I made a radio doco about the 'farne a couple of years ago, and not really knowing their back catalogue apart from the singles, did some investigating. I was really surprised at the quality of Alan Hulls song writing. Mind you, they were one hell of an ugly band, the Bash Street Kids made flesh.

The first two Lindisfarne albums, and Alan Hull's first solo album, are up there with the all time greats. Just fantastic to hear this again, thanks for the reminder.

A very sad loss, I'd say. It's a shame that he isn't more widely recognised

I always have to play End Of The Summer by Dar Williams at this time of year. So lovely, so sad.