Loudon Wainwright III: Primrose Hill
Preceded by a radio interview, a 1997 live performance of the song from the album Little Ship.
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Pixies: Letter to Memphis
After yesterday’s delicate offering it’s time for some NOISE! From the 1991 studio album Trompe le Monde.
Bert Jansch and John Renbourn: Soho
Lovely track from the 1966 LP Bert and John.
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young: Ohio
A 1991 live version of Young’s protest song from two decades earlier. And here’s a solo version from 1971.
Nick Drake: Mayfair
Nick’s touching tribute to the best-selling 1970s nudie mag. See also his songs Escort, Readers’ Wives, Red Hot Asian Babes and Razzle.
Hostage night at the Mail
A FRIEND and former colleague at the Daily Mail in Manchester, Robert Carson, has sent me this picture from a time when newspaper offices were actually a fun place to work. It … Continue readingHostage night at the Mail
Warren Zevon: Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead
Great song, great singer and a great movie too. Here’s a nice scene between Andy Garcia and Christopher Lloyd.
999: Tulse Hill Night
Aah, Tulse Hill. By the time I got there on the drive home from work in Kensington I knew I’d be in the kitchen drinking beer within a quarter of … Continue reading999: Tulse Hill Night
Fairport Convention: Possibly Parsons Green
OK it’s got Trevor Lucas on lead vocals, but this 1973 cut recorded live in Croydon is an interesting snapshot of Fairport at the time.
George Strait: Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind?
‘Here’s one of my golden oldies’. Live version of the evergreen song from his eponymous 1984 album.