George Jones: Walk Through This World With Me
George had to be persuaded to record this beautiful song in 1967 because he thought it was too middle of the road. It became one of his biggest hits.
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Nic Jones: The Golden Glove
Not enough dog detail in this for me. Is it male or female? What’s its name? What breed is it? Otherwise a great song from the incomparable Mr Jones. https://am-records.com/2018/10/15/nic-jones-national-treasure/
Small Faces: Tin Soldier
This was written by the great Steve Marriott though it was credited on the record to him and fellow Small Faces member Ronnie Lane. It was released in December 1967, … Continue readingSmall Faces: Tin Soldier
Vivaldi – beyond the Four Seasons
ANTONIO Vivaldi is well known as the composer of the violin concertos known as the Four Seasons, but he left at least 500 other concertos including some for less usual instruments … Continue readingVivaldi – beyond the Four Seasons
The Innocence Mission: The Girl On My Left
A serene selection for Sunday morning from the Mish. This is on the 2001 compilation Small Planes.
Ry Cooder: He’ll Have To Go
Delightful clip from 1977, when Ryland still shuffled awkwardly as he played.
Guided By Voices: I Am A Scientist
Beguiling cut from the 1994 landmark indie album Bee Thousand.
The Shangri-Las: I Can Never Go Home Anymore
This melodrama was written by George ‘Shadow’ Morton, who had already given the Shangri-Las Leader of the Pack and Remember (Walking In The Sand). It reached No 6 in the States in 1965, … Continue readingThe Shangri-Las: I Can Never Go Home Anymore
Faces: Glad and Sorry
For all their shenanigans, https://am-records.com/2018/10/08/smiling-faces/ it’s for the slow numbers that I most cherish Rod and the lads. This is from their 1973 LP Ooh La La.
Jerusalem the Golden
THIS hymn originated in the 12th century when a French Benedictine monk known as Bernard of Cluny (who apparently had English parents) wrote De contemptu mundi (On Contempt for the World), … Continue readingJerusalem the Golden