Simon Minahan has penned ‘The Ballad of Darcy Moore’ to the tune of Jimmy Webb’s ‘By the time I get to Phoenix’.
Almanac (Footy) Songs: Dangerfield
October 30, 2020 by 1 Comment
Simon Minahan breaks his Almanac duck with a song. Shortly before the Grand Final, he penned these lyrics about Patrick Dangerfield, to be sung to Jimmy Webb’s tune ‘Galveston’. [Good to have your words on the Almanac site Simon – JTH]
Almanac Music – ‘Wichita Lineman’: a 42-minute version
May 14, 2020 by 18 Comments
Mickey experienced a magical musical moment during his Swedish sojourn – from Jimmy Webb via Glen Campbell to the Dick Slessig Combo. (Allow some time for this one – Ed.)
Galveston and me
August 20, 2018 by 7 Comments
How influential a song, a time, a longing for another – a longing for peace? Mickey Randall on the seminal track penned by Jimmy Webb, “Galveston”.
Almanac Music: Wichita Lineman and me
August 10, 2017 by 40 Comments
Glen Campbell has died at the age of 81. We re-visit Mickey Randall’s story from last year.
“And I need you more than want you
And I want you for all time..”
Mickey Randall on a magnificent song of hope and love; Glen Campbell with Jimmy Webb’s ‘Wichita Lineman’.
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