Jimmy Jones: Handy Man
This was written by Jones and Otis Blackwell. It was released in December 1959 and in early 1960 got to No 2 in America and No 3 in Britain. In … Continue readingJimmy Jones: Handy Man
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Accrington’s Got Talent
IF ever I come across one of today’s wretched TV ‘talent’ shows and reach for the ‘off’ button, it reminds me of driving along the M65 about 30 years ago … Continue readingAccrington’s Got Talent
Ry Cooder: Chain Gang
Continuing the prisoner motif begun yesterday with Hey Joe. This is lovely, if a little sweaty.
Elvis Presley: Blue Suede Shoes
It was a toss-up which to headline between this and the Carl Perkins original, but there is only one King. Perkins (whom I had the privilege of meeting when I … Continue readingElvis Presley: Blue Suede Shoes
Billy Roberts: Hey Joe
Long before Hendrix, Billy boy recorded this at home. Great chain-gang footage with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmrGOXJMQj0
Alison Moyet: Weak in the Presence of Beauty
This is from 1987, so years too late for my usual range, but I love the voice, and it’s a great tune. It was written by Michael Ward and Rob … Continue readingAlison Moyet: Weak in the Presence of Beauty
The Monks: Monks Chant
Dig them crazy tonsures!
Nina Nastasia: The Long Walk
If there’s anything I like better than a long walk, it’s two long walks. Or preferably three.
A multitude of Mods
LAST Saturday, le tout Clitheroe turned out for the annual Ribble Valley Scooter Rally (cancelled last year). It used to be called the Mod Weekender but they renamed it in … Continue readingA multitude of Mods
The Breeders: Divine Hammer
Kim Deal and Co maintaining the Pixies legacy. Great video.