Olympia May 21st 1957 (& July 17th 1957/Versailles June 29th 1958/Bruxelles July 29th & Aug. 3rd 1958) - Sidney Bechet & Andre Reweliotty Orchestra

Advantages: Music of tremendous power and excitement
Disadvantages: You could annoy the neighbours

...First, a short quiz. The following are significant dates in the Twentieth Century. Can you identify the event that is associated with each one? a) April 14th 1912 b) May 29th 1913 c) September 1st 1939 d) August 6th 1945 e) June 2nd 1953 f) November 22nd 1963 g) July 21st 1969 h) January 16th 1991 I would guess that most of you found all but one of those fairly easy. Even if the exact date didn’t give it away, the year itself would. For those who want to check, the answers are at the bottom of this review. But what happened on May 29th 1913? And why is that date less familiar than the others? Perhaps its relative obscurity lies in the fact that it has no political or scientific significance; this one is musical. * * * * * * Paris, May 29th 1913 * * * * * * On that date, “modern music” was born. The course of musical history... Read review

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Advantages: His sound will last forever, this cd is a classic
Disadvantages: Nothing about Fats is a disadvantage

..." Released Sept 1957. 13. " I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday " Released July 1959. 14. " I Want To Walk You Home " A classic slow moving Fats style 50's song, about a guy wanting to walk his ideal girl home, " Please Let Me Walk You Home " he says in almost a pleading way, its got a real ching--ching-- type feel as if you were actually walking down the road singing this with a walking type beat. A classic that is and contains everything that Fats is famous for.brilliant.(my personal Favourite). Released July 1959. 15. " Whole Lotta Loving " A million seller released Oct 1958. 16. " Be My Guest " A million sales again released Oct 1959. 17. " My Girl Josephine " A song with a neat drum sound in the background setting the rythmn for the whole song, obviously about a girl from his past ( the person he's pretending to be in the song) about different... Read review

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Advantages: More diverse this year
Disadvantages: rubish boy bands feature

...'. Outkast- Hey Ya (Released 10th November 2003) As one of the oldest hits on the album, this was Andre 3000's first release from his album 'The Love Below'. It was in the charts 13 weeks before it peaked at number three. It is a 1930's inspired song with a funky and contemporary sound. I personally feel their latest track 'Roses' would of been a better choice of track. Scissor Sisters- Laura (Released 7th June) This glam rock anthem was another huge hit this summer for this eccentric band. Some critics have slated Scissor Sisters but I personally love them as they are fun and different from all other bands around. Keane- Everybody's Changing (Released 3rd May) This track was originally released in 2002 when Keane were unknown, but two years later and Keane are racing to number 4 with this fantastic second single from their mercery... Read review

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