In which OK Jive’s Datsun Cherry becomes a one-man band

1. I Gotta Know - Cliff Richard & The Shadows

2. His Latest Flame - Del Shannon

3. Little Sister - Elvis Presley

4. Get Rhythm - Ry Cooder

5. Sunshine Getaway - J D McPherson

6. Lollie Lou - T-Bone Walker (This month’s earworm)

7. Zindy Lou - The Chimes

8. Georgie Lou - Cajun Gold

9. Wanda Lou - Tim Buckley

10. Take It Easy - OK Jive

11. Take It Easy - Jackson Browne

12. Judge Jeffries - Julie Felix (This month’s death song)

13. I Ain’t Mad At You - Bobby “Mr Blues” Merrell

14. Mr Bobby - Manu Chao

Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles

Oh, neighbour, drag me out of the state I'm in I need a tropical breeze over sun-kissed skin In the crystal blue seas where the palm trees sway I'm stuck in the middle of the USA

Track 5 - J D McPherson (From the current album, Nite Owls)

Small Town Talk will be at JD’s gig at London’s Garage on June 20th. Latest news is that there are a few tickets still available, and there are still tickets for the remaining UK and European tour gigs Go here for info and check out what he’s up to:

https://www.jdmcpherson.com/

Listen in to Johnny Corsair’s podcast at:

https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/

Then answer his simple question to win this:

https://acerecords.co.uk/whos-making-love-the-stax-singles-1966-1970

If you really don’t want it send it to me at:

smalltowntalkrecords@gmail.com

The hanging Judge, George Jeffreys' name is spelt Jeffries in Julie Felix’s song. If anybody knows about songwriter Chris Plail, I would be grateful for information. In Felix’s notes she claims he was a student pharmacist who handed her a bunch of papers which included the song, Judge Jeffries, and claimed it was a traditional song, but she believes it was an original. If you know more, or better then please email me at the above.

Also visit the brilliant Ace records. Small Town Talk plays a track from an Ace album every month. Their site is much more than just an online record shop. Go and check out playlists from the likes of Phil Jupitus and their knowledgeable staff and contributors.

https://www.acerecords.co.uk/

Episode 61 illustration: The one-derful Datsun Cherry in his incarnation as a one-man band

In which Ginger Baldy has trouble with the birds.

1. Little Pigeon - Chuck Sims

2. My Pigeon’s Gone - The Five Keys

3. Lonely Weekends - Charlie Rich

4. Sowed Love And Reaped The Heartache - Sandra Rhodes

5. Sweet Dreams - Esther Phillips

6. Hi-Heel Sneakers - Tommy Tucker

7. June - Donnie Fritts

8. Go Home Girl - Arthur Alexander

9. Crazy Baby - Gene Maltais

10. Crazy Baby - Doug Sahm

11. Maybe Baby - The Crickets (This month’s earworm)

12. Moody River - Chase Webster (This month’s death song)

13. Bus Stop - The Hollies

14. Look Through Any Window - The Hollies

15. Flying On The Ground Is Wrong - Buffalo Springfield

16. Please Don’t Tell My Baby - Mickey & The Milkshakes

17. First Snow - Colby T. Helms

Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles

Bus stop, wet day, she's there, I say

"Please, share my umbrella"

Bus stop, bus goes, she stays, love grows

Under my umbrella

Track 13 - Graham Gouldman

If you didn’t already, then check out JD McPherson’s new album, Nite Owls at:

https://www.jdmcpherson.com/

The above site also provides The 2025 Tour dates.

Small Town Talk will be at JD’s gig at London’s Garage on June 20th but it is sold out. However ATM there are tickets for the remaining UK gigs.

Johnny Corsair’s podcast can be found at:

https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/

The brilliant Ace records: Small Town Talk plays a track from an Ace album every month. Their site is much more than just an online record shop. Go and see:

https://www.acerecords.co.uk/

But specifically if you are interested in the excellent output from the FAME (Florence Alabama Music Enterprises) Studios check out this link:

https://acerecords.co.uk/features/label-profiles/fame

Episode 61 illustration: My Pigeon’s gone

In which Ginger Baldy revisits the Graham Gouldman songbook.

1. Race With The Devil - Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps

2. Sweet Gene Vincent - Ian Dury

3. Styrofoam - The Tyla Gang

4. Less Than Zero - Elvis Costello

5. I’m Sorry - The Fabulous Thunderbirds

6. I’m Sorry - Los Lobos

7. Gimme Little Sign - Brenton Wood

8. Willie And The Hand Jive - The Johnny Otis Show (This month’s earworm)

9. Make Me Your Baby - Barbara Lewis

10. (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance - Gene Pitney (This month’s death song)

11. Soul On Fire - LaVerne Baker

12. No Milk Today - Graham Gouldman

13. You Stole My Love - The Mockingbirds

14. This Diamond Ring - Gary Lewis And The Playboys

15. I Wonder - The Gants

16. Going All The Way - The Squires

Theme song: Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles

No milk today, my love has gone away The bottle stands forlorn, a symbol of the dawn.

Track 12 - Graham Gouldman

Check out the full lyrics here:

https://genius.com/Hermans-hermits-no-milk-today-lyrics

Graham Gouldman’s comprehensive and informative web site is here:

https://www.grahamgouldman.info/

Elvis Costello’s lyrics for the original “Oswald Mosely” version of Less Than Zero are here:

https://genius.com/Elvis-costello-less-than-zero-lyrics

Lyrics for the Lee Harvey Oswald version, (Dallas version) is here:

https://genius.com/Elvis-costello-less-than-zero-dallas-version-live-lyrics

If you didn’t already, then check out JD McPherson’s new album, Nite Owls at:

https://www.jdmcpherson.com/

The above site also provides The 2025 Tour dates.

Small Town Talk will be JD’s gig at London’s Garage on June 20th

I wouldn’t mind winning this one myself! - Go to Johnny Corsair’s website. The prize - a brand new Ace Records compilation, “Hit & Run - More Motown Guys Rare and unreleased tracks.

https://johnnycorsair9.podbean.com/

The brilliant Ace records: Small Town Talk plays a track from an Ace album every month. Their site is much more than just an online record shop. Go and see:

https://www.acerecords.co.uk/

Episode 59 illustration: Graham Gouldman, composer extraordinaire, the real meaning of influencer.