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keurspel (Leon Rossouw)
South Africa
Registrace 27. 02. 2010
I mostly feature songs that were on the South African charts in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, with a distinct preference towards local artists, as few of their songs are commercially available today. I also feature songs that received frequent airplay during these periods, as they are even more difficult to locate than those that reached the charts. I have an extensive collection of LPs and 7" singles by local artists, and will eventually upload all of them (full albums), as opposed to only the better known songs, as I believe that there are many (mostly unknown) gems to be found on obscure LPs. Although I personally might not like all of the songs that I upload, I'm sure that certain songs hold specific meaning or memories to certain people, therefore my opinion of a song is irrelevant.
Most of the songs that I upload are taken off vinyl, and all are cleaned of scratches, pops and clicks, as the quality of the recording is, in my opinion, as important as the song itself.
Enjoy!
Most of the songs that I upload are taken off vinyl, and all are cleaned of scratches, pops and clicks, as the quality of the recording is, in my opinion, as important as the song itself.
Enjoy!
Ella Mental - See yourself (clowns)
South African band formed in Johannesburg in 1983 by:
1. Heather Mac - lead vocals
2. Tim Parr - lead guitar, vocals
3. Hermann Eugster - drums
4. Adrian Levi - bass
Tim Parr, who had been a member of Baxtop, first spotted Heather Mac doing a cover of “No Woman No Cry” at a folk club called Mangles in Braamfontein in 1981 and asked her if she would be interested in singing a few songs he wrote. A month later, with Heather still doing mainly backing vocals, they tried out a few musicians like Robbie Whitelaw and Larry Friedberg but eventually settled on Punka and Gary Khoza from National Wake. Gary was soon replaced by Adrian Levi, however, and Punka he was replaced by Hermann Eugster on drums. The name of the band was derived from a D.H. Lawrence poem.
Ella Mental combined strong melody and punchy guitar riffs with theatrical elements, like creative lighting, mime and costumes. They debuted at the Oxford Hotel, Rosebank, and in 1984 released an EP that included 4 songs: “Pressure”, a live recording of “Small Towns”, “Point of View” and “Once Awake” (which was recorded live at the legendary Chelsea Hotel). In the same year they also appeared at the Concert In The Park and released the 7” single “See Yourself (Clowns)”, as well as their first album “Uncomplicated Dreams”. The band toured the country extensively and released 3 more singles: “Hey Girl (Song For Jenny)”, “30 Million Lonely People” and “Mad Man”, but in 1986 decided to emigrate to Ireland. They held their farewell concert at the Summit Club in Johannesburg.
Ireland proved to be a challenge and “the big break” took too long for Adrian Levi, who decided to return to South Africa after a year, and for Hermann Eugster who returned to his home in Switzerland. Tim and Heather continued, however, and their big break came when Warner Bros. spotted Ella Mental (that now included a number of Irish musicians) at the Marquee Club in Soho. A 6-month trip to Los Angeles followed where they released the album “Ella Mental” in 1989. Although the album was never released in South Africa, it was in the USA, Australia, England and Europe, but received mostly lukewarm responses.
Ella Mental finally disbanded in 1992, but reunited in December 2022 when they appeared at Camel Rock, Scarborough, Die Boer Teater in Stellenbosch, Die Koelkamers in Paternoster and at the Karoo Art Hotel in Montagu.
This song is from the album "Uncomplicated Dreams", released in 1984.
1. Heather Mac - lead vocals
2. Tim Parr - lead guitar, vocals
3. Hermann Eugster - drums
4. Adrian Levi - bass
Tim Parr, who had been a member of Baxtop, first spotted Heather Mac doing a cover of “No Woman No Cry” at a folk club called Mangles in Braamfontein in 1981 and asked her if she would be interested in singing a few songs he wrote. A month later, with Heather still doing mainly backing vocals, they tried out a few musicians like Robbie Whitelaw and Larry Friedberg but eventually settled on Punka and Gary Khoza from National Wake. Gary was soon replaced by Adrian Levi, however, and Punka he was replaced by Hermann Eugster on drums. The name of the band was derived from a D.H. Lawrence poem.
