The Esso Trinidad Steel Band: Sabre Dance
Another irresistible sunshine selection from their eponymous 1971 LP.
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The Esso Trinidad Steel Band: Cecilia
What better on a grim November Monday than a blast of Caribbean sunshine?
Chubby Checker: The Twist
This was written by Hank Ballard and first released as the B-side of Hank Ballard and The Midnighters’ 1959 single Teardrops on Your Letter. The A-side reached No 87 but was overtaken … Continue readingChubby Checker: The Twist
A few foam truths
I NEVER forget for a minute how fortunate we are to live by a stream (or brook, as they are called in Lancashire). I am not so sure if everyone … Continue readingA few foam truths
Rory Gallagher: A Million Miles Away
One of his finest songs. This is a live version from 1977.
Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze
Hendrix wrote this track which was released in Britain by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on March 17, 1967. It reached No 3. It was released in America on June 19, … Continue readingJimi Hendrix: Purple Haze
Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons: Let Me Love You Baby/Foxy Lady
From the same gig as yesterday, billed as the Guitar Gods. Bassist Tal is clearly having a ball.
Jerry Lee Lewis: Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
In memory of The Killer, who has died at 87. The song is credited to Dave ‘Curlee’ Williams and James Faye ‘Roy’ Hall. This is the first recording by Big … Continue readingJerry Lee Lewis: Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
Jeff Beck and ZZ Top: Sixteen Tons
Rockin’ version of the Ernie Ford classic. Yes, that is a lass on bass. Her name is bass is Tal Wilkenfeld.
Daryl Hall and Train: Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone
A spot of blue-eyed soul live from Daryl’s House Club in Pawling, NY.