Category: A’s Track of the Day

Such a lovely song, this. From Simon Nicol’s 1988 album Before Your Time.

Lovely track which first appeared on the 1975 LP Northern Lights, Southern Cross.

From her superb debut solo album The North Star Grassman and the Ravens, this is Sandy at her best.

Magic moment when she draws breath before the last word. From the classic 1992 album Infamous Angel.

What could be more restful on a Sunday morning than Icelandic music played on a saw? From the 2007 album Kurr.

Is there a lovelier song title than this? From the underrated 1972 album Clear Spot.

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Here is a 1974 performance by Tim for the Old Grey Whistle Test, accompanied by Charlie Whitney on guitar, Tim Hinkley, bass, … Continue readingTim Buckley: Dolphins

Formerly known as Skip Bifferty, the band took the name Heavy Jelly from a spoof review in Time Out magazine. This song was released as a single in January 1969 … Continue readingHeavy Jelly: I Keep Singing That Same Old Song

Two of my favourites for the price of one. This is a clip from the US TV series Austin City Limits and is an acoustic version of the rocker from … Continue readingLeo Kottke/Lyle Lovett: You Can’t Resist It

Excellent track from the album Gentle Spirit, which was released in 2011 but sounds as if it could have been made 40 years earlier.