Marshall’s Portable Music Machine

Marshall's Portable Music Machine. Positively, definitely the best you've ever seen. Painted violet, ebony and green. Marshall's Portable Music Machine Written by Don Mudie and Brian Cadd for Robin Jolly. The fun tune reached the Top Five of the Oz Charts in 1972. In my rummaging through harmonica advertising I stumbled across this amazing portable … Continue reading Marshall’s Portable Music Machine

Umina Blue-Jack’s Back

Hey there Riff Raffers, New music out now at all good and bad record stores. Firstly an album from riff raffer, Jack Derwin. The lead single and title track 'Umina Blue’ is a high quality tune that displays Jack's signature laid back, soulful groove and his masterful skills as a songwriter and musician. There wouldn't be … Continue reading Umina Blue-Jack’s Back

Auditory Perception

Hello Riff Raffers, "The singer's song will not be heard if the applause is much too loud." (Glenn Shorrock) Some tunes are never destined for greatness if the measure is by chart success or record sales. Without airplay what chance does it have to be a 'chart buster'? I'm always bemused by the critics' label … Continue reading Auditory Perception