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My Top Twelve – New York Songs

Posted on February 10, 2014 by John S

New York, New York. An iconic city, a city that you feel you know even when you’ve never been there. I’ve been once, in 1986, on business trip, for a few days. I’ll never forget the dazzling view of midtown … Continue reading →

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“How Music Works” by David Byrne

Posted on January 19, 2013 by John S

Just spent a lazy Saturday morning finishing a great book by David Byrne, called “How Music Works”. For any of you who aren’t familiar with DB, he was the frontman with the Talking Heads in the seventies and eighties and … Continue reading →

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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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