7 & 7 IS
Love (from the album Da Capo, 1966)
Arthur Lee’s Love, was a startlingly original band from the west coast onslaught of Flower Power. Episode Six played several of their songs and we were always amazed by the freedom of their songs; nothing like anything we’d heard before.
YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN’T HIDE
Philip Sayce Group (from the album Philip Sayce Group, 1997)
Philip Sayce shared a tour with DP ten years ago, and left a great impression.
QUEEN BEE
Taj Mahal (from the album Señor Blues, 1997)
Taj Mahal has carved an amazing place for himself. He can make the simplest of songs unforgettable, with soul, feel, and phrasing.
CAROLAN’S CONCERTO
The Chieftains (from the album The Celtic Harp, 1992)
The traditional intricacies of Irish music are a revelation, especially when played by The Chieftains. This tune was written by Turlough O’Carolan in the 17th century.
SCARECROW
Rupert Hine/David MacIver (from the album Pick Up A Bone, 1971)
I met Rupert Hine and David MacIver in the mid 60s. They were sort of modelled on Simon and Garfunkel, I was in Episode Six. Years later, we hooked up again, this time I was in DP. They were still writing interesting acoustic songs, so when Purple records happened, I resolved to record them.
WORLD TURNING
Monte Montgomery (from the album Live at the Caravan of Dreams, 2012)
I’ve always loved the Fleetwood Mac original, but this live performance is in a class of its own. For a live recording, it’s superb––the drum solo in particular. The musicianship all round is impressive, really great bass player. Monte has amazing chops and I love his voice.
Burning Streets
Joe Strummer and The Mascaleros (from the album Streetcore, 2003)
I’m a long-time Joe Strummer fan; he writes and arranges with a sense of freedom and fun, and in the studio he’s fearless and adventurous. Sonically, always interesting.
AMADINE
Bombino (from the album Nomad, 2013)
Radio Paradise introduced me to Bombino and I was immediately drawn to the exciting bass line of this song.