Ella Mental combined strong melody and punchy guitar riffs with theatrical elements, like creative lighting, mime and costumes. They debuted at the Oxford Hotel, Rosebank, and in 1984 released an EP that included 4 songs: “Pressure”, a live recording of “Small Towns”, “Point of View” and “Once Awake” (which was recorded live at the legendary Chelsea Hotel). In the same year they also appeared at the Concert In The Park and released the 7” single “See Yourself (Clowns)”, as well as their first album “Uncomplicated Dreams”. The band toured the country extensively and released 3 more singles: “Hey Girl (Song For Jenny)”, “30 Million Lonely People” and “Mad Man”, but in 1986 decided to emigrate to Ireland. They held their farewell concert at the Summit Club in Johannesburg.
Ireland proved to be a challenge and “the big break” took too long for Adrian Levi, who decided to return to South Africa after a year, and for Hermann Eugster who returned to his home in Switzerland. Tim and Heather continued, however, and their big break came when Warner Bros. spotted Ella Mental (that now included a number of Irish musicians) at the Marquee Club in Soho. A 6-month trip to Los Angeles followed where they released the album “Ella Mental” in 1989. Although the album was never released in South Africa, it was in the USA, Australia, England and Europe, but received mostly lukewarm responses.
Ella Mental finally disbanded in 1992, but reunited in December 2022 when they appeared at Camel Rock, Scarborough, Die Boer Teater in Stellenbosch, Die Koelkamers in Paternoster and at the Karoo Art Hotel in Montagu.
This song is from the album "Uncomplicated Dreams", released in 1984.
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Ella Mental - Magic mother
zhlédnutí 24Před 9 hodinami
South African band formed in Johannesburg in 1983 by: 1. Heather Mac - lead vocals 2. Tim Parr - lead guitar, vocals 3. Hermann Eugster - drums 4. Adrian Levi - bass Tim Parr, who had been a member of Baxtop, first spotted Heather Mac doing a cover of “No Woman No Cry” at a folk club called Mangles in Braamfontein in 1981 and asked her if she would be interested in singing a few songs he wrote....
Ella Mental - Dancing (in the moonlight)
zhlédnutí 25Před 9 hodinami
South African band formed in Johannesburg in 1983 by: 1. Heather Mac - lead vocals 2. Tim Parr - lead guitar, vocals 3. Hermann Eugster - drums 4. Adrian Levi - bass Tim Parr, who had been a member of Baxtop, first spotted Heather Mac doing a cover of “No Woman No Cry” at a folk club called Mangles in Braamfontein in 1981 and asked her if she would be interested in singing a few songs he wrote....
Ella Mental - Pressure (I'm getting stronger)
zhlédnutí 23Před 9 hodinami
South African band formed in Johannesburg in 1983 by: 1. Heather Mac - lead vocals 2. Tim Parr - lead guitar, vocals 3. Hermann Eugster - drums 4. Adrian Levi - bass Tim Parr, who had been a member of Baxtop, first spotted Heather Mac doing a cover of “No Woman No Cry” at a folk club called Mangles in Braamfontein in 1981 and asked her if she would be interested in singing a few songs he wrote....
Ella Mental - Ain't nobody like you (uncomplicated dreams)
zhlédnutí 54Před 9 hodinami
South African band formed in Johannesburg in 1983 by: 1. Heather Mac - lead vocals 2. Tim Parr - lead guitar, vocals 3. Hermann Eugster - drums 4. Adrian Levi - bass Tim Parr, who had been a member of Baxtop, first spotted Heather Mac doing a cover of “No Woman No Cry” at a folk club called Mangles in Braamfontein in 1981 and asked her if she would be interested in singing a few songs he wrote....
Ella Mental - Wet washing
zhlédnutí 28Před 9 hodinami
South African band formed in Johannesburg in 1983 by: 1. Heather Mac - lead vocals 2. Tim Parr - lead guitar, vocals 3. Hermann Eugster - drums 4. Adrian Levi - bass Tim Parr, who had been a member of Baxtop, first spotted Heather Mac doing a cover of “No Woman No Cry” at a folk club called Mangles in Braamfontein in 1981 and asked her if she would be interested in singing a few songs he wrote....
