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desmond dekker
Desmond Dekker died on this day …. The Isrealites
demetri martin
Demetri Martin celebrates a birthday today
lauryn hill
Lauryn Hill celebrates a birthday today …. Ex-Factor
jonathan richman
Todays birthday greetings go out to Jonathan Richman. Abdul & Cleopatra
brian eno
Birthday wishes on this day to Brian Eno …. Taking Tiger Mountain. Second day in a row for the genius that is Brian Eno featuring here. He’ll be tickled pink I’m sure.
os mutantes
Song of the day is Os Mutantes …. A Minha Menina
david byrne
burt bacharach
Also born on this day was Burt Bacharach. There are so many versions of his songs I could be here all night.
Herb Alpert …. This Guy’s In Love With You
steve winwood
Steve Winwood was born on this day in history. He started out in the Spencer Davis Group who had some great numbers such as Keep on Running, I’m A Man and probably my favourite version of Every Little Bit Hurts.
joanna newsom on later with jools holland
Joanna Newsom gave another gorgeous performance on Jools Holland’s BBC show last night. This time she performed Jackrabbits from her excellent new album Have One On Me.
seabear
Song of the day today is Seabear …. I’ll Build You A Fire
joanna newsom
Joanna Newsom performed ’81 on the BBC for Jools Holland last night. Perfect.
delia derbyshire
Delia Derbyshire was born on this day some time ago. In 1969 she created Love Without Sound
karen o
Song of the day, and indeed the last wee while, is Karen O & The Kids …. Worried Shoes. Possibly the finest Daniel Johnston cover although there are a few crackers. While you’re at it, have a listen to Hideaway.
Both songs are taken from Where The Wild Things Are. The best film I’ve seen since Synecdoche, New York, therefore offically the best film since Synecdoche, New York unless you’re wrong about things unlike me.
joanna lumley/link wray
Yesterday was Joanna Lumley’s birthday & today Link Wray’s. So, a picture of her & a version of the Batman Theme from him.
jacques dutronc
Today is Jacques Dutronc’s birthday …. La Responsable
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