If you are quick enough folks you might be able to catch Alanis at the O2 arena in London this Sunday, the 27th of July. Anyway, onto today’s featured song. Head Over Feet, from the ’90s queen of confessional alt-rock…
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Pretty Little Baby (1962) – Connie Francis
“I had to listen to it to remember. To think that a song I recorded 63 years ago is touching the hearts of millions of people is truly awesome. It is an amazing feeling.” I was shocked to learn, while…
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Posted in Music
It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue (1965) – Bob Dylan
Is there a cooler album cover? I seriously doubt it. Sally Grossman – wife of Dylan’s manager Albert Grossman – reclines in the background with effortless poise, her striking red dress and enigmatic gaze oozing both kitsch and timeless class.…
In Between Days (1985) – The Cure
Perky song to get your Saturday off and running, folks. My favourite aspect of In Between Days by The Cure – as well as their two other tracks – Pictures of You and Friday I’m in Love – is the…
The Shape I’m In – The Band (The Last Waltz)
The Shape I’m In is a funky-pulsating rock ’n’ roll number – a standout (amongst standouts) from The Band’s legendary farewell concert, The Last Waltz. They certainly don’t make them like this anymore. Each member had a distinct yet perfect…
Kintsugi (2023) – Lana Del Rey
I dig how Lana caresses this song with her voice, letting it drift like a breeze through open windows. Kintsugi is a deeply heartfelt lament on death and the aching path of grief. As Lana put it ‘the idea of…
The Safety Dance (1982) – Men Without Hats
I’ve been looking forward to writing about today’s featured track from the Canadian group Men Without Hats for a long time – it’s easily one of my favourite synth-pop songs, although I’m not a huge fan of the genre. But…
The Rose (1979) – Bette Midler
Most of the following information is condensed from the two Wikipedia references listed below: The Rose by Bette Midler is one of the first heartfelt ballads I remember hearing. I didn’t mind it receiving so much air play, since it…
7/7/25 – 13/7/25 – David Gilmour, Christina Perri & Moneyball
Welcome to Monday’s News on the March – The week that was in my digital world. David Gilmour – Desert Island DiscsAudio interview at BBC Sounds This fascinating interview with David Gilmour is a must-listen for fans of Pink Floyd…
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Posted in Movies and TV, Music, News, Sport and Adventure
The River (1979) – Bruce Springsteen
The River is certainly one of Bruce Springsteen’s best known and most impactful songs, and one that many fans still hold especially dear among his vast catalogue. It is a haunting American coming-of-age tale that follows a young couple struggling…
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