Fanny: Ain’t That Peculiar
Mean guitar from June Millington on this 1972 clip, which features a lot of Fannying around before it gets going. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imZUqkPlUaQ
Author: Alan Ashworth
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Dr Feelgood: Back in the Night
Great clip from 1975. Lee Brilleaux and I used to share the same butcher in Chalkwell, David Harrison, sadly now closed.
Loudon Wainwright III and Shawn Colvin: A Heart Needs a Home
Another selection from the brilliant Richard Thompson tribute album Beat The Retreat.
Tony Joe White: Groupie Girl
Amazing period piece from something called Playboy After Dark, a programme hosted by the pipe-smoking Hugh Hefner and purporting to show a ‘party’ at his place with Bunny Girls on … Continue readingTony Joe White: Groupie Girl
Lindisfarne: Lady Eleanor
Always had a soft spot for Lindisfarne, despite visiting Holy Island in July and being unable to see more than 3ft in the fog.
Van Dyke Parks and a sunny delight
THE name Van Dyke Parks might not strike a chord with the public, but his music definitely does. As a songwriter, arranger and producer he has been involved in everything … Continue readingVan Dyke Parks and a sunny delight
Ry Cooder and Nick Lowe: Fool Who Knows
Lovely seeing the two old guys playing together, backed by Ry’s son Joachim.
Junior Walker and the All Stars: Cleo’s Mood/Cleo’s Back
Classic 1965 instrumental stuff from the Shotgun man born Autry DeWalt Mixon Jr.
Bonnie Raitt/Richard Thompson: Dimming of the Day
Can’t believe this has been around for ten years and I’ve only just heard it.
The Smiths: Reel Around The Fountain
I’ve always been in two minds about the Smiths but there’s no denying the quality of this mournful classic.