Decided to use Tumblr as a repository for various vinyl related images that catch my eye (see what I did there?). Take a peek over at VinylEye.com

Buddy, you want to be in business with Hi Pockets Duncan. With Hi Pockets Duncan, it’s first class all the way!

^{{by way of Proxbid Auctions}}

Can we just talk about Yusef Lateef’s playing here? I know it should all be about Cannonball Adderley but for me the highlight of this performance is Yusef. Jump to the 4:19 mark if Jazz isn’t your thing (isn’t usually mine either) so you can at least experience Dr. Yusef.

Herb Lubalin takes us through the origins of the PBS logo. Bill Blass introduces.

^{{by way of Yewknee}}

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Hey Percy - did it ever occur to you that maybe Mr. Bonham really WAS taking a bath? You know some people find that very relaxing.

P.S. Thanks for keeping them entertained Jimmy.

NOTE TO SELF:

Imagine receiving the letter above. Imagine someone saying ‘Thank You’ for doing a thing you had to do  - a thing you created and is a part of who you are.

Doesn’t have to be from a President and the recipient doesn’t have to be an acclaimed author. If someone puts something out there that speaks to you in a meaningful way - repay them with your thanks. It’s a powerful currency.

^{{image by way of SwissMiss} Thanks Tina.}

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Recent score - rare Harmon Bethea 45. The A-Side wasn’t mixed very well - you can barely hear Harmon over the music. I’d assumed the B-Side (as presented here) would just be an all music version of the flip, but no. Full alternate vocals.

Ok so it’s not what anyone might call super sophisticated but I admire Harmon Bethea. The guy worked as a mail clerk by day and plugged away for 40+ years trying to ‘make it’ as a singer. Adopted an alternate persona (The Mask Man), streaked his hair pink and when that got people’s attention he decided to give them music with a sense of humor. Lord knows he must have had bucket loads himself just to keep at it over all those years.

Also, Harman? HarMAN? Jesus people. The man struggled for just a little recognition. Couldn’t you bother to proof the spelling of his name?