Kate Rusby: Crazy Man Michael
The Barnsley Nightingale’s version of the Fairport classic. And for the purist, the unbeatable Liege and Lief original.
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Jerry Lee Lewis: You Win Again
This is a less frenetic Jerry Lee Lewis. The song was written by Hank Williams who recorded it on July 11, 1952, the day after his divorce from his first … Continue readingJerry Lee Lewis: You Win Again
Ramones: I Wanna Be Sedated
Another psychotic selection from the kings of Queens on their 1978 Road to Ruin album. This is their official video. And here’s a live version.
Love me tendril
I HAVE become rather fascinated by the tendrils which a number of floppy plants use to hoist themselves up on stouter vegetation. Examples include peas, passion flowers and cucumbers. I … Continue readingLove me tendril
Dusty Springfield: You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
This was originally a 1965 Italian song, Lo Che Non Vivo (Senza Te), by Pino Donaggio and Vito Pallavicini. The English lyrics, which have nothing to do with the original, were written … Continue readingDusty Springfield: You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
Richard and Linda Thompson: The Madness Of Love
Recorded live at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, on May 1, 1977.
The Move: I Can Hear the Grass Grow
This was written by the group’s co-founder Roy Wood. It was recorded on January 7, 1967 and released on March 31, reaching No 5 in Britain. Wood has always denied … Continue readingThe Move: I Can Hear the Grass Grow
REM: Everybody Hurts
One of REM’s best-loved songs, from 1992’s Automatic for the People. This is live in Hyde Park, 2005.
Talking Heads: Psycho Killer
Cleverly illustrated with scenes from the movie My Friend Dahmer, about mass murderer Jeffrey, David Byrne’s signature tune from the 77 album.
Them: Baby Please Don’t Go
Van Morrison’s voice is a taste I have never acquired, but Them had a good rocking sound. This is a traditional American blues number recorded by Them in 1964, when … Continue readingThem: Baby Please Don’t Go