The Who: I Can See for Miles
This was written by Pete Townshend and recorded for the group’s 1967 album The Who Sell Out. Released as a single, it reached number 10 in the UK and number … Continue readingThe Who: I Can See for Miles
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The Ramones: Blitzkrieg Bop
1976 is a bit late for me, but this has a good beat and the Let’s Go chorus is apt for Brexit Day. Written by Tommy Ramone and Dee Dee … Continue readingThe Ramones: Blitzkrieg Bop
At the Name of Jesus
THIS is quite an unusual hymn in that the most popular tune is by a composer who is still living. The words were written in 1870 by Caroline Maria Noel … Continue readingAt the Name of Jesus
Elvis Presley: All Shook Up
This was written in 1956 by Otis Blackwell, whose other works include Fever, Great Balls of Fire and Don’t Be Cruel. The first version was by David Hill in 1956. As far as I … Continue readingElvis Presley: All Shook Up
Simon and Garfunkel: Homeward Bound
This is in my all-time Top Ten. It was written by Paul Simon at Widnes rail station in 1965. It came out in 1966 on the album Sounds of Silence … Continue readingSimon and Garfunkel: Homeward Bound
Why I love Nick Kyrgios
ANYONE who watched yesterday’s Australian Open tennis third round match between home challenger Nick Kyrgios and world No 1 Rafael Nadal, of Spain, was privileged. I yield to no one … Continue readingWhy I love Nick Kyrgios
Bobby Darin: 18 Yellow Roses
Darin wrote this song (the story is on the YouTube caption) in 1960 and released it in 1963. It reached No 10 in America and N0 37 in Britain.
Barry Tuckwell
THE French horn player Barry Tuckwell died this month at the age of 88. He was rated a genius on the notoriously difficult instrument, involving as it does blowing air … Continue readingBarry Tuckwell
The chipper dipper
This is the first in an occasional series. WE live on the bank of a fast-flowing stream and a regular treat is to see a dipper (Cinclus cinclus). It’s a year-round resident, … Continue readingThe chipper dipper
Jackie DeShannon: Needles and Pins
The writing was credited to Jack Nitzsche and Sonny Bono. Jackie DeShannon claimed joint authorship and she recorded it in 1963, reaching No 84 in the US. Cliff Bennett and … Continue readingJackie DeShannon: Needles and Pins