System Virtue by Emma Paki: Iconic New Zealand Songs
Emma Paki was born in Whakatane, the New Zealand town closest to where White Island erupted in December 2019. She … Continue Reading System Virtue by Emma Paki: Iconic New Zealand Songs
La Bamba by Ritchie Valens: Great B-Sides
‘La Bamba’ is a traditional Mexican folk song, from the state of Veracruz. Ritchie Valens, a 17 year old rising … Continue Reading La Bamba by Ritchie Valens: Great B-Sides
Don’t Dream It’s Over by Crowded House
Neil Finn joined the band Split Enz as a guitarist when he was still a teenager. His brother Tim was … Continue Reading Don’t Dream It’s Over by Crowded House
Carry Me Home by AC/DC: Great B-Sides
It’s a long way to the top (if you wanna rock ‘n’ roll), and Australian hard rock band AC/DC spent … Continue Reading Carry Me Home by AC/DC: Great B-Sides
Mystery Train by Elvis Presley: Great B-Sides
Of all the b-sides that I’ve covered in this series, Elvis Presley’s cover of ‘Mystery Train’ is the most iconic. … Continue Reading Mystery Train by Elvis Presley: Great B-Sides
Grendel by Marillion: Great B-Sides
Marillion were named after JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion, and were formed in 1979. Early Marillion were often compared to the … Continue Reading Grendel by Marillion: Great B-Sides
Dancing Barefoot by U2 and Karen by The Go-Betweens: Great B-Sides
Patti Smith was one of the first punk artists to make a record. 1975’s Horses, produced by John Cale, was … Continue Reading Dancing Barefoot by U2 and Karen by The Go-Betweens: Great B-Sides
The Exploding Boy by The Cure: Great B-Sides
The Cure have been around for more than forty years, with leader Robert Smith the only constant member. The band … Continue Reading The Exploding Boy by The Cure: Great B-Sides
Another Lonely Christmas by Prince: Great B-Sides
The b-side is often a British commodity, but one American artist was the equal of any British artist with the … Continue Reading Another Lonely Christmas by Prince: Great B-Sides
Let My People Go by The Pursuit of Happiness: Great B-Sides
Canadian power-pop band The Pursuit of Happiness scored a surprise top 40 hit in 1986 with their independent single ‘I’m … Continue Reading Let My People Go by The Pursuit of Happiness: Great B-Sides
I’m Not Like Everybody Else by The Kinks: Great B-Sides
The Kinks formed in Muswell Hill, London, in 1964. They launched their career with hard-driving rock and roll like ‘You … Continue Reading I’m Not Like Everybody Else by The Kinks: Great B-Sides
Genetic by Sonic Youth: Great B-Sides
In The Beatles, George Harrison often suffered the indignity of being limited to two songs per LP. It worked fine … Continue Reading Genetic by Sonic Youth: Great B-Sides
Engine by Neutral Milk Hotel: Great B-sides
Neutral Milk Hotel’s In The Aeroplane Over The Sea is one of the great cult records. Issued in 1998, it’s … Continue Reading Engine by Neutral Milk Hotel: Great B-sides
I Want to Live in a Wigwam by Cat Stevens: Great B-sides
Cat Stevens‘ work has endured because his low-key songs are relateable and accessible. Stevens has explored different styles over the … Continue Reading I Want to Live in a Wigwam by Cat Stevens: Great B-sides
Murder By Numbers by The Police: Great B-Sides
The Police were arguably the greatest singles band of their era. In the late 1970s and early 1980s they released … Continue Reading Murder By Numbers by The Police: Great B-Sides
Shut Out The Light – Bruce Springsteen: Great B-Sides
American rock icon Bruce Springsteen celebrated his 70th birthday this week. This means it’s half a lifetime since he released … Continue Reading Shut Out The Light – Bruce Springsteen: Great B-Sides
