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Roy Orbison: Running Scared
This brilliant ballad was written by Orbison and his frequent collaborator Joe Melson. It was released in March 1961 and went to No 1 in America and No 9 in … Continue readingRoy Orbison: Running Scared
Ry Cooder: Crow Black Chicken
‘Hardest work that ever I done was ploughin’ a field of rye. Easiest work that ever I done was eatin’ chicken pie.’ From the sublime 1972 album Boomer’s Story.
Fairport Convention: The Bonny Bunch of Roses
This great version came out on a deluxe reissue of Full House a few years ago.
Kevin Coyne: Everybody Says
Wistful musings from the great Kevin https://am-records.com/2018/11/19/realm-of-the-coyne/ on his 1973 classic Marjory Razorblade.
The Hollies: King Midas in Reverse
This was written in 1967 by Graham Nash (although it was credited jointly to him, Allan Clarke and Tony Hicks) after he had visited America. He wanted to take the … Continue readingThe Hollies: King Midas in Reverse
The Brain: Nightmares in Red
Kindly recommended by reader Andy Marshall, a piece of real weirdery from 1967 written by future King Crimsoner Peter Giles. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-brain-mn0001367977
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
LIKE a lot of hymns, this one has taken a circuitous journey to the present day. It is based on a translation into Welsh of Psalm 23, The Lord is My … Continue readingThe King of Love My Shepherd Is
Faces: If I’m On The Late Side
A beauty from the 1973 album Ooh La La. The playing and singing couldn’t be better.
Long Live the King (Crimson)
MY previous columns on Genesis and Yes seemed to go down well with discerning readers, so here’s a look at another pillar of the progressive establishment, the mighty King Crimson. … Continue readingLong Live the King (Crimson)