Throwback Tuesday: Discovery by ELO

I think I scored this gem for a whopping dollar, I broke it out and listened to it yesterday as I was snowed in and doing some photography for The Furnace Room. ELO is one of my favorite bands, orchestral themes mixed with rock and disco, what's not to love. Jeff Lynne is the man. This album is probably best known for "Don't Bring Me Down" which immediately slows my work flow as I cannot help but start dancing. "Need Her Love" is extremely sweet and "Midnight Blue" is probably one of my favorites as well,

I see you standing there far out along the way,
I want to touch you but the night becomes the day,
I count the words that I am never gonna say
And I see you midnight blue.

I wish more people would cover these songs because the lyrics are really beautiful. Although no one could ever outdue "Mr. Blue Sky", that song is pretty much perfect as is and will always be one of my favorites. So what is your throwback record for today? Leave a comment and maybe I'll give it a listen! 

Throwback Thursday Vinyl: Boots by Nancy Sinatra

I picked this little number up on my thrift trip for a scandalous 75 cents at an antique store in Galesburg, IL. It's fabulous. The delicious Nancy Sinatra is the ultimate razor sharp blond bombshell who could hold her own in 1966. She covers everything a teenager was feeling in the 60s high on the drama of love, lies, and loneliness. What surprised me were the Beatles, Dylan, and Rolling Stones covers on this album. These tracks are ultimately given the Nancy Sinatra camp stamp but what makes me laugh is if the artists weren't pleased with them, who would dare insult the daughter of Frank Sinatra. You better prepare for a swift boot print on your face. Besides the obvious title track that is one of my all time oldie favs, "In My Room" is a dramatic affair that makes me want to stand in my house like I own the place and the cover of "As Tears Go By" is a dreamy serenade. Definitely pick this up if you get the chance and support your local record store.