12th — 18th of September 2020
A dark song from Radiohead. To me the meaning of this song is ambiguous. I guess the simple interpretation is that he thinks he is a creep as he looks upon the woman he loves who he knows he is totally unworthy of. Yet another interpretation is one of deep sarcasm where he is processing […]
Day 182: Creep, Radiohead Read More »
This song is actually another Carol King classic which also appeared on her Tapestry album (see yesteday’s post). However, I also really like Jame’s Taylor’s version of the song. In this post I have also included Carol King’s version as well. James Taylor Carol King
Day 181: You’ve got a friend, James Taylor Read More »
I am a little surprised I have not included a Carol King song in my collection yet. I wanted to find a live performance of her song Tapestry because once again I find the lyrics of this song more interesting than some of her other classics. However, it is quite hard to find a clip
Day 180: Tapestry by Carol King Read More »
I’ll admit I am not a great fan of the Bee Gees which is why they are yet to be included in Covid Island Discs. However this is one song of theirs I do like. Again the song captures an interesting theme of a guy on death row who is about to be executed and
Day 179: I just got a get a message to you, Bee Gees Read More »
First Joan Armatrading hit in Covid Island Discs.
Day 178: Down to Zero, Joan Armatrading Read More »
From John Lennon back to the Beatles. I guess only a band is great as them could get away with such a long lead out in a rock song. The blurb under this Youtube video clip is an interesting read and reproduced below. “Hey Jude topped the charts in Britain for two weeks and for
Day 177: Hey Jude, The Beatles Read More »
Another one of John’s song from his Double Fantasy album which came out only shortly before he was assassinated in New York. I also wonder what this genius would have produced if he had lived another 30 or so years. Sadly we shall never know.
Day 176: Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy), John Lennon Read More »
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