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.
"The Cars" 1978
One of those proverbial slow-burners,it took 10 months for their debut album to peak at #18 in the US chart. By then,The Cars had been named new band of the year by 'Rolling Stone' & also been nominated for a Grammy in the new artist category. The album had a chart run of 139 weeks.
One of those proverbial slow-burners,it took 10 months for their debut album to peak at #18 in the US chart. By then,The Cars had been named new band of the year by 'Rolling Stone' & also been nominated for a Grammy in the new artist category. The album had a chart run of 139 weeks.
November 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"The Cars" 1978
One of those proverbial slow-burners,it took 10 months for their debut album to peak at #18 in the US chart. By then,The Cars had been named new band of the year by 'Rolling Stone' & also been nominated for a Grammy in the new artist category. The album had a chart run of 139 weeks.
One of those proverbial slow-burners,it took 10 months for their debut album to peak at #18 in the US chart. By then,The Cars had been named new band of the year by 'Rolling Stone' & also been nominated for a Grammy in the new artist category. The album had a chart run of 139 weeks.
"Over An African River" 1932. Leslie Carr.
November 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
"Over An African River" 1932. Leslie Carr.
Carole King "Tapestry" 1971
In the previous decade King & her former husband, lyricist Gerry Goffin had penned hits for others, such as, "One Fine Day", "Take Good Care Of My Baby", "Up On The Roof" & "The Loco-Motion", but as an artist in her own right "Tapestry" is her outstanding moment.
In the previous decade King & her former husband, lyricist Gerry Goffin had penned hits for others, such as, "One Fine Day", "Take Good Care Of My Baby", "Up On The Roof" & "The Loco-Motion", but as an artist in her own right "Tapestry" is her outstanding moment.
November 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Carole King "Tapestry" 1971
In the previous decade King & her former husband, lyricist Gerry Goffin had penned hits for others, such as, "One Fine Day", "Take Good Care Of My Baby", "Up On The Roof" & "The Loco-Motion", but as an artist in her own right "Tapestry" is her outstanding moment.
In the previous decade King & her former husband, lyricist Gerry Goffin had penned hits for others, such as, "One Fine Day", "Take Good Care Of My Baby", "Up On The Roof" & "The Loco-Motion", but as an artist in her own right "Tapestry" is her outstanding moment.
Joe Bonamassa & Joanne Shaw Taylor, 2025. Photos: Joe Bonamassa: Philip Barker; Joanne Shaw Taylor: Stacie Huckeba/Press.
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Joe Bonamassa & Joanne Shaw Taylor, 2025. Photos: Joe Bonamassa: Philip Barker; Joanne Shaw Taylor: Stacie Huckeba/Press.
Jackson Browne "Running On Empty" 1978
Many of the songs were recorded onstage or in hotel rooms whilst on tour, it's an LP about being on the road, rather than a genuinely 'live' album. Songs such as "The Road", "Cocaine" & "The Load-Out" a homage to the road crew, leave little to the imagination.
Many of the songs were recorded onstage or in hotel rooms whilst on tour, it's an LP about being on the road, rather than a genuinely 'live' album. Songs such as "The Road", "Cocaine" & "The Load-Out" a homage to the road crew, leave little to the imagination.
November 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Jackson Browne "Running On Empty" 1978
Many of the songs were recorded onstage or in hotel rooms whilst on tour, it's an LP about being on the road, rather than a genuinely 'live' album. Songs such as "The Road", "Cocaine" & "The Load-Out" a homage to the road crew, leave little to the imagination.
Many of the songs were recorded onstage or in hotel rooms whilst on tour, it's an LP about being on the road, rather than a genuinely 'live' album. Songs such as "The Road", "Cocaine" & "The Load-Out" a homage to the road crew, leave little to the imagination.
Elton John "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 1973
He originally meant this to be a single LP, by the end of recording he made it a double offering. It had a US #1 single in "Bennie & the Jets". The album was recorded at Chateau d'Herouville outside Paris, where he had cut "Honky Chateau."
