On September 7, 1978, Keith John Moon died aged 32. He was musician (drums), songwriter and producer, worked with The Jeff Beck Group, Plastic Ono Band, but best known as drummer of The Who.
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Nicky Hopkins
On September 6, 1994, Nicky Hopkins died aged 50. He was musician (piano, organ), worked with The Easybeats, The Rolling Stones, The Move, Jeff Beck, The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks, Small Faces, Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, George Harrison, and The Jerry Garcia Band.
Tom Fogerty
On September 6, 1990, Tom Fogerty died aged 49. He was musician (vocals, guitar), singer and songwriter, worked with the Blue Velvets, The Golliwogs, but best known as founding member, vocalist and guitarist of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
U2: Three
On September 01, 1979, U2 released their first record “Three” also known as “U2-3”. The three-song EP recorded was produced by Bono Vox, The Edge, Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton and Chas de Whalley, and was available only in Ireland when released. Only 1000 copies were pressed in both 7” and 12” format.
EP track list:
- Out of control
- Stories for boys
- Boy-girl
Dj Kurt St. Thomas
Smells Like Teen Spirit
On August 17, 1991, Nirvana shot the video clip for the song “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. The shooting that included Nirvana fans as audience took place at GMT Studios in Culver City, California. The cost of the video production was less than $50,000 and the video won Nirvana the Best New Artist and Best Alternative Group awards at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards. In year 2000, the Guinness World Records named “Smells like teen spirit” the “Most Played Video” on MTV Europe.
Woodstock Festival
On August 15, 1969, Woodstock Festival started on Max Yasgur’s 600 acre farm in Bethel outside New York. The three day festival was attended by more then 400,000 people. Some of the festival performers were Jimi Hendrix, Richie Havens, Joe Cocker, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Santana, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Canned Heat, Joan Baez, Melanie, Ten Years After, Sly and the Family Stone, Johnny Winter, Jefferson Airplane, Ravi Shankar, Country Joe and the Fish, Blood Sweat and Tears, Arlo Guthrie and Joe Cocker.
Roy Buchanan
On August 14, 1988, Roy Buchanan died aged 48. He was musician (guitar, bass) and songwriter, known as a the pioneer of “Telecaster” sound. Magazine “Guitar Player” praised him as one of the “50 Greatest tones of all time”. Jeff Beck dedicated the song “Cause we’ve ended as lovers” to Buchanan in 1975 on his “Blow by Blow” album.
Les Paul
On August 13, 2009, guitarist Les Paul died at the age of 94.Les Paul has developed one of the first solid-body electric guitars, which was released for commercial sale in 1952 and had serious impact to the birth of Rock’n’ Roll. Les Paul has also developed few other important recording innovations such as multi-track recording and overdubbing.
Monty Pythons: Monty Python’s Total Rubbish
On June 30, 2014, “Virgin” and “Universal” labels released “Monty Python’s Total Rubbish”, box set of the nine UK Monty Pythons albums: “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”, “Another Monty Python Record”, “Monty Python’s Previous Record”, “Matching Tie and Handkerchief”, “Live at Drury Lane”, “Holy Grail”, “Life of Brian”, “Monty Python’s Contractual Obligation Album” and “The Meaning Of Life”.
