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18th March 2021, 09:28 PM
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Inventor of audio cassette tape.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56355444
I think most of us will have recorded music etc. using a cassette, I made one for the car no CD's then with a nautical theme. Played going and coming from work.
Sailing - Rod Stewart
Shenandoah - Brothers Four
South Australia - Seekers
Lowlands of Holland - Corries
Banks of Newfoundland - Corries
La Mer - Ray Conniff
Mingulay Boat Song - Alexander Brothers
The Water is Wide - Seekers
Irish Rover - Burl Ives
Yellow Submarine - Beatles
Sloop John B - Beach Boys
Blow Ye Winds - Corries
The Leaving of Liverpool - Spinners
Sailor - Petula Clark
Pirates Song - Burl Ives
Mighty Atlantic - Run Rig
Maggie May - Spinners
Home Loving Man - Andy Williams
It's been along time since I played them.
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18th March 2021, 09:39 PM
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Re: Inventor of audio cassette tape.
Some good Numbers there Bill, i am sure gives much pleasure listening while on the Road.
Cheers
Possibly more to add to your list Bill.
Sailing Songs - The Ultimate Sailor's Playlist - 12º West (12degreeswest.com)
Must say one of my al time favourites i see is on Top of the list! Great " Rod Stewart's "Sailing" (35) Rod Stewart - Sailing (Official Video) - YouTube
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18th March 2021, 09:46 PM
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Re: Inventor of audio cassette tape.
thanks for that Bill, i,m also a fan of anything Johny Cash, kt
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19th March 2021, 08:34 PM
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Re: Inventor of audio cassette tape.
#3 Keith. Most of my Jonny Cash is on vinyl or cassette but have a CD Jonny Cash Songs of our Soil. On track 7 I Want To Go Home, his take on the Sloop john B.
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19th March 2021, 08:45 PM
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