Great balls of Van ire fire.
June 10, 1993.
Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
A casual, if menacing, Van Morrison (left), who celebrates his 75th birthday today, with ‘The Killer’, Jerry Lee Lewis during an improbable impromptu session at Bad Bob’s, which also included Ron Wood, of The Rolling Stones.
Drink may have been taken.
Van Morrison at 75: Oisin Leech of The Lost Brothers reflects (Irish News)
Are you ready for another Friday music competition?
Last week, we rummaged through the seventies with great success.
This week, I want to know what’s your favourite underrated/obscure gem from the 1980s?
Here’s mine.
Reply below to be in with a chance of winning a lovely €25 Golden Discs voucher.
The winner will be chosen by my stylist.
Please include video links if possible and it would be great if you could say WHY you like the song.
Nick says: Good luck!
Lines MUST close at 2am 6am.
Last week’s 1970s winner here.
Strand – Country That You Came From
Sing us a song, you’re the piano man.
Niall Toner Jr (top right) delivers a bravura performance of a song from Strand’s album Can’t Trust The Rain as images of Dublin are projected onto him.
The album is available on vinyl, CD and digital streaming platforms.
Niall Toner writes:
“The video was shot and edited by Susan Gleeson using images of locked-down Dublin by photographer Cormac Figgis.
“This is not a song about lockdown, but his pictures seemed to speak to the tune nonetheless. It is probably more a song of nostalgia and longing if anything.”
Nick says: Do the Strand.
So excited to be heading back to @whelanslive in Dublin. Join us https://t.co/4RImkiA02s pic.twitter.com/jESVsmvNnk
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) August 28, 2020
Any excuse.
With a battery life of eight hours on a single charge, the design features two H13 HEPA filters – similar to those found in home air-purifying products
Behold: The LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier.
A mask that allows the user to, er, ‘breathe in clean air both inside and outside’.
Via Sky News:
The mask comes with a case that contains UV-LED lights that have the ability to kill germs.
These filters can capture 99.97% of particles in the air.
The mask also has dual fans, and patented respiratory sensors can adjust the speed of these so that they match the breathing speed of the user.
The case also sends alerts to an app to let users know when the filters need to be replaced.
LG unveils battery-powered face mask dubbed ‘wearable air purifier’ (Sky News)
Pics: LG
I got to shoot 17 more windows! (continuing on from the 150 from my forthcoming book “Twilight Together”). This time featuring RTÉ presenters at home🏠 TBH, I was approached so many times from companies asking me to lend them the window idea & I always… pic.twitter.com/ouEJF3RlBJ
— Ruth Medjber 📸 (@ruthlessimagery) August 27, 2020
One down, two across (obviously).
*kicks telly*
The votes are in.
Last week, with a €25 Golden Voucher on offer, I asked you for your favourite underrated song from the 1970s.
You answered in your hundreds (providing an ear-caressing playlist of forgotten gems, bless you all).
But, alas, there could be only one winner.
Third Place:
Baby Jane By Dr Feelgood
Muchacho Gordo-Delgado writes
Dr.Feelgood only had one “successful” commercial single – Milk & Alcohol, but they had many excellent singles that just didn’t chart. They had a dedicated underground following, including young Muchacho. This is among one of their best, but all are worth seeking out. Interesting fact – guitarist Wilko Johnson, famous for his machine gun playing style, survived cancer and went on to play the part of executioner, Ser Ilyn Payne, in Game of Thrones.
Runner-up:
Words Unspoken by Supertramp.
Nicorigo writes:
‘Because the first album is criminally unknown, all the songs on this prog-rock gem (in the King Crimson sense) are the most underrated Supertramp songs,. That said Words Unspoken particularly tickles my fancy…never slackens.’
Winner:
Waitin’ Around To Die by Townes Van Zandt.
Johnny Green writes:
‘A lot of older/retirees move to Spain and Florida, we call it God’s waiting room. This is a classic underrated 70ts track from the incredible Townes Van Zandt, off the legendary James Szalapski’s documentary Heartworn Highways.’
Nick says: Thanks all!
Last week: Win Nick’s Voucher
Orla Gartland – Freezeframe
Two’s company.
London-based Dublin songsmith Orla Gartland (top) teams up with guitarist Nathan Cox on this home live performance.
Orla has just released her two EPs Freckle and Why Am I Like This? on a single vinyl record.
Nick says: ‘Land ahoy!
Love seeing things like this…people and critters peacefully co-existing. Not sure if it’s a dolphin or a porpoise.
If you know who this is in the water send them this pic.. Castlerock beach early this afternoon 🐬#coasthour pic.twitter.com/ayGcSr0vjV
— Sara O’Neill Artist 🐚 (@SaraONeillArt) August 27, 2020
‘sup?
Castlerock, County Derry.
Anyone?
From top: Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s holiday home in Courtmacsherry, West Cork; Village magazine, July issue
Micheál Martin flouted Covid rules himself. It’s just the media decided not to report it. The @independent_ie, again today, is the exception. This other piece is from Village’s July edition. https://t.co/1qCYhqfzP1 pic.twitter.com/FggMI4G403
— Village Magazine (@VillageMagIRE) August 27, 2020
Taoiseach confirms he travelled to ‘collect clothes’ in lockdown (Independent.ie)
Meanwhile…
All of the above reported in the media. The article confirming the party said several cars and taxis parked up outside the Lodge. The question is how many people attended?
— Roman Shortall (@RomanShortall) August 27, 2020
Fight!
50 Person Gathering Does Not Include A House Party (Newstalk, July 1)
