I’ve been posting my favorite albums and books on Facebook for several months now, and have decided to transfer the entries to my website for easier access. This is the second batch of albums I’ve posted that I consider my favorites. Most were posted over the summer months of 2020. I’ve also included, when possible, one song, usually my favorite, from each album.
Aretha Franklin: This Girl’s In Love with You, released on January 15, 1970, Atlantic Records.
The Beatles: The White Album, released on November 22, 1968, Apple Records.
The Dusty Chaps: Honky Tonk Music, 1975, Bandoleer Records.
Honky Tonk Music, by the Dusty Chaps, from the album, Honky Tonk Music.
John Fogerty: Blue Moon Swamp, released on May 20, 1997, Warner Bros. Records.
Bob Marley and the Wailers: Survival, October 2, 1979, Island Records.
Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska, released September 30, 1982, Columbia Records.
Los Lobos: How Will the Wolf Survive?, released October, 1984. Slash/Warner Bros.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdfuPQnQNm8
15 Rancheras Autenticas con Javier Solis, 1985, Columbia/Sony Records.
Las Rejas No Matan, by Javier Solis, from the album, Rancheras con Javier Solis, Columbia.
Juan Gabriel: El Mexico Que Se Nos Fue, 1995, Sony.
Etta James: Seven Year Itch, Island Records, 1988.
Jennifer Warnes: Famous Blue Raincoat, released February 14, 1987, Cypress Records.
Dee Dee Sharp: All The Hits, Cameo Records, 1962.
Dee Dee Sharp: Seven Day Weekend, from the album “All The Hits”, Cameo, 1962.
Laura Nyro and Labelle: Gonna Take A Miracle, Columbia Records, released November 17, 1971.
Buffy Sainte Marie: Coincidence and Likely Stories, Chrysalis, 1992.
The Clash, London Calling, Epic Records, 1980.
The Clash, Lost in the Supermarket, from the album, London Calling.
Bruce Springsteen, Born in the USA, released June 4, 1984, Columbia Records.
The Beatles, Rubber Soul, Capitol Records, released December 3, 1965.
The Beatles, Girl, from the album Rubber Soul.
Lola Beltran Canta Las Canciones Mas Bonitas de Jose Alfredo Jimenez, RCA Records, 1969.
Camino de Guanajuato–Lola Beltran
Ray Charles, A Man and His Soul, ABC Records, 1967.
There are lots of great Aretha Franklin videos on Youtube and other places. I thought I’d put together a list of my favorites. I’ll add more soon, but for now, here is what I’ve chosen. Enjoy!
