Johnny Preston: Running Bear
I doubt if this would be acceptable today. It was written by Jiles Perry Richardson, better known as The Big Bopper, and recorded by Johnny Preston in 1958 with Richardson … Continue readingJohnny Preston: Running Bear
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The Teddy Bears: To Know Him Is To Love Him
One of the all-time great records, and an early portent of Phil Spector’s wonderful talent. He was inspired to write the song by the words on his father’s gravestone, ‘To … Continue readingThe Teddy Bears: To Know Him Is To Love Him
Lord of All Hopefulness
TODAY the funeral of George Layton, 78, the father of TCW commenter Tina (Tee2), is being held at Horsham St Faith crematorium in Norfolk. Tina will be with her partner, … Continue readingLord of All Hopefulness
I Was Glad
IT seems to me that this week we ought to think of the Queen, who has served the country so steadfastly since her father, George VI, died in 1952 when … Continue readingI Was Glad
Free: All Right Now
This hit No 2 in the UK in 1970 and No 4 in the US. Wikipedia says: ‘According to drummer Simon Kirke, All Right Now was written by Free bassist Andy Fraser … Continue readingFree: All Right Now
Roy Orbison: Running Scared
This brilliant ballad was written by Orbison and his frequent collaborator Joe Melson. It was released in March 1961 and went to No 1 in America and No 9 in … Continue readingRoy Orbison: Running Scared
Buddy Holly: Listen to Me
It is hard to find details about this great song. It was written by Holly and his manager Norman Petty and released in 1958 as the B-side to I’m Gonna Love … Continue readingBuddy Holly: Listen to Me
The Hollies: King Midas in Reverse
This was written in 1967 by Graham Nash (although it was credited jointly to him, Allan Clarke and Tony Hicks) after he had visited America. He wanted to take the … Continue readingThe Hollies: King Midas in Reverse
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
LIKE a lot of hymns, this one has taken a circuitous journey to the present day. It is based on a translation into Welsh of Psalm 23, The Lord is My … Continue readingThe King of Love My Shepherd Is
J S Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No 3, BWV 1048
THE six Brandenburg Concertos were essentially written as a job application, but astonishingly they did not do the trick and were left to gather dust for well over 100 years. … Continue readingJ S Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No 3, BWV 1048