I had the privilege of seeing Paul Kelly playing in a small pub in the northern quarter of Manchester. I took my daughter Grace to the concert and when we arrived I sat down in the serving area and got myself and Grace a drink. We started talking to a guy and his girlfriend who […]
Day 206: Demons, Robert Vincent Read More »
Time for some ZZ Top. For those who like the heavy guitar. Once went to a party dressed as Dusty Hill. Had to buy the fake ginger beard and everything.
Day 205: Sharp Dressed Man, ZZ Top Read More »
Along time ago since we had some B52s. Another cracking song from this wonderful group.
Day 204: Roam, B52s Read More »
I never get tired of this little song.
Day 203: Dreadlock Holiday, 10CC Read More »
Another one from my musical centre. Neil Young music is like an old friend to me. This song is particularly poignant especially since my first job was working in a drug and alcohol unit at Westmead hospital. It was there I began to understand the complexities of drug addiction especially addiction to heroin.
Day 202: Needle and the damage done, Neil Young Read More »
This week I am returning to what I would call my musical centre. There are few people and groups that really dominate my collection and Kate definitely is in there. This really was the song that launched her long and distinguished career. An amazing and let’s not be honest about it, an absolutely stunning woman.
Day 201: Wuthering Heights, Kate Bush Read More »
So we hit the day 200 mark of Covid Island Discs. The very first song I posted on facebook back on the 27th of March 2020 was Hide in Your Shell by Supertramp. So it seems only appropriate to post another Supertramp song as I would have said at the tender age of 18 that
Day 200: Take the Long way home, Supertramp Read More »
So last week I posted a song from Pink Floyd’s album a momentary lapse of reason called learning to fly. This song is from the same album which was published after Roger Waters left the band. I was very fortunate to see Pink Floyd just after this album was released and it was definitely one
Day 199: On the turning away, Pink Floyd Read More »
“Hello we are REM and this is what we do”. Cool intro. A nice simple song to play on guitar. Not sure what the blue strip across Stipe’s head is all about though 😄.
Day 198: Everybody hurts, REM Read More »
Yep time for some more Elton John. I think this is one of his most prettiest songs and this clip is recorded before his voice was destroyed by singer’s node in the 80s.
Day 197: Your Song by Elton John Read More »
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