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Showcasing my favourite recording artists and their music. Toronto, Ontario 🇨🇦

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Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 3h

All Day and All of the Night (Kinks) or Get Off Of My Cloud (Rolling Stones)?

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 8h

What would you or your friends say is the most surprising artist or genre in your music library?

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 9h

Apart from the introduction of the CD in the mid-eighties, I found the experience similar

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 10h

I remember when record stores were more than just a place to buy music…they were social centers where people gathered to talk about music, discover new artists, and even form bands.

Anyone missing this?

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 11h

Which one of these is your favourite?

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 14h

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) released their sixth studio album, “A New World Record” on this day in 1976. It would produce four hit singles and sell over 5 million copies in its first year of release.

What are your thoughts on this album?
What are your favourite tracks?
#ELO

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

What’s your favourite track off this album?
#Supertramp

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

Which one of these is your favourite?

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

INXS released their fifth studio album, “Listen Like Thieves” on this day in 1985. It’s considered their international breakthrough album and would produce five singles.

What are your thoughts on this album?
What are your favourite tracks?
#INXS

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

David Bowie released his twelfth studio album, “Heroes” on this day in 1977. Produced by Tony Visconti, it featured a number of guest musicians including Brian Eno and Robert Fripp.

Thoughts?
Favourite tracks?
#DavidBowie

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

Genesis released their second live album, “Seconds Out” on this day in 1977. It was the last to feature guitarist Steve Hackett?

Are you a fan of this live album?
What’s your favourite track?
#GenesisBand

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Birthday to Justin Hayward, singer, songwriter, guitarist and former frontman for the Moody Blues born in Swindon, England 79 years ago today.

Favourite songs or albums?
#JustinHayward

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 1d

Remembering Dan McCafferty, songwriter and lead singer for Nazareth born in Dunfermline, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 on this day in 1946.

What are your favourite songs that showcase Dan McCafferty?
#DanMcCafferty

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 2d

She Sells Sanctuary (1985) or Sweet Child O’ Mine (1987)?

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks…same to you.

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 2d

What band or artist influenced the type of music you listen to the most?

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 2d

What’s your favourite song by Peter Gabriel?

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 2d

AC/DC released their first live album, “If You Want Blood You’ve Got It” on this day in 1978. It was the band’s only live album to be released in Bon Scott’s lifetime.

Are you a fan of this album?
Favourite tracks?
#ACDC

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Birthday to Sammy Hagar, singer, songwriter and guitarist born in Salinas, California 🇺🇸 78 years ago today.

What are your favourite songs or albums featuring Sammy Hagar?
#SammyHagar

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Birthday to Paul Simon, singer-songwriter and guitarist born in Newark, New Jersey 🇺🇸 84 years ago today.

What are your favourite songs by Paul Simon?
#PaulSimon

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 3d

Name a great acoustic guitar song.

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 3d

Pick ONE from EACH ROW!

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 3d

Stairway to Heaven (1971) or Kashmir (1975)?

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 3d

U2 released their second studio album, “October” on this day in 1981.

What are your thoughts on this album?
What’s your favourite track?
#U2Band

Jimusic @jimusic.bsky.social · 3d

Fleetwood Mac released their twelfth studio album, “Tusk” on this day in 1979. It cost one million dollars to record making it the most expensive rock album at the time.

Are you a fan of this album?
Favourite tracks?
#FleetwoodMac