The final song for the Under Covers With The Picaros EP. Writing credits Geezer Butler,Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward

Paranoid (Black Sabbath Cover)

A song written in 3/4 time. You can waltz to it if you like.

I'm Not From These Parts

A new under-the-covers song by The Picaros. This from one of my favourite films from the 60's. Writing credits Springfield/Dale.

Georgy Girl (The Seekers Cover)

The Picaros had serious crushes on Doris Day as kids. Two key changes in this. I hate key changes. Writing credits Melcher/Kanter/Lubin.

Move Over Darling (Doris Day Cover)

New cover version from the "Under The Covers With The Picaros" project. Writing credits Gilbert, Hook, Morris, Sumner.

Age Of Consent (New Order Cover)

A wistful number (featuring glockenspiel of which I am immeasurably proud).

Neil Wootton's Album

You Should Have Worn Your Bigger Coat

Final cover version for the "Under The Covers" album by The Picaros. The finest song from "Hunky Dory".  Writing Credits David Bowie

Queen Bitch (David Bowie Cover)

A slightly arch song about going to the dentist. It's in A major, which is of course the most orthodontic of keys.

Bring Me The Head Of John The Dentist

Fresh out of retirement, the return of The Picaros.

You And My Misogyny And Me

No idea what possessed me to cover a Bruce Springsteen song but there you go. It's a bugger to sing too. Writing credits Bruce Springsteen.

Born To Run (Springsteen Cover)

The final song for the "Under The Covers With The Picaros" album. Writing credits Lou Reed.

Walk On The Wild Side (Lou Reed Cover)

The Venus Flytrap Of Your Arms
The Sickly Cloying Of Your Charms
The Toxic Nectar Of Your Balms
I'm In Your Lair, I'm In Your Lair

It's In The Air (2019)

A song about a Trapeze artist, written in Perigord, France.

The Trapeze Artist (Looking Down)

New song, unintentionally with a touch of New Order about it.

Wipe That Smile Off Your Face

New instrumental track. All instruments created electronically bar the guitars, which are not.

What It Was Before It Was

The Picaros while away another lockdown afternoon. Songwriting credits Martin Gore. Band credits Depeche Mode.

Enjoy The Silence (Depeche Mode Cover)

A new song and the first written during Covid lockdown number 3. Written and performed by Neil Wootton.

That's A Strange Way To Talk About Love

PÍCARO:
In Spanish literature, especially of the Golden Age, the pícaro is a roguish character whose travels and adventures are used as a vehicle for social satire.

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