My top ten Neil Diamond tunes. Solitary Man Hell Yeah Song Sung Blue Cracklin’ Rosie I Am … I Said Brooklyn Roads Gitchy Goomy Sweet Caroline Kentucky Woman Mr Bojangles Disclaimer: I have decided to limit myself to only ten tunes, so of course some of my other favourites have been omitted.
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Top Ten Tunes: King Crimson
My top ten King Crimson tunes. Book Of Saturday Cadence and Cascade 21st Century Schizoid Man The Court Of The Crimson King Epitaph Starless Lark’s Tongues In Aspic, part 2 Cat Food Prince Rupert Awakes (from Lizard suite) featuring Jon Anderson from Yes I Talk To The Wind (1968 version by Giles, Giles & FrippContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tunes: King Crimson”
Inspirations – Songs Covered By The Beatles
Original artists names are shown in brackets. Tracks Rock and Roll Music (Chuck Berry) Long Tall Sally (Little Richard) Twist and Shout (The Isley Brothers (1962) / The Top Notes (1961)) Dizzy Miss Lizzy (Larry Williams) Roll Over Beethoven (Chuck Berry) Bad Boy (Larry Williams) Ain’t She Sweet (Lou Gold / Ben Bernie / GeneContinueContinue reading “Inspirations – Songs Covered By The Beatles”
Top Ten Tunes: Johnny Cash's Last Decade [1993-2003]
My top ten Johnny Cash tunes from his last decade, 1993 to 2003. Johnny Cash passed away on 12 September 2003. I have been a Johnny Cash fan since the early ’70s when it really wasn’t cool to be a fan of Johnny Cash, or any other country musician. Hurt Solitary Man Further On UpContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tunes: Johnny Cash's Last Decade [1993-2003]”
Top Tunes: Led Zeppelin
Stairway To Heaven Immigrant Song D’yer Mak’er Boogie Chillen / Let That Boy Boogie / Boogie Mama (extract from 1973 live version of Whole Lotta Love) Whole Lotta Love Communication Breakdown Since I’ve Been Loving You All My Love Rock & Roll Wearing & Tearing
Top Tunes: Black Sabbath
My top tunes from Black Sabbath. Sleeping Village Sabbra Cadabra Paranoid War Pigs Black Sabbath The Wizard Planet Caravan Iron Man Electric Funeral Fairies Wear Boots https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19bGXHJwIEo9NtrVenS3PW?si=4e478433c5b84215
Top Ten Tunes: The Beatles White Album
Brian Currin shares his favourite songs from The Beatles’ 1968 “White Album” and includes a playlist.
Blues From The Deep South (Of Africa)
Brian Currin reflects on his musical journey starting in South Africa, his passion for collecting music, and highlights the diverse South African blues scene, culminating in a tribute to guitarist Albert Frost’s impressive abilities and performances.
SEETHER RETURN TRIUMPHANT
(Brian Currin was at The Mercury to watch Seether on their 2004 SA homecoming tour) I had the privilege of seeing power trio Saron Gas play at the Jam in Cape Town on the 14th December 2001 on the eve of their leaving for the US to try, as Judas Priest sang, ‘Take On AllContinueContinue reading “SEETHER RETURN TRIUMPHANT”