https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfY4b1NszpY Songwriters: Greg Lake / Peter John Sinfield / Serge Prokofieff, I Believe in Father Christmas lyrics © BMG Rights Management My brothers and I have a competition every year. Whichever one of us hears this record first in the weeks leading up to Christmas, we gleefully message each other. We post a link to … Continue reading I Believe in Father Christmas
Summer (The First Time) lyrics © Emi April Music (canada) Ltd., Rectum Renovator Music/sum 41, Hipgnosis Sfh I Limited https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ruZX5JdCk For many years I have wondered what became of Billy Ray and his red Chevrolet. For our storyteller it seems he didn’t care much about Billy. He wandered off to ‘think’ on that hot afternoon, … Continue reading Summer (The First Time) – 1973
"Hey! Little girl Comb your hair, fix your makeup Soon he will open the door Don't think because there's a ring on your finger You needn't try anymore" Songwriters: Burt Bacharach / Hal David Wives And Lovers lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Burt Bacharach is lauded as one of the greatest songwriters/composers of the … Continue reading It’s only words…
Music gives a soul to the universe Wings to the mind Flight to the imagination And Life to Everything Plato I confess I am just a little bit obsessed. With music anyway. I was blessed to be born into a family who loved their music ranging from trad jazz - Dad loved Acker Bilk, … Continue reading Desert Island Discs
Hotel California "Last thing I remember, I was Running for the door I had to find the passage back to the place I was before 'Relax' said the night man, 'We are programmed to receive. You can check out any time you like, But you can never leave!'' The Eagles Songwriters: Don Felder / Don … Continue reading Zip Theatre
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Dylan Thomas Autum-Winter solstice 2016/2017 It was shortly after 2.30 am on Saturday February 17th 2017 when I returned to my parents’ home in Parkstone, Dorset. Mum had passed … Continue reading Mum and Dad
"Remember me when I am gone away Gone far away into the silent land" Christina Rossetti In 1967 The Hollies released a record called King Midas In Reverse. Whilst critically acclaimed it was a drift from the band’s usual fare. The Hollies were a great band, originating in Manchester, and possibly overshadowed by their noisy … Continue reading Leo
"Soar with wit. Conquer with dignity. Handle with care." Criss Jami Imagine the scene. Wedding guests waiting to be seated. The traditional top table for the main players has 3 empty chairs, so the bride rearranges the place settings. There is an anxious hush across the grand galleried dining hall as the bride’s 2 … Continue reading …Something borrowed, something blue
"Don’t put your head on my shoulder Sink me in a river of tears This could be the best place yet But you must overcome your fears" Culture Club The 80’s – the era that introduced the world to Margaret Thatcher and Lady Diana Spencer – both women for different reasons had a profound effect … Continue reading Time (Clock of the Heart)
“To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other’s hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time.” Clara Ortega When my brother Russell was … Continue reading Brothers
Love, Life and Disabled Parking... 