The Squire Presents

Alcohol and music seem to go hand in hand, so here we present a show dedicated to the demon drink. 

• It Was a Very Good Beer – The Simpsons
• I Keep on Drinkin’ – Blind Willie McTell
• One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer – Amos Milburn
• Drinkin’ Whiskey – Laurel Aitkin
• In Heaven There is no Beer – Sisters of Saint Francis with Lenny Rich
• Drinkin’ Daddy – Anna Black
• What’s Made Milwaukee Famous (has made a fool out of me) – Jerry Lee Lewis
• Switch Out the Sun – Bread, Love and Dreams
• One More Drink – Tudor Lodge
• Alcohol – The Kinks
• Newcastle Brown – High Street East
• The Bottle – Gil Scott-Heron – and Brian Jackson
• Drinking Wine Spo-De-O-Dee – The Pirates
• Tequila – Terrorvision
• Drinking in L.A. – Bran Van 3000
• Have a Drink on me – Hayseed Dixie
• A Pub with no Beer – Slim Dusty
• Drink up thy Zider – Adge Cutler & the Wurzel’s

English may well be the dominant language when it comes to popular music, but occasionally another will stake a claim. In this episode, we look at foreign language versions of popular songs, non-English hits and one where the lyrics were changed so as not to offend the American market. 

• Sukiyaki – Kyu Sakamoto (Japanese)
• Sib Liebt Dich – The Beatles (German)
• Con Le Mie Lacrime – The Rolling Stones (Italian)
• Det War In Schoneberg – The Spencer Davis Group (German)
• Guantanamera – The Sandpipers (Spanish)
• Substitute – The Who
• Green Circles – The Small Faces (Italian)
• Que Tiempo Tan Feliz – Mary Hopkin (Spanish)
• Il Tuo Diamante – Procul Harem (Italian)
• Tema Dei Monkees – The Monkees (Italian)
• Dimenticari Non Potrei – Englebert Humperdinck (Italian)
• Si Tu Dois Partir – Fairport Convention (French) 
• Per Chi – Harry Nilsson (Italian)
• Gaudette – Steeleye Span (Latin)
• Fernando – ABBA (Spanish)
• Mundzumundbeatmung – Peter Gabriel (German)
• Night Games – Thy Kiu (Japanese)

In this episode, we look at some of the biggest names in music before they became house hold names.

• Our Song – Tom & Jerry (Simon & Garfunkel)
• Come On Baby – Tommy Fogerty & the Blue Velvets (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
• My Bonnie  – Tony Sheridan & the Beat Boys (The Beatles)
• Please Let Me Love You – The Beefeaters (The Byrds)
• Dream Baby – Cherilyn (Cher)
• Zoot Suit – The High Numbers (The Who)
• Testify (Parts 1 & 2) – The Isley Brothers (featuring Jimi Hendrix)
• You Do Something To Me – The Kinks
• Good Morning Little School Girl – Rod Stewart
• The New Recruit – Michael Blessing (Michael Naismith of The Monkees)
• Money, Money – The Moments (featuring Steve Marriott, later of the Small Faces)
• When I Needed You – Chain Reaction (featuring Steve Tyler, later of Aerosmith)
• Put Yourself in my Place – Episode Six (featuring Ian Gillan & Roger Glover, later of Deep Purple)
• Sunny Girl – Hep Stars (featuring Benny Anderson, later of ABBA)
• Candy Man – Rising Sons
• The Silent Sun – Genesis
• Digiging My Lawn – Giles, Giles & Fripp (featuring Robert Fripp, later of King Crimson)
• Hole in my Pocket – Rockets (Crazy Horse)
• Djini Judy – Wind in the Willows (featuring Debbie Harry, later of Blondie)
• Imagine – Argosy (featuring Elton John and Roger Hodgeson of Supetramp)

In this episode, we look at the songs of Harry Nilsson as covered by other people, including rarities from his pre fame days. 

• (Intro) Mournin’ Glory Story – Harry Nilsson & Kenny Everett
• A Travelin’ Man – The New Christy Minstrels 
• All For The Beatles (Stand Up & Holler) – The Originals
• I’d So It All Again – Dore Alpert (A.K.A. Herb Alpert)
• Super-Duper Man – Jimmie Cross
• This Could Be The Night – Modern Folk Quartet
• So Proud Of You – Vivian Roberts
• Paradise – The Ronettes
• Cuddly Toy (Mix #2) – The Monkees
• Ten Little Indians – The Yardbirds
• Story Of Rock & Roll – The Collage
• It’s Been So Long – Kenny Everett
• One – Three Dog Night
• The Battle Of The Bands – The Turtles
• Mournin’ Glory Story – Al Kooper
• Open Your Window – Ella Fitzgerald 
• Best Friend – Puppet
• Waiting – George Tipton
• Without Her – Telly Savalas
• Coconut – The Muppets

In a special show, the Squire talks to Darryl Bullock who runs the website http://worldsworstrecords.blogspot.co.uk/ to talk about why he likes bad records so much and to play some of his favourites from his blog. 

