Alas, poor Nick Drake
GIVEN that the skunk weed available today is at least double the strength of the cannabis which was on the street fifty years ago, I fear greatly for the mental … Continue readingAlas, poor Nick Drake
Author: Alan Ashworth
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Mike Wilhelm: Styrofoam
I seem to remember ZigZag magazine releasing the album Wilhelm in this country in 1976. This was my favourite track. Blues pioneer Mike died in May this year, RIP. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/mike-wilhelm-death-age-obituary-rock-blues-psychedelic-a8918581.html
Loudon Wainwright III: Motel Blues
One of Loud’s best, from his 1972 second album. ‘The styrofoam ice bucket’s full of ice. Come up to my motel room, treat me nice.’
Gillian Welch: Pancho and Lefty
Live version of country classic from 1997 – blimey, that’s 22 years ago!
Great Lake Swimmers: Pulling on a Line
From their excellent 2009 album Lost Channels.
The Cuckoo’s Nest
Day four of our ‘beast with two backs’ series. This is from Morris On, released in 1972, by Hutchings, Thompson, Mattacks, Kirkpatrick and Dransfield.
Nic Jones: Wanton Seed
Folk songs about sex, part 3 (further suggestions welcome): From the 1977 album The Noah’s Ark Trap, criminally unavailable on CD.
Fairport Convention: The Bonny Black Hare
More rudery, this time from the 1971 LP Angel Delight.
World Exclusive: Nils Lofgren – the interview
AS if it were not enough to be a virtuoso on guitar, piano and accordion, and a decent singer to boot, today’s subject played a mean trampoline. Nils Lofgren has … Continue readingWorld Exclusive: Nils Lofgren – the interview
Silly Sisters: The Game of Cards
Kicking off a short season of folk songs about hiding the sausage, this 1976 piece of fun by June Tabor and Maddy Prior is also known as The Game of … Continue readingSilly Sisters: The Game of Cards