Bob's Chat
I was asked recently by how many compilations I have made so far. Well I had to check first in my backups, so I did that today and the result is:
To date I have posted a total of 1340 of my own "Bob Mac's Compilations", plus there have been 56 released albums posted, mainly as "Albums That Deserve Another Listen". So the grand total is 1396 albums and compilations shared so far.
In addition to this I presently have 260 various compilations already made up and in folders waiting their turn to appear on the blog. I have also been compiling a new 50 volume set titled "Bob's Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Playlists", these will no doubt be finished in a few months, but won't appear on the blog for a couple more years as there's so much stuff lined up ahead of them.
For the future I'll continue compiling the various "Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel" compilations as they are really the foundation of my blog. I have 130 volumes of what I call "the other genres" ready and waiting. These are the Jazz, Country/Pre-war blues, Hillbilly/Country, Rockabilly/R&R, and Soul Party compilations. Posting these at the rate of approximately 3 per week there's enough ready for another year. When they have been posted things could slow down a bit as I'm considering other options as I don't really see the point of making 500 volumes of Hillbilly & Country drinking songs, or broken hearted Soul songs. So I'll be looking into doing other things. Not quite sure yet but perhaps more detailed compilations with more information, and a bit of a write up. Some of you may remember the excellent "Be Bop Wino" blog that sadly ended 6 years ago. I would very much like to do something similar to that, though I doubt I could equal the depth and detail that Boogie Woody did.
Anyway my friends there's lots more coming your way.
Bob your organizational skills must be impeccable. I have 20+ hard drives on a shelf and would be hard pressed to find a individual title if i needed too......
ReplyDeleteLOL... I guess so, I was raised that way, to keep stuff put away in proper places, all organized. 😁
DeleteAmazing and thankful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Frank, I appreciate your support.
DeleteNot much else to add, I'm a fan, especially of the “Blues, R&B, Soul, and Gospel” series, with all the dates. I appreciate this detail, which also influences my blog, as well as the photos, which are always well chosen. I can sense the musician in you too, with a lot of feeling in your choice of tracks. It's all great!
ReplyDeleteYes, Amazing and thankful ! and Thanks for BW!
Cheers Patrick, always nice to hear from you and I very much appreciate your encouraging comments.
DeleteAlmost 1400 albums. That's quite an achievement. A huge thank you for all your dedication and hard work. I appreciate all of it, Bob.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your encouragement JakeBlues.
DeleteHey Bob,
ReplyDeleteMy preferred 'Artificial Idiot' (the DuckDuckGo AI) tells me that its been something in the region of 1160 days or so since you started the blog so you are currently posting more than a compilation a day. I can't recall any other blogger posting as prolifically as that. I can only think of the 13 Afternoon Blog that has posted more (just over 2,000 altogether) but that has been over 15 years.
Its some achievement Bob. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Manny Kent, it's nice to get some words of encouragement and know that my efforts are appreciated.
DeleteBob, I admire your courage and pace and I am grateful for the Soul Party. I am sure there are diamonds in the others too, but as many people said too much music, too little time...Thanks again for what you do here.
ReplyDeleteThanks LB, you're one of the original followers of this blog, right from the beginning, now over 3 years. Glad you enjoy the soul music here.
DeleteI'm amazed; the work you've done is enormous and excellent. From my outsider's perspective, it seems like a titanic effort. I've thoroughly enjoyed your compilations and eagerly await what you've announced you'll be posting here to share with us.
ReplyDeleteCheers Francisco, I very much appreciate your words of encouragement. It's nice to hear from you and keep the comments coming.
DeleteBravo Bob and Thanks a lot for all your posts. It's always a great pleasure to listen the music we find on your blog.
ReplyDeleteHi musicyoucan, and thank you for your nice comment, glad to hear you enjoy the music here.
DeleteWow!!! Many thanks for sharing not only music but your time and effort, you are like the jugglers that used to be in the circus with all these projects in the air and they all land to make great comps for us to enjoy so Thank you for all that you do and remember that you are appreciated. Mike.
ReplyDeleteCheers Mike, you are a very loyal follower of my blog and your comments and encouragement are much appreciated.
DeleteHelloa Bob. Thank you for your compilations. Great work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray, I'm glad you enjoy them. We're planning on going to Perth next month to spend the autumn there, hopefully we'll get down your way again and we can catch up.
DeleteThanks for all the time and effort you put into this Bob. I kind of limit myself to the jazz comps these days because there's just more music than I could ever listen to. But I do appreciate the effort. Mike
ReplyDeleteCheers Mike, always good to hear from you.
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