#RecordOfTheDay “Baba Hausa” by Sabanoh 75

For#45Friday we have Sabanoh 75, from Sierra Leone who released a string of singles on the UK Rokel label in 70s, this being their last I one I believe. Be sure to listen through to the 1min 40sec mark for the dope rolling drum breakdown with call and response that oddly feels very NOLA.

Baba Hausa

Please Go Easy With Me

The 60s Sound of SE Rogie

The other night us Pelangueros got together at my families place to catch up from recent travels and a hiatus from Pelanga’s newly redesigned site (let us know what you think!). As we were talking Papicultor’s eyes fell on my copy of The 60’s Sounds of S.E. Rogie. With a distance gaze, he asked if this album had “that” song.  He told me that years ago he heard an incredible song by Rogie on a local radio show that haunted him for 2 years and hasn’t heard it since.  Sheepishly I admitted that I had only given the record minor attention and only remembered one simple, but beautiful melody. I put on the one song I knew and Fede and myself smiled, each of us celebrating our own reunions with the memorable recording – Please Go Easy With Me.

This palm wine guitar classic is prominently featured as the lead in track of this 60’s compilation of the legendary Sierra Leoenan guitarist. This particular album is released on the Rogiphone label, a project of Rogie during his stay in Northern California during the 70s and 80s. Interestingly enough, the graphic layout and production is done by Mr. Emory Douglas, original Black Panther and also the person responsible for the parties iconic political posters and print media.

According to Gary Stewart’s liner notes Please Go Easy With Me is based on a conversation overheard between two lovers at a dance and was recorded in 1960 at Rogie’s makeshift home studio. Here you go Fede – now you can listen to this any time you want!

S.E. Rogie – Please Go Easy With Me (1960)

Please Go Easy With Me

I couldn’t help sending this live performance as well…so so good!