A compendium of musical delights by Alan and Margaret Ashworth
Continuing our season of Dylan covers, this is taken from his 1974 album Planet Waves. It was recorded by Hell eight years later – the guitarists are Ivan Julian and … Continue readingRichard Hell and the Voidoids: Going, Going, Gone
Speaking of Dylan covers, here’s a personal favourite from Bridget’s 1972 album Thank You For.
IT IS more than 43 years since Frank Worthington scored a goal of such brilliance that people talk about it still. I’d be fibbing if I claimed to have been … Continue readingThe wonder of Worthington
Suggested by reader Patrick Dearsley as an example of a great cover version of a Dylan song. Thanks, Patrick.
One of Todd’s finest songs from the early 70s. What a strange chap he was and is – still with us at 74.
This was written by the singer and released on October 30 1970. It was his first hit, reaching No 8 in Britain.
One of the more affecting tracks from the pair’s tribute album to Andy Warhol, Songs For Drella.
Everyday story of Montreal maple syrup manufacturer with sexual designs on his teenage daughter. From the 1971 live album Just Another Band From LA.
WHEN we lived in God’s own county, Essex, more than 30 years ago, we used to see flocks and flocks of lapwings, but I very rarely see them in Lancashire, … Continue readingOur tumbling lapwings
RIP Jeff, the man even more Spinal than the Tap, and I mean that in an admiring way. Here he is back in 2007 and still in his prime. /