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AIN’T THAT SOMETHING – THE SINGLE

 Written in 2008 by Steve Jordan for Solomon Burke’s “Like A Fire” album, the song has been a favorite of Philipp’s for years and reflects his contemplative mindset. While the music is cheerful, almost in the reggae neighborhood, the lyrics are somewhat resigned. GET AIN’T THAT SOMETHING Yes, this is truly something—Philipp Fankhauser’s new...

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HEEBIE JEEBIES – THE SINGLE

 The fact that Philipp Fankhauser is once again delving into the musical treasure chest of his mentor Johnny Copeland – the singer and guitarist from Houston, Texas, who died in 1997 – should come as a surprise to very few people. On many of his past albums, Fankhauser has included one or two Johnny...

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DIE ERSTE SCHALLPLATTE MADE IN SWITZERLAND – NACH FAST 20 JAHREN!

Platte auflegen, Nadel platzieren und dann ein wohliges Knistern bevor die Musik beginnt. Musikhören ab Vinylplatten ist wieder im Trend. Seit 2004 wurden allerdings keine Platten mehr in der Schweiz produziert, Schweizer Künstlerinnen und Künstler mussten ihre Vinylplatten im Ausland herstellen lassen. Geändert hat sich dies erst in dieser Woche: Für mehrere 100’000 Franken kaufte...

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