• You’re The Only One For Me – Hank & Jimmy
• Moon Crazy – The Planets
• Der Holler Rache (Queen Of The Night Aria) – Florence Foster Jenkins
• Downtown – Mrs. Miller
• Yodel Blues – Sam Sacks
• Sweet Angelina – Mister “G”
• Jenny Beloved – Dick Kent
• How Long Are You Staying – Bill Joy
• Portland Rose Song – Bert Lowry
• Prends Moi – Mme St. Onge
• I Love Little Pussy – Little Macy
• Jesus Loves Me – Baby Lulu
• Phase “1 2 3” – Ken ‘Nevada’ Maines
• Marinella – Larry London
• Cousin Mosquito – Congress-Woman Malinda Jackson Parker
• Fluffy – Gloria Balsam
• It’s All Rite… – Barbara Markay
• Mr. Tambourine Man – William Shatner
• Paralyzed – The Legendary Stardust Cowboy
• I Want My Baby Back – Jimmy Cross

In this month’s podcast, we take a look at Britpop band Supergrass including some rarities, pre-fame songs and solo material. All songs are by Supergrass (except where noted) and as far as possible, taken from glorious vinyl. 

• Tomorrow’s Rain – The Jennifers
• Mansize Rooster (Backbeat 7” Version)
• Wait For The Sun
• Stone Free
• Sun Hits The Sky (Radio Edit)
• Pumping On Your Stereo (Single Edit)
• Grace (Live)
• Lady Jane & John Coltrane
• Tell Me What To Say – Van Goffey 
• Consequences – Crisis
• Car Crash
• I Can’t Stand It – The Hot Rats
• Dr. Strangelove – Beat Seeking Missiles
• Simulator – Gaz Coombes
• Fin (Dave Eringa Alt. Mix)

In this month’s episode, we take a look at the mid 60’s to late 70’s Folk-Rock scene

• A Calling-On Song – Steeleye Span 
• Walk Awhile – Fairport Convention
• Little Sadie – Trees 
• My Dixie Darling – Humblebums 
• Sally Free & Easy – Owen Hand
• Bonny River – Sunforest 
• Corn Riggs – Magnet 
• Our Love – Tir Na Nog 
• All Around My Hat – Steeleye Span 
• Aslan – Caedmon 
• Lord Of The Ringside – Clown
• The Bells Of Dunwich – Stone Angel
• Son Of God – Parchment 
• The Summer Day Reflection Song – Donovan 
• Blackwater Side – Bert Jansch 
• Dirty Old Town – The Ian Campbell Folk Group 
• Been On The Road So Long – Alex Campbell 
• Travelling’s Easy – Anne Briggs 
• A Heart Needs A Home – Richard & Linda Thompson
• Forest & The Shore – Keith Christmas 
• Part Of The Union – The Strawbs

In this month’s episode, we take a look at songs by members of legendary band Fleetwood Mac when they were not playing with the Mac. 

• The Stumble – John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers (Peter Green & John McVie)
• Who’s Knocking – Jeremy Spencer
• Taste & Try, Before You Buy – Savoy Brown (Bob Brunning)
• Walkin’ – Otis Spann (Peter Green, Danny Kirwan & John McVie)
• When You Say – Christine Perfect
• Someday – Head West (Bob Welch)
• Hot Summer Day – Danny Kirwan
• I Will See You – Idle Race (Dave Walker)
• Peru – Chimera (Bob Weston)
• Why Did You Do It? – Stretch (Fake Fleetwood Mac)
• Don’t Let Me Down Again – Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks
• Bustin’ My Ass – Bobby Whitlock (Rick Vito)
• Sad & Deep As You – Traffic (Dave Mason)
• Evidence – John McVie’s “Gotta Band” (with Lola Thomas) (Billy Burnette & John McVie)
• Shakin’ The Cage –The Zoo (Bekka Bramlett & Mick Fleetwood)

In this, the first episode of The Squire Presents Podcast, we take a look at some quality tunes from the pre-Beatles era, all taken from the original vinyl releases.

• That’s Alright Mama – Elvis Presley
• Race With The Devil – Gene Vincent & his Blue Caps
• Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye – Ella Fitzgerald
• Manhattan – Ella Fitzgerald
• Not Fade Away – The Crickets
• Fuijiyama Mama – Wanda Jackson
• Smoke Gets in Your Eyes – The Platters
• El Paso – Marty Robbins
• All Night Diner – Santo & Johnny
• Stay – Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs
• I Wish I Could Shimmy – The Olympics
• Piltdown Rides Again – The Piltdown Men
• Cathy’s Clown – The Everly Brothers
• Dedicated to the One I Love – The Shirelles
• Quarter to Three – U.S. Bonds
• Nut Rocker – B. Bumble & the Stingers
• Hey! Baby – Bruce Channel
• Someday – Bobby Vee & the Crickets
• Memphis – Lonnie Mack