Get that banjo going. I think I’m seeing double. My new theme is 21st century music. Believe me my musical tastes are under-developed in this area. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks I guess.
Day 59: Babel, Mumford and Sons Read More »
“Got my first real six string, bought it at the five-and-dime, played it ’til my fingers bled, was the summer of ’69 ..“
Day 58: Summer of ’69 by Bryan Adams Read More »
I first heard the cover of this song by the Australian artist John English. Although his cover was good, the original version with the amazing saxophone part really is a pleasure to listen to.
Day 57: Turn the Page by Bob Seger Read More »
So the next few songs were ones I considered for my 10 album covers but I rejected them because the album covers were boring. Not sure whether I can theme this last set so will just let them rip. As I mentioned a couple of days back will continue until they open up the aquatic
Day 56: Let’s stick together, by Bryan Ferry Read More »
“I can still hear you saying you would never break the chain.“ Also a tune known by everyone who likes formula one.”
Day 55 (last album cover): The Chain, Fleetwood Mac Read More »
So with the partial release of the UK shutdown the question is when do I bring Covid Island discs to a fitting conclusion? I have decided its end point (my last post) will be on the day that I first am allowed to go swimming again. My guess is that won’t be too far away
Day 54 (album cover 9 of 10): You’re so Vain, Carly Simon. Read More »
What an iconic album cover and an equally iconic song. “This song is not a rebel song, this is Sunday Bloody Sunday“
Day 53 (album cover 8 of 10): Sunday bloody Sunday, U2 Read More »
“Karma Police, arrest this man he talks too much..“ For you Séan Ó Cuinn
Day 52 (album cover 7 of 10): Karma Police, Radiohead Read More »
“If all the people in the world could say together, we’re all black and white, we’re all day and night. How would it sound?”
Day 51 (album cover 6 of 10): Feel the Benefit, 10CC Read More »
What an amazing album cover and appropriate song for day 50 of this long shutdown. I bought a 12 string just so I could play this piece when I was a young and foolish 20 something year old. I’m sure a lot of us can relate to this song now more than ever.
Day 50 (album cover 5 of 10): Wish you were here, Pink Floyd Read More »
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