IT'S FRIDAY, I'M IN LOVE....WITH GREAT SCOTTISH SINGLES (Part 41)

This was the song that made #3 in my 45 45s at 45 rundown back in 2008. It was the highest position in the chart by a Scottish band - New Order and The Clash took the gold and silver medals.

Released in January 1982.

It reached the giddy heights of #63 in the UK pop charts.

This is the sound of happiness. On a double A side 7" single.

I really don't think I need say anymore....

mp3 : Orange Juice – Felicity
mp3 : Orange Juice – In A Nutshell

The irony of course is that my favourite Orange Juice single, while sung by Edwyn Collins was in fact written by fellow band-mamber James Kirk.

Hence the William Shatner reference in this cover version:-

mp3 : The Wedding Present - Felicity

Many years later, James did his own great version of the song:-

mp3 : James Kirk - Felicity

Take me to the bridge now.......




And let's not forget this version of the other side of the single:-

mp3 : Edwyn Collins & Bernard Butler - In A Nutshell

Happy Listening. And viewing.

And that concludes this particular series......something new is planned for next Friday.