He originally meant this to be a single LP, by the end of recording he made it a double offering. It had a US #1 single in "Bennie & the Jets". The album was recorded at Chateau d'Herouville outside Paris, where he had cut "Honky Chateau."
November 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Elton John "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 1973
He originally meant this to be a single LP, by the end of recording he made it a double offering. It had a US #1 single in "Bennie & the Jets". The album was recorded at Chateau d'Herouville outside Paris, where he had cut "Honky Chateau."
He originally meant this to be a single LP, by the end of recording he made it a double offering. It had a US #1 single in "Bennie & the Jets". The album was recorded at Chateau d'Herouville outside Paris, where he had cut "Honky Chateau."
Jeff Beck, circa early 1970's. Photo: David Redfern/Redferns/Getty.
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Jeff Beck, circa early 1970's. Photo: David Redfern/Redferns/Getty.
"Boston" 1977
An LP that contains the seed of something a lot more than the insipid, edgeless 'corporate rock'f are of the time. Brad Delp's incredibly sopranic vocals & Tom Schultz's imaginative guitar work,both Boston trademarks.'Creem' magazine put the sleeve art in their Top Ten Covers of 1977.
An LP that contains the seed of something a lot more than the insipid, edgeless 'corporate rock'f are of the time. Brad Delp's incredibly sopranic vocals & Tom Schultz's imaginative guitar work,both Boston trademarks.'Creem' magazine put the sleeve art in their Top Ten Covers of 1977.
November 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"Boston" 1977
An LP that contains the seed of something a lot more than the insipid, edgeless 'corporate rock'f are of the time. Brad Delp's incredibly sopranic vocals & Tom Schultz's imaginative guitar work,both Boston trademarks.'Creem' magazine put the sleeve art in their Top Ten Covers of 1977.
An LP that contains the seed of something a lot more than the insipid, edgeless 'corporate rock'f are of the time. Brad Delp's incredibly sopranic vocals & Tom Schultz's imaginative guitar work,both Boston trademarks.'Creem' magazine put the sleeve art in their Top Ten Covers of 1977.
The Monkees "More Of The Monkees" 1967
Their 2nd album. & is notably better than their debut LP. Although their role remains limited to vocals.Mike Nesmith lobbied successfully with their TV show's producer for the group to be allowed to play as well as sing on future discs.A #1 hit in the US &UK.
Their 2nd album. & is notably better than their debut LP. Although their role remains limited to vocals.Mike Nesmith lobbied successfully with their TV show's producer for the group to be allowed to play as well as sing on future discs.A #1 hit in the US &UK.
November 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The Monkees "More Of The Monkees" 1967
Their 2nd album. & is notably better than their debut LP. Although their role remains limited to vocals.Mike Nesmith lobbied successfully with their TV show's producer for the group to be allowed to play as well as sing on future discs.A #1 hit in the US &UK.
Their 2nd album. & is notably better than their debut LP. Although their role remains limited to vocals.Mike Nesmith lobbied successfully with their TV show's producer for the group to be allowed to play as well as sing on future discs.A #1 hit in the US &UK.
The Beatles "Rubber Soul" 1965
The LP shows the band expanding musically, & with more confidence in their song writing ability. Gone are the teen love anthems of earlier times. Replaced with a more mature acoustic-guitar-edged sound, with an introspective lyrical slant. A #1 in the US & UK.
The LP shows the band expanding musically, & with more confidence in their song writing ability. Gone are the teen love anthems of earlier times. Replaced with a more mature acoustic-guitar-edged sound, with an introspective lyrical slant. A #1 in the US & UK.
November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The Beatles "Rubber Soul" 1965
The LP shows the band expanding musically, & with more confidence in their song writing ability. Gone are the teen love anthems of earlier times. Replaced with a more mature acoustic-guitar-edged sound, with an introspective lyrical slant. A #1 in the US & UK.
