The M62 has been mentioned in various songs over the years. The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, The Human League and It's Immaterial have all had stabs at describing its myriad of charms. And a wealth of charms it must have despite my complete lack of knowledge of most of its length; otherwise why else would it have been the source of so much creative energy.
Roads, of course, have always been inspirational. Think of Highway 61, Route 66, the M6 ('Helen Wheels' - Wings) or even the A1 ('Separated by Motorways' - The Long Blondes). But the M62 seems to have a particular fondness. Maybe it's that feeling of togetherness that the motorway brings when uniting the eastern and western coasts of northern England. Whatever the cause I have two more songs for your perusal:
1. Doves - M62 Song (mp3)
Obviously.
2. Thomas Dolby - The Ability to Swing (mp3)
This is an album track from 'Aliens Ate My Buick' and is great as a going out in the summer arrangement.
Doves can be bought from here and Thomas Dolby from here
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