JohnnyTheFoxes
@johnnythefoxes.bsky.social
Big into blues/rock and imaginative poetry. An analogue man in a digital world. I don't know what the question is, but the answer is vinyl, and the printed word and a bit of photography. There's enough for all, but the rich want it all.
"Adder" by R. S. Thomas.
February 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
"Adder" by R. S. Thomas.
Sly Stone, circa early '70's. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.
February 16, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Sly Stone, circa early '70's. Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.
"Rock 'n' rollers in the '60s needed studio musicians to invent the lines for them...except for Frank Zappa and Brian." (Wilson).
Carol Kaye
Carol Kaye
a man is singing into a microphone while playing a bass guitar in front of a drum set .
ALT: a man is singing into a microphone while playing a bass guitar in front of a drum set .
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February 15, 2026 at 3:13 PM
"Rock 'n' rollers in the '60s needed studio musicians to invent the lines for them...except for Frank Zappa and Brian." (Wilson).
Carol Kaye
Carol Kaye
Mick Ralphs of Mott The Hoople & Bad Company, in London, Summer, 1971.
February 15, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Mick Ralphs of Mott The Hoople & Bad Company, in London, Summer, 1971.
King Crimson "In The Court Of The Crimson King" 1969
The group played on the bill of the legendary 1969 Hyde Park concert, headlined by the Rolling Stones,their performance seems to have boosted their profile, as the album went to #5 in the UK & the US Top 30. Quite an achievement for a debut album.
The group played on the bill of the legendary 1969 Hyde Park concert, headlined by the Rolling Stones,their performance seems to have boosted their profile, as the album went to #5 in the UK & the US Top 30. Quite an achievement for a debut album.
February 15, 2026 at 2:24 PM
King Crimson "In The Court Of The Crimson King" 1969
The group played on the bill of the legendary 1969 Hyde Park concert, headlined by the Rolling Stones,their performance seems to have boosted their profile, as the album went to #5 in the UK & the US Top 30. Quite an achievement for a debut album.
The group played on the bill of the legendary 1969 Hyde Park concert, headlined by the Rolling Stones,their performance seems to have boosted their profile, as the album went to #5 in the UK & the US Top 30. Quite an achievement for a debut album.
"Patience" by Philippe Jaccottet.
February 15, 2026 at 12:46 PM
"Patience" by Philippe Jaccottet.
Eagles "One Of These Nights" 1975
This, their fourth album, has all the Eagles trademarks, sharp production sound, smooth well crafted songs, wonderful harmonies & strong narrative lyrics. This became their first US #1 album. And the title track gave them their second US #1 single.
This, their fourth album, has all the Eagles trademarks, sharp production sound, smooth well crafted songs, wonderful harmonies & strong narrative lyrics. This became their first US #1 album. And the title track gave them their second US #1 single.
February 15, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Eagles "One Of These Nights" 1975
This, their fourth album, has all the Eagles trademarks, sharp production sound, smooth well crafted songs, wonderful harmonies & strong narrative lyrics. This became their first US #1 album. And the title track gave them their second US #1 single.
This, their fourth album, has all the Eagles trademarks, sharp production sound, smooth well crafted songs, wonderful harmonies & strong narrative lyrics. This became their first US #1 album. And the title track gave them their second US #1 single.
Poster for 'Robette Absinthe', 1896. Henri Privat-Livemont.
February 14, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Poster for 'Robette Absinthe', 1896. Henri Privat-Livemont.
Linda Ronstadt "Simple Dreams" 1977
Ronstadt & her manager-producer Peter Asher had hit on a winning recipe for her work, a blend of brilliant covers & new material delivered in her singular vocal style. "Simple Dreams" became her second US chart-topper, replacing Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours."
Ronstadt & her manager-producer Peter Asher had hit on a winning recipe for her work, a blend of brilliant covers & new material delivered in her singular vocal style. "Simple Dreams" became her second US chart-topper, replacing Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours."
February 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Linda Ronstadt "Simple Dreams" 1977
Ronstadt & her manager-producer Peter Asher had hit on a winning recipe for her work, a blend of brilliant covers & new material delivered in her singular vocal style. "Simple Dreams" became her second US chart-topper, replacing Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours."
Ronstadt & her manager-producer Peter Asher had hit on a winning recipe for her work, a blend of brilliant covers & new material delivered in her singular vocal style. "Simple Dreams" became her second US chart-topper, replacing Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours."
"The Melancholy Moon" by Charles Baudelaire.
February 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
"The Melancholy Moon" by Charles Baudelaire.
"The Cars" 1978
It took only 12 days to record this, slow-burner debut, and it was a classic that helped expose FM radio to New Wave. The album captures the essence of punk, but presents a more radio-friendly vibe that appealed to FM stations. It peaked at #18 on the US chart.