Ella Mental - Monsters
zhlédnutí 30Před 9 hodinami
South African band formed in Johannesburg in 1983 by: 1. Heather Mac - lead vocals 2. Tim Parr - lead guitar, vocals 3. Hermann Eugster - drums 4. Adrian Levi - bass Tim Parr, who had been a member of Baxtop, first spotted Heather Mac doing a cover of “No Woman No Cry” at a folk club called Mangles in Braamfontein in 1981 and asked her if she would be interested in singing a few songs he wrote....
Sean Rennie - Lonely days
zhlédnutí 332Před měsícem
Sean Rennie was born on 23 June 1941 in Belfast, Ireland, and had a passion for music from a very early age. At the age of 10 he auditioned for the Vienna Boys Choir but wasn’t accepted. He moved to South Africa in 1964 and formed the band “Purple Haze” in 1966. They toured South Africa, playing at pleasure resorts and popular watering holes until 1974 when Sean continued his career as a solo a...
Sean Rennie - True to you
zhlédnutí 142Před měsícem
Sean Rennie was born on 23 June 1941 in Belfast, Ireland, and had a passion for music from a very early age. At the age of 10 he auditioned for the Vienna Boys Choir but wasn’t accepted. He moved to South Africa in 1964 and formed the band “Purple Haze” in 1966. They toured South Africa, playing at pleasure resorts and popular watering holes until 1974 when Sean continued his career as a solo a...
Sean Rennie - Looking in the eyes of Melanie
zhlédnutí 363Před měsícem
Sean Rennie was born on 23 June 1941 in Belfast, Ireland, and had a passion for music from a very early age. At the age of 10 he auditioned for the Vienna Boys Choir but wasn’t accepted. He moved to South Africa in 1964 and formed the band “Purple Haze” in 1966. They toured South Africa, playing at pleasure resorts and popular watering holes until 1974 when Sean continued his career as a solo a...
Sean Rennie - You are my music
zhlédnutí 234Před měsícem
Sean Rennie was born on 23 June 1941 in Belfast, Ireland, and had a passion for music from a very early age. At the age of 10 he auditioned for the Vienna Boys Choir but wasn’t accepted. He moved to South Africa in 1964 and formed the band “Purple Haze” in 1966. They toured South Africa, playing at pleasure resorts and popular watering holes until 1974 when Sean continued his career as a solo a...
Romeo - What were you doing (at the same party)
zhlédnutí 194Před měsícem
Romeo was a pseudonym for the husband and wife team of Dickie and Carleen Loader. Richard Ian Loader was born in Durban on 30 December 1943 and attended school at Mansfield High. During this time, he trained as an opera singer with Hilda Puttick for 7 years and learned to play the guitar after school. In 1957 he formed The Blue Jeans while all the members were still at school, with: 1. Dickie L...
Romeo - When they pull the strings
zhlédnutí 114Před měsícem
Romeo was a pseudonym for the husband and wife team of Dickie and Carleen Loader. Richard Ian Loader was born in Durban on 30 December 1943 and attended school at Mansfield High. During this time, he trained as an opera singer with Hilda Puttick for 7 years and learned to play the guitar after school. In 1957 he formed The Blue Jeans while all the members were still at school, with: 1. Dickie L...
Johnny Mokhali - Tshwaranang
zhlédnutí 117Před měsícem
Johnny Mokhali was born in Hennenman in the Free State, South Africa, and spent most of his childhood there. In June 1975, at the age of 15, his parents moved to Mafikeng where he still resides. He had a love of music (and soccer) from a young age, but from the age of 17 music became the driving force in his life. He recorded his first 7” single in 1977 and his first album in 1983. Johnny still...
Johnny Mokhali - South Africa
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Johnny Mokhali was born in Hennenman in the Free State, South Africa, and spent most of his childhood there. In June 1975, at the age of 15, his parents moved to Mafikeng where he still resides. He had a love of music (and soccer) from a young age, but from the age of 17 music became the driving force in his life. He recorded his first 7” single in 1977 and his first album in 1983. Johnny still...
