First day of my life – Bright Eyes

This is the first day of my life I swear I was born right in the doorway I went out in the rain suddenly everything changed They’re spreading blankets on the beach Yours is the first face that I saw I think I was blind before I ...

Hope There’s Someone – Antony & The Johnsons

He’s in a league of his own. Just listen. Hope there’s someone Who’ll take care of me When I die, will I go Hope there’s someone Who’ll set my heart free Nice to hold when I’m tired There’s a ghost on the horizon When I go to ...

Brand New Start – Paul Weller

Brand New Start’ another great song by ‘the Modfather’ Paul Weller. I’m gonna clear out my head I’m gonna get myself straight I know it’s never too late To make a brand new start I’m gonna kick down the door I’m gonna get myself in I’m gonna ...

Sweet Jane – Velvet Underground

‘Sweet Jane’ (1970) by the Velvet Underground. What else can I say? Standing on the corner, suitcase in my hand, Jack is in his coat, and Jane is her vest, and, me, I’m in a rock’n’roll band. Huh! Ridin’ in a Stutz-Bearcat, Jim Y’know, those were different ...

Slip slidin’ away – Paul Simon

Slip slidin’ away – Paul Simon Slip slidin’ away Slip slidin’ away You know the nearer your destination The more you’re slip slidin’ away I know a man He came from my home town He wore his passion for his woman Like a thorny crown He said ...

Working Class Hero – John Lennon

From “Plastic Ono Band”, in my opinion his best album, where the so-called ‘primal scream’ therapy is very evident comes the hard hitting; Working Class Hero – John Lennon As soon as you’re born they make you feel small By giving you no time instead of it ...

Five Years – David Bowie

Close Watch – John Cale