A compendium of musical delights by Alan and Margaret Ashworth
Almost indistinguishable from his other hits, I’m Gonna Make You Mine (1969) and Rhapsody in the Rain (1966) this was written by Christie and Twyla Herbert. It was released in December 1965 and reached … Continue readingLou Christie: Lightnin’ Strikes
This was written by Graham Nash and appeared on the 1972 Graham Nash/David Crosby album. I’ve always thought it sounded more like a Neil Young song. Here’s a live version … Continue readingGraham Nash and David Crosby: Southbound Train
OUR neighbours in the Ribble Valley include a couple who, since they are big Thunderbirds fans, I shall call Virgil and Lady Penelope. Now retired, they were both coppers at … Continue readingShoplifters’ Paradise
The lyrics were written by Johnny Mercer with music by Rube Bloom. One of the first recordings in 1940 was by Glenn Miller with vocals by Ray Eberle. There were … Continue readingRick Nelson: Fools Rush In
Great version on the Letterman Show of the wonderful song from Land of Dreams about a train journey from Los Angeles to New Orleans.
This written by Question Mark (Rudy Martinez) in 1962 and recorded with the Mysterians in 1966. It reached No 1 in America and No 37 in Britain. It is ranked … Continue reading? and the Mysterians: 96 Tears
A FEW years ago my better half and I found ourselves for some reason on holiday in Mogan, a Toytown-type resort in Gran Canaria, when we got chatting to a … Continue readingWhales, dolphins and timeshare sharks
An A&M debut for the Doobsters with this old favourite from 1973, viewed more than 17million times on YouTube.
From the 1974 LP Blame it on the Night. RIP Kevin, one of the best.
Forty years or so later, Natalie Merchant’s onstage caperings seem a bit daft to me. This is a version of the Cat Stevens song from the Teaser and the Firecat … Continue reading10,000 Maniacs: Peace Train