Almanac Music: ‘Hold your breath and count to ten’ – Songs Involving Falling

March 21, 2025 by 118 Comments

In this latest instalment of KD’s long-running series on popular song, the topic is songs involving falling. As usual, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.

Almanac Music: Classic Rock’s most underrated lead guitarists

November 5, 2018 by 19 Comments

The beauty of great rock guitarists is they manage to leave an indelible, unique mark on the genre despite having the same six strings and the same twenty-odd frets as every other player to work with. Alex Darling discusses some of his favourite guitar players.

Almanac Music (and lists): Top 20 Christmas songs of 2015 (or possibly ever)

December 24, 2015 by 9 Comments

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring except Paul Campbell’s top 20 and a bit Christmas songs. No carols allowed but you will find an Emilie-Claire, a Diana, a Sheryl and a few more.