The Indian rapper hits the music charts
In a short time, Indian rapper Hanumankind has rapidly risen as a standout in the country’s burgeoning hip-hop scene. His track Big Dawgs not only...
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Bryan Ferry Returns With New Song
“Star,” which began as a “sketch” by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, is Ferry’s first original song in a decade Bryan Ferry has released a new...
Tragedy
Song: TragedyArtists: StepsOriginal artists: Bee Gees I like the Bee Gees. There I’ve said, let the ridicule start. I warmed to them long beforetheir disco...
Glastonbury Festival 2024
From Shania Twain to SZA, the final day of the Glastonbury Festival was full of verve and vigour but not all the stars shined. Jonny...
Have I Told You Lately?
Song: Have I Told You Lately?Artist: Rod StewartOriginal artist: Van Morrison I have never tried assembling a list of favourite love songs but, were I...
Walking in Memphis
Song: Walking in MemphisArtist: CherOriginal artist: Marc Cohn Many songs have an autobiographical element to them but, according to writer MarcCohn, Walking in Memphis is...
(All My Life’s a) Circle
Song: (All My Life’s a) CircleArtists: New SeekersOriginal artist: Harry Chapin Harry Chapin has been a personal favourite ever since I heard his song W.O.L.D.,which...
Kiss
Song: KissArtists: Art of Noise (Tom Jones)Original artists: Prince and the Revolution Prince was the subject of a special on BBC TV the other night...
Angel of the Morning
Song: Angel of the MorningArtists: Juice Newton/Shaggy ft RayvonOriginal artists: Evie Sands/Merrilee Rush If you find the artist line-up above a little confusing, I apologise....
We’re All Alone
Song: We’re All AloneArtist: Rita CoolidgeOriginal artist: Boz Scaggs I’m a big fan of Boz Scaggs but, sadly, given the raison d’etre for this blog,...