Why do we kiss under the mistletoe?
WHEN we lived in the London suburbs, I would occasionally see clumps of mistletoe in trees, but it doesn’t often grow as far north as Lancashire. It is hard to … Continue readingWhy do we kiss under the mistletoe?
Author: Margaret Ashworth
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The Crickets: More Than I Can Say
Written by Crickets members Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison, this was recorded soon after Buddy Holly’s death in February 1959 but not released until April 1960 in Britain and May … Continue readingThe Crickets: More Than I Can Say
Rod Stewart: Mandolin Wind
Written by the great Rod and recorded for his brilliant 1971 album Every Picture Tells a Story. It was released as the B-side of another terrific track from the album, (I Know) … Continue readingRod Stewart: Mandolin Wind
Much ado about coypu
SINCE the TV series Bergerac ended, there’s not been a huge amount of drama on Jersey. In recent weeks, however, the Channel Island has been agog over the hunt for an illegal … Continue readingMuch ado about coypu
Hot air from the wildfowl wokies
I STARTED supporting the Wildfowl Trust, as it was then, about 40 years ago after a magical visit to their reserve at Caerlaverock in southern Scotland. I saw thousands of barnacle … Continue readingHot air from the wildfowl wokies
The Move: Fire Brigade
This was written by the group’s leader Roy Wood, recorded on December 23, 1967 and released on January 26, 1968. It reached No 3 in Britain but did nothing in … Continue readingThe Move: Fire Brigade
Everly Brothers: These Shoes
This was written by Jon Goin and Larry Michael Lee, and recorded by the Everlys for their brilliant 1985 album Born Yesterday, produced by Dave Edmunds. In 1986 it was released … Continue readingEverly Brothers: These Shoes
David Bowie: Space Oddity
Bowie wrote this for a 1969 promotional film called Love You Till Tuesday, but a new version was recorded for the single released in July 1969 five days ahead of the … Continue readingDavid Bowie: Space Oddity
Jefferson Airplane: Somebody to Love
This was written by guitarist Darby Slick and recorded by his band The Great Society (for some reason it was titled Someone to Love) with vocals by Grace Slick. It was … Continue readingJefferson Airplane: Somebody to Love
Yardbirds: Heart Full of Soul
This was written by Graham Gouldman, later of 10cc, and was the Yardbirds’ first single after Jeff Beck replaced Eric Clapton as lead guitarist. It was recorded on April 20 … Continue readingYardbirds: Heart Full of Soul