Forgotten Classics: Kirsty MacColl’s ‘In These Shoes’

Though her life ended tragically in a boating accident, Kirsty MacColl’s music continues to send out good vibes to fans and listeners everywhere. From Tropical Brainstorm, “In These Shoes,” a cult classic co-written by the British-born artist and Pete Glenister, has a Cuban flavor and remains one of MacColl’s best. Yup, that’s Kirsty (Oct.10, 1959 -18 Dec.18, 2000) playing the auto harp on the studio version, released just nine months before her death. Kirsty is still here in spirit, by way of her music. Her legacy lives on…