Road to ruin
THIS week’s column is a challenge to readers, and it’s a tough one – how do the Highways Department of Lancashire County Council decide on their road maintenance priorities? We … Continue readingRoad to ruin
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The Ronettes: So Young
The death of Ronnie Spector (née Bennett) last week at 78 prompts a short season of her tracks. This was written as I’m So Young by William ‘Prez’ Tyus and first released … Continue readingThe Ronettes: So Young
Plainsong: I’ll Fly Away
Following on from Joni’s Amelia, this is taken from the 1972 album In Search of Amelia Earhart. And here are Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss with their version from the … Continue readingPlainsong: I’ll Fly Away
Rapid spider
‘It’s absolutely rapid,’ exclaims the proud Northern owner between burps (his, not the spider’s). It’s not often you hear someone call a spider ‘sweetheart’, but this is a real enthusiast.
The Tymes: Wonderful! Wonderful!
The music was written by Sherman Edwards and the lyrics by Ben Raleigh. It was first released by Johnny Mathis as his debut single in 1956. It reached No 14 … Continue readingThe Tymes: Wonderful! Wonderful!
Joni Mitchell: Amelia
‘Like Icarus ascending, on beautiful foolish arms’. Magical live version of one of the greatest songs ever written.
Bridget St John: Fly High
Fifty years after I first heard it, this still sends shivers down my back.
Simon and Garfunkel: America
This was written by Paul Simon and appeared on the duo’s fourth studio album Bookends, released in 1968. It was released as the B-side of the single For Emily, Whenever I May Find … Continue readingSimon and Garfunkel: America
Faces: Flying
Featuring an extremely shaggy Rodular barnet, a live version from French TV.
Matthews Southern Comfort: Woodstock
This was written by Joni Mitchell to commemorate the 1969 festival and three versions were released in 1970. The first was by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and appeared on … Continue readingMatthews Southern Comfort: Woodstock