American Recordings – Johnny Cash

The early 90’s, in the realm of popular music was caught up with the frenzy of alternative and the grunge sounds. Bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden had become mainstream and mighty popular.

Abbey Road – The Beatles

“And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make” These were the last words recorded collectively by all four Beatles.

The Sound of Bread - Bread

There’s nothing quite like the Sound of Bread. Since they were first formed in 1969, they have produced some of the most serious-romantic style songs. They alternate fast songs with slow ones and in doing so help to get the whole sound of Bread.

Ram – Paul and Linda McCartney

Do you love The Smiths or The Stone Roses or acts like Bon Iver or Mumford & Sons? They all owe their origins to this lovely little album by Sir Paul McCartney (and his then wife, Linda). Paul (& Linda) flew off to New York after the acrimonious Beatles split, gathered a bunch of musicians and recorded this fresh and almost bucolic LP. ‘Ram’ was the first indie pop album.

This Ole House – Shakin’ Stevens

Anyone who remembers the jaunty hit single, This Ole House, released by Shakin’ Stevens in 1981, may be surprised to learn it’s a rather melancholy song, underneath the pulsating rock ‘n’ roll beat.

20 Hits you Missed – Cliff Richard

This is an excellent compilation of soft-rock hits by Cliff Richard dating from the late 50s, 60s and 70s.

Saagar – RD Burman / Javed Akhter

In his understated but illustrious acting career, the late Rishi Kapoor had some great music going for him. One such album is the 1985 released ‘Saagar’ from powerhouse duo RD Burman and Javed Akhter.

Divine Madness –Bette Midler

The legendary singer Bette Midler began her amazing recording career in the early '70s, and it is still going strong even four decades later.

Break Every Rule - Tina Turner

Out - of – control, reckless, violent, juvenile and brazen are the words you can probably use to describe the tracks on the grandmother of pop’s sixth solo studio album, which was a follow-up to her globally successful comeback album ‘Private Dancer’ (1984).

Baccara - The Hits of Baccara

Sitting in your favourite armchair, sipping a glass of beer or wine, listening to the dulcet tones of Baccara on your turntable. No better way of relaxing for an hour or so, especially if you can’t get out of home due to the enforced lockdown of the Corona virus.