A compendium of musical delights by Alan and Margaret Ashworth
WITH slavery being a major topic at the moment, I thought it would be appropriate to revisit John Newton, a slave ship captain who repented and became an Anglican clergyman. … Continue readingHow Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Not exactly easy listening but well worth persevering with.
I TAKE it that readers shared my astonishment yesterday to learn from TCW’s Caroline ffiske that an official document from some group of nutters called the Proud Trust recommends 13-year-old pupils should play … Continue readingParadice Lost
This is a bit after my time but it is such a brilliant pop song that I am making an exception. It was written by Wayne Bickerton and Tony Waddington … Continue readingThe Rubettes: Sugar Baby Love
ALTHOUGH the folk-rock group Trees failed to sell a lot of records during their short lifetime, many rail travellers will be familiar with the sound of their vocalist Celia Humphris. … Continue readingThe roots of Trees
For the second week in a row I’ve incurred the disapproval of him indoors. He says this is infantile crap. But what does he know? He can’t even catch a … Continue readingHarry Nilsson: The Puppy Song
One of Old Growly-Chops’s most commercial efforts, from the 1983 album Rain Dogs. And here’s the Rodster’s cover version.
Back to the Another Saturday Night album for this little snorter from 1968.
One of the old fella’s best. From the 1972 album Naturally.
TWO weeks ago a man of 82 was killed by a herd of cows in a field not far from here. The man and his wife were walking their two … Continue readingA battle with cattle