Spencer Davis Group: When I Come Home
To mark the passing of Spencer Davis at the age of 81, here is a single from 1966. It was written by Steve Winwood and Jackie Edwards, who had given … Continue readingSpencer Davis Group: When I Come Home
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Gresford, ‘The Miners’ Hymn’
I DON’T know if a melody without words is strictly speaking a hymn, but it certainly sounds like one. It commemorates a disaster less than 100 years ago, though it … Continue readingGresford, ‘The Miners’ Hymn’
Sandy Denny: Wretched Wilbur (live)
I have friends who were actually at this, her final concert. Sadly I was 200 miles away.
Bert Jansch: LA Turnaround – the movie
A short film about the making of what regular readers will know is one of my all-time favourite records. Spot producer Michael Nesmith in a succession of natty outfits. Half … Continue readingBert Jansch: LA Turnaround – the movie
Frank Zappa: That’s Not Really Reggae
The Shut Up . . . and Guitar albums don’t get played too regularly at Ashworth Towers but I’m always pleased when tracks such as this pop up on the … Continue readingFrank Zappa: That’s Not Really Reggae
Home thoughts . . . a lockdown songbook
WITH Field Marshal Johnson attempting to confine us all to barracks, I thought I’d take a break from musician profiles this week and provide a selection of songs about house … Continue readingHome thoughts . . . a lockdown songbook
Tom T. Hall: Old Dogs and Children and Watermelon Wine
Not sure about the kids or the wine but I like the dogs bit.
Elliott Smith: Needle in the Hay
I think that will be enough druggie stuff for now.
Bowie/Reed: Waiting For The Man
‘Feel sick and dirty more dead than alive’. A more accurate depiction of addiction than the Velvets’ Heroin.
A plaque on all our houses
SINCE we moved to Lancashire from London a few years ago, I have been intrigued to see a number of plaques on Victorian and Edwardian terrace houses. These are not … Continue readingA plaque on all our houses