Comments on: Music Reviews

By: Claire

Claire — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:31:37 +0000

Easy to listen to love the tales of the blues very interesting indeed.
Look forward to checking out the new book. Clair

By: BUDDY HOLLY

BUDDY HOLLY — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:33:20 +0000

BUDDY HOLLY GREATEST HITS
Hello Jules thanks for getting in touch and pointing out the forthcoming 50th Anniversary of the death of one of the True legends of Popular Music of the Twentieth Century.
Although his success lasted only a year and a half before his death in a airplane crash at the age of 22 Buddy Holly has been described as “the single most influential creative force in early rock and roll”. His works and innovations were copied by his contemporaries and later musicians, notably The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and exerted a profound influence on popular music.
In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked him No 13 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
As you say there are still many CDs of his work out there but seeing as you are just looking for a reasonable priced Greatest Hits I saw this Greatest Hits CD at a really reasonable price at £2.97 on Amazon just click to open :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Buddy-Holly/dp/B00004UB8T/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1232980737&sr=1
This budget-priced album contains most of his most famous songs, many of which have retained their popularity via cover versions over the years. Here you get Buddy’s original versions of Oh boy,
That’ll be the day, Peggy Sue, Listen to me, Rave on, Heartbeat, True love ways, Everyday and It doesn’t matter anymore amongst others I’m sure you will know.
Of course some fans of Buddy Holly may say that this 20 track selection has missed several of his best tunes for lesser tunes but that will be a matter of personal taste and when there is so many tunes to pick from”¦”¦., this is a good start and if after listening to this CD and want to hear more which I hope you will, you already know there is a lot more CDs to select from.
Perhaps when “Step Back In Time” is on “Air” you may consider putting Buddy Holly forward to “Go Back to the Future” with.
DCR DJ Douglas “STEP BACK IN TIME”
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By: ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY

ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:04:40 +0000

Hi Dunoon Radio, just thought I would mention another Anniversary, not 250 years, only 50 years and no not Motown.
I was reading about the 50th Anniversary of the death on February 3rd of Buddy Holly.
I only have a couple of his songs on compilation CDs and looking on the internet I find there is no shortage of CDs, nearly all with the same songs but a big difference in price. I am not looking for a definite box collection, a Greatest Hits would be fine can you help me out. Looking forward to hearing Dunoons own Radio soon
Good Luck to you all for the future
Jules

By: SONGS OF ROBERT BURNS CD

SONGS OF ROBERT BURNS CD — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:49 +0000

EDDI READER
SINGS THE SONGS OF ROBERT BURNS-EXPANDED
When Fi@DCRAdmin e-mailed me pointing out that we should have at least one reference to Rabbie Burns words and music on the CD Review page and, before his Birthday, I didn’t hesitate in pulling this CD off the shelf.
This I must admit, is amongst my most favourite Music CDs and is stored on a shelf directly in front my computer desk and only an arms reach away amongst what I consider are my favourite CDs at this time, some don’t stay on the shelf for long, a few like this and the one next to it by David Paton called Fragments have been there since I first bought them, and for the David Paton CD which contains some excellent versions of burns songs including my all time favourite Ca’ The Yowes with Phil Cunningham on the Accordion, it has been on the shelf for over ten years.
I first saw Eddi Reader perform as a solo artist at Talla Shomhaire at Aros on Skye were she sang several Burns songs during her set and revealed several comparisons between her life and that of Robbie Burns which may have had something to do with the wonderful renditions of the songs she gave at that concert, it was not till 2003 when she released Eddi Reader Sings The Songs Of Robbie Burns that I was able to relive some of that summer night in Portree.
While the title of the CD Eddi Reader Sings the Songs of Robert Burns may sound like something deeply unpalatable foisted upon cowering school music students as part of the National Curriculum,
it isn’t. This is a great music CD, you don’t have to know about Rabbie Burns or the meanings behind the words or what he was doing when he wrote the words, Just listen to each song as it comes and like all good songs they tell their own story although for those not to acquainted with language of Burns Eddi Reader’s sleeve notes provide handy translations of some of the more abstruse elements of the Burns’ Scottish dialect, she also admits to being a bit coy about Rabbies’ bawdiness but I will let you read that for yourself.
When I first bought this CD I remember wishing that there had been more than the 11 tracks, this expanded version has 7 extra tracks and still leaves you wanting to hear more.
Most of the titles I am sure will be familiar to you and include
Jamie come try me, My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose, Willie Stewart/Molly Rankine, Wild Mountainside and of course Auld Lang Syne.
I notice at the time of writing just a couple of days before Rabbies birthday that the Amazon price for this CD is only £4.98p ““Amazing!
With Eddi’s beautiful voice and song interpretation, accompanied by the best of the best musicians and superb production, this CD sounds as fresh and new as anything in the latest release category and at the amazon price ““ a must for any music lover.
DCR VICTOR

