1981 Performed by Lee Majors (later Blake Shelton) Words and Music by Glen A. Larson, Dave Somerville, and Gail Jensen What could be cheesier (or more singalong fun) than a TV theme song? How about one that sets up (week after week) the premise of the show? Think of such classics as the themes … Continue reading It’s Only Words: “The Unknown Stuntman”
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Its Only Words: Private Eye by The Nips
Performed by The Nips 1978 Words and Music by Shane MacGowan This little piece of braggadocio comes from The Nips (aka “The Nipple Erotors”), a feisty little bar band that played in and around London in the late seventies, best known for their high-energy blend of punk, rockabilly, mod, R&B, ted, indie, and a slew of other influences, and … Continue reading Its Only Words: Private Eye by The Nips
It’s Only Words: “The Continental Op” by Rory Gallagher (For Dashiell Hammett)
1989 Performed by Rory Gallagher Words and Music by Rory Gallagher Irish blues rocker Gallagher released this bluesy, balls-to-the-wall ode to a personal hero on his 1988 album Defender. The AllMusic Guide said of the album: "There are a few corkers here like 'Continental Op,' a blazing riff that stands with Gallagher's best work and … Continue reading It’s Only Words: “The Continental Op” by Rory Gallagher (For Dashiell Hammett)