It took only 12 days to record this, slow-burner debut, and it was a classic that helped expose FM radio to New Wave. The album captures the essence of punk, but presents a more radio-friendly vibe that appealed to FM stations. It peaked at #18 on the US chart.
February 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
"The Cars" 1978
It took only 12 days to record this, slow-burner debut, and it was a classic that helped expose FM radio to New Wave. The album captures the essence of punk, but presents a more radio-friendly vibe that appealed to FM stations. It peaked at #18 on the US chart.
It took only 12 days to record this, slow-burner debut, and it was a classic that helped expose FM radio to New Wave. The album captures the essence of punk, but presents a more radio-friendly vibe that appealed to FM stations. It peaked at #18 on the US chart.
The oldest known Claddagh ring in existence, circa 1700.The ring gets its name from an area close to Galway City. In its design,the heart represents love, the crown loyalty & the hands friendship. It can be worn in two ways, to indicate the wearer's status, single, married, or romantically attached.
February 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM
The oldest known Claddagh ring in existence, circa 1700.The ring gets its name from an area close to Galway City. In its design,the heart represents love, the crown loyalty & the hands friendship. It can be worn in two ways, to indicate the wearer's status, single, married, or romantically attached.
"The Rolling Stones" 1964
Their debut LP, They were two albums behind the Beatles when this LP hit the shops. Ian Stewart played keyboards on four tracks, despite no longer being a group member. The manager/producer thought that his image didn't suit the band. The album was a UK #1 and a US #11.
Their debut LP, They were two albums behind the Beatles when this LP hit the shops. Ian Stewart played keyboards on four tracks, despite no longer being a group member. The manager/producer thought that his image didn't suit the band. The album was a UK #1 and a US #11.
February 14, 2026 at 11:46 AM
"The Rolling Stones" 1964
Their debut LP, They were two albums behind the Beatles when this LP hit the shops. Ian Stewart played keyboards on four tracks, despite no longer being a group member. The manager/producer thought that his image didn't suit the band. The album was a UK #1 and a US #11.
Their debut LP, They were two albums behind the Beatles when this LP hit the shops. Ian Stewart played keyboards on four tracks, despite no longer being a group member. The manager/producer thought that his image didn't suit the band. The album was a UK #1 and a US #11.
When I was eleven my parents bought me a Meccano set for my birthday, and after messin' about with it for a week or so, even at the age of eleven I knew I was not going to cut it as an engineer. The whole process did not 'speak' to me. So I went back to my Airfix play sets, my comfort zone.
February 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM
When I was eleven my parents bought me a Meccano set for my birthday, and after messin' about with it for a week or so, even at the age of eleven I knew I was not going to cut it as an engineer. The whole process did not 'speak' to me. So I went back to my Airfix play sets, my comfort zone.
"The Seasons: Winter" 1900. Alphonse Mucha
February 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
"The Seasons: Winter" 1900. Alphonse Mucha
Fripp & Eno "(No Pussyfooting)" 1973
A striking cover that reflects (you gotta take your puns where you find 'em)the LP's contents,which are two long electronic instrumentals,one per side. It's a fold out sleeve showing the same room,without Fripp and Eno in it. It failed to chart on release.
A striking cover that reflects (you gotta take your puns where you find 'em)the LP's contents,which are two long electronic instrumentals,one per side. It's a fold out sleeve showing the same room,without Fripp and Eno in it. It failed to chart on release.
February 13, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Fripp & Eno "(No Pussyfooting)" 1973
A striking cover that reflects (you gotta take your puns where you find 'em)the LP's contents,which are two long electronic instrumentals,one per side. It's a fold out sleeve showing the same room,without Fripp and Eno in it. It failed to chart on release.
A striking cover that reflects (you gotta take your puns where you find 'em)the LP's contents,which are two long electronic instrumentals,one per side. It's a fold out sleeve showing the same room,without Fripp and Eno in it. It failed to chart on release.
Thunderclap Newman "Something In The Air" 1969
An unlikely trio, a middle-aged (in looks) jazz pianist, a singing drummer & a teenage (who was 15, If I remember correctly) guitarist. Pete Townsend produced the single, which was a UK #1. A song that seemed to capture the mood of the times.
An unlikely trio, a middle-aged (in looks) jazz pianist, a singing drummer & a teenage (who was 15, If I remember correctly) guitarist. Pete Townsend produced the single, which was a UK #1. A song that seemed to capture the mood of the times.
February 13, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Thunderclap Newman "Something In The Air" 1969
An unlikely trio, a middle-aged (in looks) jazz pianist, a singing drummer & a teenage (who was 15, If I remember correctly) guitarist. Pete Townsend produced the single, which was a UK #1. A song that seemed to capture the mood of the times.
An unlikely trio, a middle-aged (in looks) jazz pianist, a singing drummer & a teenage (who was 15, If I remember correctly) guitarist. Pete Townsend produced the single, which was a UK #1. A song that seemed to capture the mood of the times.
