1980’s
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1576 15/01/2021
The John Lee Hooker double-album Hooker ‘N Heat celebrates a 50th anniversary today. The LP was recorded at Liberty Records, Los Angeles with Canned Heat. The final track Boogie Chillen No. 2 stretches over 11 and a half exillarating minutes. |
 No.1228 15/01/2020
The debut studio MC5 album Back In The USA is 50 years old today! The follow up to the live LP Kick Out The Jams was initially considered a failure by many fans. Years later feelings have changed, now seen as a hugely influential piece. Your views? |
 No.862 15/01/2019
The 2nd Fairport Convention album, What We Did On Our Holidays, is 50 years old this month! There first to feature singer-songwriter Sandy Denny, and what an addition! Includes the FC classics Fotheringay and Meet on the Ledge. fairportconvention.com |
 No.497 15/01/2018
The Byrds 1968 album The Notorious Byrd Brothers is 50 years old today. The Californian band’s 5th album blends many genres, including folk, country and psychedelic. During rehearsals tensions ran high within the band, with David Crosby being fired prior to release. thebyrds.com |