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Have You Heard? – (24) “Heaven” by Simply Red… and Talking Heads

Posted on October 24, 2012 by John S

I was working at home today, and while I worked I had music on as usual (at home). I’m writing a bit for my book on Simply Red, 80s/90s soulsters, at the moment, so I thought I’d re-acquaint myself with … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten – Led Zeppelin

Posted on October 21, 2012 by John S

Led Zeppelin have just released the film and DVD of their one-off reunion concerts at the O2 Arena, London in 2007. 2007? Blimey! I cannot believe that was five years ago.  I was fortunate enough to get a ticket – it … Continue reading →

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Radiohead at the O2 Arena, London, 9 October 2012

Posted on October 10, 2012 by John S

On 9 October  I went with my friend Jon to see Radiohead at the O2 Arena – the Dome – in the Docklands. The best band in the world today? After last night’s concert, I would say so. What makes … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (23) “Black Steel” by Tricky… and Public Enemy

Posted on October 6, 2012 by John S

I got a letter from the government the other day… I first heard this song on the 1995 release, “Maxinquaye” by a singer called Tricky. Or thought I had… Tricky was born Adrian Thaws in Bristol. He had quite a … Continue reading →

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We Are Augustines at Shepherds Bush O2 Empire

Posted on October 2, 2012 by John S

Any of you who read my blogs about the Latitude music festival will know that I thought We Are Augustines provided the best rock’n’roll experience of the festival. Check the review here. I’d not heard of them before that. I … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (22) How the Clash and the SOS Band, via Beats International, led to Professor Green

Posted on September 26, 2012 by John S

A journey through sound… Still on that Clash reggae trip  – another of the great tracks off “London Calling” is The Guns of Brixton. A bit of Clash bravado, but Paul Simenon contributes a menacing vocal and the bass line … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (21) “Revolution Rock” by the Clash… and Danny Ray

Posted on September 21, 2012 by John S

I’ve been playing a bit of Clash reggae this week.  Never fails to lift you up. Some of the best music ever, in my world. My Have you Heard 3 is a tribute to some of that music. “Revolution Rock” … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten – Roxy Music

Posted on September 13, 2012 by John S

Roxy Music are one of the great British bands of the 70s – and 80s. There has never been anyone else like them. When they burst on the scene in the early seventies, I, as a young teenager, didn’t really … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (19) Kurt and Kylie!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by John S

So, I was writing a piece for my musical journey book earlier tonight, about Kylie Minogue. Part of a sweep up of 80s popsters who didn’t fit into any other categories. Next to her on my iPod was Kurt Vile, … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (18) “Channel Orange” by Frank Ocean

Posted on September 1, 2012 by John S

Frank Ocean is a singer from New Orleans who is part of the LA-based Odd Future collective. “Channel Orange” is his first solo album. I have my son Kieran to thank for putting me on to this. It may well … Continue reading →

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