Mike Cooper: Life And Death In Paradise
Ten minutes of bliss from the great British bluesman. If you have time, check out his album Do I Know You, a favourite of mine. Here it is:
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Jackie DeShannon: Needles and Pins
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Focus: Sylvia
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June Tabor: The Irish Girl
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The Chiffons: Sweet Talking Guy
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John Cale: Paris 1919 and All That
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Norah Jones: Man of the Hour
Go, Norah!
The Haden Triplets: Every Time I Try
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Elgar’s Serenade for Strings, Op 20
EDWARD Elgar (1857-1934) had a long climb to the summit of his career, struggling for recognition until he was in his forties. This work was written when he was 35 … Continue readingElgar’s Serenade for Strings, Op 20