Finbar and Eddie Furey: Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway
Excellent version of the Gerry Rafferty song, from 1969’s The Lonesome Boatman LP.
Author: Alan Ashworth
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Traffic: Utterly Simple
Lovely sitar-based ditty from their 1967 debut album Mr Fantasy.
In praise of Bryn Haworth
DURING my early years in journalism, I was lucky enough to interview a number of musicians. I have already described my meeting with the delightful Kevin Coyne, at which he … Continue readingIn praise of Bryn Haworth
Lindisfarne: Winter Song
I spent a winter in Wallsend on Tyne in a three-bedroom flat with the only heating a one-bar electric fire in the living room. I have never been so cold … Continue readingLindisfarne: Winter Song
Bonnie Raitt: That Song About The Midway
From the 1974 album Streetlights, Bonnie’s version of the Joni Mitchell song which I read somewhere is about Leonard Cohen.
Nicol/Swarbrick: Close to the Wind
More Fairportery; this time the lovely title track from an album released in 1984.
Fairport Convention: To Althea From Prison
Richard Lovelace’s beautiful poem set to music by Fairport in 1973. ‘Fishes that tipple in the deep know no such liberty.’
Kathleen Edwards: Six O’Clock News
First track from the great Canadian’s 2003 debut album Failer. What a brilliant sound she has. And what a shame she gave it up to run a coffee shop.
Neil Young: Bandit
One of the best songs from the underrated Greendale album. I think of this as one of Neil’s most recent records yet it’s 16 years old already!
Hot Rats’ Golden Jubilee
THIS month marked the 50th anniversary of an LP release which was to prove a landmark in modern music. Hot Rats, by Frank Zappa, is without doubt the album I have … Continue readingHot Rats’ Golden Jubilee