in a world filled with friends, you lose your way...

I was going to do an "earworms of the week" slot as usual tonight, and then it dawned on me that if I was being honest, then at least 8 out of the 10 slots would be taken up by Scott Walker... and I've probably talked about him more than enough for now.

Or perhaps not?

Anyway, the two songs of his that have been particularly on my mind this week are "The Bridge" and "Big Louise" (from Scott II and Scott III respectively). Neither are happy songs, but they are both excellent showcases for Walker's voice against a backdrop of lush orchestration. Coincidentally, whilst rootling about YouTube for some Scott Walker stuff, I came across cover versions of both of these songs by a Nottingham based guy called Dragonhead (possibly not his real name) - someone I first came across a few years ago on StumbleUpon. They're both really good. He sensibly doesn't try to mimic the voice, but sings the songs in his own style. Check them out: The Bridge, Big Louise.

The other two songs floating around my head this week? "Pennyroyal Tea" by Nirvana and "Sleep" by Marion.

Anyway. That's enough of that. I'll stop before I just go ahead and list the other 6 Scott Walker songs.

How about some of this?

Shuffleathon 2007 update.

Before I get started on this and make the draw and let everyone know who they have got and all that jazz, I need you all to email me (at the address in my profile) with the address where you want this thing posted when it's done. The idea is that they will remain entirely anonymous to you until you receive the CD.... I'll send them your blog url (if you have a blog) and your address details.

IMPORTANT: if you don't want me handing out your address, then please let me know in the email and I will act as an intermediary, forwarding your CD on when I get it.

ALSO IMPORTANT: there are people from the USA, Canada and the UK taking part in this thing. If you really object to international postage (and I really hope you don't), then please mention that as well.

We can't start until I have everyone's address!

OK. Stupid table coming right up.

NAME	Address details received?
1. Tina	yes
2. Sarah	yes
3. Cody Bones	yes
4. Mark	yes
5. Michael	yes
6. Hen	yes
7. Cat	yes
8. bedshaped	yes
9. Pynchon	yes
10. J	yes
11. The Great Grape Ape	yes
12. Ian	yes
13. Martin	yes
14. Monogodo	yes
15. Threelight	yes
16. Paul	yes
17. Charlie	yes
18. LB	yes
19. Katyola	yes
20. Lisa
21. Graham	yes
22. Del	yes
23. Spins	yes
24. Ben	yes
25. Dragon	yes
26. Adem
27. Mike	yes
28. JoeInVegas	yes
29. Wombat	yes
30. Max Bob	yes
31. Stevious	yes
32. Asta	yes
33. Alan	yes
34. Russ L	yes
35. E.	yes
36. Mike T-D	yes
37. JamieS	yes
38. Briskate	yes
38. Me	I think so

I may well have some of your addresses kicking about somewhere, but don't assume... just resend. It'll only take you a sec.

There's also probably just about enough time to still join in.....

OK. Good.