Category: A’s Track of the Day

Dig out the old Hawaiian shirt again, close your eyes and let this waft over you.

The recent fine weather reminded me of this song, taken from the 1971 album The House on the Hill and released as a single to minor success. You will probably … Continue readingAudience: Indian Summer

Such a relaxing track – my iPod shuffled it when I was trying to reach the Land of Nod the other night and it did the trick beautifully. From 1977’s … Continue readingBrian Eno: By This River

One of their greatest tracks, from the 1971 album Fragile. And here’s a 2017 performance from the old geezers.

No one tugs the heartstrings quite like the great Nic. https://am-records.com/2018/10/15/nic-jones-national-treasure/ From the 2001 retrospective Unearthed.

Hard to believe this 1970 prog workout came from a band that included both Robert Palmer and Elkie Brooks.

JW, the ultimate Seventies tribute act. This is a live version of the song from the 2013 album Fanfare.

Live 2000 version of one of my favourite Dan songs, from the 1975 album Katy Lied. If you’ve ever wondered what the hell it’s all about, this should help https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/140470/ … Continue readingSteely Dan: Bad Sneakers

Whimsical retro selection by the Texan proggers from the 2004 album Bamnan and Slivercork.

What a snappy dresser! And what a choice of backing group!