Ashes to Ashes is a follow-up to Space Oddity and it reinterprets its iconic stranded spaceman Major Tom as a drug addict lost in the throes of substance abuse. Bowie partially based the lyrics on his own experiences with drug…
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Bright Blue Rose (1989) – Jimmy MacCarthy
Bright Blue Rose is a song written by Jimmy MacCarthy who is known principally as a ‘songwriter’ because his songs have been recorded by many Irish artists. Bright Blue Rose was first released by Christy Moore in 1989. Since then, the…
Centerfold (1982) – The J. Geils Band
OK, it’s about as crass as it gets and so 80’s, but geewiz Centerfold is well written and catchy. The lyrics alone deserve a read. Also musically as soon as the song blares out on the speakers there’s no escaping…
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side (1985) – The Smiths
“So I think we’ve reached a stage where we feel… if they don’t believe me now, will they ever believe me? You know, what more can a poor boy do?…I wanted [fame] for so long and now I’ve got it,…
The Boat Song (2002) – My Friend the Chocolate Cake
I always loved the Australian chamber pop group My Friend the Chocolate Cake. Today’s song The Boat Song comes from the 2002 album Curious (image inset). This melancholic instrumental is one of the more sombre tracks on the album although the…
Mucize (The Miracle) Soundtrack (2015) – Tevfik Akbasli, Yildiray Gürgen & Mahsun Kirmizigül
This will be a short article today, acting more as a musical adendum to yesterday’s movie entry from Turkey – Mucize (The Miracle) 2015 – Mahsun Kırmızıgül (Friday’s Finest). There were so many wonderful aspects of the film I already discussed…
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The Ballad of John and Yoko (1969) – the Beatles
The Beatles last No. 1 song in the UK – The Ballad of John and Yoko isn’t typical of their music and that’s what drew me to it. It sounds less polished, more blues and American country than their usual.…
The Angels Cried (1993) – Alan Jackson (Ft. Alison Krauss)
Are you already missing Christmas? If so, Alan Jackson’s The Angel’s Cried might offer the perfect touch of nostalgia, especially with the breathtaking contribution of Alison Krauss. Her voice possesses an ethereal beauty that is simply unparalleled, elevating the song…
The Alcott (2023) – the National (Ft. Taylor Swift) Cover – Alex and Jo Music
It’s about two people with a long history returning to a place and trying to relive a certain moment in time. It’s got the feeling of a last-ditch effort to hold onto the relationship, but there’s a hint of something…
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