A compendium of musical delights by Alan and Margaret Ashworth
Live 2000 version of one of my favourite Dan songs, from the 1975 album Katy Lied. If you’ve ever wondered what the hell it’s all about, this should help https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/140470/ … Continue readingSteely Dan: Bad Sneakers
THIS often comes near the top of British hymn popularity charts, but it has its roots in the long-distant Irish past. The original words, entitled Rop tú mo baile, were written … Continue readingBe Thou My Vision
This was Britain’s Eurovision Song Contest entry in 1961, finishing in second place out of 16. It was written by the Allisons, who were marketed as brothers but were not … Continue readingThe Allisons: Are You Sure
Whimsical retro selection by the Texan proggers from the 2004 album Bamnan and Slivercork.
Paul and Paula were Ray Hildebrand and Jill Jackson. This was their first single, written by Hildebrand. In 1963 it topped the charts in America and reached No 8 in … Continue readingPaul and Paula: Hey Paula
What a snappy dresser! And what a choice of backing group!
Surf classic used to good effect by Quentin Tarintino in Pulp Fiction.
Bit of a marathon for a chap with a short attention span. In 17 minutes I can find and lose a dozen tennis balls.
I’m a sucker for the banjo played like this.
OVER the last week or two there’s been a sure sign that autumn is on its way – work has started on cutting back the roadside hedges. It is not … Continue readingCutting-edge hedge trimming