A compendium of musical delights by Alan and Margaret Ashworth
This was written by Lovin’ Spoonful founder John Sebastian for the 1966 film You’re a Big Boy Now. It appeared on the group’s 1967 soundtrack album of the same name. How … Continue readingLovin’ Spoonful: Darlin’ Be Home Soon
In grudging acknowledgment of today’s date, a rockin’ version of the Band classic. Happy Christmas everybody.
This was written by Johnny Marks (who also wrote Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) and recorded by Brenda Lee in 1958. I am not especially keen on it but it is notable … Continue readingBrenda Lee: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Concluding our series of songs with girls’ names. I love the way the MC runs off into the wings.
In festive mood, I love this track by the mother and daughter duo The Judds. It was written by J Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie and first recorded by Harry … Continue readingThe Judds: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
The last in our series about Christmas songs by Jewish writers THIS is the daddy of them all, Bing Crosby’s version being the biggest- selling record with all-time sales in … Continue readingWhite Christmas
This has been a favourite for as long as I can remember. Just lovely.
SOME time ago I invited readers to share their favourite newspaper headlines. First off the mark was therealguyfaux ✓ᵛᵉʳᶦᶠᶦᵉᵈ , who submitted this classic from the New York Post: HEADLESS BODY IN TOPLESS BAR He … Continue readingHeadline News
This is the fifth in our series of Christmas songs written or co-written by Jewish lyricists and composers. THERE is a tragic story behind this one. Both the lyricist Richard … Continue readingWinter Wonderland
One of the Randster’s most touching love songs. From Good Old Boys, 1974.