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Rory Gallagher checked out on this day in 1995.

One of the greatest musical moments of my life was discovering Rory Gallagher. I was watching the late night show Night Flight and they aired a Rory concert from '79 from Montreaux.

He played a blistering song, flung his Strat to the ground and returned with a towel which he began to fan over his guitar to cool it down. And the most important thing - it wasn't all show - Rory could play; the guitar really needed that towel.

Smitten. Thanks for everything Rory.

Here's the clip...



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António Variações ‎– Anjo Da Guarda (Valentim De Carvalho, 1983)

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António Variações was one Portugal's first Synth-Pop artists, and maybe the most relevant and solid, to embrace the Portuguese language, folk music and culture. The use of synths in his music was partially influenced by the international scene but mostly by the use of organ within national folk music. In 1978 he had already signed a contract with Valentim de Carvalho but his first EP would not see the light of the day until 1982. This was mostly because the label wasn't yet prepared to release Synth-Pop by then and were trying to get him to produce folk or pop. In 1982 he releases his first EP, "Estou Além", followed by his debut album, "Anjo Da Guarda" in 1983. In 1984, shortly after the release of his second album, he dies of a broncopneumonia, related to his AIDS illness.

He is one of the most important Portuguese artists of the 20the century, maybe the most important actually. He was so ahead of its time. He sadly died 35 years ago with only two records but left his imprint on all the Portuguese modern music that came after.
 
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Van's masterpiece Astral Weeks. I recently sold my '79 press and sprung for this one based on good reviews. It was in my wantlist for the longest time, but almost waited too long because every outlet was sold out and discogs was climbing by doubling in price.

Alas, B&N to the rescue. Looks like there is still 1 or 2 left in stock, and code FATHERSDAY gets you 15% off: LINK HERE

Can confirm the great sound here. Heavyweight vinyl, tip-on jacket, primo Veeno.

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Bought this one. Thanks!
 
Twink ‎– Think Pink
Sunbeam Records ‎– SBM2LP5104, 1970/2019

#RSD19 - Limited/Signed/Numbered to 1000, #284
2LP's - Mono and Stereo mixes (listening to the mono)

Pressed at GZ

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