20th — 26th of June 2020
Bob Geldof is such an interesting character. Certainly his work with Band Aid to help those starving in the third world is something to be applauded. Sadly it seems he has had his fair share of tragedy in his life. Must confess his voice is this live version is a little rough.
Day 98: Tell me why I don’t like Mondays, The Boomtown Rats Read More »
Such an angry song sadly directed against his former band mate Paul McCartney. However it is a great tune that I can re-purpose for a much more deserving recipient, our current Prime Minister and charlatan Boris Johnson. On the night I write this it looks as if Britain is moving inexorably to crashing out of
Day 97: How do you sleep at night?, John Lennon Read More »
I remember doing this song with one of my best mates Simon beard. I sang the father part he sung the part of the son. Such a beautiful song.
Day 96: Father and Son, Cat Stevens Read More »
Let’s stay in the 60s for a little longer. This is getting towards the end of the Beatles career as judged by Paul McCartney’s beard. What a great little clip to find on Youtube. Love the guys in the background standing around watching one of the greatest rock bands of all time having a jam
Day 95: Don’t let me down, The Beatles Read More »
And now to go right back to before I was born. The house of the rising song, what a classic. Interestingly you can take this tune and put it to the classic hymn Amazing Grace.
Day 94: The House of the Rising Sun, The Animals Read More »
So my centre of gravity appears to be songs of the seventies and eighties right? I have occasionally ventured into the 21st century but now it is time to go even further back to 1969 and this timeless classic. This song has such classic lyrics. I particularly like you get an even suntan on your
Day 93: Where do you go to my lovely, Peter Starstedt Read More »
OK here is another funny memory. I guess I have slipped into a musical theme of great concerts I was blessed with as a young “twenty something year old” living in the vibrant city of Sydney, at the time when the Sydney Entertainment Centre (now no longer with us) was in its prime. The video
Day 92: Oliver’s army, Elvis Costello Read More »
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