Brooks and Dunn: Neon Moon
Really getting into the country mood now.
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The Beatles: PS I Love You
This was written by Paul McCartney while the group were in Hamburg in early 1962 but credited as always to Lennon-McCartney. It was recorded on September 11, 1962, at Abbey … Continue readingThe Beatles: PS I Love You
A Jackson Browne study: Part 3
BACK in March, which seems a very long time ago now, we left Jackson Browne grieving after the suicide of his wife Phyllis but experiencing unprecedented chart success with his 1976 album The … Continue readingA Jackson Browne study: Part 3
Sublime: I Love My Dog
Much prefer the dalmatian shots to the man-boobs footage.
Ricky Skaggs: Cajun Moon
No relation to the J J Cale song from yesterday. A nice slice of Kentucky from Ricky.
Elton John: Daniel
To me, Elton is a 60s pop performer born too late. This is a terrific tune, with Elton playing a flute-toned Mellotron. It was written by him and Bernie Taupin … Continue readingElton John: Daniel
The Christmas bird
I AM awed by how organised some people are. We received our first Christmas cards at the end of November, whereas I am usually scribbling mine to catch the last … Continue readingThe Christmas bird
J J Cale: Cajun Moon
Excellent live version by the Okie whisperer – dig them crazy subtitles.
Rory Gallagher: Moonchild
I think it’s safe to say that this bears no relation whatsoever to the King Crimson classic covered by Travis and Fripp the other day. Good, though. And by way … Continue readingRory Gallagher: Moonchild
Dave Edmunds: I Hear You Knocking
This is entering the glam rock days but it is a good beaty number. It was written by Dave Bartholomew and first recorded by Smiley Lewis in 1955, reaching No 2 on … Continue readingDave Edmunds: I Hear You Knocking