Category Archives: You Tube

C. P. Lee of legendary Manchester underground band Greasy Bear

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Tony

Chris ‘C. P.’ Lee, leader of Greasy Bear, the legendary Manchester underground died suddenly on July 25th. Chris Lee, was born in Didsbury, Manchester in 1950 and as well as being a musician, he was a writer, broadcaster, performer and … Continue reading →

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Off The Record Presents Joe Bussard.

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Tony

Off The Record makes the record-collector’s version of the pilgrimage to Mecca to Joe Bussard’s wonderful basement! Owner of one of the finest collections of prewar blues, country and jazz records in the world, Joe Bussard has been one of … Continue reading →

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Interview With Charlie Gillett From 2008

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Tony

 The late Charlie Gillett was a renowned broadcaster, journalist and author. He wrote the acclaimed and influential ‘Sound Of The City’ (“the first serious and comprehensive history of rock & roll”) and the story of Atlantic Records ‘Making Tracks’. … Continue reading →

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Off The Record Presents: Joe Bussard

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Tony

Published on 13th January 2017 ‘‘Off The Record Presents’ made this freat short film of the record collector’s version of the pilgrimage to Mecca – to Joe Bussard’s wonderful basement! Joe is the owner of one of the finest collections … Continue reading →

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Robert Plant produces documentary on Malian music

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Tony

When the singer Robert Plant visited Mali to perform at the Festival In Ihe Desert, in 2003, he brought a video camera and documented Malian life, both in towns and in the desert, as well as the festival itself. Plant was the … Continue reading →

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The Johnny Otis Show – Stunning 60 Minutes!

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Tony
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AKA Doc Pomus

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Tony

Jerome ‘Doc’ Pomus was one of the world’s greatest songwriters. He wrote million sellers for Ray Charles, The Drifters, Joe Turner, Elvis, The Coasters, Dion and The Belmonts, Andy Williams and countless others. He was also a blues shouter who … Continue reading →

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Help Needed With New Syl Johnson Documentary Film

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Tony

Syl Johnson was born Sylvester Thompson in rural Holly Springs, Mississippi. Young Syl spent his days picking cotton alongside his brothers and sisters, and his nights on the front porch learning the blues from his father and his uncles. His … Continue reading →

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Record Store Day, UK – 2013 – Great 15 Minute Film

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Tony
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The Bootleg Series Vol. 10 ‘Another Self Portrait’ – unreleased Dylan sides 1969 – 1971

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Tony
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