Ger O Donnell - The Lark in The Clear Air (tune An Tailiúr)

  . . .and I will sign off now with this delightful mesmerising piece by the truly extraordonarily gifted Ger O Donnell

Ger O Donnell

"The Lark in the Clear Air. This has been going round in my head of late. An incredible song combining an Irish melody that's centuries old "An Tailiúr" (The Tailor) and the writings of Belfast native, Samuel Ferguson in the 19th century. Story recounts that Lady Mary Ferguson heard the air from an old Irish gentlewoman and shared it with the Swedish harpist Adolf Sjödén; Sjödén then asked Samuel Ferguson to pen words for the tune.”

Stuff: Martin HD28vs, Sennheiser 441 and a slack Bsus2 tuning. B F# B F# B C#

"Let The Music Play On" - Hardly Strictly Bluegrass | JOHN PRINE TRIBUTE ‘Paradise' Various Artists

 

John Prine

A beautiful version of “Paradise” as part of the tribute to John that aired October 3rd on, "Let The Music Play On": A Hardly Strictly Bluegrass broadcast, featuring many of our friends, including Bonnie Raitt , Patty Griffin and more

Leonard Cohen - The Sisters of Mercy | O My Soul

 Leonard Cohen - Sisters Of Mercy (Official Live in London 2008)

someone, Alice I think (O My Soul) posted this Leonard classic from the album and it resonates so much with me as one of those that came out and blew completely away . . . . . . but a teen so here’s the London masterwork from 2008

Might start winding down the day with this . . . . . Thanks Alice at O My Soul for the reminder . . . . .visit her pages she is always worth a visit . . .she writes and sings her own stuff too and it is truly excellent and always fascinating

The Beatles - Because | drive-my-rubber-soul / O My Soul

 drive-my-rubber-soul

O My Soul

The Beatles - Because

(Long Version)

The Beatles - You Never Give Me Your Money | jt1674

  . . . . . . you never give me your coffee?      OK You win! . . . .

https://www.tumblr.com/jt1674/832985166090813440/the-beatles-you-never-give-me-your-money-take

Scritti Politti - The Sweetest Girl | jt1674

 . . . . bought when it came out 12” bargain bins on release week!? 

https://www.tumblr.com/jt1674/832990439614316544/scritti-politti-the-sweetest-girl

Rick Danko - Bottom Line New York City December 20, 1977 | Floppy Boot Stomp

 

Rick Danko - Bottom Line New York City December 20, 1977

Rick Danko - Bottom Line New York City December 20, 1977

KBFH-FM Broadcast

An Xray Special

Rick Danko, formerly of The Band, live at The Bottom Line in New York City on 12/20/1977. Danko was on tour to support his solo album, Rick Danko, released earlier that year.

Rick Danko - Bass & Vocals

Terry Danko - Guitar & Vocals

Michael DeTemple - Guitar

Walt Richmond - Keyboards

Marty Greb - Organ

Jerry Peterson - Saxophone

Danny Seiwell - Drums

01 Intro by Bill Minkin-KBFH 00:55

02 Lovin' You Is Sweeter Than Ever 04:13

03 Small Town Talk 02:52

04 The Weight 04:13

05 Tired of Waiting 03:37

06 Christmas Must Be Tonight 03:58

07 What a Town 03:34

08 Java Blues 05:16

09 Brainwashed 04:02

10 This Wheel's on Fire 04:08

XRay

For XRay and the boys at HQ FLOPPY BOOT STOMP & VOODOO WAGON

Rick Danko - New Mexico - 12/17/1977 - Capitol Theatre

TRAVELLING WILBURYS - INSIDE OUT

 TRAVELLING WILBURYS - INSIDE OUT

Ralph McTell - "From Clare to Here” [Irish Ballads]

 Ralph McTell - From Clare To Here

Irish Ballads

"From Clare to Here" is a popular folk song by Ralph McTell about the experience of Irish emigration, specifically an Irish man who moved from County Clare to work in London. The phrase, "It's a long way from Clare to here," is a literal statement of the geographical distance, but also symbolises the profound emotional and cultural separation the emigrant feels from his home and loved ones, leading to a sense of longing and homesickness

Johnny McEvoy has died aged 81 (Irish Music Legend)

John McEvoy

Has died (83)

Irish music legend 

The death has been announced of the Co Offaly singer-songwriter Johnny McEvoy. He was 81.

Born in Banagher, Co Offaly, McEvoy began singing at the age of four and turned professional at 18.

He rose to prominence in 1966 when Muirsheen Durkin reached number one in Ireland, with The Boston Burglar and Nora among the songs that followed.

Irish Ballads