No Sunday mix today and no more posts until next weekend either; we're off to Marrakesh, Morocco for a few days, a holiday to celebrate my brother-in -law's 60th. Marrakesh is by all accounts an busy and vibrant city, with plenty of exploring to be done in the Medina, the souks, the palaces and gardens. We also have an excursion to the Atlas mountains planned which should be good.
Graham Nash wrote this song while on the train from Casablanca to Marrakesh in 1969, a reaction to everything and everyone he saw on the train. The Hollies rejected the song as not commercial enough- Nash was already moving beyond The Hollies and the song became a Crosby, Stills and Nash one, recorded for their 1969 debut. It was also a May '69 CSN single.
In the interests of balance Iggy Pop has said that Marrakesh Express 'may be the worst song ever written.'
Back next weekend. See you then.
9 comments:
Have fun in Marrakesh. If you have time for a side trip to Essaouira on the coast that is definitely worth a visit.
Have a good time there and I hope you are as fascinated by this town as I was almost 40 years ago.
Safe travels and enjoy the holiday 🖤
I can't add any tips as I've not (yet) been to Marrakesh, but I will join in wishing you a lovely time and some very happy experiences to add to your memory book.
Thanks for adding Funtime, too. Coincidentally, a couple of days ago I dusted off The Idiot for the the first time in quite a while. It was the first Iggy album I bought, and probably because of this pips Lust For Life as my favourite.
Have a brilliant trip. (I love Marrakesh Express, it takes me back to childhood Summers, my first pair of flipflops, the Banana Splits on TV, etc. Carefree times.)
Have a good one, Adam. All aboard!
Hope you have a great time. My only advice about Morocco in general is avoid the hospitals. Other than that it's great.
https://fclrmusic.bandcamp.com/album/fclr037-dan-the-drum-x-stuart-patterson-uk-house-sermon-ft-carmy-love-original-e-mix Thought you might like this.
Thanks everyone- just got back, had a great time, more to follow. And thanks Jase- will follow that up.
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