Almanac Music: ‘Hip To Be Square’ – Songs Referencing Shapes

In this week’s instalment of KD’s long-running series on popular song themes, the focus is upon shapes – squares, triangles, circles, diamonds and the like. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.

Almanac Music: Songs with Whistling in Them

This week’s theme in KD’s ongoing series on popular songs is songs that contain whistling. As usual, readers are warmly encouraged to put forward their own selections and comments.

My Mate Dave

There was something of a fighter in Dave, particularly when his eyes bore into you with that steely gaze. And there was also something very gentle. Peter Crossing fondly remembers his mate; a great man, and a great groundsman.