#chris blackwell

[kdo-three]

The B-52's - Rock Lobster (1979) (Album Version) Rickey Wilson / Fred Schneider from: "The B-52's" (US | LP) "Play Loud" (UK | LP)

New Wave | Dance Pop

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Personnel: Fred Schneider: Lead Vocals / Cowbell Kate Pierson: Backing Vocals / Farfisa Organ / Synth Bass Cindy Wilson: Backing Vocals / Tambourine Ricky Wilson: Electric Guitar Keith Strickland: Drums / Percussion

Produced by Chris Blackwell

Recorded: @ The Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas February, 1978

Album Released: on July 6, 1979

Warner Bros. Records (US) Island Records (UK)

#The B-52's #Rock Lobster #Kate Pierson #Fred Schneider #cindy wilson #Ricky Wilson #Keith Strickland #New Wave #1970s #Chris Blackwell

[bungalowclassic]

#strawberry hill #chris blackwell #interior #interiors #interior design #design #decor #Architecture

[jamesginortonblog]

James Norton (first photo with Chris Blackwell, the character he plays in the film) at the Jamaican première of Bob Marley One Love , 23 January 2024

Sources: James Norton and OneLoveMovie on Instagram

#james norton #chris blackwell #bob marley one love #events

[ultra-francesca-mercury]

january 16

1996

Jamaican police mistake Jimmy Buffett for a drug smuggler and shoot at his seaplane (the Hemisphere Dancer) after it lands in the water. Bono of U2 is on board with his family, along with Island Records head Chris Blackwell.

#jimmy buffett #bono #chris blackwell #jamaica mistaica #almanaccomercury

[thephotoregistry]

Chris Blackwell

Joao Canziani

#Joao Canziani #Chris Blackwell

[jeremiekroubodagnini]

A WEEK IN NEW YORK WITH BRUCE AND BOB IN JULY 1973

Lee Jaffe is an artist, photographer, filmmaker, musician and producer who, in July 1973, booked an unknown act from Jamaica to support an exciting new talent from New Jersey for a week long residency at New York's legendary Max's Kansas City. It kick started both performers on their paths to become cultural titans.

Lee recalls the week 50 years ago when each act alternated opening and closing slots for the 40 people who showed up each night, the two legends playing 14 gigs each across the week. Marley was making his first visit to America in support of the Catch a Fire album, while Bruce was promoting his first album. The two bands hung out - while also going to see The New York Dolls at Kenny's Castaways nightclub around the corner and Led Zeppelin at Madison Square Garden.

Lee tells the behind the scenes tales of this slice of rock history, joined by several contributors who were there - including Bruce Springsteen, Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, E Street band pianist David Sancious, photographer Bob Gruen, publicist Cherry Vanilla, manager Toby Mamis, Geoff MacCormack who went with David Bowie to see Bruce Springsteen, and Warhol acolyte Tony Zanetta who was a regular in the legendary back room at Max's.

This snapshot of a week in the life of one of New York's most acclaimed nightclubs of the 70s, where Andy Warhol held court every night with a stunning array of the art world's alternative elite, recalls the years when decadence was de rigueur among the hedonists who lived and breathed sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.

The club's owner, Mickey Ruskin, prided himself on booking new bands who he believed had something different to offer - which is why Bob Marley and Bruce Springsteen were on the same bill that week in the summer of '73.

A Zinc Media production for BBC Radio 4.

This programme is available here (28 minutes).

Copyright BBC Radio 4.

Photos courtesy of Lee Jaffe.

#bob marley and the wailers #chris blackwell #reggae #max's kansas city #bruce springsteen #andy warhol #david bowie #island records #new york dolls #led zeppelin

[julio-viernes]

He topado casualmente con este formidable clip de Jimmy Cliff haciendo "Wild World" a ritmo reggae en 1970. Es una de las canciones que Cat escribió tras su ruptura sentimental con Patti D'Arbanville.

Leo que Chris Blackwell, jefazo de Island Records, definió "Tea For The Tillerman", el LP donde iba incluido el original del Gato, como "el mejor álbum que lanzamos jamás".

En 1987 el siempre polémico Jonathan King acusó a Pet Shop Boys de birlarle la melodía a Cat, por entonces ya Yusuf, en su famoso hit "It´s a Sin". King hasta hizo una versión para demostrar el parecido, que es verdad que existe, pero le salió mal: el tecno dúo le denunció y ganó el juicio.

#jimmy cliff #cat stevens #yusuf islam #jonathan king #pet shop boys #chris blackwell

[wamnak]

No sun will shine in my day today

(No sun will shine)

The high yellow moon won't come out to play

(Won't come out to play)

Darkness has covered my light

(And the stage) and the stage my day into night

Now, where is this love to be found?

Won't someone tell me 'cause life (sweet life)

Must be somewhere (sweet life) to be found (somewhere, somewhere for me)

Instead of a concrete jungle

Where the living is harder (in a concrete)

Concrete jungle (jungle)

Oh man, you've got to do your best, yeah

No chains around my feet but I'm not free

I know I am bound here in captivity

And I've never known happiness

And I've never known sweet caresses

Still, I be always laughing like a clown

Won't someone help me 'cause I (sweet life)

I've got to pick myself (sweet life) from off the ground, yeah (somewhere, somewhere for me)

In this here concrete jungle (la la-la)

I say, what do you got for me, now?

