Yehaaw! A brilliant album.
My Celtic heritage knows this song as something else. Do you know what?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_of_Laredo_(song)
Saturday 10 September 2016
The Polperro Fishermen's Choir: Two Albums From Polperro Cornwall
*Where I live, in my part of merry-old England*, we have our own carols that are peculiar to our villages. These are heard nowhere else in the world; written by locals and now sadly appropriated by musicologists who feel it's their right to glorify their GOD (whatever that might be) and lesser the tradition of a local innocent religion. But we accept this.
The Celts of Cornwall often feel as though they are privileged in their uniqueness; they're not. Many Celts live all over Britain and never treat people as badly as these Cornwallian cocks do.
*Where I live, in my part of merry-old England *we treat everyone with the respect they deserve. No one is an outcomer, or incomer or whatever you dumb-asses call it. Interbreeding doesn't make you special.
Anyway!
These albums show where the American tradition really came from. If a country appropriates God then they better back it up with history because your God came from YOUR homeland.
The Platters: Siempre The Platters
Utterly magical music. A Spanish (Mercury) album from 1962. Classic songs like Sixteen Tons, Only you and The Great Pretender take you to a time where musicians did it all live.
Alan Hull: Pipedream
The recording of the vinyl is a little scratchy on track one but then it's pretty perfect. Alan Hull's first solo album after the break-up of Lindisfarne. All a bit pedestrian for my taste but someone will love it.
Ace Cannon: That Music City Feeling
Saxomaphone ace, Ace Cannon looks like a darts player but plays like a dream. He has a very fluid style that works well with his selection of tunes.
Friday 9 September 2016
El Al-Various Artists: Songs Of Israel Volume 2
Amazing what people listened to on flights. In-house entertainment from El Al with some nice tunes going on.
Thursday 8 September 2016
The Barrelhouse Six: Banjo Spectacular (Live at the Striped Garter)
Two sides of non stop Banjo band live in a pub. Pour yourself a beer and Sing-A-Long-A-Banjo with the crowd
Pat Dodd and Cyril Ornadel: 'Get Hi"
A Fiona Bentley Production utilising the skills of Pat Dodd and his boys and the Michael Sammes Singers. The album is two continuous sides of merry making that is obviously set-up, but, The music is harmless and will benefit anyone who wants to get their older relatives in the mood. I've added the track-listing below as I couldn't be arsed to write it all out. Enjoy.
Brian Dee (The Happy Hammond): All Time Great Movie Themes
Brian Dee (winner of the Melody Maker Jazz Pianist of 1960 Award) and his happy Hammond play the usual suspects but with a little more class than most. A nice version of 'A Man And A Woman' and a Latinised version of 'Lara's Theme' both stand out, but to be honest they're all pretty good.
Moe Bandy: I'm Sorry For You my Firend
Urm! Cut ya wrists country form Moe Bandy, The Jesus and Mary Chain of Texas. Not that bad really, a bit gritty recording but a nice album to your collection. Bought this in the charity shop at the bottom of the road, with, another couple of country albums that I think I'll save for later as depression has set in.
Cutris Pierre & The Dixieland Steel Orchestra: Self Titled
West Indian music from one of the stars of this genre. A bit scratchy and a bit same but if you want to spend an hour imagining a secluded beach, sunshine and a large ensemble, then this is your music.
Sunday 4 September 2016
Various Artists: All Aboard
24 comedy songs from a variety of artists including Danny Kaye, Benny Hill etc. I am a little concerned by one track by Charlie Drake, that has less than thoughtful lyrics but, It is from a different age so I'll let it go. As for track 23, well I'll let you judge whether it's an appropriate track. I've left it on. Other than that it's the usual stuff from the usual people. Stand out track is My Brother by Terry Scott, pure magic.
Pussycat: First Of All
Denim loving Dutch septet who were the Netherlands version of, well loads of bands. Up-beat pop nonsense that does what it intends to; light on the ear and memory. Stand-out track is Mississippi. Great for a kitsch party night.
Ena Baga: The Happy Hammond
Hammond organ goddess Ena Baga plays all the old favourites. She plays with a lot of dynamics, which is quite unusual for organ (fnarr).
Saturday 3 September 2016
The Toreno Band: Tijuana Nursery Rhymes
Like Herb Alpert at a Crèche. Harmless music from the Toreno band with big, bold and blowy brass. I like it.
Pinky and Perky: Have A Party
Kids TV favourites of the 60s and 70s sing the usual songs. Great for kids and big-kids alike.
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