The first two records I bought with my own money were unusual for a ten-year-old kid in 1979: "Dizzy Gillespie's Big 4" and Stan Getz' "Children of the World". My dad was the drummer for a swing band, so I had grown up around jazz. I still have, in multiple formats, and play both of them.
Nice column, Mr. Jay. The first album I bought with my own money was probably the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. Yes, I admit it. I shall wear the shiny shirt of disco shame forever.
The first two records I bought with my own money were unusual for a ten-year-old kid in 1979: "Dizzy Gillespie's Big 4" and Stan Getz' "Children of the World". My dad was the drummer for a swing band, so I had grown up around jazz. I still have, in multiple formats, and play both of them.
That’s incredible. I mean, for a 10-tear old kid? So great! My next review will be a jazz record from my collection. Thanks for reading!
The first record I bought with my own money was not an auspicious beginning for my collection. But I still have it! Read all about it here: https://anearful.blogspot.com/2006/07/thanks-for-coming-back.html
Nice column, Mr. Jay. The first album I bought with my own money was probably the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. Yes, I admit it. I shall wear the shiny shirt of disco shame forever.
Ahh the Bee Gees! I love those brothers. Do you still have the record?
That's a great album. No shame in disco - or shiny shirts! Well, maybe shiny shirts, LOL.