The Frost Report
WHEN my children were small, they used to be amused by my tales of the old days before fridges, washing machines and central heating. I was born four years after … Continue readingThe Frost Report
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Pink Fairies: Waiting For The Man
Suggested by Andy Marshall following the Reed/Bowie version aired last week, here are the Fairies at the Roundhouse in 1975.
King Crimson: Easy Money
As with so many Crimson songs there are innumerable live versions out there but I particularly like Bobby Fripp’s guitar solo on this one.
The Righteous Brothers: You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
This was written by Phil Spector, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil and produced by Spector. It was released in November 1964 and topped the charts on both sides of the … Continue readingThe Righteous Brothers: You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
Elliott Smith: Everything Reminds Me of Her
Wonderful guitar intro. Not a bad song either.
Gene McDaniels: Tower of Strength
This was written by Burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard. It was released by Gene McDaniels in September 1961 and reached No 5 in America. I never thought I would feature … Continue readingGene McDaniels: Tower of Strength
For All The Saints
I’VE been saving this terrific hymn for All Saints Day, November 1, when it is traditionally sung, and this year it falls on Sunday. It celebrates all the saints, known and unknown. … Continue readingFor All The Saints
Leonard Cohen: Our Lady of Solitude
After some fairly frenetic selections, here’s our Len to slow it down nicely.
Sugar: A Good Idea
A nice gentle ballad for a rainy Tuesday morning.
Well-done Beefheart Part 2
IN a previous column we left Captain Beefheart claiming all the credit for his 1969 double-album masterpiece Trout Mask Replica and insisting that his band’s contribution was negligible, much to their chagrin. A grudging … Continue readingWell-done Beefheart Part 2