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Have You Heard? – ( 15) “Girl From The North Country” by Bob Dylan…and Johnny Cash

Posted on May 22, 2012 by John S

“The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” is my favourite Dylan album. And that is saying something. I’m always staggered to think it was only his second album, coming out in 1963. It has tunes like “Blowing in the Wind”, ‘A Hard Rain’s … 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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Have You Heard? – (14) “Marquee Moon” by Television

Posted on May 17, 2012 by John S

“Marquee Moon” is one of the great New York New Wave albums of the late seventies.  No, it’s more than that. It is, for me, one of the great albums of all time. It may even be in my top … 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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The Staves at the Tabernacle, Notting Hill

Posted on May 3, 2012 by John S

Yesterday I and a couple of friends went to see The Staves at the Tabernacle in Notting Hill, West London. The Staves are three sisters, Emily, Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Cooper, hence the band name) from Watford.  They sing what I … 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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