Category: A’s Track of the Day

Following yesterday’s version by the Andrews Sisters, here’s an instrumental performance in which the Prof (1918-1980) manages to make his piano give a good impression of steel drums.

Must say I wouldn’t say no to a rum and coke by the pool in sunny Trinidad. Composed by Lionel Belasco with lyrics by Lord Invader, this was a huge … Continue readingThe Andrews Sisters: Rum and Coca-Cola

More alcohol-themed fun from the Rorster. This audience-participation special was filmed in ’76 for the Dutch TV show Filter Furore.

Sadly, that was Rory’s problem. This acoustic tour de force is from the 1977 Irish TV programme Me and My Music.

A cautionary tale from the 1971 LP Muswell Hillbillies.

From her 1961 LP Strange Fruit. ‘If this joint is raided, somebody give me some gin.’ /

Even further back in time for this one, made in 1942. Spike Jones and his City Slickers were among the many performers showcased in ‘Soundies’, short musical films designed to … Continue readingSpike Jones: Clink! Clink! Another Drink

Historic clip from 1958, making it nearly as old as I am.

This was recorded live in Cork in 1980 at a time when Lizzy had three lead guitarists, two of whom did not know the song. Singer and bassist Phil Lynott … Continue readingThin Lizzy: Whiskey in the Jar

Live in 1984, this gets going properly about the three-minute mark.