Jimmy Adamson and Me
WHEN the TV cameras pan across a football crowd, they frequently alight on a small child holding a banner addressed to one of the stars asking: ‘Please can I have … Continue readingJimmy Adamson and Me
Author: Alan Ashworth
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Rickie-Lee Jones: Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys
RLJ’s version of the Traffic classic from her 2000 covers album It’s Like This.
Ry Cooder: Goin’ To Brownsville
I could never tire of Ryland P playing the mandolin. This is an Old Grey Whistle Test version of the song from his eponymous debut album. And here’s the original.
Michael Chapman: Postcards of Scarborough
In memory of the Yorkshire folkie, who has died https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/sep/11/michael-chapman-british-folk-musician-dies-aged-80 aged 80. This is from his 1970 LP Fully Qualified Survivor.
My Top Five
WELL, folks, after three years of music columns, we come to the end of my 100 favourite albums. If you missed any, they are all available here. Let me repeat, once … Continue readingMy Top Five
Billy Bragg and Wilco: Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key
Following Wilco’s A&M debut yesterday, here they are backing Lord Bragg on Woody Guthrie’s song. Mermaid Avenue’s a pretty good album.
Wilco: King Of You
Some nifty guitar work from the Wilcsters on their 2015 album Star Wars.
The Lemonheads: Being Around
One of the great romantic lyrics: If I was a booger, would you blow your nose?
Drive-By Truckers: Primer Coat
From their 2014 album English Oceans. And here’s a live acoustic version. Why doesn’t he do something about his hair?
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy: Gulf Shores
In 2003, Will Oldham decided to re-record some of his old lo-fi stuff with a bunch of crack Nashville session men. This one is a distinct improvement on the original, … Continue readingBonnie ‘Prince’ Billy: Gulf Shores