Back in the mid-1980's when I started digging backwards for new tunes....I started a small notebook of records I was searching for. Keep in mind...there was no internet or Y-tube to easily search out & listen to a song. If I heard something I liked...I jotted it down in my book. Most of my exposure came from my friend (Grover--see an earlier post) as we explored the "new" sounds together. Also, reading articles in KICKS magazine gave me the bug to find what was highlighted in that cool mag. My searching had me going to garage sales, thrift stores and record shows. I found some of my list but most would come years later with the internet & music sharing.
Recently, I unearthed my little black book in a storage box. Looking at the "wants" most have been fulfilled but some have not---until now! The internet makes things a whole lot easier. I no longer really care to own the original slab of wax....so e-copies fulfill my ear's desire.
More to come...
