Author: Alan Ashworth

From the 1989 album Blind Man’s Zoo. I was very fond of them at the time.

If you’ve half an hour to spare, the whimsical tale of Billy and Ethel. A longer version than the one on Just Another Band From LA.

First song from the epic double album Dream Letter, Live in London 1968. The band comprises Lee Underwood on guitar, David Friedman on vibraphone and the great Danny Thompson on … Continue readingTim Buckley: Buzzin’ Fly

I’ve already mentioned the super film Heartworn Highways in my piece about Townes Van Zandt https://am-records.com/2020/06/08/talk-of-the-townes/. Here’s a clip of the great Guy Clark.

From the only Elton album I ever bought. Features the capable Caleb Quaye on guitars.

Hypnotic track from 1972’s excellent St Dominic’s Preview. Try not to let the fact that he’s a complete knob detract from the music, although I must admit it’s a struggle … Continue readingVan Morrison: Almost Independence Day

Live version of the standout track from his second solo album Cry Tough.

David Lindley appeared on the 1976 reunion album When Scopes Collide, from which this little curio is taken, as ‘De Paris Letante’.

From the former Hatfielder’s 2010 solo album Stream, with guest vocals by Robert Wyatt.

I only recently acquired Rory’s BBC Sessions double CD and wish I’d done it earlier.