While watching the post-Beatles documentary, Man on the Run, Mickey Randall was reminded of his choice of the most significant cultural figure – Paul McCartney. Like the film, Mickey takes us beyond Lennon and McCartney to what happens when a musician leaves the most important band in the world.
Almanac Music: ‘Ziggy played guitar’- Songs Referencing Musical Instruments
February 6, 2026 by 174 Comments
This instalment of KD’s long-running series on popular song concerns songs referencing musical instruments. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music: ‘Turn our faces to the West’ – Songs Around the Compass
September 12, 2025 by 116 Comments
The latest installment in KD’s long-running series on popular music themes involves songs connected to compass directions – north, south, east, west and all their variations. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music: ‘If I Was A Sculptor’ – Songs Connected to Painting and/or Sculpture
December 6, 2024 by 79 Comments
This instalment of KD’s epic series on popular song concerns songs connected to painting and/or sculpture. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
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