Albums of 1973

Celebrating the music of 1973, one album at a time. A collective effort by @RichardShockley, @CoachBuckethead, @LoganAlbright73, @borganization, and others.

[John Wood 🌱Ⓥ @uptone]

NICKY HOPKINS-A MASTER AT TICKLING THE IVORIES - Amazon review of 'The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins' by John Bezzini | "Loved this comprehensive documentary produced by John Wood about piano player, Nicky Hopkins." https://t.co/iiUdZ1ugzc #NickyHopkins

[Nicky Hopkins 🎹 @TheNickyHopkins]

Watch Nicky Hopkins doc with Richards, Jagger, Davies, Frampton on Prime Video: He was definitely a genius - Everett Post #NickyHopkins #TheSessionMan https://t.co/ykzaPxux0p

[Claudio Skydog @CPapasergio]

50 years ago
The Ozark Music Festival was held on July 19–21, 1974 on the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Missouri

[Marshall Tucker Band @MarshallTucker]

We just heard the news of the passing of Dickey Betts, a legend and our longtime brother. We send our love and sympathy to his family. The memories hit me hard this morning after learning of his passing. (1/3)

[The Guardian @guardian]

Krautrock singer Damo Suzuki dies aged 74 https://t.co/71fKYEBCFA

[Guardian music @guardianmusic]

Damo Suzuki: Can’s free-floating vocalist gave us some of the 1970s’ most exotic rock music https://t.co/XQkmmYlOfl

[MOJO Magazine @MOJOmagazine]

Damo Suzuki Remembered: "Life is so short, so face in front of you, not backside."

In memory of Can’s Damo Suzuki, who has sadly passed away aged 74, MOJO revisits our 2018 interview with the krautrock outliers’ shamanic lightening rod. #DamoSuzuki
https://t.co/VsqhlYByDz

[Pitchfork @pitchfork]

Damo Suzuki, the Japanese musician who made his mark as the lead singer of Can in the early 1970s, has died https://t.co/bBSEP55sYv

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We thank our followers, and we hope that this project’s archive educates and inspires future generations of music lovers.

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(5/5) In the late 1980s, Murphy moved to Paris where he cultivated a writing career to augment his musical endeavors. He continues to write, record, and perform. Listen to “Aquashow” on Apple Music https://t.co/E2d0JCKVCl and on Spotify https://t.co/1y6sCtZpA0

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(1/5) We end the @AlbumsOf1973 project with “Aquashow”, the debut album by American singer-songwriter, author, journalist, and record producer Elliott Murphy. https://t.co/L1lnaI7OQ8

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(4/5) Elliott Murphy may be the most prolific recording artist you’ve never heard of. He’s released three dozen albums to date; a 2016 documentary, “The Second Act of Elliott Murphy”, can be streamed on Amazon. Here’s the trailer: https://t.co/tlloX5BCfu

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(6/6) ‘Helen Wheels’ appeared on the US release but not the UK one, so I’ve linked the ‘archive collection’ release (which includes it). Listen on Apple Music https://t.co/VwFPOQhi2z and on YouTube https://t.co/u8RXfIeeUp

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(1/6) Paul McCartney and Wings released their third studio album, ‘Band on the Run’, on November 30, 1973 in the UK and on December 5 in the US. It finally provided what McCartney’s fans had been waiting for. https://t.co/Ki7rMyLtaF

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(5/6) “Picasso’s Last Words” was recorded at Ginger Baker’s personal studio in Lagos. Baker, who is credited on percussion for the song, played a metal can filled with gravel. https://t.co/nxap833LXm