Saturday, November 7, 2026

R.I.P. Jon Corneal


R.I.P. Jon Corneal

Jon Corneal is an ex-drummer for The Legends, The International Submarine Band and The Flying Burrito Brothers (all three bands featuring Gram Parsons) as well as for (Doug) Dillard And (Gene) Clark. He also appears on the Byrds’ “Sweetheart Of The Rodeo” LP. He drummed for Hal Wallis, The Wilburn Brothers, Loretta Lynn, Kitty Wells, Connie Smith, Warren Zevon, The Glaser Brothers and more.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Ultra Rare Roger McGuinn Recording From 1969

 

Ultra Rare Roger McGuinn Recording From 1969

Byrds fans are aware of the often bootlegged concert by the band at the Boston Tea Party in 1969. Long thought to have happened on February 22, it is now known that the performance actually took place on August 11. Local radio station WBCN broadcast and taped the event live, while regular visitor and contributor to this blog David E. taped the broadcast on his cassette recorder. The next day, when WBCN began playing the tape, they also broadcast a Roger McGuinn commercial for the station. David pressed the red button on his tape recorder again. A real rare recording that you can finally hear after 57 years if you download it from the link hereunder. The illustrated image above is the poster for the event.

Many thanks to David E. for sharing these rarities.

https://pixeldrain.com/u/96Ms1pbH

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Nice Collectors’ Item - “Forever Mini” – “What A Birthday, It’s Mini”




Nice Collectors’ Item

“Forever Mini” – “What A Birthday, It’s Mini”

This 7” / 45 rpm vinyl single was issued in France by Sony Music in 2009 as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Mini Morris car.

“Vinyl given away for the 50th anniversary of the Mini car - Comes with black envelope and a flyer for an invitation - 10-page booklet-cover”

Side A = The Byrds – Mr. Tambourine Man

Side B = The Ting Tings – Shut Up And Let Me Go

More info = https://www.discogs.com/release/3977495-The-Byrds-The-Ting-Tings-Mr-Tambourine-Man-Shut-Up-And-Let-Me-Go

 

Sunday, October 4, 2026

And yes…yet another Byrds-related CD by Christian Parker (released August 2026)


And yes…yet another Byrds-related CD by Christian Parker (released August 2026)

Christian Parker, Patrick Cleary, Earl Poole Ball featuring JayDee Maness - American Cosmic Revival, Vol. 2 - Miles From Nowhere

Covers of tracks by The Flying Burrito Brothers, Gram Parsons, Gene Clark, Dillard & Clark, The Byrds, The Everly Brothers, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, George Jones, Merle Haggard…

1. Wheels (3:06)
2. Brand New Heartache (2:29)
3. She Once Lived Here (3:54)
4. Train Leaves Here This Morning (3:53)
5. There Must Be Someone (3:04)
6. So Sad (3:24)
7. If We Make It Through December (2:45)
8. Hangin' On (2:56)
9. I Threw It All Away (2:25)
10. No Memories Hangin' Round (3:57)
11. Hear The Wind (3:10)
12. Wild Horses (5:21)

Info = https://newreleases.discogs.com/release/765501-christian-parker-american-cosmic-revival-vol-2-miles-from-nowhere

 

Another Byrds-related CD by Christian Parker (released June 6, 2025)


Another Byrds-related CD by Christian Parker (released June 6, 2025)

Christian Parker, Patrick Cleary, Earl Poole Ball featuring JayDee Maness - American Cosmic Revival, Vol. 1 - Back At Home

Covers of all tracks from The International Submarine Band’s  “Safe At Home” LP from 1967

1. Blue Eyes (2:53)
2. I Must Have Been Somebody Else You've Known (2:18)
3. A Satisfied Mind (2:53)
4. Folsom Prison Blues - That's All Right, Mama (4:26)
5. Knee Deep In The Blues (2:18)
6. Miller's Cave (2:43)
7. I Still Miss Someone (2:55)
8. Luxury Liner (3:12)
9. Strong Boy (3:01)
10. Do You Know How It Feels To Be Lonesome (3:22)

Info = https://www.discogs.com/release/37020048-Christian-Parker-Earl-Poole-Ball-Patrick-Cleary-JayDee-Maness-American-Cosmic-Revival-Vol-1-Back-At-

 

Friday, September 25, 2026

New Album Covering « Sweetheart Of The Rodeo »

New Album Covering "Sweetheart Of The Rodeo"

Israel Nash (Gripka) – Sweetheart Of The Rodeo

Info:

https://www.discogs.com/release/37267713-Israel-Nash-Gripka-Sweetheart-of-the-Rodeo

Tracks (note that “Blue Canadian Rockies” has now become “Blue Mountain Rockies”)

1. Pretty Boy Floyd (5:16)
2. Hickory Wind (4:24)
3. You Ain't Going Nowhere (4:03)
4. You're Still On My Mind (5:06)
5. One Hundred Years From Now (4:42)
6. You Don't Miss Your Water (5:43)
7. I Am A Pilgrim (4:34)
8. The Christian Life (5:40)
9. Blue Mountain Rockies (4:25)
10. Nothing Was Delivered (3:57)
11. Life In Prison (4:17)

 

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Roger McGuinn on Tom Petty 4-CD box from 2022

Thanks to visitor Steve J. who drew our attention to a 4 CD box by Tom Petty & The Hearbreakers, released in 2022 and titled « Live At The Fillmore 1997 ».

Roger McGuinn appears on 4 tracks:

It Won’t Be Wrong

You Ain’t Going Nowhere

Drug Store Truck Drivin’ Man

Eight Miles High