A compendium of musical delights by Alan and Margaret Ashworth
Probably Lowell George’s finest song: ‘I’ve been from Tucson to Tucumcari,Tehachapi to Tonapah.’ This is the version from Sailin’ Shoes. This is from the Feat’s eponymous debut album and features … Continue readingLittle Feat: Willin’
The missus did this track the other day but unforgivably missed out Leo’s lovely version, so here it is. Here’s a 1973 live version by Chet Atkins. And here are … Continue readingLeo Kottke: Wheels
This was written by group members Bob Spickard and Brian Carman and recorded and released in December 1962. It reached No 4 in the US in May 1963 and No … Continue readingThe Chantays: Pipeline
A classic teen tragedy single. It was written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and George ‘Shadow’ Morton. It topped the US charts in November 1964 and reached No 11 in … Continue readingThe Shangri-Las: Leader of the Pack
I KNOW it’s not a laughing matter, but I found it hard to suppress a snort when I read this in the i newspaper on Monday: ‘Heartbreaking scenes are playing out at … Continue readingMenace in a mink coat
Never dreamed I’d include a Eurovision Song Contest runner-up on this site. Love the band’s name and the sound is pretty good for Dutch young ‘uns.
Sweden’s Soderberg sisters bring the old girl to tears with this little beauty from their 2012 album The Lion’s Roar.
What a super little album 1987’s In My Tribe was. Great cover too.
THE last verse of this hymn is well known in its own right as the Doxology (an expression of praise to God): Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise him, … Continue readingAwake, My Soul, and with the Sun
Yesterday’s Tiny Desk concert from Jolie Holland led me on to this. Please shout out if you think I play too much Jackson Browne.