Personnel:
- Andre Jaquemin – mastering
- Sean Magee – mastering
- Terry Gilliam – artwork, design
- Darren Evans – additional artwork, additional design
- Rie Lipson – package layout
- Monty Pythons – liner notes
- Robert Ross – liner notes
- Holly Gilliam – project coordinator
CD1: Monty Python’s Flying Circus
- Flying Sheep
- A Man with Three Buttocks
- Crunchy Frog (Trade Description Act)
- Nudge Nudge Wink Wink
- The Mouse Problem
- Buying a Bed
- Interesting People
- Barber Shop Sketch (The Barber)
- Lumberjack Song
- Interview
- Arthur Two Sheds
- Children’s Stories
- Visitors
- Albatross
- Mr Hilter
- The North Minehead By-Election
- Me, Doctor
- Dead Parrot Sketch
- Self Defense
CD2: Another Monty Python Record
- Introduction (Part 1)
- Introduction (Apology)
- Spanish Inquisition (Part 1) (Extended)
- Gumby Theatre
- Contradiction
- Abattoire
- Spanish Inquisition (Part 2)
- Ethel The Frog
- Mary Queen Of Scots (Extended)
- Spanish Inquisition (Ending) (Extended)
- Sound Quiz
- Be A Great Actor
- Neville Shunt
- Festival Hall Emille
- Spam Sketch
- Spam Song (Edit)
- Camp Judges
- Stake Your Claim
- Lifeboat
- Camp Judges (Part 2)
- Undertaker 1:40
- Knees Up Mother Brown Sketch
- Treadmill Lager
- Bishop At Home (Mr. Stoddard)
- Court Room Sketch
- Undertaker (Dead Bishops On The Landing)
CD3: Monty Python’s Previous Record
- Introduction
- Are You Embarrassed Easily?
- A Book At Bedtime
- England 1747 Denis Moore
- Money Program
- Money Song
- Denis Moore (Part 2)
- Denis Moore Song (Robin Hood Theme)
- Australian Table Wine
- Denis Moore Song (Robin Hood Theme) (Part 2)
- Argument (Edit)
- How To Do It
- Denis Moore Song (Robin Hood Theme) (Part 3)
- Pepperpots
- Personal Freedom
- Denis Moore Song (Robin Hood Theme) (Part 4)
- Eric The Half A Bee Sketch
- Eric The Half A Bee
- What Do You Do Quiz
- Travel Agent
- Massage From The Swedish Prime Minister
- Silly Noises
- An Elk Sketch
- Yangtse Kiang Sketch
- Yangtse Kiang Song
- Massage From The Swedish Prime Minister (Part 2)
- A Minute Past
- 1972 Eclipse Of The Sun
- Alistair Cook Attacked By A Duck
- Wonderful World Of Sound
- Certified Stiff
- Massage From The Swedish Prime Minister (Part 3
- Happy Valley
- Baxter’s
- Meteorology
- Blood, Devastation, War & Horror
- The Great debate
- Mortuary Visit
- Flying Fox Of The Yard
- Is There
- Teach Yourself Heath
- The Book Ad
- Big Red Bowl
- Pepperpots (Part 2)
- Pellagra
CD4: Monty Python’s Matching Tie and Handkerchief
- Election Forum
- Dead Bishops/ Rats
- Elephantoplasty
- Novel Writing
- Word Association
- Bruce’s Sketch
- Bruce’s Song
- Ralph Mellish
- Doctor Quote
- Cheese Emporium
- Wasp/ Tiger Club
- Raspberry
- Great Actors
- Background To History
- Record Shop
- First World War
- Mrs Niggerbaiter
- Oscar Wilde
- Pet Shop
- Phone In
- Psychopath
- TelePrompter Football Results
- Radio Tuning Radio 4 – Announcer Graham Chapman/ Radio Time Announcer Terry Jones
- Radio Shop
CD5: Monty Python Live at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
- Introduction
- Llamas (Including ‘Granada’)
- Gumby Flower Arranging
- Terry Jones Link
- Secret Service
- Wrestling
- Communist Quiz (Including ‘World In Action’)
- Idiot Song
- Albatross
- Nudge Nudge
- Silly Noises
- Cocktail Bar
- Travel Agent
- Spot The Brain Cell
- Bruce’s Song
- Argument Song
- Four Yorkshiremen
- Election Special (Medley)
- Lumberjack Song
