When I first learned about Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe and Graham Parker, I first learned that they grew out of a scene that was exemplified by the Brinsley Schwarz band. Pub rock, they called it.
This wasn’t a little thing. But I’m surprised I have to admit that I’ve never actually listened to Brinsley Schwarz until today. So this cut jumps out. A goofy Nick Lowe. What more could you ask for?
I saw another Wilko Johnson a couple of times at a pub in South London. Another pub rocker. Great stuff.