Archive for August, 2007

Tip of the Week: Lords and Thieves

This is more of a plug than a tip. I’ve written often with Perry Rose over the years. I just discovered this track on You Tube. Perry was invited by accordion player Didier Laloy to play a tune with him. He chose “Lords and Thieves”, to which I had contributed some lyrics. I don’t know [...]

Irish band pulled from airplay in South Africa

Irish band Republic of Loose have found themselves on the wrong side of the fence in South Africa, where their single “Break” was picking up good airplay. According to a report in the Irish Independent, a DJ came to the conclusion that the song was about unprotected anal sex. I don’t think I’d come to [...]

RIP: Lee Hazelwood

One of the truly great songwriters and all-round characters has just died. Chances are that lee Hazelwood will be best remember for “These Boots are Made for Walking” (a great song in itself). But there was more – far more – to this incredible writer, producer and performer.