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

John Denver

“For You”

https://youtu.be/oysVDGHXltM

James Taylor. You can close your eyes.

https://youtu.be/w4j8m_S0S14

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:30 pm

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

LeadBelly wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:23 pm

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Bob Dylan...When the ship comes in.

Ray Davies "Imaginary Man"
Great record

https://youtu.be/StAvRDRzB8Q

One of Elton’s finest.
IMHO.

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

Jigsaw puzzle blues, Fleetwood Mac. Top drawer.

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

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

LeadBelly wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:23 pm

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.

https://youtu.be/ax7krBKzmVI

Real Love - The Beatles

dougcollins wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:26 pm

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.

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.

Lip wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:17 pm

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).

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.

John Prine’s classic

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

Flag Day - The Housemartins

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)

Well done Keith1879 . Great shout.

jetblackcat wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:16 pm

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.

Chobulous wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:48 pm

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).

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


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

String Driven Thing - such an underrated band.

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

houseboy wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:12 pm

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

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

Sorry didnt even put the title

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

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