Jackson Browne, Crosby, Stills and Nash: The Pretender
Old JB still sounds the business, doesn’t he, in this concert from 2010? But what a dreadful old tart Graham Nash is.
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Bobby Vee: The Night has a Thousand Eyes
An early favourite of mine, written by Benjamin Weisman, Dorothy Wayne and Marilyn Garrett. Released in late 1962, it reached No 3 in both America and Britain. This is a … Continue readingBobby Vee: The Night has a Thousand Eyes
Divided loyalties
WE have a bird feeder which gives us endless enjoyment. It is like having a small theatre in the garden (though thankfully without the luvvies). We have a range of … Continue readingDivided loyalties
Traveling Wilburys: End of the Line
Now that WAS a supergroup.
Buddy Holly: Well . . . All Right
This was written by Holly, producer Norman Petty and Crickets Jerry Allison and Joe Mauldin. It was released in 1958 as the B-side of Heartbeat, so did not have a … Continue readingBuddy Holly: Well . . . All Right
Mary Wells: My Guy
Written and produced by Smokey Robinson of the Miracles, this was Wells’s biggest hit, reaching No 1 in the States in 1964 and No 5 in Britain, where it was … Continue readingMary Wells: My Guy
Not Fade Away
From a 2014 concert to mark 40 years of Austin City Limits. See how many stars you can identify (the answer is in the comments).
Brinsley Schwarz: Private Number
Lovely version of the classic song, performed at the Roundhouse in 1972 for the Greasy Truckers Party. Much as I revere the Brinsleys, however, I have to say the original … Continue readingBrinsley Schwarz: Private Number
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
WHAT is the difference between a hymn and a gospel song? There is no solid definition that I can find, and I am forced to the conclusion that ‘gospel song’ … Continue readingPass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
Principal Edwards Magic Theatre: Weirdsong Of Breaking Through At Last
Sweet piece of hippiedom from their 1971 album The Asmoto Running Band. Also to be found on the excellent compilation Dust on the Nettles.