Category Archives: Bach

Christy Moore sings Beeswing

Posted on 09/02/2017 by dougaj4

Back in 2011 I posted a link to Richard Thompson’s song Beeswing, sung by The Little Unsaid.   That post still brings a trickle of visitors to his site, which led me to this version by Christy Moore: and Christy Moore’s … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on Magic …

Posted on 23/01/2017 by dougaj4

… from Alana Hicks, Leonard Cohen, and Buffy St Marie. Alana Hicks is a friend of my daughter’s.  This is her story: … which reminded me of a song I heard once on the radio over 40 years ago, and … Continue reading →

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Chris Hadfield reviews 2016

Posted on 01/01/2017 by dougaj4

Canadian Astronaut, Commander Chris Hadfield, reminds us of all the great many positives that happened in 2016. : It’s easy to forget that this year saw a great many positives

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The Lime in the Coconut …

Posted on 14/12/2016 by dougaj4

… is a song by Harry Nilsson, released in 1972: but somehow, the BBC managed to record three gorillas singing the same song in 1971: Thereafter, the song was recorded by a wide variety of creatures, including Muppets: and Dannii … Continue reading →

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Can you spare a dime

Posted on 23/11/2016 by dougaj4

I enjoyed this rendition of a classic song by Martin Simpson: I also enjoyed this comment: daniel gorney1 year ago Bravo. A very fine rendition. My daddy, Jay Gorney, who wrote the music, would have enjoyed it as much as … Continue reading →

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