Author Archives: John S

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About John S

I'm blogging about the things I love: music, sport, culture, London, with some photos to illustrate aspects of our wonderful city. I’ve written a novel called “The Decision”, a futuristic political thriller, and first of a trilogy. I’m also the author of a book on music since the 1970s called “ I Was There - A Musical Journey” and a volume of poetry about youth, “Growin’ Up - Snapshots/ Fragments”. All available on Amazon and Kindle.

lovelondonscenes – 76

Posted on November 15, 2014 by John S

England in Autumn is generally horrible weather, but beautiful scenery, as the leaves change colour and fall. London is blessed with so many parks. This is Gunnersbury Park, southern extreme, so you hear the hum of the A4. The old … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (57) “American Woman” by The Guess Who

Posted on November 15, 2014 by John S

Now my answer to this question would have been NO until this week, when I heard the song on Marc Riley’s BBC 6 Music show. Marc has a show Monday to Thursday from 7-9pm, which is absolutely excellent. I often … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 75

Posted on November 11, 2014 by John S

St Pancras station, last Thursday afternoon. As I arrived back in London from Nottingham, I came upon this commemoration of the First World War. With outfits from the era and poppies held aloft at one point (I was too slow … Continue reading →

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Royal Blood at the Electric Ballroom, Camden, 6 November 2014

Posted on November 11, 2014 by John S

Finally the moment came. I got to see Royal Blood live! I’ve been listening to the album so much in the past few months, just loving the raw rock’n’roll riffs and rhythms. It’s an album where my favourite track keeps … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 74

Posted on November 4, 2014 by John S

The Thames path between Lambeth and Westminster bridges. It’s got a name but I can’t remember it. This was last Friday, a lovely autumn day, when temperatures rose to 20 degrees. Down to 9 today!

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lovelondonscenes – 73

Posted on November 1, 2014 by John S

One man rowing on a surfboard, or something like it, on the Thames at Hammersmith as the sun starts to set today.

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Elvis Costello at the Royal Albert Hall, 29 October 2014

Posted on November 1, 2014 by John S

Last Wednesday I went along to the to the Royal Albert Hall to see Elvis Costello, supported by Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames. It was part of a Blues festival that week, not that I’ve ever associated Elvis with … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (56) “Ocean Of Sound” compiled by David Toop

Posted on October 31, 2014 by John S

“Ocean Of Sound” is a 2 CD compilation released in 1996 and compiled by musician and writer David Toop. It is a brilliant tour through the outer reaches of music. I wrote something about it tonight for my book. In … Continue reading →

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The Staves at the Crypt on the Green, Clerkenwell

Posted on October 28, 2014 by John S

I went to see one of my favourite bands, The Staves, tonight, at the Crypt on the Green, Clerkenwell. Under St James’s church. The three sisters – Emily, Camilla and Jessica – have been touring some fairly small venues, trying … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (120) – The West Ham renaissance

Posted on October 25, 2014 by John S

This is not a blog I expected to be writing. And I know things could could change very quickly. But… West Ham are in the top four and playing brilliantly! Today we beat Man City, last season’s Premier League champions, … Continue reading →

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