Many readers will be surprised to learn that this popular song was written by Cat Stevens. It’s an example of how under-rated he is in the world of music. Great song. Great artist. – If you enjoyed this, please share it –
Fred Wedlock – Oldest Swinger In Town (Folk)
This track was a big hit in Ireland during the early eighties. Those were simpler times when men were men and sheep were terrified. Although written by an Englishman for his audience, the lyrics could be applied to men in many of not all nations. The male of our species tends to show the same […]
Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger [Brit rock]
Yet another classic track from the troubled brothers from Manchester. The back catalogue of Oasis is incredible, and the new solo stuff from Noel and Liam is fairly decent too. If you enjoyed this, please share
Jewel – Foolish Games (Pop)
We don’t hear much from the delightful Miss Kilcher any more. That’s a shame as she is very talented with much to offer. She was considered a modern version of Joni Mitchell at one time, so no small compliment. Hopefully she will return to the top where she belongs, and we will all get the […]
Irish Rebel Ballad – Four Green Fields – Dick Gaughan
Here we have the pleasure of listening to Dick Gaughan‘s rendition of the popular Irish rebel song Four Green Fields. Gaughan’s voice is haunting and lends itself beautifully to this lament. – If you care, give it a share –
Pearl Jam – The Fixer (Grunge)
There’s a great video accompanying this great track from the Seattle rockers. So what is it that makes Seattle produce so many top-notch musical acts? Distance from D.C. perhaps? – If you enjoyed this, please share –
Oasis – The Importance Of Being Idle (Brit pop)
Oasis have a back-catalogue to rival any. This is one of their best tunes and is accompanied by one of the best videos to boot. It has slight echoes of A Clockwork Orange. If you enjoyed this, please share
Martin Carthy – The Trees They Do Grow High (Folk)
Here is a pleasant ballad from the English maestro. Folk music is much undervalued in Britain. Martin Carthy demonstrates why it should be afforded greater status among the music -appreciating public, If you enjoyed this, please share
Don McLean – Mountain Of Mourne (Folk)
Don McLean has a singularly beautiful voice and accompanies it with some fine guitar playing. In his version of the Irish standard, Mountains of Mourne, McLean’s signature riffs can be heard. He has changed the lyrics a tad in this, but perhaps the adjustments are better than the original. Sacrilege, I know, but there you […]
Pearl Jam – Grunge – Jeremy
Pearl Jam are one of the greatest rock bands ever to have emerged from the USA. Not only do they have great music with profound lyrics, they are also a bunch with morals and principles, not so common in our increasingly fickle world. Enjoy. – If you enjoyed this, please share –
John Denver – Moreton Bay (Folk)
This is a lesser known song of the brutalities meted out to the Irish who found themselves transported to the penal colonies in Australia. Many of the airs used in these laments are used time and again, although the fine lyrics negate any boredom with the melody. Here, John Denver tackles the song during a […]
Planxty – The Jolly Beggar (Folk)
Planxty were widely regarded as the foremost folk music act in Ireland of the 70s and early 80s. They were instrumental (and sung a bit as well) in helping to revive the folk scene. bolstering it internationally. Today, their former members can still be heard on the airwaves of Ireland, and Christy Moore is still […]
Rebel Voice 