In 1973 Richard & Linda Thompson drafted in the legendary CWS Manchester Silver Band to beef up I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight, and in so doing created an undeniable chemistry between the worlds of folk rock and brass bands. It was a master stroke. You could even call it alchemy.
Richard & Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
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Speaking of chemistry. I'm currently reading (and thoroughly enjoying) Lessons in Chemistry. It was recommended by a friend who also happens to be a chemistry teacher - thanks for the heads up, Miss Turner!
This is brilliant, thank you! You are more than welcome :D
ReplyDeleteI was hooked from the 'incident with the pencil'!
DeleteI read Lessons In Chemistry when it first came out. What a great read. Glad you're enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteWe'll compare notes when I've finished it, Alyson.
DeleteHaving played in a brass band in my youth, I can only agree. There should be more of that in pop songs.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that, Brother Rol.
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