Bastards (Partisan PTKF 2101 *NEW*, 2012)
  58. Arrow by Heartless Bastards (Partisan PTKF 2101 *AUTOGRAPHED* 2012)
  59. Volume One [EP] by The Honeydrippers (Es Paranza Records 90220-1B, 1984)
  60. The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby & The Range (RCA Victor 1 5904, 1986)
  61. Full House Live by J. Geils Band (Atlantic SD-7241, 1972)
  62. Body & Soul by Joe Jackson (A&M SP-5000, 1984)
  63. The Jan & Dean Story by Jan & Dean (Imperial House NU 9550, 1980)
  64. The Stranger by Billy Joel (Columbia JC 34987, 1977)
  65. 52nd Street by Billy Joel (Columbia AL-35609, 1978)
  66. 11-17-70 by Elton John (UNI 93771, 1971)
  67. Honky Chateau by Elton John (MCA 2107, 1973)
  68. Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John (MCA 2142, 1975)
  69. Rickie Lee Jones (Eponymous Debut) by Rickie Lee Jones (Warner Bros. BSK 3296, 1979) - MY REVIEW
  70. Pearl by Janis Joplin (Columbia PC 30332, 1971)
  71. Tapestry by Carole King (Epic PE-34946, *1977 REISSUE* 1971)
  72. The Kings Are Here by The Kings (Elektra-Asylum X6E 274-AC, *AUTOGRAPHED* 1980)
  73. Low Budget by The Kinks (Arista AB 4240, 1979)
  74. Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin (Atlantic SD 19127, 1969) - MY REVIEW
  75. Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin (Atlantic SD 7255, 1973)
  76. Led Zeppelin (Fourth Album) by Led Zeppelin (Atlantic SD 7208, 1971)
  77. Bring Yo' Ass to the Table by Left Lane Cruiser (Alive 0081-1 *AUTOGRAPHED* 2008)
  78. Shaved Fish by John Lennon & Plastic Ono Band (Apple SW-3421, 1975)
  79. Double Fantasy by John Lennon & Yoko Ono (Geffen Records 5357102 *NEW* Reissue)
  80. One More From The Road by Lynyrd Skynyrd (MCA 2-8014, 1976)
  81. Superfly Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield (Curtom CRS 8104 ST, 1972)
  82. Scarecrow by John Cougar Mellencamp (Riva 824 865-1, 1985)
  83. Court & Spark by Joni Mitchell (Asylum 7E-1001, 1974)
  84. Molly Hatchet (Eponymous Debut) by Molly Hatchet (Epic AL-35347, 1978)
  85. Life for the Taking by Eddie Money (Columbia JC 35598, 1978)
  86. Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd. by The Monkees (Colgems COS-104, 1967) - MY REVIEW
  87. Days of Future Passed by the Moody Blues (DERAM DES 18012, 1967)
  88. Moondance by Van Morrison (Warner Bros. BSK 3103, 1970)
  89. The Bottom Line '78 by Van Morrison (Concert Vault CVLP-002, 2013)
  90. The Wild Heart by Stevie Nicks (Modern Records 790084-1, 1983)
  91. Full Circle by The Outer Vibe (Self-Released *AUTOGRAPHED* 2015)
  92. Howlin' Wind by Graham Parker & The Rumour (Mercury SRM 1-1095, 1976) - MY REVIEW
  93. Slanted & Enchanted by Pavement (Matador OLE-038-0 *NEW* Reissue, 2015)
  94. Lightning Bolt by Pearl Jam (Monkeywrench Records Limited Release *AUTOGRAPHED* *NEW* *180 GRAM* 2013)
  95. The Principle of Moments by Robert Plant (Es Paranza Records 90101-1 1983)
  96. Elvis at Stax by Elvis Presley (RCA 888837422241S1 *NEW* *180 GRAM*, 2013)
  97. Pretenders (Eponymous Debut) by Pretenders (Sire SRK6083, 1970) - MY REVIEW
  98. Extended Play [EP] by the Pretenders (Sire MINI 3563, 1981)
  99. Purple Rain by Prince (Warner Bros./NOG 9362-49302, *180 GRAM* *NEW* 2017)
  100. Reckoning by R.E.M. (IRS SP 70044, 1984)
  101. Fables of the Reconstruction by R.E.M. (IRS-5592, 1985)
  102. Life's Rich Pageant by R.E.M. (IRS-5783, 1986)
  103. City to City by Gerry Rafferty (United Artists UA LA840-G, 1978)
  104. King & Queen by Otis Redding & Carla Thomas (Stax Records 716 *MONO* 1967)
  105. Tim by The Replacements (Rhino R1-25330 *180 GRAM* *NEW* Reissue, 2017)
  106. Songs for Slim (New West Records Record Store Day Release, *NEW* 2013)
  107. Goat's Head Soup by The Rolling Stones (RS-732934RI *PROMOTIONAL COPY* 1973)
  108. Simple Dreams by Lina Ronstadt (Asylum 6E-104, 1977)
  109. Crazy from the Heat [EP] by David Lee Roth (Warner Bros. 1 25222, 1985)
  110. Live Bullet by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (Capitol SKB 11523, 1976)
