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The Rolling Stones: Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday, a song which will make any “Best of” CD by The Rolling Stones was released in 1967. The name of the song also sparked the name of the restaurant chain which was founded in 1972, a chain that I’m not much of a fan of – when my wife and I last [...]
The Kinks: Picture Book/ People Take Pictures of Each Other
ou may have noticed the last few songs contained a certain theme. Photography – and there is a reason for this. I’m invited to a party this afternoon – a picnik party, being hosted by my lovely photogenic wife (yeah, I’d better be invited)! I thought I’d have a little fun and [...]
Aerosmith: I’m Down
Aerosmith reportedly played this cover of a Beatles song during their audition, thus helping them gain a record contract. Some year’s later, in 1987, they released the song on their album, “Permanent Vacation”. Aerosmith also did a pretty good job covering another song by The Beatles – “Come Together”.
Paul McCartney of The [...]
Muse: Knights of Cydonia/ The Tornados: Telstar/ Ridin’ The Wind
Would you like to know where Muse got the inspiration for their unique brand of gravity defying space-rock – of course you do, so read on. if you’ve been keeping pace with my blog this week you will recall I have entries for “Plug in Baby” and “Sunburn“… is there a bad Muse song [...]
Locksley: Darling It’s True
Locksley – a band named after outlaw Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest’s hometown have a new album out at the end of this month. Titled “Be In Love”, this will be released on January 26th, 2010. I am looking forward to hearing it through. Locksley, derive their music from the British Invasion, [...]
The Kinks: Last of the Steam-powered Trains
I couldn’t resist a second shout out for The Kinks “Village Green Preservation Society” album. Honestly, I could properly full a complete week of posts with tracks off of this album – it’s greatness is that good. Last of the Steam Powered Trains is, like yesterday’s track, a song full of nostalgia. [...]
The Kinks: The Village Green Preservation Society
My brother and sister are soon to visit me from England. They want to know if I need anything “English” – which leads into today’s nostalgic song. “The Kinks Are Village Green Preservation Society” is one of my all time favorite albums, the main reason being this track, a cry out for [...]
