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Flashlite #136

Bill MorrisseyThe first time I heard of Bill Morrissey was on a very interesting compilation record called Legacy: A Collection of New Folk Music. It included 15 singer songwriters that were all new to me in 1989. It was a new, original take on old folk theme, and gathered an exciting new scene that was budding at the time. Bill was definitely one of the stand-outs. He was based out of New Hampshire and he had several excellent solo records. Check them out especially if you are a fan of Townes Van Zandt or Butch Hancock. But, unfortunately, Bill Morrissey died in a hotel room somewhere in Georgia four days ago and in this show we say goodbye to him. We also have a new song for Detroit Cobras which appeared on the new Buddy Holly tribute. Masonics are a new name at the Lighthouse and they come from London UK. Finally, Disciplina Kicme is also back with a brand new album Uf! and it once again rocks my world.

Bill Morrissey – Ice Fishing;
Gem – Only A Loan;
Gem – I Am a Tree;
Detroit Cobras – Heartbeat;
Masonics – Put The Knife Down;
Fank i lastis Crnog Zuba (Excerpt);
Disciplina Kicme – Drustvena mreza;
Willy Deville – Savoir Faire;
The Clash – I Fought The Law;
Nick Curran and Phil Alvin – Flyin’ Blind;
Dave and Phil Alvin – What’s Up With Your Brother;
The Kinks – Death Of A Clown;
REM – Cuyahoga;
Bill Morrissey – Handsome Molly;
Bill Morrissey – Hang Me, Oh Hang Me.