Justin Currie has been diagnosed with Parkinsons's disease. He knows it will only get worse and he knows he'll have to stop performing, probably quite soon; calling the prospect of this 'quite grim' is an understatement to end all understatements. It is truly heartbreaking. In an interview Justin recently to the BBC he talks openly of his fears for the future. I can only pass on my love and best wishes to him.
I'm guessing this performance of Nothing Ever Happens was filmed during Lockdown. However, the starkness of the lyrics lend themselves perfectly to the isolation of each musician as they record their part in their own individual silo.
Del Amitri with the BBC Concert Orchestra - Nothing Ever Happens
Yeah, this one hit me quite hard. Poor Justin.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. Cut down in his prime.
DeleteMy mum had Parkinson's. It is not pleasant.
ReplyDeletePoor Justin. Given the circumstances I am now prepared to forgive him for trying to push in front of me to get served in the Halt Bar some 30 plus years ago.
Nothing Ever Happens is a terrific song
ReplyDeleteLet's hope he's got some more terrific songs in that head of his.
DeleteJustin and his lads had cojones of steel. They supported the two-drummer version of The Fall at Ayr Pavilion back in March 1984. A quality time was had by all.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's some lineup, Sid! They're the gigs you remember, for sure.
Delete"Quite grim" is, as you say, not the half of it.
ReplyDeleteQuite. There but for the grace of God.
Delete