“Keep It Dark” is a rather odd song because of its syncopated rhythms and 6/4 time signature. The song was originally on 1981’s Abacab, but…
Rock
30/04/2018: “Beggin'” by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Released in 1967 and modernised by Madcon in 2007, “Beggin’” is an instantly recognisable funky masterpiece. The drum break works perfectly with the bassline to…
26/04/2018: “Yesterday” by The Beatles
I can’t even imagine what Beatlemania was like at its height, or if it has an equivalent today. But there’s no doubt that The Beatles…
23/04/2018: “What A Wonderful World” by Joey Ramone
Most people would be more familiar with the original 1967 Louis Armstrong version of this one, for good reason; it’s one of the most uplifting,…
20/04/2018: “Rock The Casbah” by The Clash
I will generally try to keep politics out of this blog. It can be incendiary, alienating people needlessly when all I’m trying to do is…
14/04/2018: “Play With Fire” by The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are one of the enduring legacies of British rock and roll. They are still very much going, with the band members in…
13/04/18: “Cat’s In The Cradle” by Harry Chapin
A lot of great songs tell a story. “Cat’s In The Cradle” (1974) features some of the most compelling story telling ever put down in…
10/04/2018: Purple Rain by Prince
Prince was one of the most eclectic and colourful artists ever. There’s just no denying that his originality and creativity made him something of…