I went to see Richard Hawley live last night who was very, very fine indeed. He looked as good as he sounded too, like a greaser Hank Marvin and was playing the most gorgeous Gretsch guitar. He also told a very funny joke I thought I should pass on.

I went to the doctor and he told me to stop masturbating.

But why, I said, I love it.

Because I’m trying to examine you, he replied.

Good huh? If the music thing doesn’t work out he can always do stand-up. I don’t hear that many jokes these days, at school I heard great new ones everyday but boring old adults don’t bother as much. Where do jokes come from anyway, who makes them up?

Anyway, in case you can’t tell I’m still really busy at work and will be until next week. In the meantime here’s a lovely little number from Mr. Hawley, the Roy Orbison of Sheffield (or maybe he’s the Bernard Manning of rock and roll).

Download: Can You Hear The Rain, Love? – Richard Hawley (mp3)
Buy: “Late Night Final” (album)