Norma Tanega: Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog
Kindly suggested by reader Andy Marshall. Personally I find the lyrics confusing, but then I’m only a thick spaniel.
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Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor, Op 37
AT A guess, the best known and most popular Beethoven piano concerto is the majestic No 5, but this one is my favourite. The first time I heard the second … Continue readingBeethoven’s Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor, Op 37
Neil Young: What Did You Do To My Life?
Must admit I’d forgotten all about this sweet cut from his 1968 debut album until it came up on my iPod shuffle feature. Thanks, Poddy.
The wonderful world of worms
I HAVE been told that when I was four or five years old I was pushing a toy pram around when a neighbour asked to see my doll. Apparently she … Continue readingThe wonderful world of worms
Rolling Stones: Time Waits For No One
Mick Taylor’s swansong. From the 1974 album It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll, after which he was replaced by Ronnie Wood.
The Hollies: Jennifer Eccles
I made the mistake of going to see the Hollies about 30 years ago, must have been around 1990, at the Lewisham Odeon I think. Allan Clarke had turned into … Continue readingThe Hollies: Jennifer Eccles
The B52s: Give Me Back My Man
Included purely for the look.
JJ Cale: Same Old Blues
Live 1979 version of the song from JJ’s album Okie. Here’s the Cap’n covering it on his worst album, Bluejeans and Moonbeams. And here’s Lynyrd Skynyrd putting in their four … Continue readingJJ Cale: Same Old Blues
Bobby Vinton: Blue Velvet
Written by Bernie Wayne and Lee Morris, this was first recorded in 1951 by Tony Bennett, reaching No. 18 on Billboard’s chart of ‘Best Selling Pop Singles’. The Clovers released a version … Continue readingBobby Vinton: Blue Velvet
Harvey Andrews and Graham Cooper: Targets
Listen out for Richard Thompson’s guitar and Richard and Linda’s backing vocals. You don’t have to agree with the politics to enjoy it.