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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.

Thumbs up to Wilko Johnson!

Posted on October 24, 2014 by John S

There was great news yesterday that Wilko Johnson, guitarist with Dr Feelgood in their seventies heyday, has had a successful operation to remove a tumour which had previously been thought to make his cancer terminal. Fingers crossed it stays successful. … Continue reading →

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39 years on – another Status Quo concert!

Posted on October 23, 2014 by John S

My first ever proper rock rock concert was Status Quo at Leicester de Montfort Hall in May 1975. Aged 16. They played four beats to the bar rock’n’roll and blues turned up to heavy.  The sound was monstrous. I was … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 72

Posted on October 19, 2014 by John S

I walk through the grounds of Chelsea Art College (which isn’t in Chelsea) on the way to and from work most days. Last week, this thing appeared, as things often do – it’s an arts college. It looks like something … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 71

Posted on October 14, 2014 by John S

A couple of weekends ago Kath and I were walking up to Soho from Tate Britain, where we’d been to see the late Turner exhibition. One for a blog in due course. As we walked through St James’s park we … Continue reading →

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200 tracks

Posted on October 6, 2014 by John S

So, this blog is what it says in the title. 200 of my favourite songs, with only one allowed per band or artist. But why? Well, one of the best music blogs around is Every Record Tells A Story by … Continue reading →

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The Horrors at the Troxy, 4 October 2014

Posted on October 5, 2014 by John S

I went to see the Horrors last night with my good friend Jon G. We’d seen them at Latitude in 2012 and they were brilliant, one of the best of the festival. Since then they’ve released another album, “Luminous”, which … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 70

Posted on October 5, 2014 by John S

The sun came out and Quins beat London Welsh 52-0 yesterday!

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lovelondonscenes – 69

Posted on September 28, 2014 by John S

Ealing half marathon, Sunday 28 September. I wasn’t running – no way – but went down to Lammas Park to see my friend Jon finish. A lovely warm day- maybe even a bit hot for the runners. Nice for the … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (55) “Songs Of Innocence” by U2

Posted on September 27, 2014 by John S

So a couple of weeks ago, U2 surprised us all by releasing a new album “Songs Of Innocence” exclusively on iTunes. This surprise release is becoming a bit of thing with big-selling artists. I think Beyonce did it, and just … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 68

Posted on September 23, 2014 by John S

The Shard lurking in the mist last week in London. Foreground is by the Thames at Lambeth Bridge.

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