The Move: Blackberry Way
This was the group’s only No 1, in 1968. It was written by leader Roy Wood, who is also the vocalist. This TV performance suggests that Carl Wayne is the … Continue readingThe Move: Blackberry Way
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The big sleep
WE still haven’t had a frost here in Lancashire, but it surely can’t be long. Meanwhile many animals are preparing to deal with winter by stoking up to hibernate. For … Continue readingThe big sleep
Big Star: Blue Moon
The most beautiful song Alex Chilton ever wrote, from the album Third/Sister Lovers. And here are a couple of lovely performances by the tribute project Big Star’s Third, led by … Continue readingBig Star: Blue Moon
The Beach Boys: Breakaway
This was written by Brian Wilson and his father Murry, who used the pseudonym Reggie Dunbar. It was released in June 1969 and got to No 6 in Britain, but … Continue readingThe Beach Boys: Breakaway
The Rolling Stones: Child of the Moon
Commencing a short season of songs on a lunar theme, this was recorded at the start of the Beggars Banquet sessions in 1968.
B Bumble and the Stingers: Nut Rocker
This version of the March from Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker was arranged by US record producer Kim Fowley. It was recorded early in 1962 by the house band of session musicians at … Continue readingB Bumble and the Stingers: Nut Rocker
Robin and Barry Dransfield: Who’s The Fool Now?
From the wonderful 1970 album The Rout of the Blues.
The Shadows: FBI
This was written by Shadows members Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch and Jet Harris but for contractual reasons it was credited to their manager Peter Gormley. It was released in the … Continue readingThe Shadows: FBI
Laura Veirs: Prairie Lullaby
What a lovely song this is. Taken from her 2011 children’s album Tumble Bee. And here’s another chance to listen to Nesmith’s version.
Rejoice, the Lord is King
BACK to the ever-reliable Charles Wesley this week. I have already written about him several times including here, here, here and here. This hymn was written around 1744 while Charles (1707-1788) and his brother John … Continue readingRejoice, the Lord is King