The LP shows the band expanding musically, & with more confidence in their song writing ability. Gone are the teen love anthems of earlier times. Replaced with a more mature acoustic-guitar-edged sound, with an introspective lyrical slant. A #1 in the US & UK.
Bob Dylan "Like A Rolling Stone" 1965
A milestone single that debunked the radio stations mantra that singles had to be 3 minutes or so in duration, as listeners would lose interest in anything longer than that.This single clocked in at 6 minutes 13 seconds, & went to #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
A milestone single that debunked the radio stations mantra that singles had to be 3 minutes or so in duration, as listeners would lose interest in anything longer than that.This single clocked in at 6 minutes 13 seconds, & went to #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Bob Dylan "Like A Rolling Stone" 1965
A milestone single that debunked the radio stations mantra that singles had to be 3 minutes or so in duration, as listeners would lose interest in anything longer than that.This single clocked in at 6 minutes 13 seconds, & went to #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
A milestone single that debunked the radio stations mantra that singles had to be 3 minutes or so in duration, as listeners would lose interest in anything longer than that.This single clocked in at 6 minutes 13 seconds, & went to #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The Beach Boys "Little Deuce Coupe" 1963
Most music 'heads' know,Brian Wilson possessed an uncanny gift for harmonic invention & other complex music arrangements. This LP has his sophisticated ideas & creative chord patterns on tracks such as "Our Car Club", "No-Go Showboat" & "Cherry Cherry Coupe."
Most music 'heads' know,Brian Wilson possessed an uncanny gift for harmonic invention & other complex music arrangements. This LP has his sophisticated ideas & creative chord patterns on tracks such as "Our Car Club", "No-Go Showboat" & "Cherry Cherry Coupe."
November 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The Beach Boys "Little Deuce Coupe" 1963
Most music 'heads' know,Brian Wilson possessed an uncanny gift for harmonic invention & other complex music arrangements. This LP has his sophisticated ideas & creative chord patterns on tracks such as "Our Car Club", "No-Go Showboat" & "Cherry Cherry Coupe."
Most music 'heads' know,Brian Wilson possessed an uncanny gift for harmonic invention & other complex music arrangements. This LP has his sophisticated ideas & creative chord patterns on tracks such as "Our Car Club", "No-Go Showboat" & "Cherry Cherry Coupe."
Lynyrd Skynyrd "One More From The Road" 1976
By 1976, Skynyrd were gaining in popularity, which is more than evident on this live set. Recorded on a hot Atlanta night in July 1976. The gritty vocals of Van Zandt, the guitar duels of Gary Rossington & Allen Collins showcase a band in their element.
By 1976, Skynyrd were gaining in popularity, which is more than evident on this live set. Recorded on a hot Atlanta night in July 1976. The gritty vocals of Van Zandt, the guitar duels of Gary Rossington & Allen Collins showcase a band in their element.
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Lynyrd Skynyrd "One More From The Road" 1976
By 1976, Skynyrd were gaining in popularity, which is more than evident on this live set. Recorded on a hot Atlanta night in July 1976. The gritty vocals of Van Zandt, the guitar duels of Gary Rossington & Allen Collins showcase a band in their element.
By 1976, Skynyrd were gaining in popularity, which is more than evident on this live set. Recorded on a hot Atlanta night in July 1976. The gritty vocals of Van Zandt, the guitar duels of Gary Rossington & Allen Collins showcase a band in their element.
"Fleetwood Mac" 1975
Their first LP to feature guitarist, Lindsey Buckingham & vocalist Stevie Nicks. The album sees 'Mac' move further away from their blues roots & into a pop/folk/rock mode that was to chart their rise over the coming years. Their first #1 LP in the US, & peaking at #23 in the UK.
Their first LP to feature guitarist, Lindsey Buckingham & vocalist Stevie Nicks. The album sees 'Mac' move further away from their blues roots & into a pop/folk/rock mode that was to chart their rise over the coming years. Their first #1 LP in the US, & peaking at #23 in the UK.
