Victorian gems
IT HAS been a voyage of discovery for me this week. It is the first time I have written about a hymn I don’t know, and along the way I … Continue readingVictorian gems
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Joni Mitchell: Coyote
This brilliant clip is taken from Martin Scorsese’s film of the 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue and was shot at the home of singer Gordon Lightfoot. The song is about Joni’s … Continue readingJoni Mitchell: Coyote
Lou Christie: I’m Gonna Make You Mine
This was written by Tony Romeo and released in 1969. It reached No 10 in America and No 2 in Britain. It was something of a comeback for Christie after … Continue readingLou Christie: I’m Gonna Make You Mine
Van Dyke Parks: Clang of the Yankee Reaper
Title track of his follow-up to the marvellous Discover America album. Profile of VDP coming up soon.
John Prine: Speed of the Sound of Loneliness
Latest I’ve heard is that his condition in hospital has stabilised as he fights coronavirus, so let’s hope and trust that he pulls through. Here is a duet with Nanci … Continue readingJohn Prine: Speed of the Sound of Loneliness
Little Eva: Keep Your Hands Off My Baby
This was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. Little Eva took it to No 12 in America and No 30 in Britain in 1962. The Beatles performed it live … Continue readingLittle Eva: Keep Your Hands Off My Baby
Sugar: Believe What You’re Saying
Nice twangy stuff from Mouldy Bob.
Joan Baez: Hello in There (for John Prine)
Just heard that poor old John Prine is critically ill with suspected coronavirus. Hang in there, mate.
Free: All Right Then
WHEN Free played their first gig, at a pub in South London, only two of them were old enough to order a pint. Singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke … Continue readingFree: All Right Then
Swamp Dogg: Did I Come Back Too Soon (Or Stay Away Too Long)?
Must admit I nicked this from my master’s playlist while he was making my lunch. Chicken and biscuits, since you ask, and very nice too, if a bit heavy on … Continue readingSwamp Dogg: Did I Come Back Too Soon (Or Stay Away Too Long)?