Category Archives: Playlists

The Blowtorch Poetry of Piet Botha

Originally posted on PietBotha.com Thanks to Carina Laubscher for the phrase “blowtorch poetry” which she coined in her review of the CD launch for ‘Die Mamba’. Piet Botha, a good friend of mine, possessed a poetic prowess that could sear into the very depths of your soul. His words, akin to a scorching blowtorch, hadContinueContinue reading “The Blowtorch Poetry of Piet Botha”

My Top Ten Favourite Rock Albums Of All-Time

Originally posted April 2009, updated February 2024. The list didn’t change, just improved the images and text. Also added Spotify / YouTube playlists. Albums arranged in alphabetical order by artist. 1. Piet Botha – ‘n Suitcase Vol Winter (1997) Piet Botha – ‘n Suitcase Vol Winter https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51pQLlJotmXsnR7aZUF5s0?si=1eac12b059b447c1 I first heard ‘Sien Jou Weer’ on RadioContinueContinue reading “My Top Ten Favourite Rock Albums Of All-Time”

Hawkwind – Veterans Of A Thousand Psychic Wars

A selection of my favourite Hawkwind tunes. Digital art inspired by the cover of “Warrior On The Edge Of Time”. [Original] sleeve designed by Eddie Brash (a pseudonym used by Barney Bubbles) and Comte Pierre D’Auvergne (a pseudonym used by Pierre Tubbs). -Wikipedia Hawkwind – Veterans Of A Thousand Psychic Wars https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0A5IjyKTZ3ETGsXCAsxuVz?si=9e75d5909c6546d2

’70s Compilation Albums that helped shape my music tastes

Originally posted in May 2009, updated December 2023. Growing up in the ’70s, I discovered a number of bands, and their back-catalogues, through compilations. This is a sampling of some of those albums that had a marked influence on me. 24 Golden Oldies 24 Golden Oldies [1973] A double album released in South Africa onlyContinueContinue reading “’70s Compilation Albums that helped shape my music tastes”

What Am I Creating? Digital Art!

I am creating Digital Art using Pixlr.com AI, mainly to enhance my Spotify playlists. Party at Christmas we will Rock on Africa She Too Can Cry Lost In Space DJ Yoda Hymns For The Golden Star Children Cool For Cats Yellow Tree Blue World Radar Love Vagabond’s World Vagabond Cafe at Psycho Beach Vagabond Cafe in Nowheresville Journey ThroughContinueContinue reading “What Am I Creating? Digital Art!”

Falling Mirror: Top Tunes

A collaboration with my son, Michael, for a Spotify playlist of my favourite Falling Mirror tunes. The concept for the artwork was based on “Johnny Calls The Chemist”, their biggest hit. Falling Mirror by Michael Currin Falling Mirror by Michael Currin Falling Mirror by Michael Currin Falling Mirror by Brian Currin Falling Mirror by MichaelContinueContinue reading “Falling Mirror: Top Tunes”

What Am I Creating? A Website for South African Rock Legends, Rabbitt

Rabbitt was one of my all-time favourite bands of the 70s. In 1976 I was in Matric at Boksburg High, and living in Benoni. I used to love watching Rabbitt on the very new medium of TV at the time. I also heard them often on the radio, especially “Charlie”. I once heard “Lifeline” being played inContinueContinue reading “What Am I Creating? A Website for South African Rock Legends, Rabbitt”

Heaven’s In Here – An Imaginary Tin Machine Box Set

Tin Machine helped revitalise my career — David Bowie David Bowie’s brief flirtation with the Tin Machine project from 1988 to 1992 left many fans in the dark and wondering what direction he was following now. I loved the bleak and sinister sounds (sometimes inflected with touches of humour) and the interesting choice of covers.ContinueContinue reading “Heaven’s In Here – An Imaginary Tin Machine Box Set”

What Am I Listening To? Vagabond’s World Playlists!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-u1s_Wc1vILoo0CfGulWvI5SXrDKgP4j Vagabond’s World https://open.spotify.com/playlist/67oiL5KWeZnPfNiTSnOOon?si=2e857b1168634df7 Dynamic playlists of mostly obscure tunes that I have enjoyed over the years. I created the Vagabond’s World website in October 1997! And here I still am.

Steve Louw’s “Wind In Your Hair” hits 300,000 Streams today as new song is released.

Steve Louw’s brand new single “Mother, Don’t Go” (featuring Joe Bonamassa, and produced by the legendary Kevin Shirley) was released this morning, and his previous hit “Wind In Your Hair” (also featuring Joe’s guitar talents) has achieved 300,000 streams.