Allman Brothers: Jessica
Live 1980s version of the Top Gear theme tune.
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Not cut out for cardboard
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Bob Dylan: Sara
This gives me the chance to air my long-held theory that His Bobness nicked the tune for Sara from the song Chim Chim Cher-ee, which featured in the Mary Poppins … Continue readingBob Dylan: Sara
Patti Smith: Gloria
Live performance from 2007. Her first version came 32 years earlier on the Horses album while the original, by Them, was 11 years before that in 1964.
Patti Page: How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?
Can’t believe I haven’t featured this before.
Michael Nesmith: Joanne
In memory of Nes, who has died of heart failure aged 78.
The Monkees: Daydream Believer
As a tribute to the late Mike Nesmith, who Alan tells me was a lot better as a solo performer, here is the track which I consider the least bad … Continue readingThe Monkees: Daydream Believer
After the deluge
IN one of my earliest Notes from the Sticks, nearly two years ago, I wrote about the Ribble flood of February 9, 2020. It turned out to be a record for the … Continue readingAfter the deluge
Kevin Ayers: Margaret
For the missus. Nuff said.
Matching Mole: O Caroline
This was my first-ever track of the day in tribute to my daughter, who designed this website. Here it is again.