I popped into a charity shop on Sunday on my way back home from the football. A short time later I popped out again, 49p lighter but with a copy of "Ballads Of The Book" in my hand.
"Ballads Of The Book" was released in 2007 and was put together by Roddy Woomble of Idlewild. He had the bright idea of getting assorted Scottish authors and poets to team up with equally assorted Scottish musicians. He managed to talk the likes of Alasdair Gray, Ian Rankin, Ali Smith and various Folkies, Fannies and Arab Straps into taking part.
It is a bit of a mixed bag. On first listen it is the folkies' efforts that stand out, including the two below - Karine Polwart and King Creosote, in collaboration with Edwin Morgan and Laura Hird respectively.
Earlier on Sunday I had learned that my godfather has passed away the day before. When I was a child he always sent me a selection of books on my birthday, and at least part of the pleasure I still take in reading is down to that. So I'll dedicate this post to him. RIP Ray.
"The Good Years" - Karine Polwart
"Where And When?" - King Creosote
Two very different books for you now.
Sorry to hear about your Godfather.
ReplyDeleteI have that album and was at it's launch at Glasgow's Tramway.
I thought you might have the album, didn't realise you were on the red carpet at the launch.
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