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When Tabernakel was released
When Tabernakel was released at the beginning of 1974, the US president was Gerald Ford who had taken over from the impeached Richard Nixon (both Republicans). The UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour) who had defeated Edward Heath (Conservative) in the elections. In Holland Queen Juliana was still on the throne and Joop den Uyl was prime minister. Pope Paul VI was leader of the Roman Catholic church.
Famous people born in 1974 include Penelope Cruz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robbie Williams and Jewel Kircher. At that time people in the US were listening to The way were by Barbra Streisand. In the UK Tiger Feet by Mud was the top song. In Holland it was Rock your baby by George McCrae.
Blazing Saddles, a comedy western, was one of the biggest grossing movies released in 1974, while Watership Down by Richard Adams was one of the best selling books.
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Akkerman back in the UK
It was my joy to be down in Sussex on March 11 at Trading Boundaries to catch the first of three exclusive concerts by Jan Akkerman and his band - the first time in a while. The concert was in two halves and was more jazzy for the first half (a nice section Crackers to Angel Watch) and more rocky for the second (though Focus 2 and Anonymous are unique). The bass player has broken his leg and so had to sit and Jan didn't seem quite happy with his two Gibson guitars for some of the time. I got a little lost on Tommy's Anniversary but otherwise it was a great concert. Nice to meet Jan and Mrs Akkerman, looking after the merchandise. Jan seemed tired at the end of a long day. He is 75, of course.
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