Category Archives: Music – Top Tens

Our Top Ten – Coldplay

Posted on May 25, 2012 by John S

John: This is a special Top Ten, because it’s a joint effort between  my son, Kieran, and me. Kieran is 16, going on 17,  and is into a wide range of music.  Rap is his main thing, but like so … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten – Prince

Posted on May 21, 2012 by John S

Prince’s time was the eighties and early nineties, and he, more than anybody – even Michael Jackson – symbolised the coming together of musical genres. Dance, rock, sweet soul, pop, metal, funk, rap. Black and white – no boundaries. Prince … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten – David Bowie

Posted on May 10, 2012 by John S

I’m setting myself a near-impossible task with these top tens! David Bowie is one of the great originals. From “Hunky Dory” in 1971 to “Let’s Dance” in 1983 he released a string of albums which are unsurpassed in their combination … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten – Air Guitar: the alt.selection (readers’ choice)

Posted on April 28, 2012 by John S

I’ve had so many fantastic responses to my air guitar classics top ten.  People just loving it, and others also offering alternative choices.  Exactly what I hoped would happen. So many that I hadn’t thought of, a few I didn’t … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten – Reggae Music!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by John S

The opposite end of the musical spectrum to air guitar metal and rock!  But I love it just as much. Like most kids of my generation, it was Bob Marley who first drew me into reggae – the “Live!” album … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Freshly Pressed!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by John S

On Friday evening, 13 April,  I received an email notification from WordPress telling me one of my blogs – my Top Ten air guitar songs – was on Freshly Pressed. I was having a beer at the time outside a … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten – Radiohead

Posted on April 15, 2012 by John S

After the fun I’ve had with my first Top Ten on Air Guitar Classics, thanks to WordPress giving me a Freshly Pressed boost, and some great comments from readers, I wasn’t sure who to do next. I’ve settled on Radiohead … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten – Air Guitar Classics

Posted on April 6, 2012 by John S

A new series, something I’ve been thinking about doing for a while.  I’m hardly the first to indulge in lists, top tens or otherwise, but I think it will be fun, and maybe spark some rival choices. Thought I’d start … Continue reading →

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