The Andrews Sisters: Rum and Coca-Cola
Must say I wouldn’t say no to a rum and coke by the pool in sunny Trinidad. Composed by Lionel Belasco with lyrics by Lord Invader, this was a huge … Continue readingThe Andrews Sisters: Rum and Coca-Cola
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Rory Gallagher: If The River Was Whiskey
More alcohol-themed fun from the Rorster. This audience-participation special was filmed in ’76 for the Dutch TV show Filter Furore.
Gentle Jack, a TV natural
COMMENTERS sometimes reminisce about the late TV presenter Jack Hargreaves, so I thought I would recall few of his programmes. I have to admit that I don’t really remember him, … Continue readingGentle Jack, a TV natural
Rory Gallagher: Too Much Alcohol
Sadly, that was Rory’s problem. This acoustic tour de force is from the 1977 Irish TV programme Me and My Music.
The Kinks: Alcohol
A cautionary tale from the 1971 LP Muswell Hillbillies.
Nina Simone: Gin House Blues
From her 1961 LP Strange Fruit. ‘If this joint is raided, somebody give me some gin.’ /
Spike Jones: Clink! Clink! Another Drink
Even further back in time for this one, made in 1942. Spike Jones and his City Slickers were among the many performers showcased in ‘Soundies’, short musical films designed to … Continue readingSpike Jones: Clink! Clink! Another Drink
The Bolton Slumberer
IN my early years on the Daily Mail in Manchester I sometimes had to do the late shift, from 7.45pm to 3.45am. Everyone else went home by 2am leaving me and a … Continue readingThe Bolton Slumberer
The Champs: Tequila
Historic clip from 1958, making it nearly as old as I am.
Elton John: Rocket Man
This is officially titled Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time). It was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin for the May 1972 album Honky Château. … Continue readingElton John: Rocket Man