Lesser-known songs

[ecc]

Perhaps. Depends on your musical knowledge (of course) and your tastes.

I'm a fairly big fan of Paul Simon and find this song sublime.

"Silent Eyes" from the album "Still Crazy After All These Years" (1975)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLBrwvo ... bA&index=8

[jdrobbo]

John Denver

“For You”

https://youtu.be/oysVDGHXltM

[Tricky Trevor]

James Taylor. You can close your eyes.

https://youtu.be/w4j8m_S0S14

[LeadBelly]

James Taylor. You can close your eyes.

https://youtu.be/w4j8m_S0S14

I've completely fallen out with the BBC nowadays but have to admit that some of the music shows they've had on over the years are wonderful in terms of footage and sound. I came across that clip (I think then recently restored and on JTs channel) a couple of years ago- it also has this one from from the same show, what a great voice he had and a nice picker (not to mention the great pullover). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1nKGVD ... amesTaylor

[Tricky Trevor]

I've completely fallen out with the BBC nowadays but have to admit that some of the music shows they've had on over the years are wonderful in terms of footage and sound. I came across that clip (I think then recently restored and on JTs channel) a couple of years ago- it also has this one from from the same show, what a great voice he had and a nice picker (not to mention the great pullover). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1nKGVD ... amesTaylor

Above all that a wonderful human being.

[AGENT_CLARET]

"Champione, champione, ole ole ole" Sang by B@stard fans

[Hipper]

As there's been mention of James Taylor.

Livingston Taylor - Hush a Bye

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5h3-TD6qEU

Fairport Convention - Tears

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlcQFEDuR6c

[kindonesque]

Thanks for "Tears' reminder (Fairport). Lucas had a great voice. Great images of him and Sandy on their wedding day.

[Hipper]

Another brother, Severin Browne (Jackson's) - Skip Tune

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vGFgnt50ig

[Claretlad]

Bob Dylan...When the ship comes in.

[Lip]

Ray Davies "Imaginary Man"
Great record

https://youtu.be/StAvRDRzB8Q

[Middle-agedClaret]

One of Elton’s finest.
IMHO.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nPzlGklVNb0

[Funkydrummer]

Jigsaw puzzle blues, Fleetwood Mac. Top drawer.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ0MNze6p ... dvb2QgbWFj

[Chobulous]

A good one from Creedence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7FQJ9VscNE

And this one from Mouth and McNeal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QXyqk9flwk

[dougcollins]

I've completely fallen out with the BBC nowadays but have to admit that some of the music shows they've had on over the years are wonderful in terms of footage and sound. I came across that clip (I think then recently restored and on JTs channel) a couple of years ago- it also has this one from from the same show, what a great voice he had and a nice picker (not to mention the great pullover). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1nKGVD ... amesTaylor

I'm a massive fan of Rory Gallagher but in the main his studio recordings are pretty terrible.

If it wasn't for the BBC sessions, much of what he can do would have never been heard.

[helmclaret]

https://youtu.be/ax7krBKzmVI

Real Love - The Beatles

[Middle-agedClaret]

I'm a massive fan of Rory Gallagher but in the main his studio recordings are pretty terrible.

If it wasn't for the BBC sessions, much of what he can do would have never been heard.

I know it’s all a matter of opinion, but…” Blueprint “ and “Tattoo “ are both excellent studio albums. The BBC sessions are really good also.
Rory was at his best playing live.
As Doug probably knows, the annual Rory Gallagher Festival has just taken place in Ballyshannon, his hometown. (…Going To My…)
My great-niece’s band played at the festival. Can you imagine how old that makes me feel?

With apologies to all who, reasonably, wanted this thread to remain about lesser known songs.

[jetblackcat]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuQTYJCdvuE
Free - The Stealer. This was the follow up to the smash hit Alright Now. It got minimal airplay and flopped chart wise. Great groove though.

[houseboy]

Ray Davies "Imaginary Man"
Great record

https://youtu.be/StAvRDRzB8Q

From Working Mans Cafe. A great album. I Love One More Time from that album but it’s full of great songs. The Morphine Song is great too. Not too many people I talk to know the album at all.
Big up to your choice too, Davies with his real lazy voice and nostalgic lyrics (does anyone do nostalgic better).

[ClaretPete001]

I think Leadbelly's version of House of the Rising Sun is the only version that stays true to the songs original country blues and is markedly different from Dylan's folky version and of course The Animals who pretty much write a different song.

[Chobulous]

John Prine’s classic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X2iMQyvyrU

[The Hung Juror]

Flag Day - The Housemartins

[keith1879]

I doubt if many of the lads sporting "Ramones" T shirts know this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-L_5HedJbw (Bonzo goes to Bitburg)

[Stubsy]

Well done Keith1879 . Great shout.

[dougcollins]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuQTYJCdvuE
Free - The Stealer. This was the follow up to the smash hit Alright Now. It got minimal airplay and flopped chart wise. Great groove though.

Play this in a covers band I play in. Top song.

[houseboy]

A good one from Creedence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7FQJ9VscNE

And this one from Mouth and McNeal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QXyqk9flwk

That Creedence track is a terrific vehicle for Fogerty’s amazing voice. First band I ever saw live…Free Trade Hall…circa 1970 (I was 16).

[morpheus2]

If you like a bit of blues. Love this album Canned Heat, Sneakin Around -


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hYWPXz ... Heat-Topic

[morpheus2]

String Driven Thing - such an underrated band.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxqqjXh ... nhalterUdo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F7ky8x ... =ONLYVINYL

[Chobulous]

That Creedence track is a terrific vehicle for Fogerty’s amazing voice. First band I ever saw live…Free Trade Hall…circa 1970 (I was 16).

Sadly tensions within the band had started to appear by the time the album Pendulum was released but you’re right an amazing track

[BobbyBoucher]

This is one of my favourites, absolutely beautiful, but may take a couple of listens
https://youtu.be/1V-CGWsJwOo

[BobbyBoucher]

Sorry didnt even put the title

Declan O'Rourke
Gallileo
https://youtu.be/1V-CGWsJwOo

[bfcjg]

The butterfly collector The Jam.
Also a brilliant version with Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VdFZSF_Lm ... phbQ%3D%3D
Also this highlights how Wellers vocals are so rich.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KObNG4B_y ... FIAQ%3D%3D