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
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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
The Civil Wars: 20 Years
First track from their 2011 album Barton Hollow.
Leonard Cohen: So Long Marianne
A live version with banjo (yay!) from 1968.
My top 100 – Part 3
THANKS for your positive response to Part 2 last week. Here goes with ten more of my personal favourites from the last half century or so. 80 Iris DeMent: Infamous Angel (1992) It was in March … Continue readingMy top 100 – Part 3
The Smiths: Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now
OK, Mozza’s something of a wally but those old Smiths singles definitely had something about them.
The Be Good Tanyas: Dogsong
Also known as Sleep Dog Lullaby. These girls can sing me into slumber any time they like.
Once bitten . . .
WE are having some wonderful warm weather, which is very welcome. Not so welcome are the biting insects which accompany it. A few days ago a little wretch got inside … Continue readingOnce bitten . . .
Bob Dylan: Girl From The North Country
Live Eighties version of the lovely song from 1963’s The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.