The Pogues – Dirty Old Town [Trad Punk]

Here is a gentle ballad from one of the most energetic of all musical acts. It’s a poignant song of homecoming probably understood by all who have left their places of birth only to return many years later to recall their childhood. Not all memories are good ones. Perhaps they could be chopped down as […]

Toy Dolls – Dueling Banjos [Bluegrass]

This is a great performance from the comical English punk band. They demonstrate their musical skills as they take on the classic Bluegrass track made famous in the movie, Deliverance (you sure gotta purty mouth boy). Who says punks have no musical credibility? If you enjoyed this, please share

Midnight Oil – Beds Are Burning [Rock]

This rockin’ song is about the terror that the Australian Aboriginals suffered at the hands of colonialism up to and including the present time. It’s great to hear musicians take on injustice through their music. Sadly, there’s not enough of it happening today. If you enjoyed this, please share

Jewel – You Were Meant For Me [Pop]

Jewel was the bee’s knees in the nineties. Then she married a rodeo star and likely spent her days looking at cows, her nights chewing tobacco and spitting at people. Still, this is a good reminder of how talented a song-writer and performer she was and probably still is. If you enjoyed this, please share

Fred Wedlock – Tights In White Satin

A little risque humour for your entertainment. Wedlock is on form with this ballad laced with sexual innuendo and reference. Don’t let the oldies hear this one. If you enjoyed this, please share

Don McLean – Masters Of War [Folk]

As our world moves inexorably to global war at the behest of Trump, his corporations and Israel, the words of this protest song by Don McLean will never be more relevant. If you enjoyed this, please share