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Nelson Mandela, RIP

Posted on December 5, 2013 by John S

It’s been coming but still just as sad. A true inspiration to us all. I said this on Twitter, for what it is worth… A man who suffered for his beliefs, but forgave and reconciled when he had power. Saved … Continue reading →

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Danny and the Champs in Leytonstone

Posted on December 4, 2013 by John S

Last week my friend Paul and I went up to the East End to see Danny and the Champions of the World in Leytonstone Working Men’s club.  Intimate and very good value on the beer front! The evening was organised … Continue reading →

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Television at the Roundhouse, Chalk Farm

Posted on November 20, 2013 by John S

I went to the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm, last night, with my mate Paul, for a wonderful exercise in nostalgia. Television. The makers of “Marquee Moon” , one of the all time great albums (No 27 in my recent Top 100). … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (46) Jimi Hendrix playing “The Star Spangled Banner”

Posted on November 17, 2013 by John S

I’ve just been watching an excellent BBC documentary on Jimi Hendrix, part of the “Imagine” cultural series. As ever, when you watch anything about Hendrix, you are reminded what an extraordinary guitarist he was. No, not just extraordinary… revolutionary. He … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? (45) “Too Blind To See It” by Kym Sims

Posted on November 7, 2013 by John S

1991 dance classic. Brings back great memories for me of doing the Christmas disco at my place of work at the time. A House beat and a soulful pop sensibility. Utterly danceable. One of the very best dance records of … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (44) “You Said Something” by PJ Harvey

Posted on November 6, 2013 by John S

I put on “Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea” by PJ Harvey on my iPod this morning, on the way to work. It’s a brilliant album, and it won the Mercury Music prize in 2000. There are many … Continue reading →

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My Lou Reed memories

Posted on October 30, 2013 by John S

I’ve read a lot of excellent pieces about Lou Reed since he passed away this weekend just gone. Always a sad moment when an artist you admire leaves this world, and a moment for reflection. Of course, Lou Reed will … Continue reading →

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My Top 100 Albums – today

Posted on October 28, 2013 by John S

Inspired by the NME Top 500 – see my earlier blog – I thought I’d have a crack at my Top 50. That’s what they asked all their contributors to put forward. After the top four or five, which are … Continue reading →

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The NME top 500 albums of all time

Posted on October 25, 2013 by John S

The NME – New Musical Express for those who aren’t familiar – is a weekly music paper which has been going since the 1950s. Its heyday was probably the 70s and 80s, when it led the way on punk and … Continue reading →

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Two nights at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire

Posted on October 20, 2013 by John S

Last Wednesday Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo. Then Thursday,  CHVRCHES. Two great concerts, very different, and yet with something in common… If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know I love Emily Barker’s music. The concert at Shepherd’s … Continue reading →

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