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Category Archives: Music – Have You Heard?
Have You Heard? – (30) What the Stranglers and Smith and Mighty did to “Walk On By”
“Walk On By” is a classic sixties soul song with a jazzy shuffle and lazy trumpet absolutely typical of the era. Penned by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who else? A poignant break up tune: if you see me walking … Continue reading
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Tagged Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, music, Smith and Mighty, The Stranglers
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Have You Heard? – (28) Grand Drive
Grand Drive are one of my favourite bands of the 2000s. You could call them Americana, country rock, a combination of the Byrds, Neil Young, Crowded House and Teenage Fanclub with a hint of Bruce Springsteen. Or you could just … Continue reading
Have you Heard? – (27) “Dead & Born & Grown” by The Staves
The Staves are three sisters from Watford (which is just outside London) who sing the most beautiful harmonies. Jessica, Emily and Camilla. Their music is kind of folk, kind of pop. It’s a music that highlights the voices: most of … Continue reading
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Tagged Dead & Born & Grown, music, Silver dagger, The Staves
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Have You Heard? – (26) “Walk Away Renee” by Billy Bragg
You’ll probably know this song, if you do at all, through the Four Tops version. A grand, rather desperate plea. There should be a “Just” in the title. But I want to share with you a version that you may … Continue reading
Have You heard? – (25) “Hearts of Stone” by Johnny, Bruce and Danny
This is the last dance, the last chance, for hearts of stone… Johnny… Southside Johnny of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Bruce… The Boss, Springsteen. Danny… Wilson, main man behind Grand Drive, a great Americana band, based in South London! The … Continue reading
Have You Heard? – (24) “Heaven” by Simply Red… and Talking Heads
I was working at home today, and while I worked I had music on as usual (at home). I’m writing a bit for my book on Simply Red, 80s/90s soulsters, at the moment, so I thought I’d re-acquaint myself with … Continue reading
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Have You Heard? – (23) “Black Steel” by Tricky… and Public Enemy
I got a letter from the government the other day… I first heard this song on the 1995 release, “Maxinquaye” by a singer called Tricky. Or thought I had… Tricky was born Adrian Thaws in Bristol. He had quite a … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Steel, Martina Topley-Bird, Maxinquaye, music, Public Enemy, rap, Tricky, Trip Hop
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Have You Heard? – (22) How the Clash and the SOS Band, via Beats International, led to Professor Green
A journey through sound… Still on that Clash reggae trip – another of the great tracks off “London Calling” is The Guns of Brixton. A bit of Clash bravado, but Paul Simenon contributes a menacing vocal and the bass line … Continue reading
Have You Heard? – (21) “Revolution Rock” by the Clash… and Danny Ray
I’ve been playing a bit of Clash reggae this week. Never fails to lift you up. Some of the best music ever, in my world. My Have you Heard 3 is a tribute to some of that music. “Revolution Rock” … Continue reading
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Tagged Clash reggae, Danny Ray, London Calling, music, The Clash
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