At the turn of the last century, Richard Thompson toured with a show, "1,000 Years of Popular Music." It began with a traditional English round, Sumer Is Icumen In, a big hit in 1068. It ends with a "rather crass song," Britney Spears' Oops, I Did It Again. Give Thompson's performance a chance. With just himself and light percussion, the talented guitarist adds elements of 16th century music to Britney's signature song.
It ends up not so crass. In fact, it sounds great.
Richard Thompson: Dimming of the Day
Richard Thompson: Wall of Death
Richard Thompson: 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
Richard Thomson: Beeswing
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