Gene Pitney: Princess in Rags
The melody was by Helen Miller, an American who started songwriting in the 1940s, and the lyrics by Roger Atkins, at one time a Brill Building writer. It was released … Continue readingGene Pitney: Princess in Rags
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The Merseybeats: It’s Love that Really Counts
This was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and first recorded in 1962 by the Shirelles. I love most of their records but this one is dreadful. The orchestration … Continue readingThe Merseybeats: It’s Love that Really Counts
Froggy goes a-courtin’
IT has always seemed a shame to me that the wonders of nature are taught only to small children, then taken for granted ever after. I don’t know if schools … Continue readingFroggy goes a-courtin’
The Beach Boys: At My Window
I was reminded of this sweet song from the Sunflower album when a grey wagtail took a stroll over our conservatory roof the other day.
Laura Cantrell: Love Vigilantes
Slightly unexpected cover of the New Order song by one of the queens of New Country.
Billy Fury: I’d Never Find Another You
This was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, and released in 1961. It got to No 5 in Britain. I don’t think it was released in America. Here he … Continue readingBilly Fury: I’d Never Find Another You
Big Star: Blue Moon
My favourite song by the Biggies; this is a demo for the great album Third/Sister Lovers.
All Creatures of Our God and King
TODAY’s hymn in praise of God’s creation was written by St Francis of Assisi (1181/2-1226), the patron saint of animals. Francesco Bernardone was born in Assisi, Umbria, in 1181. His … Continue readingAll Creatures of Our God and King
Peter and Gordon: A World Without Love
This was written by Paul McCartney at the age of 16 and attributed to Lennon-McCartney, as were all their songs written individually. It was released in 1964 by Peter Asher, … Continue readingPeter and Gordon: A World Without Love
Cream: Badge
Pretty near perfect track from their final LP Goodbye Cream.