Gil Scott-Heron – Space Shuttle (Leftside Wobble edit)
We were very saddened to hear of the death of Gil Scott-Heron over the weekend. Often referred to as the Godfather of Rap, Scott-Heron’s groundbreaking spoken word performances and recordings still carry a powerful resonance and will continue to do so for many more years to come. For me personally, [...]
Loleatta Holloway – Catch Me On The Rebound (Walter Gibbons 12″mix)
I was devastated to hear about the passing of Loleatta Holloway this morning, who died of a heart failure at the age of 64. As one of the most distinctive voices of disco, Loleatta provided many, including myself, the soundtrack to many wonderful nights, with her voice leaving dance floors [...]
Broadcast – Elegant Elephant
We were devastated to learn of the tragic death of Broadcast’s Trish Keenan last Friday. Broadcast will always remain a beloved favourite over here at Days Are Numbers and this sad news has still not quite sunk in. Bob Stanley has written a poignant and touching tribute here and Richard [...]
Maurice Jarre Monday
I’ve just heard that Maurice Jarre has passed away. As a mark of respect for the film composer extraordinaire (and dad of Jean Michel) we’re going to roll forward our weekly tribute to Ennio Morricone til tomorrow. Born in Lyon, France in 1924, Jarre would gain international fame, legendary status, [...]