"World is crazier and more of it than we think
Incorrigibly plural, I peel and portion
A tangerine and spit the pips and feel
The drunkenness of things being various."
The second stanza from "Snow" by Louis MacNeice.
Incorrigibly plural, I peel and portion
A tangerine and spit the pips and feel
The drunkenness of things being various."
The second stanza from "Snow" by Louis MacNeice.
February 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM
"World is crazier and more of it than we think
Incorrigibly plural, I peel and portion
A tangerine and spit the pips and feel
The drunkenness of things being various."
The second stanza from "Snow" by Louis MacNeice.
Incorrigibly plural, I peel and portion
A tangerine and spit the pips and feel
The drunkenness of things being various."
The second stanza from "Snow" by Louis MacNeice.
Pulp first came on the Sheffield scene in 1978 & played their first Radio 1 session for John Peel in 1981. But they only found fame in 1995. A long time for the band to persevere, but frontman Jarvis never seemed to get discouraged. Their 1994 album "His 'n' Hers" finally gained music press acclaim.
February 13, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Pulp first came on the Sheffield scene in 1978 & played their first Radio 1 session for John Peel in 1981. But they only found fame in 1995. A long time for the band to persevere, but frontman Jarvis never seemed to get discouraged. Their 1994 album "His 'n' Hers" finally gained music press acclaim.
Them "Baby Please Don't Go" 1964
This was their version of the Big Joe Williams classic, it gave Them a Top 10 UK hit, & was used as the signature tune for the 'Ready Steady Go' TV series. The B-side "Gloria" a Van Morrison original, became their first US hit single.
This was their version of the Big Joe Williams classic, it gave Them a Top 10 UK hit, & was used as the signature tune for the 'Ready Steady Go' TV series. The B-side "Gloria" a Van Morrison original, became their first US hit single.
February 13, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Them "Baby Please Don't Go" 1964
This was their version of the Big Joe Williams classic, it gave Them a Top 10 UK hit, & was used as the signature tune for the 'Ready Steady Go' TV series. The B-side "Gloria" a Van Morrison original, became their first US hit single.
This was their version of the Big Joe Williams classic, it gave Them a Top 10 UK hit, & was used as the signature tune for the 'Ready Steady Go' TV series. The B-side "Gloria" a Van Morrison original, became their first US hit single.
I chortled way more than was absolutely necessary at this one from Gary Larson.
February 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM
I chortled way more than was absolutely necessary at this one from Gary Larson.
Bad Company "Feel Like Makin' Love" 1975
Paul Rodgers wrote the song whilst still with Free in 1969 at a hippie commune near San Francisco. Free never recorded it. Rodgers said "It gets raucous, but it's a kinda controlled raucousness. The simplicity of it was the magic."
Paul Rodgers wrote the song whilst still with Free in 1969 at a hippie commune near San Francisco. Free never recorded it. Rodgers said "It gets raucous, but it's a kinda controlled raucousness. The simplicity of it was the magic."
February 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Bad Company "Feel Like Makin' Love" 1975
Paul Rodgers wrote the song whilst still with Free in 1969 at a hippie commune near San Francisco. Free never recorded it. Rodgers said "It gets raucous, but it's a kinda controlled raucousness. The simplicity of it was the magic."
Paul Rodgers wrote the song whilst still with Free in 1969 at a hippie commune near San Francisco. Free never recorded it. Rodgers said "It gets raucous, but it's a kinda controlled raucousness. The simplicity of it was the magic."
"Autumn Light In The Garden" 2025. By Ian Archie Beck.
February 12, 2026 at 6:07 PM
"Autumn Light In The Garden" 2025. By Ian Archie Beck.
Bob Seger "We've Got Tonite" 1978
Sege reworked one of his earlier compositions "This Old House" into "We've Got Tonite" giving the new version a slightly different melody. The single peaked at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. And a #41 on the UK singles chart.
Sege reworked one of his earlier compositions "This Old House" into "We've Got Tonite" giving the new version a slightly different melody. The single peaked at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. And a #41 on the UK singles chart.
February 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Bob Seger "We've Got Tonite" 1978
Sege reworked one of his earlier compositions "This Old House" into "We've Got Tonite" giving the new version a slightly different melody. The single peaked at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. And a #41 on the UK singles chart.
Sege reworked one of his earlier compositions "This Old House" into "We've Got Tonite" giving the new version a slightly different melody. The single peaked at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. And a #41 on the UK singles chart.
Dave Gilmour, backstage during the 1974 "Dark Side Of The Moon" tour. Photo, via Classic Rock In Pics.
February 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Dave Gilmour, backstage during the 1974 "Dark Side Of The Moon" tour. Photo, via Classic Rock In Pics.