Category: A’s Track of the Day

Written by John Hiatt, one of the standout tracks from Ryland P’s 1980 album Borderline. And here’s a version by Rosanne Cash.

Live 1985 TV version of a key pick from Across a Crowded Room.

One of the more invigorating cuts from the 1977 LP The Modern Dance. I seem to remember having a five-album set of David Thomas’s solo work which failed to make … Continue readingPere Ubu: Non Alignment Pact

No fewer than 169million views for this 1988 video from the troubled Texan.

Dedicated to BoJo after his announcement that the end of lockdown is in sight. Stupid pillock for bringing it in at all.

Geordie clogdancers’ version of the excellent Anne Briggs song. From their 2009 album Here’s The Tender Coming.

Most enjoyable laidbackfest from 2004 to brighten up your Monday morning.

Almost a Trees tribute band – singer Meg Baird cites Celia Humphris as her main influence.

Utterly irresistible for a Pixies fan such as myself.

The excellent Alison Krauss joins the Colvster for this version of the song first heard on her 1989 debut album Steady On.