- Theme Song ‘Liberty Bell’
- Parrot Sketch
- Theme Song ‘Liberty Bell’ (Part 2)
- UK Tour Interview Promo
CD6: Monty Python’s Holy Grail
- Introduction (Monty Python And The Holy Grail)
- Introduction (Part 2) (Monty Python And The Holy Grail)
- Arrival At Castle
- Constitutional Peasants
- Witch Burning
- Logician
- Camelot
- Camelot Song
- Arthur And God
- Classic (Silbury Hill)
- French Castle
- Announcement (Monty Python And The Holy Grail)
- Apology (Monty Python And The Holy Grail)
- So Far
- Brave Sir Robin
- The Knights Who Say “Ni”
- Classic (Silbury Hill) (Part 2)
- Marilyn Monroe
- Sir Lancelot & Swamp
- Tim The Enchanter
- Drama Critic
- Hand Grenade Of Antioch
- Announcement (Monty Python And The Holy Grail) (Part 2)
- End Of Quest
- Arthur’s Song
- Documentary – Terry Jones And Michael Palin
- Run Away Song
CD7: Monty Python’s Life Of Brian
- Introduction
- Brian Song
- The Wise Men At The Manger
- Brian Song (Part 2)
- Sermon On The Mount (Big Nose)
- Stone Salesman
- Stoning
- Ex-Leper
- You Mean You Were Raped? (Nortius Maximus)
- Link To Revolutionaries In The Amphitheatre (Loretta)
- Revolutionaries In The Amphitheatre (Loretta)
- Romans Go Home
- What Have The Romans Ever Done For Us?
- Ben
- Brian Before Pilate (Throw Him To The Floor)
- Prophets
- Beard Salesman
- Brian’s Prophecy
- The Hermit
- He’s Not The Messiah
- He’s A Very Naughty Boy
- Pilate Sentences Brian
- Nisus Wettus
- Pilate With The Crowd (Welease Wodger)
- Nisus Wettus With The Gaolers
- Release Brian
- Not So Bad Once You’re Up
- Revs Salute Brian
- Cheeky Is Released
- Mandy To Her Son
- Look On The Bright Side Of Life (All Things Dull And Ugly)
- Otto Sketch
- Otto Song
- Otto Song Demo (Python Sings)
- Brian Song – Alternate Version
- Radio Ad – Record Shop
- Radio Ad – Twice As Good
CD8: Monty Python’s Contractual Obligation Album
- Sit On My Face
- Announcement
- Henry Kissinger
- String
- Never Be Rude To An Arab
- I Like Chinese
- The Bishop
- Medical Love Song
- Finland
- I’m So Worried
- I Bet You They Won’t Play This Song On The Radio
- Martydom Of St Victor
- Here Comes Another One
- Bookshop
- Do What John
- Rock Notes
- Muddy Knees
- Crocodile
- Decomposing Composers
- Bells
- Traffic Lights
- All Things Dull And Ugly
- A Scottish Farewell
- Contractual Obligation – Terry Jones And Graham Chapman Promotional Interview
- Radio Ad Obligation Promo
- Medical Love Song – Alternate Demo Version
- I’m So Worried (Demo Version)
CD9: Monty Python’s The Meaning Of Life
- Intro (The Meaning Of Life)
- Fish (Morning)
- The Meaning Of Life
- (Part One) The Miracle Of Birth
- MP Link
- (Part Two) The Third World (Yorkshire)
- Every Sperm Is Sacred
- Bloody Catholics
- Link (Martin Luther)
- (Part Three) Growth And Learning
- (Part Four) Fighting Each Other
- Terry Gilliam Introduction
- Accountancy Shanty
- (Part Five) Live Organ Transplants (Galaxy Song)
- (Part Six) The Autumn Years (The Not Noel Coward Song)
- (Part Seven) Death (Christmas In Heaven)
- MP Link (Dedication To Fish)
- Intro Title Song Demo Meaning Of Life – Piano Version
- Alternate Intro Title Song Meaning Of Life – Band Version
- Fat Song – Deleted Intro To Mr Creosote Sketch
- Alternate Christmas In Heaven Song
- Radio Ad – Philisophers Corner
- Radio Ad – Officer
- Radio Ad – German Translation
- Greasy Hair
- Dino Viccotti
- Stretch The Script
- Grand Prix
- Hard Of Thinking






