Duke Robillard: I’m Gonna Buy Me a Dog (To Take the Place of You)
Three tailwags for Mr Robillard – serves the bitch right for treating him wrong.
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Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings: The Way It Will Be
I wish Gillian would come and sing in the Clitheroe Food Hall.
The Supremes: Baby Love
I have to admit I was not a great fan of Motown or the Supremes, but this is a great pop song. It was written by Motown’s top team Holland-Dozier-Holland … Continue readingThe Supremes: Baby Love
Lyle Lovett: In My Own Mind
A live one from the Lylester, looking more like an Easter Island statue every day.
What larks
A NUMBER of people have remarked that the reduction in traffic noise during the lockdown has meant that they can hear birdsong more clearly. There are lots of beautiful singers … Continue readingWhat larks
The Box Tops: The Letter
This was written by Wayne Carson (co-writer of Always on My Mind) and recorded by the Box Tops in 1967 when lead singer Alex Chilton was 16. It was their first … Continue readingThe Box Tops: The Letter
Chas and Dave: Snooker Loopy
Excruciating clip from the Eighties. In memory of Willie Thorne, who died this week aged 66.
The Who: I Can’t Explain
I think the Who were better than the Stones, but I am aware that this is a minority view. This was their first single under the Who name, written by … Continue readingThe Who: I Can’t Explain
The Beach Boys ‘Til I Die
Mournful Brian Wilson beauty from the classic Surf’s Up album of 1971. This is an alternative longer version.
Pumice: Ceremonial Knives
Pumice is the stage name of a New Zealander named Stefan Neville. This haunting little instrumental comes from a tribute album to John Fahey, The Great Koonaklaster Speaks.