  111. Night Moves by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (Capitol ST 11557, 1976)
  112. The Distance by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (Capitol ST-12254, 1982)
  113. Against the Wind by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (Capitol SOO-12041, 1980)
  114. Short Sharp Shocked by Michelle Shocked (PolyGram 834924-1, 1988)
  115. Paul Simon (Duncan) by Paul Simon (Columbia KC-30750, 1972)
  116. There Goes Rhymin' Simon by Paul Simon (Columbia KC 32280, 1973)
  117. Still Crazy After All These Years by Paul Simon (Columbia PC-33540, 1975) - MY REVIEW
  118. One Trick Pony by Paul Simon (Warner Bros. HS 3472, 1980)
  119. Sounds of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel (Columbia PC 9269, 1966)
  120. Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel (Columbia KS 9914, 1970)
  121. The Weather Below by Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds (Party Fowl 96859-94591, 2015)
  122. Horses by Patti Smith (Arista AL-4066, 1975)
  123. I Don't Wanna Go Home by Southside Johnny & The Asbury Dukes (Epic PE-34180, *NEW* 1976)
  124. Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (Columbia JC 31903, 1973)
  125. The Wild, The Innocent & The E-Street Shuffle by Bruce Springsteen (Columbia AL-32432, 1973) - MY REVIEW
  126. Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band (Columbia PC-33795, 1975)
  127. Darkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (Columbia JC 35318, 1978)
  128. The River by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (Columbia PC2 3684, 1980)
  129. Live 1975-1985 by Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band (Columbia C5X-40558 *5 LP BOX SET* 1986) - MY REVIEW
  130. Can't Buy a Thrill by Steely Dan (ABC Records ABCX-758, 1974)
  131. Aja by Steely Dan (ABC Records AA-1006, 1977)
  132. Gaucho by Steely Dan (MCA-6102, 1980)
  133. Every Picture Tells a Story by Rod Stewart (Mercury 6336 548, 1971)
  134. The Best of the Stylistics by The Stylistics (AVCO 69005-698, 1975)
  135. Crime of the Century by Supertramp (A&M SP-3647, 1974)
  136. Breakfast in America by Supertramp (A&M SP-3708, 1979)
  137. Marquee Moon by Television (Rhino R1-1098 *180 GRAM* New Reissue, 2018) - MY REVIEW
  138. Joy to the World - Their Greatest Hits by Three Dog Night (ABC/Dunhill DSD 50178, 1974)
  139. Empty Glass by Pete Townshend (ATCO SD-3200, 1980)
  140. All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes by Pete Townshend (ATCO SD38-149, 1982)
  141. White City: A Novel by Pete Townshend (ATCO 90473-1, 1985)
  142. The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys by Traffic (Island ILPS-9180, 1971)
  143. Vol.1 by The Traveling Wilburys (Wilbury Records 25796 *PROMOTIONAL COPY* 1988) - MY REVIEW
  144. Private Dancer by Tina Turner (Capitol ST-12330, 1984)
  145. The Joshua Tree by U2 (Island 90581-1, 1987)
  146. The Wanton Looks (Eponymous) by The Wanton Looks (Whoa! 16892-05104 *AUTOGRAPHED *NEW* 2012)
  147. The World is a Ghetto by War (United Artists UAS-5652, 1972)
  148. Whitey Morgan & The '78s (Eponymous) by Whitey Morgan & The '78s (Bloodshot Records BS176 *AUTOGRAPHED* 2010)
  149. Tommy by The Who (Decca DL 75126, 1969)
  150. Live at Leeds by The Who (Decca DL-79175, 1970)
  151. Who's Next by The Who (Decca DL 79182, 1971)
  152. The Who By Numbers by The Who (Polydor 2480309, 1975) - MY REVIEW
  153. Face Dances by The Who (Warner Bros. HS-3516, 1981)
  154. Live at Austin City Limits by Widespread Panic (New West 51931 *NEW* 2015)
  155. Back to Black by Amy Winehouse (Universal-Republic B0008428-02 *NEW* 2006)
  156. Wings Over America by Paul McCartney & Wings (Capitol 11593, 1976)
  157. At the Speed of Sound by Paul McCartney & Wings (Capitol 11525, 1976)
  158. Arc of a Diver by Steve Winwood (Island ILPS-9576, 1980)
  159. Lights Out by Peter Wolf (EMI S1-17121, 1984)
  160. The Yes Album by Yes (Atlantic SD19131, 1971)
  161. Yessongs by Yes (Atlantic SD 3-100, 1973)
  162. Going For The One by Yes (Atlantic SD-19106, 1977)
