BBC Radio 4's PM show, 4 August 2011.

Eddie Mair interviews Richard Handel, the man who tried to split the atom in his kitchen, until he was raided by the authorities. Eddie's last question is a killer....

Swedish man attempts to split the atom

Lonely at the Top

Written by Randy Newman

Randy Newman is an American songwriter famed for his film scores but severely neglected by most of the world for his singer/songwriter output.

Vocals - Chris R. Wright
Piano - Arthur Rathbone
Guitar - Rob Joy

Collected songs of the Penny Farthings.

2009 - present.

Lonely at the Top

Stone Cold Man

Written by Eugene Walcott aka Minister Louis Farrakhan.

Farrakhan is a Minister of Islam and was a friend of Muammar Gaddafi as well as a supporter of Robert Mugabe. What a man!

Vocals - Chris R. Wright
Guitar - Rob Joy
Tea-chest Bass - Arthur Rathbone

Collected songs of the Penny Farthings.
2009 - present.

Stone Cold Man

(Is My) Ring On Your Finger?

Written by Webb Pierce

Webb Pierce was a successful Nashville musician, eventually building a guitar-shaped pool at his home which became an attraction to tourists visiting Music City. He was also a fan of Nudie Cohn's tailoring.

Vocals  - Chris R. Wright
Electric guitar, lap steel guitar, backing vocals - Rob Joy
Acoustic guitar, backing vocals - Simon Stanley-Ward
Bass, backing vocals - Pete Jones
Percussion, backing vocals - Sam Blincoe

Produced by Rob Joy

(Is My) Ring On Your Finger?

A Nice Cup Of Tea

Written by A.P.Herbert and Henry Sullivan.
Originally performed by Binnie Hale.

Vocals - Chris R. Wright 
Guitar - Arthur Rathbone 
Banjo - Rob Joy

Collected songs of the Penny Farthings.

2009 - present.

A Nice Cup Of Tea

Deep Elem Blues (traditional).

Performed by Black Bart - 2008

Live at The Gander on the Green, Bournemouth.

Simon Stanley-Ward: vocals, acoustic guitar
Rob Joy: electric guitar, backing vocals
Pete Jones: bass, backing vocals
Sam Blincoe: drums

Deep Elem Blues

Written by Stephen Foster - 1864

This was a live performance of the Stephen Foster song, mixed in with a bit of Spike Jones tribute. 

The sound's not great, but it's from a muddy stereo tape originally. The limitations are there, but all considered it's come out ok. The lyrics are reproduced below. Enjoy the harmonies, evoking the spirit of Cornish tin-miners. Happy days.

Chris R. Wright - vocals
Rob Joy - electric guitar, backing vocals
Simon Stanley-Ward - acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Pete Jones - bass guitar, backing vocals, cat
Sam Blincoe - drums, percussion


Oh! all of you poor single men,
Don’t ever give up in despair,
For there’s always a chance while there’s life
To capture the hearts of the fair,
No matter what may be your age,
You always may cut a fine dash,
You will suit all the girls to a hair
If you’ve only got a moustache.

A moustache, a moustache,
If you’ve only got a moustache.

Your head may be thick as a block,
And empty as any foot-ball,
Oh! your eyes may be green as the grass
Your heart just as hard as a wall.
Yet take the advice that I give,
You’ll soon gain affection and cash,
And will be all the rage with the girls,
If you’ll only get a moustache,

A moustache, a moustache,
If you’ll only get a moustache.

I once was in sorrow and tears
Because I was jilted you know,
So right down to the river I ran
To quickly dispose of my woe,
A good friend he gave me advice
And timely prevented the splash,
Now at home I’ve a wife and ten heirs,
And all through a handsome moustache.

A moustache, a moustache,
And all through a handsome moustache.


If You've Only Got A Moustache

Are You Feeling Alright - Matt Watkins

A great song from Matt, who I've known for quite a while now, on which I was given the task of providing some electric guitar noodling and a solo.

From his new album, Nothing Is Ever Lost.

Find out more about his writing, performing and producing talents here: www.youtube.com/user/2430Music

Written and performed entirely by Matt Watkins, other than lead guitar.

Novus Ordo Seclorum

Are You Feeling Alright - Matt Watkins

Stand in the Rain.

Written by Simon Stanley-Ward
Vocals, rhythm guitar: Simon Stanley-Ward
Lead, electric, lap steel guitars: Rob Joy

Produced by Rob Joy

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