This “Stand Out Single” original Columbia label gave the A-side the historically incorrect spelling “Sink the Bismark,” although the German battleship’s name is properly spelled Bismarck.
Johnny Horton’s “Sink the Bismark” / “The Same Old Tale the Crow Told Me” was issued by Columbia Records as single 4-41568 on January 18, 1960, at a fascinating point in Horton’s career. The record paired one of his most dramatic historical story songs with a lighthearted country novelty number, demonstrating the remarkable range of material he could handle.
Reporting on several guys that have recently passed.
These guys were a cartoonist and author of the comic strip Dilbert; musician and songwriter best known as a founding member of the Grateful Dead; film director, screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist and playwright, best known for his Disney work; and the bass guitarist of German rock band Scorpions.
His memoir provides a vivid and intimate look into his life, his reflections on music, and the evolution of the Grateful Dead.
Phil Lesh, a founding member and bassist of the Grateful Dead, is known for his unique contributions to the band’s psychedelic and improvisational sound. Born Philip Chapman Lesh on March 15, 1940, in Berkeley, California, he showed an early interest in music and studied classical violin and trumpet as a young boy. After high school, Lesh attended San Francisco State University, where he initially focused on studying composition,
The mist is slowly lifting, The sound of life misplaced your mind, You’re sitting, spellbound through out time, I hope that you remember what you find, Singin’ more of a lifetime
George Tickner was actually a founding member of Journey but left the band early in their career before they achieved mainstream success. He was born on September 8, 1946, in Syracuse, New York. He played rhythm guitar and was part of the original lineup of the band.