Concrete jungle (la la-la)

Oh, why won't you let me be, now? (concrete jungle)

I said that life (sweet life)

Must be somewhere (sweet life) to be found, yeah, yeah (somewhere, somewhere for me)

Instead of a concrete jungle (jungle)

Where the living is hardest (concrete jungle)

Concrete jungle (jungle)

Oh man, you've got to do your best, yeah (concrete jungle)

Concrete jungle (jungle)

You name it

In this concrete jungle

(Jungle, jungle)

Concrete jungle, you name it, we got it

Concrete jungle, now

(Jungle, jungle, now)

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Bob Marley

Simply one of my favorite songs ever. The first link is for the original Jamaican version before they added a lead guitar to it in London to make it more appealing to Americans. Those sweet harmonies are easier to hear… Bunny Wailer is dominant voice there. Perfection.

But wait! The second link has the International version with the “rock” guitar on it has possibly one of my favorite solos ever. Wayne Perkins was perfection on this album despite not really being familiar with reggae.

#Spotify #bob marley #bob marley and the wailers #the wailers #bunny wailer #peter tosh #Carlton Barrett #family man barrett #concrete jungle #Wayne Perkins #catch a fire #chris blackwell #island records

[odk-2]

Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop (1964) Robert Spencer / Johnny Roberts from: "My Boy Lollipop" / "Something's Gotta Be Done"

Ska

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Partial Personnel: Millie Small: Vocals Ernest Ranglin: Guitar Pete Hogman: Harmonica Mike Wells: Drummer

Arrangement by Ernest Ranglin Produced by Chris Blackwell

Recorded: @ The IBC Recording Studios in London, England UK during 1963

Released: in March of 1964 (UK)

Fontana Records (International) Island Records (UK) Smash Records (US)

One of the Top Selling Ska Songs of All Time

#My Boy Lollipop #Millie Small #Ska #Chris Blackwell #1960's #Island Records #Smash Records #Fontana Records

[end-of-the-world-optimist]

#james norton #bob marley one love #chris blackwell #bob marley #collider #Youtube

[kdo-three]

The Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running (1965) Jackie Edwards from: "Keep On Running" / "High Time Baby" (Single) "The Second Album" (LP)

Beat | Rhythm and Blues | Blue-Eyed Soul

Jackie Edwards Cover

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YouTube https://youtu.be/YrxHcSZBU38?si=4gxgWUIjcnBUm95J

Personnel: Steve Winwood: Vocals / Fuzz-Tone Guitar Spencer Davis: Guitar / Backing Vocals Muff Winwood: Bass Peter York: Drums / Percussion

Single Produced by Chris Blackwell

Album Produced by Chris Blackwell / Jimmy Miller

Recorded: @ Island Records in London, England UK on October 21, 1965

Single Released: on November 26, 1965 Fontana Records (UK) ATCO Records (US)

Album Released on January 7, 1966 Fontana Records (UK) ATCO Records (US)

#The Spencer Davis Group #Jackie Edwards #1960's #Steve Winwood #ATCO Records #Fontana Records #Blue-Eyed Soul #Chris Blackwell #Keep On Running

[bungalowclassic]

#strawberry hill #chris blackwell #interior #interiors #interior design #design #decor

[jamesginortonblog]

James Norton as Chris Blackwell in two stills from Bob Marley One Love

#james norton #chris blackwell #bob marley one love

[thelifeelsewhere]

The Ultimate Reggae Legends

Writer Richie Unterberger agrees there have been scores of books written about Bob Marley and The Wailers, while the new book he has edited and compiled is certainly, The Ultimate Illustrated History. Packed full of photos and memorabilia from all phases of their journey, Bob Marley and The Wailers illuminates the lives and times of the man and his collaborators. Indeed, The Wailers are one of…

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#Apple Podcasts #Bob Marley and The Wailers #Chris Blackwell #Cornucopia Radio #IRN #Jamaica #Legends #NPR One #NWCZ Radio #Popular Music #Rastafari #Richie Unterberger #Rock Steady #Ska #The Source WMNF HD3 #WNRM The Root

[myvinylplaylist]

Was (Not Was): Born To Laugh At Tornadoes (1983)

Promotional Copy

Geffen Records

#my vinyl playlist #was (not was) #don was #david was #sweet pea atkinson #marshall krenshaw #mitch ryder #doug fieger #ozzy osbourne #mel torme #vinnie vincent #the ankh warrior #bob kulick #chris blackwell #geffen records #dance pop #post disco #dance rock #college rock #80’s rock #promotional copy #record cover #album cover #album art #vinyl records

[jeremiekroubodagnini]

BOB MARLEY ONE LOVE review

No need to say too much to describe this movie directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. One word is enough: WICKED!!!

Pas besoin de trop parler pour décrire le film réalisé par Reinaldo Marcus Green. Un seul mot suffit: WICKED!!!

Par JKD.

#bob marley #ziggy marley #rita marley #tuff gong #reinaldo marcus green #kingsley ben adir #lee scratch perry #peter tosh #chris blackwell #Youtube