Author Archives: sixstrstories
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On Friday, September 9, 1988, I recorded my first album. The recording session started at 6:00 pm and was held in Mayer Auditorium on the campus of Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH. I had the help of a trio of … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: Parlophone LP (Mono) – PMC 1201
It was released 49 years ago today, in Great Britain. It contained 14 songs: 8 originals (including the hit singles “Love Me Do” and “Please Please Me”) and 6 covers (including “Chains” by Gerry Goffin & Carole King and “Twist And Shout” … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: Columbia Records CL 1779 / CS 8579
It was an album of Folk music. It premiered the work of a 20-year-old musician that the LP’s liner notes proclaimed to be “one of the most compelling white blues singers ever recorded,” “a songwriter of exceptional facility and cleverness,” … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: Lightnin’ Hopkins
Blues musician Sam “Lightnin’” Hopkins was born in Centerville, Texas on this day, March 15, in 1912. Two of my favorite stories about Lightnin’ come from an article written by Jas Obrecht and published in a book edited by Mr. Obrecht called: … Continue reading
A Song Full Of Asking
I haven’t posted a song in quite some time, let alone one that asks so many questions… Do you say “isn’t” or do you say “ain’t?” Do you say “fine” or “can’t complain?” Do you say “Charlie” or do you … Continue reading
This Historic Day… My Mother
Avis Louise Foss Sinclair, my Mother, was born 98 years ago today on March 8, 1914. My Mother loved music. She played the piano – I wish I’d found out the name of that one piece she knew by heart and always played … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music: Wes Montgomery
During my high school days – I am a proud member of the Class of ’71 – my friend, Tom, and I would every now and then get out of New Hampshire and spend a day in downtown Boston. We … Continue reading
Greetings! I’m Back.
It’s been a while. I’m well aware. I’ve missed being here, writing, sharing. And, I’m curious… Singer/songwriter/guitarist Wanda Jackson was born on October 20, 1937 in Maud, Oklahoma. In 1953, at the age of 15, she had her own show on … Continue reading
This Historic Day In Music
If this was 1964, what show would you be excitedly looking forward to watching tonight on TV? Why? Hint (as if you need one): If this was 1964, today would be Sunday. Send your answer (and what you remember) in a comment!
This Historic Day… my Daughter
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birth – day…. tooo-oo yoooou, Haaap-py Birrrrthdaaaaay……, dear Daughter, HAP – PY BIRTH – DAAAAY — TOOO-OO-OO-OO-OOOOO… YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let the party begin! “My Daughter’s Eyes” – Words, Music, Guitar & Vocals by Eric Sinclair T.C., H.T.O.F., … Continue reading
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