By: NO SEASONING OR SPICE REQUIRED

NO SEASONING OR SPICE REQUIRED — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:38:28 +0000

Nice comment “Barnie Wallace’ and welcome to The Sound of Motown which used to be called ‘The Sound Of Young America’,
It really says something for the music to be celebrating 50 years and to have some of today’s youngsters listening and appreciating it, and bye the way, as you listen to more of the classics from Motown you will realise that there is no need for “seasoning’ or “spice’ even. Keep in touch-DCR-Douglas-Step Back In Time.

By: MOTOWN 50 REVIEW (with added spice)

MOTOWN 50 REVIEW (with added spice) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:21:59 +0000

Taking time out from a busy study schedule to catch up on some reading here in the Uni library I was attracted by the Motown featured MOJO music mag. Lot’s of interesting articles to celebrate Motowns 50th anniversary including a Review of Motown 50, the very same as the one reviewed by VINNIE THOMS from Dunoon Radio. This review by CLIVE PRIOR very much the same as VTs review although he does make it clear that the songs that obviously didn’t go down well with VINNIE were in fact bonus cuts — reinterpretations by Motown stars of POP staples. This reviewer also felt that these additional tracks added considerable spice to the album. I have only recently got into Motown so I’m keeping an open mind, my mum is a big fan, she says she has most of the classics in her cd collection but she doesn’t like the covers. “Barnie” Wallace.

By: The Final Song was Runrig

The Final Song was Runrig — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:52:56 +0000

I must admit that it has been a long time for one reason or another that I have attended a function with a disco.
This year I have attended several two of which featured the Dunoon radio disco, on both occasions you ended the evening with the Runrig Loch Lomond to the joy of the audience and every one including myself got up to dance.
I still remember the day when a disco finished with a slow song for couples with most of the audience sitting.
I much prefer your way.
thankyou E N.

By: fionag

fionag — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:01:53 +0000

I have to admit I don’t think that there is nothing as evocative as singing Loch Lomond at the end of a Runrig concert and Donnie Munro’s version will always be my favourite.

By: A NATIONAL AHTHEM FOR SCOTLAND?

A NATIONAL AHTHEM FOR SCOTLAND? — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:58:39 +0000

Runrig’s Loch Lomond has been voted Scotland’s Greatest Song in a poll run over the last two months by London based Scots charity ScotsCare.
Scottish singing legend Lulu presented Runrig with their prize during a St Andrew’s Day gig the band were playing in London.
Lulu said, “Runrig are a fantastic Scottish band, I’m delighted that Scots are voting for and appreciating them. Loch Lomond is definitely one of those songs that very quickly reminds you of home, perhaps we now have found the answer to Scotlands National Anthem.
Runrig secured 40% of the vote to narrowly beat Big Country’s Fields of Fire which with 37% came second.
Suprisingly, Dougie McLean’s stirring Caledonia trailed into third place with only 11% of the vote while Deacon Blue’s Dignity and the Proclaimers 500 Miles secured fourth and fifth places,each with 7% and 5% of the vote.
Winners Runrig said “We are honoured to come out top in this vote, Loch Lomond is a deserving winner and a song we love to perform. What a great way for us to mark St Andrew’s Day”
WHAT DO THINK?
Why not tell us what song you would choose as Scotland’s National Anthem.

By: TOP MP3 TUNES AVAILABLE WITH DCR LINK

TOP MP3 TUNES AVAILABLE WITH DCR LINK — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:52:14 +0000

Check out our link above with AMAZON for the Top Album and Singles MP3s,
Really easy to download and really easy on the pocket at this time—Just in time for all those Christmas parties in your front room you are arranging