Elvis Presley: A Fool Such as I
Written by Bill Trader, the full title is (Now and Then There’s) A Fool Such as I, and it was published in 1952. Here’s a live performance the same year by … Continue readingElvis Presley: A Fool Such as I
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King Crimson: Starless
Fairly recent live version with the three drummers. Old Frippo’s still got it, hasn’t he, even if the hair’s long gone?
Maniacs on the loose
I OFTEN wonder how many listeners were put off the music of the band 10,000 Maniacs by their name. Borrowed from a low-budget 1964 horror movie, Two Thousand Maniacs!, it conjures up … Continue readingManiacs on the loose
John Lee Hooker: Decoration Day
From his classic 1966 album It Serve (correct) You Right To Suffer.
Blake Shelton: I’ll Name the Dogs
Mr Shelton seems to have some sound ideas, I must say.
Jackson Browne: Love Minus Zero, No Limit
Browne sings Dylan: What could be finer?
Ram raid
IF I could come back as an animal, I would choose to be a ram. A month or two of work and the rest of the year hanging out with the … Continue readingRam raid
Randy Travis: On The Other Hand
Before we take a break from classic country, here’s a belter from 1986.
Lyle Lovett: I Married Her Just Because She Looks Like You
Couldn’t resist a little addendum to Matt’s country series. This from the 1989 album . . . And His Large Band. And on a lighter note we have Half Man, … Continue readingLyle Lovett: I Married Her Just Because She Looks Like You
John Anderson: I Just Came Home To Count the Memories
Matt’s final country break-up choice, for now, although I’m hoping he’ll delight us with more from his stellar collection. This is from 1982, and what a weepie.