Birds have played a role in Western Classical music since at least the 14th century, when composers such as Jean Vaillant quoted birdsong in some of their compositions. Among the birds whose song is most often used in music are the nightingale and the cuckoo. … Continue reading Music about birds – How Tweet!

Something a little different this time although there is a musical link in here too. It is no secret that I LOVE trees. Such majestic and beautiful objects, they were always high on my list of things to talk about on tours around the garden … Continue reading The London Plane Tree.

Songs about or including animals seemed like a reasonable list to put together and I have to admit it was fun doing it. "Year of the Cat" is a song by British singer-songwriter Al Stewart, released as a single in July 1976 in the UK … Continue reading Let’s Go Wild!

Remember I told you that something about another “Conspiracy Theory” would be winging it’s way to you? Well here it is……. The number 27 may be the most infamous number in the history of rock music. This number has taken on mythical status due to … Continue reading The 27 Club.

We recently looked into the “Paul is dead” saga, where Paul McCartney ISN’T really Paul McCartney. It is a what we might call a “Conspiracy Theory” and we seem to be plagued with those in recent years, don’t we? Another example of this, The Twenty … Continue reading The Curse Of The Ninth – What Rot!

Over fifty years ago, a Detroit DJ accidentally started the biggest hoax in rock & roll history: the “Paul is dead” craze. It blew up on 12th October 1969, when Russ Gibb was hosting his show on WKNR. A mysterious caller told him to put … Continue reading “Paul Is Dead” – The Bizarre Story of Music’s Most Notorious Conspiracy.

Welcome to Read and Listen with Keith. I will be posting information about music and musicians that mean a lot to me. I will also, where possible, add links to YouTube videos so that you can, should you so wish, listen to the pieces I … Continue reading Greetings!