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Background to Songs: One in a Trillion
Written by Jimmy
One in a Trillion beget two songs — itself and She Knows. And it uses the phrase Opposable Thumbs twice. How is this NOT your favourite SMCC song?
Background to Songs: Let Love Shine, Remix
Written by Jimmy
Ok. First, this is a remix. And to be clear, the original is far better according to its author: Listen here. We wanted to record it with Abubilla and after…Read more
Background to Songs: No Poetry
Written by Jimmy
A Lou classic. And Jimmy’s first time solo on controls. And lots of trash talkin.
Song of the Moment: In Love
Written by The Saturday Morning Canasta Club
Welcome to ‘the Moment’ series, where we highlight songs, artists, videos and blogs that for the moment, sorta strike our fancy. Our song, for now, is In Love. Learn more.
First Report Back of June 24-30, 2010 Spanish Jam
Written by Jimmy
This will be the first of several blogs on the Spanish Jam – giving you a quick update on THE MUSIC and EVERYTHING ELSE.
Fairy Tale: A Bit o’ Background
Written by Jimmy
Fairy Tale is all Gus. As 2010 Scholar, he kicks off Misery Marmalade and Other Spanish Jams with a lone acoustic performance – Gus, his own song, accompanied by his single…Read more
Mah Knees: Background to the Lyrics
Written by Jimmy
This is really Martyn’s song. Jimmy had to fill out all the bits around the following phrase: ‘Mah knees, they go up, Mah knees they go down, Big Big Big,…Read more
Background to Songs: Chamberlain in Munich
Written by Jimmy
This is one of those ‘easy ones’ that just fall into place very fast. Six things you might want to know.
Background on Songs: Sat out the 15th Update
Written by Jimmy
Andy hates that we are doing this and he feels we’re breaking all known rules of music!