The Long Ryders “Down To The Well” – Listen

It’s been going on for months, but at last we’re getting the Covid-19 reward we deserve – yes, a lockdown era new release from those rock and roll gods The Long Ryders.  A new single, of which ‘Down to the Well‘ is the A-side, a co-write by Stephen McCarthy/Greg Sowders in which the astute may be able to detect the faintest trace of political comment.

The B-side is no slouch either: it’s a rework of Sid’s ‘If You Want To See Me Cry‘.  Both are worth a listen (or a purchase).  Here’s that A-side though from the platter that truly matters.

Author: Jonathan Aird

Sure, I could climb high in a tree, or go to Skye on my holiday. I could be happy. All I really want is the excitement of first hearing The Byrds, the amazement of decades of Dylan's music, or the thrill of seeing a band like The Long Ryders live. That's not much to ask, is it? View all posts by Jonathan Aird