Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Bloodlines

June 15, 2022 by 9 Comments

Another cracking musical treat from Trevor Blainey that examines the parent and the progeny of some ‘Not Quite Bob’ greats.

Almanac Music: Best Cover of An Elvis Hit

November 19, 2021 by 6 Comments

In this Friday’s column, KD writes about his nomination for the best cover version of an Elvis Presley hit: ‘Always On My Mind’ by the Pet Shop Boys. Further research told him he was certainly not alone in this opinion.

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.