So....this is definitely not elevator music. Or maybe it is, I guess it depends on the elevators you might frequent and where.

I'm always on the lookout for new music that I haven't heard before and came across this lot this afternoon.

If you like a bit of funky soul/jazz it might just brighten up your afternoon.

I believe 'elevator music' sums them up. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy a decent pop song e.g.the Beatles, Abba, Sugababes but not the Carpenters 

Here is an example.


Tim

No Mick @Newportnobby , I couldn't ever imagine you rushing out to buy a Carpenter's album! Nevertheless, Karen did have a good voice that shone through on some of their work. I think she lived a bit under the shadow of her brother. She produced a solo album that wasn't released at the time. Overall, I think the Carpenters were somewhat "Shmaltzy"...

Tim

Quote from: port perran on January 12, 2026, 01:46:39 PMVery nice @Moonglum .

As for Bad Finger, I remember their singles and that they were brought under the wing of the Beatles to a certain extent and, if I recall correctly, they were signed up to the Apple label.

Correct, Martin. 'The Magic Christian' starred Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr and, IIRC, 'Come and get it' was written by Paul McCartney

As for the Carpenters, sorry but I hated them

Very nice @Moonglum .

As for Bad Finger, I remember their singles and that they were brought under the wing of the Beatles to a certain extent and, if I recall correctly, they were signed up to the Apple label.

She does a good job hitting the low notes. Karen had a 3 octave range and her voice was very rich down low.

I remember "Come and Get It" but didn't know much about the band until now. "Without You" was written by two of them. Somehow, I have ended up listening to this brilliant (and previously featured) covers band again, this is perfect...


Tim

Put lights in the buildings - very pleased too. I`ll be adding depot and goods yard lights soon.

These past couple of weeks I have been mostly removing oversized ballast from some Dapol JNA's that I picked up second hand. Nearly there now and getting ready to repaint the interiors to represent rust.