The Chordettes: Mr Sandman
This was written by Pat Ballard and released in 1954 by the Four Aces, who got to No 9 in both America and Britain . . . . . . … Continue readingThe Chordettes: Mr Sandman
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Pere Ubu: Non Alignment Pact
One of the more invigorating cuts from the 1977 LP The Modern Dance. I seem to remember having a five-album set of David Thomas’s solo work which failed to make … Continue readingPere Ubu: Non Alignment Pact
Steve Earle: Copperhead Road
No fewer than 169million views for this 1988 video from the troubled Texan.
Shawn Colvin: So Good To See You
Dedicated to BoJo after his announcement that the end of lockdown is in sight. Stupid pillock for bringing it in at all.
Bobby Vee: Run to Him
Written by Gerry Goffin and Jack Keller, this was the 1961 follow-up to Take Good Care of My Baby, which I wrote about here. https://am-records.com/2020/03/30/bobby-vee-take-good-care-of-my-baby/ It got to No 2 in the US … Continue readingBobby Vee: Run to Him
Bobby Vinton: Mr Lonely
Co-written by Vinton and Gene Allen, this was released on Vinton’s first album Roses are Red in 1962, but was given to Buddy Greco to release as a single. It reached No … Continue readingBobby Vinton: Mr Lonely
The Unthanks: Living By The Water
Geordie clogdancers’ version of the excellent Anne Briggs song. From their 2009 album Here’s The Tender Coming.
Giggsy’s chest
Romeo Ryan thumps it home against Arsenal then sheds his shirt to reveal a hirsute interior. Was anyone else reminded of the scene in Barbarella where the man with the … Continue readingGiggsy’s chest
Guy Clark, heart of Texas
BACK to the heartworn highways this week for another great Texas singer-songwriter, Guy Clark. Like his bosom buddy Townes van Zandt, Clark provided hits for countless country singers while failing to become … Continue readingGuy Clark, heart of Texas
Elvis Presley: Old Shep
Probably the saddest song ever written. In my humble opinion. Sob.