Ace: How Long?
One of my first rock interviews was with Ace bassist Tex Comer, the reason being that he was from Burnley. And a very nice chap he was too.
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Smog: River Guard
Wistful song by Bill Callahan about a prison officer taking inmates for a swim. From the 1999 album Knock Knock.
Frank Zappa: Inca Roads
From the magnificent You Can’t Do That On Stage Vol 2; the Helsinki concert. The oft-performed Inca Roads is a firm fan favourite.
Crosby, Stills and Nash: Marrakesh Express
This was written by Graham Nash when he was a member of the Hollies, but it was rejected as not commercial enough. Here is a clip of the group trying … Continue readingCrosby, Stills and Nash: Marrakesh Express
The Who: I’m Free
I remember when this came out as a single in 1969, a Radio One breakfast DJ, probably Noel Edmonds, introduced it by saying: ‘Here’s little Roger Daltrey from The Who. … Continue readingThe Who: I’m Free
Dolly Parton: Cracker Jack
Good song, just not quite sentimental enough for me. Love the barnet.
Kathleen Edwards: Swimming Song
Nice live cover of the Loudon classic.
I Understand (Just How You Feel)
Based on the tune to Auld Lang Syne, this was written by Pat Best and recorded by the group of which he was a member, the Four Tunes. It reached No … Continue readingI Understand (Just How You Feel)
Cab Calloway: St James Infirmary Blues (Extended Betty Boop Snow White Version)
Wonderful clip from 1930. Betty Boop´s creators were so ahead of their time
Led Zeppelin: Kashmir
A former colleague once described as ‘the greatest moment of my life’ seeing Led Zep launch into Kashmir at Knebworth in 1979. Not much of a life, if you ask … Continue readingLed Zeppelin: Kashmir