November 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"Fleetwood Mac" 1975
Their first LP to feature guitarist, Lindsey Buckingham & vocalist Stevie Nicks. The album sees 'Mac' move further away from their blues roots & into a pop/folk/rock mode that was to chart their rise over the coming years. Their first #1 LP in the US, & peaking at #23 in the UK.
Their first LP to feature guitarist, Lindsey Buckingham & vocalist Stevie Nicks. The album sees 'Mac' move further away from their blues roots & into a pop/folk/rock mode that was to chart their rise over the coming years. Their first #1 LP in the US, & peaking at #23 in the UK.
"Santana" 1969
One of the more notable acts to come out of the San Francisco acid-rock scene.They had already built up quite a live reputation,bolstered by their appearance at Woodstock. Santana really excelled in displays of instrumental dexterity. The LP had a 108 week stay on the Billboard chart.
One of the more notable acts to come out of the San Francisco acid-rock scene.They had already built up quite a live reputation,bolstered by their appearance at Woodstock. Santana really excelled in displays of instrumental dexterity. The LP had a 108 week stay on the Billboard chart.
November 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
"Santana" 1969
One of the more notable acts to come out of the San Francisco acid-rock scene.They had already built up quite a live reputation,bolstered by their appearance at Woodstock. Santana really excelled in displays of instrumental dexterity. The LP had a 108 week stay on the Billboard chart.
One of the more notable acts to come out of the San Francisco acid-rock scene.They had already built up quite a live reputation,bolstered by their appearance at Woodstock. Santana really excelled in displays of instrumental dexterity. The LP had a 108 week stay on the Billboard chart.
"Blind Faith" 1969
Big egos tend to lead to short shelf lives for'supergroups', Blind Faith being an example of this,a few rather self-indulgent tracks take the gloss of the album,despite there being some really strong tracks as well. An album that has divided opinion on its quality ever since 1969.
Big egos tend to lead to short shelf lives for'supergroups', Blind Faith being an example of this,a few rather self-indulgent tracks take the gloss of the album,despite there being some really strong tracks as well. An album that has divided opinion on its quality ever since 1969.
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"Blind Faith" 1969
Big egos tend to lead to short shelf lives for'supergroups', Blind Faith being an example of this,a few rather self-indulgent tracks take the gloss of the album,despite there being some really strong tracks as well. An album that has divided opinion on its quality ever since 1969.
Big egos tend to lead to short shelf lives for'supergroups', Blind Faith being an example of this,a few rather self-indulgent tracks take the gloss of the album,despite there being some really strong tracks as well. An album that has divided opinion on its quality ever since 1969.
America "A Horse With No Name" 1971
Eventually becoming their most famous song. A #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. Written by Dewey Bunnell, who said "A horse with no name was a metaphor for a vehicle to get away from life's confusion into a quiet, peaceful place."
Eventually becoming their most famous song. A #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. Written by Dewey Bunnell, who said "A horse with no name was a metaphor for a vehicle to get away from life's confusion into a quiet, peaceful place."
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
America "A Horse With No Name" 1971
Eventually becoming their most famous song. A #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. Written by Dewey Bunnell, who said "A horse with no name was a metaphor for a vehicle to get away from life's confusion into a quiet, peaceful place."
Eventually becoming their most famous song. A #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. Written by Dewey Bunnell, who said "A horse with no name was a metaphor for a vehicle to get away from life's confusion into a quiet, peaceful place."
Album sleeve designers,Hipgnosis are well known for designing Pink Floyd album sleeves. But they also produced the artwork for quite a number of acts. T.Rex's "Electric Warrior", Wishbone Ash's "Argus", The Pretty Things "Silk Torpedo" & UFO's "Phenomenon" is just a small selection of their work.
