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‘At The Edge’ is such a beautiful song and Paul’s singing on it is superb as always. Didn’t get to…

I heard At the Edge of the NIght, driving at 2AM from Atlanta to somewhere, and pulled over to wait…

Thanks for the kind words Colin. I did get to see both Bert and Dick several times but sadly never…

Hi Andrew, Really enjoyed this post, and it introduced me to more of Nic Jones’ songs. About fifteen years ago,…

Thank you Colin, I appreciate your comments. I also love the work she did with Fairport. Because this was about…

Really enjoyed reading this article and learning a bit more. I have all the tracks she played with Fairport and…

Correct!

Thank you Andrew. I agree about her acoustic versions, which is why I’ve used so many demo recordings. Just her…

Thank you David. I appreciate your comments. That duet with Robert Plant is just wonderful, which I could only refer…

Great Toppermost on a superb singer. Might have to have ‘I’m A Dreamer’ in my top 10 though. Album I…

I will with some guilt admit that a little of Sandy’s voice goes a long way for me. But I…

I loved The Upper Room. Spent most of 2006/7 listening to Other People’s Problems and loved the lyrics and tunes.…

Another 10: Meeting Across The River Candy’s Room Racing In The Streets Badlands Stolen Car Atlantic City Johnny 99 Downbound…

I just saw the very good Deliver Me From Nowhere. That led me to here. And that led me to…

David, thanks for this great piece. What a superb musician …

David, thanks for the kind words. Leo is such a superb guitarist. Both Dav(e)y Graham and John Renbourn also recorded…

Great article on a great guitarist. And he’s doing Bach decades before younger folkies like Chris Thile, Bela Fleck, etc.

Have to admit I knew nothing about Rain Parade before this but the guitar sound on ‘This Can’t Be Today’…

Thanks for this excellent piece David. Those early singles were great. Lost sight of them after that but this piece…

And of course I should have mentioned Billy’s whippets

Dave, David and Mike, thanks for the kind words. Billy was such a unique talent that his solo work has…

Brilliant piece on a remarkable artist.

Must say I can see why Shirley Bassey covered The rhythm divine. Billy sounds much like her. A wonderful Toppermost.

Lovely stuff Andrew. A fitting tribute.

Many thanks for this Carl and am glad you enjoyed Epic’s music. It deserves a far wider audience. Thanks again.