Brixton Wednesdays on Wax: The Ventures and John Prine
This week we bring two very different records, both are in regular play at the office.
The first is The Ventures: a-go-go from 1965. The all instrumental album has covers as well as original songs. Our favorite pick on this album is side two track four called “The Swingin Creeper”. Click to listen:
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Next we have John Prine: Prime Prine, a greatest hits record from 1988. Prine is one of the best American storytellers of our time. Our favorite pick from this one is side two track three called “Dear Abby”. Click to listen:
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