Here at SMS we’ve frequently examined the question of what makes a great record? Talent, Creativity, an original lyric, a beautiful melody, with a soulful vocal and tight harmony’s, all, on top of a great […]
To be honest, none of us here in the palatial offices and studios of SMS believed we needed a “Face Lift” But, now and then everything can use a fresh coat of Shellac!…YES, our looks […]
It was fifty-four years ago this week, specifically June fifth, 1964 when The Rolling Stones were met by over 500 fans as they arrived on BA flight 505 at Kennedy Airport for their debut US […]
It was on this day, April 27, 1969 that Pink Floyd appeared at Mothers Club in Erdington, Birmingham, England. Radio 1 D J John Peel reviewed the gig as ‘…sounding like dying galaxies lost in […]
Do you recall the odd and strange-looking band “The Strangeloves” ? We’ll bet you recall and loved to dance to their two huge hits “I Want Candy” and “Night Time, Is The Right Time”….But, here’s […]
It takes many elements to make a great record…Talent, creativity, a great lyric and melody and a healthy dose of spontaneity! A surprising guitar lick, or drum fill, a harmony from nowhere and for us,a […]
You of course remember and are a bit curious about the mercurial, reclusive, quiet, gum – chewing former Bass player for The Rolling Stones Bill Wyman? When it came to the success and fame of […]
Misunderstood and misinterpreted lyrics have been the subject of laughter, conversation, many books, films and T.V! Take a look at a few hugely popular songs from the 60’s that YOU THINK YOU KNOW! However, after […]
On this day, Jan.5th 1969 Led Zeppelin were wrapping up their first American tour concluding four nights at The Whisky ‘A Go Go in Los Angeles. Their opening act was Alice Cooper and the Zep […]
You, of course recall Donovan’s retro ( trumpets, trombones and a tuba ) trippy and beautiful ballad from 1966, “Mellow Yellow” …..And you likely remember a couple of the rumors that circulated around the records […]
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