I’ll Be Seeing You
One of my favourite songs, I can include this in pop as there are great versions by the Poni Tails and Brenda Lee. I have written at some length about … Continue readingI’ll Be Seeing You
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Hare cuts
ANOTHER gap in my knowledge came to light this week when I read that mountain hares in the Peak District may be at risk from global warming. (This report, needless … Continue readingHare cuts
Ray Price: San Antonio Rose
No 2 in Matt’s Texas set. He describes this as ‘a rollicking 1962 version of the Bob Wills favourite by the king of the country shuffle’.
Moe Bandy: Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind?
Our friend Matt, pining for his place in America, has supplied a week-long series of tunes about Texas of which this is the first. He says: ‘This 1977 song by … Continue readingMoe Bandy: Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind?
Colosseum: Shades of Blue
This is lovely and reminds me of Bobby Wyatt. Recommended by our friend Matt, who will be providing a week-long season of songs about Texas from tomorrow.
Prince & Co: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Wonderful example of how the 4ft 8in swordsman dominated every stage he occupied.
Ronnie Lane: Ooh La La
Live version of the lovely, wistful title track from the Faces’ final studio album in 1973.
John Hiatt: Love Like Blood
I got this version on the 1983 CD Live at the Cotati Cabaret. Ry Cooder, of course, steals the show.
Tim & Jeff, Buckley & Son
ONE of the most powerful movie passages I can remember is at the end of Coming Home, directed by Hal Ashby in 1978. It tells the story (spoiler alert, in case … Continue readingTim & Jeff, Buckley & Son
Jordan Zevon: Studebaker
This Warren Zevon song never appeared in his lifetime but surfaced on the 2007 collection Preludes. This version by his son is from the tribute album Enjoy Every Sandwich, and … Continue readingJordan Zevon: Studebaker