  163. Harvest by Neil Young (Reprise 517397 *REISSUE* 2006)
  164. Decade by Neil Young (Reprise 558030-1 *REISSUE 2017)
  165. Excitable Boy by Warren Zevon (Elektra-Asylum 6E-118, 1978)
  166. 41 Original Hits from the Soundtrack of American Graffiti by Various Artists (MCA 2-8001, 1973)
  167. Greenpeace Rainbow Warriors by Various Artists (Geffen GHS 24236, 1989)
  168. Motown 25 #1 Hits from 25 Years by Various Artists (Motown 5308ML2 1983) 
  169. Saturday Night Fever Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Various Artists (RSO 2685-123  1977)
  170. The Big Chill Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Various Artists (Motown 6062ML, 1983)

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I'm Going to Write a Book and Publish a Semi-Monthly Newsletter

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Well hello there! It's been awhile, hasn't it? I have been encouraged by a number of people to write a book about being a Cubs fan, so I've decided to take the plunge. I'm not sure of the title, but it will be about growing up a Cubs fan on Chicago's South Side. This will be the realization of a lifelong dream, and though I know nothing about editing and publishing, and little about the already saturated market for Cubs books, I do know that I offer a unique perspective as compared to other writers. If you would like to see an example of my writing, and the basic theme of my upcoming book, I urge you to take a look at a recent example of my writing for the Cubs Insider website. I believe you will agree that of the hundreds of books written about the Cubs none offer the same viewpoint that I do. Because I am starting this endeavor without a publisher deal, I have to self-finance my effort. In order to do that, I am going to write a semi-monthly newsletter t...
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A New (Old) Passion

A Trip Thru Your Grooves - Episode 1 Before I get started, it is important to know that I am not collecting vinyl as a means of unearthing rare gems at discounted prices that I can flip for profit. It's just that in a world that has become so digitally compressed I long for the days of listening to my music at a speed of 33 1/3 RPM through real speakers instead of as MP3s through my AirPods. The act of collecting records is an extremely personal one, and though there are some records that belong in every collection, regardless of anyone's stated preferences as an audiophile, I'd be more interested in finding a beat up version of 'Nighthawks at the Diner' by Tom Waits than a near mint version of 'Illmatic' by NAS. Why? I am going to be listening to my purchases and I just prefer Waits. And though some classics never get old, newer spins exist that are perfect for lounging in headphones while staring at the ceiling, thinking about how funny (wonderful, s...
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The Vinyl Project - Howlin' Wind by Graham Parker & The Rumour (1976)

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A Trip Thru Your Grooves - Episode 10 Release Date: 20-July-1976 Genre:  Rock/Singer-Songwriter Producer: Nick Lowe Label: Vertigo/Mercury Time: 42m 02s Review Date: 22-November-2018 Format: LP Side One White Honey Nothin's Gonna Pull Us Apart Silly Thing Gypsy Blood Between You and Me Back to Schooldays Side Two Soul Shoes Lady Doctor You've Got to Be Kidding Howlin' Wind Not if it Pleases Me Don't Ask Me Questions Review:  It's almost sad that the music industry has gone back to the singles-driven model that prevailed at the start of rock and roll. It's easy to blame the MP3, but music has been shooting itself in the foot since it allowed the release of greatest hits LPs. It's a sad testament to the industry that its leaders have allowed the fragmentation of its product because it shortens the careers of some of its better artists. The Beatles changed the paradigm that radio, and its need for three-minute singles, coul...
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