Welshman Andy Fairweather Low began his singing career with the band Amen Corner. He later became one of the world's most sought-after session musicians, and solo performers.
I always think of AFL as an 'unsung hero' of British music. He's still working at 77 years old. This is a modern-ish version of his 1969 hit 'If Paradise is Half as Nice'.
He does quite a good version here of 'Paradise.' Although in that same concert gig he attempted my favourite AFL song 'Natural Sinner' of which the original version had an amazing almost Gospel like backing chorus. So I knew he wouldn't attempt it. It really is a fantastic song.
ReplyDeleteI also remember 'Wide Eyed and Legless.'
There's a great video of him singing 'Wide eyed' in front of a bunch of children. I wonder if they understood any of it?
DeleteHow odd to use kids as background fodder for Wide Eyed and Legless. Still as kids we always enjoyed a good tune without being aware of the lyrical content.
ReplyDeleteI think it was filmed at a Kids Saturday Morning TV show.
DeleteA happy reminder of my teenage disco years and a pleasure to know AFL still sounds so good. Great start to Monday thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes, he's still going strong, and still in great demand as a session musician.
DeleteI have always adored his voice.
ReplyDeleteIt's a natural voice. He just sings as he feels appropriate.
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