A compendium of musical delights by Alan and Margaret Ashworth
Always loved this song from the sisters’ debut album. Kate, who died in 2010, was of course the first Mrs Loudon Wainwright III and the mother of Rufus and Martha … Continue readingKate & Anna McGarrigle: Complainte pour Ste-Cathérine
Eight minutes of pure entertainment for the footie fan.
One of my favourite Colvin tracks, from the Fat City album.
A new take on the poignant song from New Morning.
One of my favourite songs from the Babbacombe Lee LP. And here’s an X-rated version.
In yesterday’s clip Zappa referred to an appearance on the Mike Douglas Show, where he was backed by the studio band. Here it is.
Swimming against the PC tide, the late Sean Lock, RIP. I loved 15 Storeys High.
One of FZ’s great guitar vehicles. This 1976 version clocks in at 18 minutes. The lass singing is Bianca Odin.
WHENEVER my better half and I were forced to admit that we worked for the Daily Mail, the first response would be: ‘Do you know Nigel Dempster?’ Swiftly followed by: ‘Do … Continue readingNigel D and Lynda Lee
Supercool jazz from the Swedish pianist who died while scuba diving in 2008. He was 44, and had two sons. Love the double bass.