The First Day after the Death of Queen Elizabeth II I usually pride myself in being able to select an appropriate song for certain events but alas, for the death of Queen Elisabeth, I can only copy the most popular rock song that is being played on BBC radio 2. It feels strange realising that […]
Song 6: 9th of September 2022 – Let it Be, The Beatles Read More »
So yesterday I cited this song as performed by its author Joni Mitchell. However, the song was made famous by Crosby Stills and Nash in 1970 and this is their version of it performed live in Madison Garden New York City in 2009.
Day 478: Woodstock by Crosby, Stills and Nash Read More »
This is one of Cat Stevens’ classic and he introduces the song saying it is really addressed at himself. I think most of us once we reach adulthood realise that this world is pretty wild and not always in a good way.
Day 444: Wild world, Cat Stevens Read More »
Covid Island Discs is finally drawing to a close. In theory the last of the Covid-19 restrictions in the UK will be removed on the 21st of June 2021. Whether we will stay out of restrictions beyond the 21st is anyone’s guess given the Indian variant of the virus is rapidly becoming the dominate form
Day 442: Close to You, The Carpenters Read More »
This is the second time I have cited a Moody Blues song. This is a very pretty song but much less well known than their classic Nights in White Satin. Another song which has an interesting musical progression with the chorus line: When all the stars are falling down Into the sea and on the
Day 434: Melancholy Man, The Moody Blues Read More »
So one of my artist biographies is on the fascinating life of Sixto Rodriguez who became famous for his music in South Africa and Australia but was unknown in his own country of the USA. Bizarrely it was rumoured that he had committed suicide shortly before the release of his second album. However this was
Day 433: Sugar Man, Rodriguez Read More »
So I’ll admit that Jimi Hendrix is not my favourite artist but here is one of his classics which demonstrates some of his guitaring skill. If you like electric guitar, you’re going to love this one. This video is quite funny really as it is sooo late 60s early 70s. Like the two cool hippy
Day 397: Voodoo Child, Jimi Hendrix Read More »
OK so this time last year I shared the song for my twentieth wedding anniversary which was Day 26: Happy Anniversary Baby by the Little River Band. Couldn’t think of another anniversary theme song so went for the next best thing a song that has been played at many a wedding and that is this
Day 391 (21st Wedding Anniversary): We’ve only just begun, The Carpenters Read More »
I like this song and it contains lyrics that are timeless and pretty much apply as much today as when the song was first published in 1970. I think I’m so educated And I’m so civilized ‘Cause I’m a strict vegetarian And with the over population And inflation and starvation And the crazy politicians I
Day 384: I am an ape man, The Kinks Read More »
Countdown to the year anniversary of Covid Island Discs T -7 Well we’ve made it to week 52 of Covid Island discs and coming up to the anniversary of when the UK first went into lockdown. I have decided that the songs of the final seven days of Covid Island Discs will consist of the
Day 360: My Sweet Lord, George Harrison Read More »
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