November 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Album sleeve designers,Hipgnosis are well known for designing Pink Floyd album sleeves. But they also produced the artwork for quite a number of acts. T.Rex's "Electric Warrior", Wishbone Ash's "Argus", The Pretty Things "Silk Torpedo" & UFO's "Phenomenon" is just a small selection of their work.
The Beatles "Revolver" 1966
The LP sees the Beatles' maturing as songwriters & musicians. Going beyond the borders of basic pop-song padding. "Revolver" is loaded (excuse the pun) with a diverse range of subject matter,the Taxman to a haunting portrait of a lonely spinster, & everything between.
The LP sees the Beatles' maturing as songwriters & musicians. Going beyond the borders of basic pop-song padding. "Revolver" is loaded (excuse the pun) with a diverse range of subject matter,the Taxman to a haunting portrait of a lonely spinster, & everything between.
October 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The Beatles "Revolver" 1966
The LP sees the Beatles' maturing as songwriters & musicians. Going beyond the borders of basic pop-song padding. "Revolver" is loaded (excuse the pun) with a diverse range of subject matter,the Taxman to a haunting portrait of a lonely spinster, & everything between.
The LP sees the Beatles' maturing as songwriters & musicians. Going beyond the borders of basic pop-song padding. "Revolver" is loaded (excuse the pun) with a diverse range of subject matter,the Taxman to a haunting portrait of a lonely spinster, & everything between.
I went to see a new Goth band called Prevention last night, they were excellent! Many music critics believe that Prevention is better than The Cure.
October 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I went to see a new Goth band called Prevention last night, they were excellent! Many music critics believe that Prevention is better than The Cure.
ELO "10538 Overture" 1972
Their debut single from their debut album. It's a rock song with a psychedelic edge, plus cello instrumentation. The lyrics are about an escaped prisoner. The song was originally written by Jeff Lynne for his previous band, The Move. The single went to #9 in the UK.
Their debut single from their debut album. It's a rock song with a psychedelic edge, plus cello instrumentation. The lyrics are about an escaped prisoner. The song was originally written by Jeff Lynne for his previous band, The Move. The single went to #9 in the UK.
October 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
ELO "10538 Overture" 1972
Their debut single from their debut album. It's a rock song with a psychedelic edge, plus cello instrumentation. The lyrics are about an escaped prisoner. The song was originally written by Jeff Lynne for his previous band, The Move. The single went to #9 in the UK.
Their debut single from their debut album. It's a rock song with a psychedelic edge, plus cello instrumentation. The lyrics are about an escaped prisoner. The song was originally written by Jeff Lynne for his previous band, The Move. The single went to #9 in the UK.
Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy in full "Are you out there?" mode, at the Manchester Apollo in 1983. Photo: Harry Potts.
October 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy in full "Are you out there?" mode, at the Manchester Apollo in 1983. Photo: Harry Potts.
"Moonlight" (1970) Harry Wingfield.
October 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
"Moonlight" (1970) Harry Wingfield.
Poem by Grace Paley.
October 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Poem by Grace Paley.
James Brown "Hey America" 1971
A Christmas single which failed to make the US charts. Spin Magazine said the song was "a churning, overwrought orchestral groove, over which JB apparently improvises a totally incoherent rant about Christmas, peace protesters, God, partying, & (tellingly) wine."
A Christmas single which failed to make the US charts. Spin Magazine said the song was "a churning, overwrought orchestral groove, over which JB apparently improvises a totally incoherent rant about Christmas, peace protesters, God, partying, & (tellingly) wine."
October 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
James Brown "Hey America" 1971
A Christmas single which failed to make the US charts. Spin Magazine said the song was "a churning, overwrought orchestral groove, over which JB apparently improvises a totally incoherent rant about Christmas, peace protesters, God, partying, & (tellingly) wine."
A Christmas single which failed to make the US charts. Spin Magazine said the song was "a churning, overwrought orchestral groove, over which JB apparently improvises a totally incoherent rant about Christmas, peace protesters, God, partying, & (tellingly) wine."