Charlie Walker: I Wouldn’t Take Her to a Dogfight
A friend of the family described this as the most sexist country song of all time. I don’t know what he means. From the 1967 LP Don’t Squeeze My Sharmon.
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Iris DeMent: When Love Was Young
Magic moment when she draws breath before the last word. From the classic 1992 album Infamous Angel.
Gene Chandler: Duke of Earl
This was written by Chandler with Bernice Williams and Earl Edwards, whose name was incorporated into the title. It reached No 1 in the States in 1962. It was selected in … Continue readingGene Chandler: Duke of Earl
Amiina: Rugla
What could be more restful on a Sunday morning than Icelandic music played on a saw? From the 2007 album Kurr.
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap: Young Girl
This is one of many pop songs on the theme of the underage girl who must be rejected for her own good. Gary Puckett & The Union Gap performed in costumes … Continue readingGary Puckett & The Union Gap: Young Girl
Captain Beefheart: Her Eyes Are A Blue Million Miles
Is there a lovelier song title than this? From the underrated 1972 album Clear Spot.
Helen Shapiro: You Don’t Know
Helen Shapiro was only 14 when she recorded this song, written by John Schroeder and Mike Hawker in 1961. It was her first No 1 hit (in Britain) and earned … Continue readingHelen Shapiro: You Don’t Know
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
A FEW days ago I had an email which made me realise how powerful our much-loved hymns can be even today, and although I repeated this one not long ago, … Continue readingO Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
John Leyton: Cupboard Love
This has always been one of my favourites, though it was not John Leyton’s most successful single (Johnny Remember Me topped the chart in 1961). Written by Les Vandyke and produced … Continue readingJohn Leyton: Cupboard Love
Tim Buckley: Dolphins
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Here is a 1974 performance by Tim for the Old Grey Whistle Test, accompanied by Charlie Whitney on guitar, Tim Hinkley, bass, … Continue readingTim Buckley: Dolphins