Gerald Moore: Pilgrim
Folk-rock version of the rousing hymn which Er Indoors wrote about here https://am-records.com/2019/01/02/to-be-a-pilgrim/ two years ago. From the fascinating British compilation Dust on the Nettles.
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Probably my favourite track from their third album.
Wilko Johnson, Roger Daltrey: Going Back Home
The accompanying film is pure magic.
Donovan: Catch the Wind
I can’t say I was a particular Donovan fan, but this one is OK. It was his first single, which he wrote. It was released in 1965 and reached No … Continue readingDonovan: Catch the Wind
Nic Jones: Ten Thousand Miles
Recorded on someone’s iPhone in 2014. Not the greatest version ever, but wonderful to see the old master singing, accompanied by son Joe, who lives a few miles from us … Continue readingNic Jones: Ten Thousand Miles
Small Faces: Tin Soldier
The avid reader will recall that Mrs Ashworth has already done this as one of her tracks but I say you can’t get enough of Tin Soldier, one of the … Continue readingSmall Faces: Tin Soldier
Brinsley Schwarz: Surrender to the Rhythm
Blimey, this takes me back. Whispering Bob Harris, Nick Lowe with what looks like a 1s 6d haircut and Bob Andrews giving it rice on the old Hammond. Heaven.
Can: Paperhouse
From 1971, chosen as much for the look as the music. It’s taken from the Tago Mago album, which I mentioned in this piece https://am-records.com/2019/01/27/best-little-record-shop/ almost two years ago.
Everly Brothers: Ebony Eyes
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Elton John: Gulliver/It’s Hay Chewed
From Reg’s first album, back when he had his own barnet. A tribute to his late canine companion. Neat guitar from Caleb Quaye.