Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow
I HAVE written a few times about the shameful closure of churches at the very moment when they were most needed, so I was pleased to see this article in … Continue readingThrough the Night of Doubt and Sorrow
Author: Margaret Ashworth
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The Supremes: Baby Love
I have to admit I was not a great fan of Motown or the Supremes, but this is a great pop song. It was written by Motown’s top team Holland-Dozier-Holland … Continue readingThe Supremes: Baby Love
What larks
A NUMBER of people have remarked that the reduction in traffic noise during the lockdown has meant that they can hear birdsong more clearly. There are lots of beautiful singers … Continue readingWhat larks
The Box Tops: The Letter
This was written by Wayne Carson (co-writer of Always on My Mind) and recorded by the Box Tops in 1967 when lead singer Alex Chilton was 16. It was their first … Continue readingThe Box Tops: The Letter
The Who: I Can’t Explain
I think the Who were better than the Stones, but I am aware that this is a minority view. This was their first single under the Who name, written by … Continue readingThe Who: I Can’t Explain
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
WITH slavery being a major topic at the moment, I thought it would be appropriate to revisit John Newton, a slave ship captain who repented and became an Anglican clergyman. … Continue readingHow Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
The Rubettes: Sugar Baby Love
This is a bit after my time but it is such a brilliant pop song that I am making an exception. It was written by Wayne Bickerton and Tony Waddington … Continue readingThe Rubettes: Sugar Baby Love
A battle with cattle
TWO weeks ago a man of 82 was killed by a herd of cows in a field not far from here. The man and his wife were walking their two … Continue readingA battle with cattle
Lesley Gore: It’s My Party
This was written by Seymour Gottlieb and Herb Weiner. Gottlieb’s lyrics were based on actual events relating to his daughter Judy’s 16th birthday party. Judy recalled to the New York Daily News in … Continue readingLesley Gore: It’s My Party
Hills of the North, Rejoice
I HAVE mentioned before that the editors of hymn books often have the belief that they can do better than the original writer. This belief is almost always mistaken, and this week’s … Continue readingHills of the North, Rejoice