A compendium of musical delights by Alan and Margaret Ashworth
This was the duo’s first single, written by Jerry Lordan and released in January 1963, going to No 1 in Britain. Legend has it that Jimmy Page played acoustic guitar … Continue readingJet Harris and Tony Meehan: Diamonds
This was written by John Fred (surname Gourrier) and group member Andrew Bernard as a play on the Beatles’ Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. It was released in late 1967 … Continue readingJohn Fred & His Playboy Band: Judy In Disguise
First song from the epic double album Dream Letter, Live in London 1968. The band comprises Lee Underwood on guitar, David Friedman on vibraphone and the great Danny Thompson on … Continue readingTim Buckley: Buzzin’ Fly
This was written by Terry Thompson and released as the B-side of You Better Move On, in the States in 1961 and in the UK in 1962. Johnny Kidd and the … Continue readingArthur Alexander: A Shot of Rhythm and Blues
I’ve already mentioned the super film Heartworn Highways in my piece about Townes Van Zandt https://am-records.com/2020/06/08/talk-of-the-townes/. Here’s a clip of the great Guy Clark.
From the only Elton album I ever bought. Features the capable Caleb Quaye on guitars.
Hypnotic track from 1972’s excellent St Dominic’s Preview. Try not to let the fact that he’s a complete knob detract from the music, although I must admit it’s a struggle … Continue readingVan Morrison: Almost Independence Day
Not really a dog track per se, but a good video with some canine content.
Live version of the standout track from his second solo album Cry Tough.
David Lindley appeared on the 1976 reunion album When Scopes Collide, from which this little curio is taken, as ‘De Paris Letante’.