Brian Eno: Ring of Fire
Woodbridge’s finest covers Johnny Cash, aka Durex Money. Who’d a thowt it?
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Yes: Starship Trooper
One of the classic tracks from The Yes Album. Still good for a few goosebumps.
Maddy Prior/June Tabor: Somewhere Along The Road
Lovely, plaintive little song from Silly Sisters 2.
The Ronettes: You, Baby
I thought we would have a short Phil Spector season. This was written by Spector and the husband and wife team Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann and released on the 1964 album Presenting the Fabulous … Continue readingThe Ronettes: You, Baby
Schubert: Notturno
I am not the world’s greatest fan of classical music but the missus put me on to this soon after we met and I am eternally grateful.
Incredible String Band: First Girl I Loved
No one else sounds quite like the Incredibles. I should play their music more.
Ike and Tina Turner: River Deep – Mountain High
AS a tribute to the pop genius Phil Spector, who has died at the age of 81, here is the record he considered his best. I disagree, but that doesn’t … Continue readingIke and Tina Turner: River Deep – Mountain High
Joni Mitchell Part 4: The best of the rest
HOW did Joni Mitchell follow the towering achievement that was Hejira? Answer: With difficulty. As I wrote in a previous column, the album released in late 1976 was in my opinion the … Continue readingJoni Mitchell Part 4: The best of the rest
Warren Zevon: Gorilla You’re a Desperado
‘Big gorilla at the LA Zoo, snatched the glasses right off my face. Stole the keys to my BMW; left me here to take his place.’ Wazza at his brilliant … Continue readingWarren Zevon: Gorilla You’re a Desperado
Procol Harum: A Salty Dog
Nice song but I expected more canine content.