Last weekend I was asked to play at the ICA for an Arthur Russell Tribute which included the launch of Tim’s Arthur Russell biography and a performance by the Arthur cover band Arthur’s Landing (album coming out on Strut / K7). I did the early set and instead of featuring Arthur’s disco records, I played a selection of other types of music which I presumed Arthur would like. From Olatunji to Satie, Jonathan Richman to Joe Gibbs, Richard Hell to Joni Mitchell and Silver Apples to of course, Arthur Russell, this is what I would have played for Arthur had I known him and invited him to dinner. I hope you will enjoy.

Here are Ashley’s Top Eleven Arthur Russell Moments (In no particular order)

1) Arthur Russell - In The Light Of The Miracle - Talking Loud White Label 1996
2) Arthur Russell - Let’s Go Swimming - Logarythm 1986
3) Bonzo Goes To Washington - 5 Minutes - Sleeping Bag 1994
4) Clandestine feat. Ned Sublette - Radio Rhythm (Signal Smart) - Sleeping Bag 1984
5) Arthur Russell - World Of Echo LP - Rough Trade 1986
6) Arthur Russell - The World Of Arthur Russell (Compiled By David Hill) - Soul Jazz
7) Lola - Wax The Van - Jump St 1987
8) Dinosaur - Kiss Me Again - Sire Records 1978
9) Loose Joints - Tell You Today - 4th + Broadway 1983
10) Arthur Russell - Springfield (DFA Remix) - Audika 2006
11) Arthur Russell - Let’s Go Swimming (Walter Gibbons Remix)

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