Educating Archie
PROBABLY the least likely concept for a radio show is a ventriloquist act. Yet Educating Archie was a huge success and was a springboard for a roll-call of comedy talent. The series … Continue readingEducating Archie
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Pentangle: Lord Franklin
John Renbourn to the fore in this lovely song from the 1970 album Cruel Sister.
Jay and the Americans: She Cried
This song is so sad. It was written by Ted Daryll and Greg Richards and was a No 5 hit in the US in 1962 for Jay and the Americans. … Continue readingJay and the Americans: She Cried
Jimmy Justice: When My Little Girl is Smiling
Craig Douglas took it to No 9 in Britain on March 28. It’s too smooth for me. A week later, on April 4, Jimmy Justice (born James Little in Carshalton … Continue readingJimmy Justice: When My Little Girl is Smiling
The Strokes: Is This It?
Excellent title track from the precocious New Yorkers’ 2001 debut album.
Joe Walsh: Meadows
From the 1973 album The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get. Love the way the drums thunder in after 18 seconds.
Adam Faith: The First Time
This was Faith’s first single with his backing group The Roulettes, who were intended to give him a more ‘Merseybeat’ sound, and it was his last Top Ten hit, reaching … Continue readingAdam Faith: The First Time
Conway Twitty: It’s Only Make Believe
Written by Twitty (real name Harold Lloyd Jenkins) and Jack Nance, this topped both the US and UK charts in 1958. Billy Fury did a brilliant cover in 1964 which … Continue readingConway Twitty: It’s Only Make Believe
Betty Wright: Clean Up Woman
Charladies’ anthem from 1971.
The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended
THE day thou gavest, Lord, is endedThe darkness falls at thy behest;To thee our morning hymns ascendedThy praise shall sanctify our rest. We thank thee that thy Church unsleeping,While earth … Continue readingThe Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended