Gypsy People - Jan and Lorraine

Jan and Lorraine were a couple of mysterious ladies who recorded this psychedelic folk album in October 1969 in London

Kandisa - Indian Ocean

When it comes to Indian Ocean, I have a special memory with them. Years ago, and I mean a really long time ago, when I was in college, we invited them to play at our college fest at IIT-BHU, Varanasi in 1997

Elvis - Frankie and Johnny (Original Soundtrack Album)

We have always loved listening to songs by Elvis, be it his super hit songs, or songs from his numerous movie soundtracks. Some highly theatrical tunes, which, could even be heard in Classic Hollywood or Broadway musicals.

Tumbleweed Connection – Elton John

Elton John and his writing partner Bernie Taupin, were fascinated by Western movies. They brought in that flavour to their 3rd outing ‘Tumbleweed Connection’. Released in 1970, the LP is the perfect bedrock for the subsequent brilliant albums from the duo. Incidentally, the album also celebrated its 50th anniversary in August 2020.

Naturally – JJ Cale

JJ Cale, who would have turned 82 on the 5th of this December, was an unknown musician till Eric Clapton did a cover of Cale’s 1966 single, After Midnight in his 1970 debut solo album. The song turned into a huge success, prompting JJ Cale, who had almost abandoned his musical ambitions, to make his first album, ‘Naturally’ in 1972.

Help Help - Gilla

This is a 1977 classic that was a craze when it was released in the 70s. Even today if you play it, it would still sound great. It was what disco was all about. It made you dance and sing along. The music brings back many memories as the hit song Help Help keeps playing.

The Jungle Book (OST) – George Burns, Terry Gilkyson & the Sherman Brothers

I was late to this musical party. Got around to it in my early 20’s and it was love at first listen. The affair continues…just that now it’s a love triangle.

Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye

In 1973, one of the finest soul singer and musician of all time decided to make an album on the act of sex, devouring inspiration from his own experiences in the bedroom with his girl-friend.

Fore! - Huey Lewis and the News

During my high school and college days, my cassette of ‘Fore’ by Huey Lewis and the News would receive regular playing time on free evenings, mainly for the one song that I loved very much namely Stuck with you.

Sitar Goes Latin – Jayram Acharya

These days when classical music in India has been ‘discovered’ by the West and continues to gain popularity, here’s a presentation of twelve world famous beautiful Latin numbers on the Sitar