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peter ward
Member Username: Peter_ward
Post Number: 295 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Friday, January 01, 2016 - 02:21 am: | |
The Ballad of Red Buckets - Yo La Tengo may be better than the original version they recorded. Off their most recent Fakebook like collection of covers and covers of their own songs. Great live too this year in National Concert Hall, Dublin with original or early ?!? & very talented guitarist Dave Schramm in tow. |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7591 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Friday, January 01, 2016 - 06:34 am: | |
You beat me, Peter. I should have done a song of the day before I left for working this morning. |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7593 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Friday, January 01, 2016 - 09:42 am: | |
Grant McLennan – Clouds |
Hugh Nimmo
Member Username: Hugh_nimmo
Post Number: 884 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Friday, January 01, 2016 - 01:52 pm: | |
Peter, An excellent songwriter as well as a very talented guitarist. It was a sad day when he disbanded The Schramms. My song(s) of the day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMeVg1zU tK4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaXsd0oz 9MI |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7598 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Friday, January 01, 2016 - 02:05 pm: | |
It's 2 January in Sydney, so time for another song of the day. David Bowie – Dollar Days |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7603 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Saturday, January 02, 2016 - 11:07 pm: | |
David Bowie – Dead Man Walking |
Simon Withers
Member Username: Sfwithers
Post Number: 319 Registered: 08-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2016 - 08:38 pm: | |
Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker – Bernie's Tune |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7608 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2016 - 11:54 am: | |
The Tiger Lillies – Bad |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7612 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2016 - 11:08 am: | |
David Bowie – Blackstar, the title and opening track of his new record. A powerful scene setter for what follows. |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7615 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Friday, January 08, 2016 - 11:35 am: | |
David Bowie – I Can't Give Everything Away |
Stuart Wilson
Member Username: Stuart
Post Number: 1238 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2016 - 09:05 am: | |
Shakira - Pienso en tí The majestic Columbian just on the cusp of her megabellydancing billionairess days, and absolutely stunning! |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7618 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2016 - 11:09 am: | |
Paul Weller – Phoenix (Weller / Kybert Remix) |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7621 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Monday, January 11, 2016 - 07:24 am: | |
David Bowie – Where Are We Now? |
Stuart Wilson
Member Username: Stuart
Post Number: 1239 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Monday, January 11, 2016 - 08:12 am: | |
David Bowie - Kooks |
peter ward
Member Username: Peter_ward
Post Number: 297 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Monday, January 11, 2016 - 02:03 pm: | |
David Bowie - My Death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIzE3j84 kKU |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7626 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 03:51 am: | |
David Bowie – Sweet Thing/Candidate/Sweet Thing (Reprise) |
Stuart Wilson
Member Username: Stuart
Post Number: 1242 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 03:44 pm: | |
David Bowie - Life on Mars Played on video in a mighty version by the organist at Glasgow's Kelvingrove art gallery. Exceptionally moving. |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7628 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 10:59 pm: | |
Is Rodin's The Thinker still on display at Kelvingrove? I loved that gallery on my one visit about 18 years ago. |
Stuart Wilson
Member Username: Stuart
Post Number: 1244 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 09:47 am: | |
Cool idea to have an organ in an art gallery. I've never been there, but shall certainly go on my next trip home. |
Stuart Wilson
Member Username: Stuart
Post Number: 1245 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 10:01 am: | |
Forgot the song... Joe Gibbs - Tribesman Rockers This was a tag-on my mate added to the Julia Holter album, so for a moment, caught up in the gorgeous eclecticism of her work, I was marvelling at her courage at ending with such a perfect replica of classic dub sounds. Then the penny dropped... |
Andrew Kerr
Member Username: Andrew_k
Post Number: 1049 Registered: 04-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 05:34 pm: | |
Kelvingrove is a wonderful gallery and lovely space. Don't miss Dali's "Christ on the Cross" ! |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7632 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Friday, January 15, 2016 - 11:15 am: | |
Hard to believe we're already half way through January. Matthew E. White – Take Care My Baby. It was wonderful live tonight with two guitars, bass, drums and vocals, but the studio version has piano, strings and female backing vocals too. |
Stuart Wilson
Member Username: Stuart
Post Number: 1246 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, January 15, 2016 - 12:41 pm: | |
Trembling blue stars - A statue to Wilde |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7635 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Friday, January 15, 2016 - 01:12 pm: | |
It's Saturday in Sydney, so time for another song of the day. David Bowie – Fall Dog Bombs The Moon (A Reality Tour version) |
Andrew Kerr
Member Username: Andrew_k
Post Number: 1050 Registered: 04-2005
| Posted on Saturday, January 16, 2016 - 03:49 pm: | |
Black - More Than The Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEah8Abv ltw Just learnt than Colin Vearncombe is in an induced coma in Ireland following a car accident. Despite being only really known for "Wonderful Life" he has written many brilliant songs. This is a great ballad that Scott Walker would have been proud to sing circa Scott 1 -4. |
