Wednesday 22 December 2021

Cry for help


"It upsets me every time I hear it, isn't that ridiculous? Why do I get like this? Perhaps I need psychiatric help."

So said John Peel on his radio show on 24 December 2003. He was talking about the song Ian Prowse and his band Amsterdam released as a single 18 years ago. For the avoidance of doubt, Peel didn't need help; this blog is littered with songs that make me choke up. Does This Train Stop on Merseyside joins a long list of songs that catch me unawares; every time. 

Ian Prowse - Does This Train Stop on Merseyside?





8 comments:

  1. It's a song I love for the same reason - but oh what a fantastic and moving stripped-back performance. What a voice. Shivers up my spine. Thanks John.

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    1. It's just so beautiful; it floors me every time I hear it.
      He's touring in the Spring - I'm getting tickets for Leicester and Hull.

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  3. Just hopped over to the Amsterdam website and read the story behind the song. What a read and now I understand the various lines in the lyrics. Thanks for sharing.

    Merry Christmas to you and the family. Have a good one.

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  4. Just popped back to say I hope you have a good Christmas John, all the best to you and yours.

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    1. Thank you, C. And the same to you.
      Please say we'll meet up next year. J x

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    2. Yes, we must. I think we could all do with the tonic, more than ever perhaps - I know I could.

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