I don’t know much, but I do know this
My first knowledge of Scottish music was when I found out that The Proclaimers were from the home of my absolute favorite accent. The band’s comprised of two of the goofiest-looking identical twins I’ve ever seen, rockers Charlie and Craig Reid.
To let their looks affect what they did musically with I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) would be wrong. The lyrics are naive, sure, but I’m such a softy/idealist when it comes to such hopeful tunes that I can’t help but fall for it. Continue reading