Stuart Wilson
Member Username: Stuart
Post Number: 1248 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 10:28 am: | |
The Monkees - Words |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7636 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 10:39 am: | |
Dub Noir – Beneath The Wheel |
Stuart Wilson
Member Username: Stuart
Post Number: 1249 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Monday, January 18, 2016 - 09:03 am: | |
Pale fountains - The palm of my hand |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7641 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Monday, January 18, 2016 - 10:39 am: | |
David Bowie & Reeves Gabrels – I Can't Read, acoustic version |
Stuart Wilson
Member Username: Stuart
Post Number: 1250 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 09:33 am: | |
Tom T. Hall - That's How I Got To Memphis So, farewell then, Newsroom. Sorkin off drugs (apparently) is perhaps a smidgen less brilliant than Sorkin on drugs, but still keeps you on your toes. And a good ear for the right song at the right moment. |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7642 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 01:04 am: | |
Greg Dulli – Modern Love (acoustic) |
Randy Adams
Member Username: Randy_adams
Post Number: 3600 Registered: 03-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 04:33 pm: | |
Lucksmiths -- California in Popular Song So who on here has raved about this band while I ignored them? Surely someone. I blundered onto this while looking for some other things. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH6Z_ShN C8M I have a couple of CDs steaming their way to me, almost certainly to be followed by others. |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7647 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 12:53 am: | |
I'm sure I've mentioned them a few times, Randy. |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7649 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 10:27 am: | |
Dub Noir – The Careerist |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7653 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Friday, January 22, 2016 - 12:27 am: | |
The Feelies – The High Road |
Hugh Nimmo
Member Username: Hugh_nimmo
Post Number: 892 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Friday, January 22, 2016 - 06:52 pm: | |
Randy, They were mentioned quite often on the forum back around 2006 / 2008. This track from 'Warmer Corners' is one of my favourites. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuTM2f1P gQc&index=2&list=RDLZj6er51KTU The lead singer ( Tali White ) was also a member of The Guild League who released three albums between 2002 and 2008. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd065teJ jfI Matinee Recordings released albums by both bands in the U.S.A. and may still have stock of at least some of the titles. http://matineerecordings.com/ |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7654 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Friday, January 22, 2016 - 09:54 pm: | |
Half Japanese – This Could Be The Night. I haven't played this in a very long time. Maybe 10 years or more. What a brilliant song. |
Randy Adams
Member Username: Randy_adams
Post Number: 3605 Registered: 03-2005
| Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 05:36 am: | |
Thank you for the info Hugh. I have ordered their 2008 album and also a collection of singles that dates from 1999. I will get "Warmer Corners" but the tracks I checked from it a few nights ago sound a little more influenced by Belle & Sebastian than is ideal. Meanwhile I received my copy of an anthology of recordings by Czechoslovak group Mefisto. Most of the tracks are not-interesting covers but there are some good originals and this track which is what made me want the comp so badly in the first place. I only had a dub from scratchy vinyl previously. Navrat Gemini (Return of Gemini) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IloFnUrP scA From 1966 this is a celebration of a US space mission. I love its gorgeous concert grand piano sound. The Czechs were a different breed in the Warsaw Pact. No wonder the Soviets drove their tanks into Prague two years later. |
Stuart Wilson
Member Username: Stuart
Post Number: 1251 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 09:31 am: | |
Shadows with piano! Until suddenly it shifts into: Shadows with guitar! Exhilarating. |
Pádraig Collins
Member Username: Pádraig_collins
Post Number: 7662 Registered: 05-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 02:44 am: | |
Suede – No Tomorrow. The guitar on it is amazing (and owes a lot to Pink Floyd) |
peter ward
Member Username: Peter_ward
Post Number: 299 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 - 02:27 pm: | |
Black - Wonderful Life. Andrew, thanks for posting More Than The Sun above. Colin passed away yesterday, he couldn't recover from his injuries following the crash R.I.P. |
Andrew Kerr
Member Username: Andrew_k
Post Number: 1054 Registered: 04-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 - 05:14 pm: | |
Black - Hey Presto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpNTTpnj aEA Very sad news Peter. |
Stuart Wilson
Member Username: Stuart
Post Number: 1254 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 01:36 pm: | |
Pete Astor - Submarine Whilst waiting for Spilt Milk to arrive... ah, when Pete gets it right, he gets it sooooooooooooooo right... |
peter ward
Member Username: Peter_ward
Post Number: 302 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Friday, January 29, 2016 - 12:09 am: | |
The Bathers - The Honeysuckle Rose |
Stuart Wilson
Member Username: Stuart
Post Number: 1255 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 10:33 am: | |
Jefferson Starship - Miracles Ok, this, as JS nudged dollarwards into Fleetwood Mac territory, is a bit typically Californian me-an-mah- speshul-lady gettin it on music with appropriately awful lyrics; but the tune unravels in such a beautiful way, Grace Slick's background "oh baby"s are so intense, and the harmonies are just gorgeous... |
Simon Withers
Member Username: Sfwithers
Post Number: 320 Registered: 08-2005
| Posted on Sunday, January 31, 2016 - 12:04 am: | |
Jefferson Airplane - Martha Huge fan of JA, and only heard today about Paul Kantner's death. A very sad day, as Jefferson Airplane were the soundtrack to my university years - 1981-85 - before I really discovered or fully appreciated the Go-Betweens. |