Sue Mellish & Billy Forrest - Evangeline
zhlédnutí 103Před měsícem
Sue Mellish & Billy Forrest - Evangeline
Sue Mellish & Billy Forrest - For the good times
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Sue Mellish & Billy Forrest - For the good times
Finch & Henson - Love you a little more everyday
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Finch & Henson - Love you a little more everyday
Stone Jug - Bright city sister (the dancer)
zhlédnutí 112Před měsícem
Stone Jug - Bright city sister (the dancer)
Ek geniet haar musiek baie. Ek luister graag na haar.❤❤❤❤
Oh how i wish to have all my songsfrom the previous phone, but the number is still the same 3:16
Still listening 2024. ,🥳👌
Still super beautiful 🐾😂❤️
In the 1940ties her mother Mrs Kalli, taught me piano in their flat in Grey St , Bulawayo. Rhodesia.
Beautiful 👍 Johnny 🎉🎉❤❤
👍😃🎶
1986 buti Sello a e yetsa taba,re thoba masiu ho ya disco 😂🙈
So mooi
Mooiste mooi ooit.
Another nice song on this album, Leon. (^_^) The 80s were difficult years for me musicwise. I didn't often have a kind word to say about it. That is, having come out of the 60s and 70s. But after that, my life went in many different directions, Funny how music can take you on a trip down memory lane more than anything else.
Hi Liz, I also missed most of the 80s, had other priorities of which music wasn't one.
Hi there, Leon, (^_^) I can't say I remember this group, but the name Heather Mac sounds familiar. Having said that, I like the music. It would have been right up my alley back then if I had known about this music. But the 80s were more a classical music decade for me because of the work I was doing in the audio field. I hope you have a great weekend, my friend. Best wishes. Liz.
Same to you Liz, many thanks!
I don't know him but what a beautiful song❤❤
Thanks.
This is not Sammy Brown's vocal on this track. Sam Brown had a high pitched voice. Listen to track One day I'll walk
Is this the original artist? what about the DCFIVE..
No, DC5 was the original version.
@@keurspel Thank you, I am doubt if the DC5 was the original when I saw this one. Thanks for the info.
Wow that was what we listened to Springbok Radio in the 70s amazing to hear Peanut Butter Conspiracy ❤🎉🎉😂😂😊😊
Love discovering an old disco track I haven't heard. This is great.
Mutt Lange, right?
Correct.
Great ! Thanks, thanks! Indeed ,days when I was energetic and skid across the floor ,dancing !
What a top singer! RIP 🙏
Ai dit bly mooi .
This song makes my sausage hard
I used 2 sing this song 4 10c .
I use 2 sing this song 4 10c bak in the day 1:51 ❤
Stunning voice❣️❤️🎤🎤👏👏👌🎶🎵
Love this❣️👏👏👏❤️🎤🎸😍
Awesome voice❣️❣️🎤🎸🎸👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️😍😍🎶🎵🎤
So stunning❣️❣️👌❤️❤️👏👏👏🎤🎵🎶
Awesome❣️🎤🎸🎼🎵👌👏👏👏❤️❤️
His best was tranen lugen nicht in 1975 years don't lie
Ich vermisse die zeiten
I was at a live concert of Gene in the 80s in Kimberley.
He has a beautiful voice!
Tehirizo ary alaivo ny fitiavanao lapse ho ahy . 1978 ,une année inoubliable. Mandra-pihaona. Kwaheri chers youtubeurs.
So she was born 1945 in Mosambique Maputo. Her mother was Portuguese.
RIP LARRY AMOS
RIP Larry Amos.
Was en sal altyd lekker wees om te luister en eks 66
Such a brilliant reminder of my days as a student, days forever gone, just the memories to cherish
Mal oor J.F.! Wens mens hoor mèèr v haar!❤
Love this song ..makes me feel nostalgic.
No doubt one of south Africa's top band listened to their music since 1969,at the school matinees
A única coisa que o vento não leva e a minha saudade 😢😢😢
I first heard her in 1974 and fell in love with her and her voice. She's one of a kind!
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caver band itlian , I Santo California - Tornerò
Am 68years 💕old now . I still sing " how I wish tomorrow will never come" 😅. Oh ! Those carefree 🤸♀️and easygoing times in , ALSTON HIGH in Pietermartzburg kzn South Africa .
I love the 'Elizabethan Serenade' as composed by British composer, Ronald Binge, in 1952 and I particularly enjoy the version by Ron Goodwin's orchestra as well as Louise Tucker's version for her song 'Only For You' (1982) which was based on 'Elizabethan Serenade'. :)
My first love of SA music I was about 13/14 🎻🎸🎵🎶🎼📻