A compendium of musical delights by Alan and Margaret Ashworth
One of the all-time great records, and an early portent of Phil Spector’s wonderful talent. He was inspired to write the song by the words on his father’s gravestone, ‘To … Continue readingThe Teddy Bears: To Know Him Is To Love Him
TODAY the funeral of George Layton, 78, the father of TCW commenter Tina (Tee2), is being held at Horsham St Faith crematorium in Norfolk. Tina will be with her partner, … Continue readingLord of All Hopefulness
As one of the commenters on this clip remarks: How can anyone not like the Pixies?
Standout track from his debut solo album, 1970’s Vintage Violence. What a creepy cover.
LAST week we left Robert Fripp in 1972, resolved to take King Crimson in a radical new direction and replace every member of the band (with the obvious exception of himself). … Continue readingLong Live the King Crimson Part 2
Live version of the classic song by Judee Sill (1944-79). She was the first artist signed to David Geffen’s Asylum label and was half way through making her third album … Continue readingJudee Sill: Jesus Was a Crossmaker
Dogs and banjos – does it get any better?
IT seems to me that this week we ought to think of the Queen, who has served the country so steadfastly since her father, George VI, died in 1952 when … Continue readingI Was Glad
This hit No 2 in the UK in 1970 and No 4 in the US. Wikipedia says: ‘According to drummer Simon Kirke, All Right Now was written by Free bassist Andy Fraser … Continue readingFree: All Right Now
The old rocker was 74 when this concert was recorded and he’s still going strong eight years later. We saw him supporting the Everly Brothers at the Circus Tavern in … Continue readingDuane Eddy: Ramrod