So sad to hear that Olivia Newton-John has finally lost her long battle with cancer, I've always loved her voice and she has recorded many fine pop tunes, these are a couple... Her version of a George Harrison classic... R.I.P Olivia...
Ah, missed this, a real creator of Motown's magical sound... This one is appropriate right now..., never fails to make me feel better... R.I.P. Lamont...
I found this documentary on Youtube last night and was absolutely mesmerised. I would have to say that Sonny Simmons was a musician I have a lot of respect for but this documentary is fascinating aside from the great music being played. A main theme about the documentary is the difficulty in getting music out to it's audience . I think this is brilliant film but it did cross my mind that Le Tissier's Laces may find this documentaryfascinating with regard to his role in the music industry even though the music may be a bit of a shock! It could even be revelatory. I would be very interested to read his opinion
A couple of new singles from the upcoming album, Blue Rev by Canadian band, Alvvays, out in October. It's a slight change of direction with a Shoegazey feel to them...
Tears for fears had a hit with Mad World. Gary Jules covered covered it. Here is Gary Jules with Curtis Smith of Tears for fears performing it together
Somethng to lsten to whilst you are drinking that iced cold white win or a chilled beer. Absolutely fabulous!! Surrender - YouTube Cindy Bradley
Saddened to hear of the passing of jazz trumpeter jaimie branch yesterday at the age of 39. A real loss to jazz....
Listened to Mark Radcliffe's Folk Show last night and he played a couple of tracks and interviewed a band from the Orkneys, Fara about their new album, Energy Islands, out on Friday and it sounds great... Starts at 26:45 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001b4yl
Just stumbled across a reminder of Daryl’s House from a decade or so back. Fabulous live performances with studio quality sound. Here’s one of Daryl Hall’s best, with what must have been an absolute blast to be a part of: