Talking trees
I’VE been reading a rather disturbing book, called The Hidden Life of Trees. The subtitle, What They Feel, How They Communicate, made me particularly uneasy. It’s by Peter Wohlleben, who manages a large … Continue readingTalking trees
Author: Margaret Ashworth
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The Who: Won’t Get Fooled Again
Written by Pete Townshend. A short version (3’ 35”) was released as a single in June 1971, reaching No 9 in the UK charts and No 15 in the US. The full … Continue readingThe Who: Won’t Get Fooled Again
Buddy Holly: That’ll Be the Day
This was written by Buddy Holly and drummer Jerry Allison. It was first recorded by Buddy Holly and the Three Tunes by Decca in 1956 but it was not released … Continue readingBuddy Holly: That’ll Be the Day
The Lord is My Light and My Salvation by John Rutter
AS regular readers know I don’t feature many modern works, but I have had a request for this, and it is lovely. It is strictly speaking an anthem, not a … Continue readingThe Lord is My Light and My Salvation by John Rutter
Small Faces: Lazy Sunday
This was written by group members Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane and appeared on the band’s 1968 concept album Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake. It was released as a single in advance … Continue readingSmall Faces: Lazy Sunday
Little Richard: Tutti Frutti
There is obviously only one choice for today. Tutti Frutti was written by Little Richard and Dorothy LaBostrie and recorded in 1955, becoming Little Richard’s first major hit record. It reached No 2 … Continue readingLittle Richard: Tutti Frutti
The Kinks: Waterloo Sunset
As I have said before I never greatly cared for the Kinks, but I know lots of people feel differently. Waterloo Sunset was written and produced by the group’s frontman Ray … Continue readingThe Kinks: Waterloo Sunset
Superlative swifts
WE saw the first swifts of the year on Tuesday evening, May 5, when they arrived from their winter quarters in sub-Saharan Africa. It is always a joy to see … Continue readingSuperlative swifts
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
I DON’T suppose Archbishop Justin Welby often reads the Midweek Hymn but just in case, I have chosen this one for its title as a direct rebuke to him. I … Continue readingStand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
The Ronettes: The Best Part of Breaking Up
Another brilliant Phil Spector production, but it did not get the success it deserved. It was written by Spector, Pete Andreoli and Vince Poncia. The backing vocals were augmented by … Continue readingThe Ronettes: The Best Part of Breaking Up