The xx: Stars
Not my usual sort of thing but I do like their debut album and this song, which starts out like Talking Heads’ Psycho Killer.
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Planxty: Si bheag Si mhor
Go on go on go on go on go on go on go on! (Mrs Doyle)
Dave Van Ronk: I Buyed Me a Little Dog
Even I know it should be ‘bought’ not ‘buyed’ and I’m a thick spaniel.
Transports of delight
ONE of the many pleasures of living in the country is that there are occasional tractor runs, when vintage farm vehicles parade through the village before driving around for a … Continue readingTransports of delight
Sufjan Stevens: Death With Dignity
Live rendition of the first track from the wonderful Carrie and Lowell album.
Tanita Tikaram: Twist in My Sobriety
Remember when this smoky-voiced Elvis lookalike was going to be the next big thing?
Melanie: Ruby Tuesday
This was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. It was recorded by the Rolling Stones in 1966, and released in January 1967. It was the group’s fourth chart-topper in … Continue readingMelanie: Ruby Tuesday
Nick Drake: Things Behind The Sun
Longest and probably the best track from the Pink Moon album.
Pedro the Lion: Options
Touching love song from the 2002 album Control. We were walking, holding handsWith our bare feet in the sandAnd the seagulls overheadWhen I broke the spell and said‘I could never … Continue readingPedro the Lion: Options