Granite Island Discs: Clare Moore

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Written By Tobias Handke
 

Currently touring the nation alongside artistic partner Dave Graney, Clare Moore lists her top five songs of all time, her favourite album and more.

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What five songs would you take to a desert island?

For dancing on the beach:

1. 2Pac – ‘California Love (Feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman)’

2. Urge Overkill – ‘Bottle of Fur’

3. PJ Harvey – ‘Let England Shake’

And for chilling out later:

4. Astrud Gilberto – ‘Corcovado’

5. Ramsey Lewis – ‘Maiden Voyage’

If you could only pick one, what would it be?

Ramsey Lewis – ‘Maiden Voyage’. I think I could listen to that song on high rotation for years, no problem.

What’s your favourite album?

Casanova by The Divine Comedy. I reckon I may have listened to this album more than any other. I love the lyrics, the orchestration and Neil Hannon’s delivery. The songs are a brilliant example of the UK kitchen sink style of pop music. I can imagine myself atop a large boulder staring out to sea off Granite Island contemplating ‘The Dogs & the Horses’.

What’s your favourite song by an SA artist/band?

‘Living in a Child’s Dream’ by The Masters Apprentices. [Dave Graney] and I saw them play at a benefit gig for Peter Wells from Rose Tattoo. Jim Keays and the band were on fire! They had a hell of a setlist with so many songs it’s hard to choose.

Favourite music-related memory?

The ’70s in Adelaide was the greatest time for seeing live music, and I’m so lucky and grateful that I was able to catch so many incredible bands and performers back then. Highlights for me include The Rolling Stones, 1973, at Memorial Drive. I was 12 years old and bugged my folks to make my sisters take me! Also seeing Lou Reed’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Animal tour, Radio Birdman at the Marryatville Hotel and many shows with Skyhooks, Daddy Cool, The Sports, Stiletto, Split Enz, Dragon and Renee Geyer.

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