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andrewjb commented on the post, Do a Barack! Tell us about your favourite films of the year! 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Enjoyed a lot of films including On Chesil Beach, The Post and Three Billboards. The ones which have really stayed with me are Leave No Trace and BlacKkKlansman.
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andrewjb commented on the post, Blogger Takeover XXXXIII 1 year, 2 months ago
Books
David Hepworth, 1971 – Never a Dull Moment . Really good holiday read. I’ve enjoyed both Hepworth’s books; I think Uncommon People has the edge insofar as each chapter was more self-contained and I thi […] -
andrewjb commented on the post, Carpool Karaoke – Paul McCartney 1 year, 5 months ago
I think there was some difference in social background with John and Paul; George and to a greater extent, Ringo which to some degree may have affected their perceptions of the city in later life.
I’m no […]
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andrewjb commented on the post, David Byrne American Utopia tour 1 year, 5 months ago
I was lucky enough to get standing tickets in the circle at Hammersmith which were (relatively) cheap compared to some other tickets. I think the nature of the show – the number of performers and the choreography […]
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andrewjb commented on the post, The only person who is on both THIS and THIS… 1 year, 8 months ago
Suzi Quatro on Minder and Happy Days.
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andrewjb commented on the post, Blogger Takeover XXXVIII 1 year, 8 months ago
Book
‘Swing Time’ by Zadie Smith – tells the story of two mixed race girls from their childhood up to their 30s and the differing paths they take. There are sections in West Africa as well as when one of the c […] -
andrewjb commented on the post, Blogger Takeover XXXVII 1 year, 9 months ago
Hope your brother-in-law is progressing Steve.
Round our place it’s all been a bit 1971 – saw ‘The Post’ – basically an interesting story, well told, with a group of actors who seem to be enjoying their rol […]
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andrewjb commented on the post, RIP Eddy Amoo 1 year, 9 months ago
I have always been aware and enjoyed the singles however it’s been interesting over the past couple of days learning about Eddy Amoo’s earlier, largely doo wop group, the Chants.
Here’s a link to one of the […]
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andrewjb commented on the post, Revolutionary Spirit:The Sound Of Liverpool 1976-1988 1 year, 10 months ago
Anyone who is interested in the book it appears still to be available on this site
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andrewjb commented on the post, Revolutionary Spirit:The Sound Of Liverpool 1976-1988 1 year, 10 months ago
Excellent review. I recognise it’s not for everyone but Francesco Mellina’s book of photography of the late 70’s/early ’80’s Liverpool scene ‘Revealed’ is well worth seeking out. Alongside the Liverpool bands he […]
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andrewjb commented on the post, Blogger Takeover XXXVI 1 year, 10 months ago
Thanks @mosleymoles this was an interesting listen. As you may know Underground Railroad was on one of Barack Obama’s holiday reading lists; I’d recommend another book from those lists – H is for Hawk by Helen […]
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andrewjb commented on the post, Blogger Takeover XXXVI 1 year, 10 months ago
Film
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri – whilst the story is good, it is the performances which stand out – as much is revealed by what not said as what is.Books
Underground Railroad by Colson W […] -
andrewjb commented on the post, Blogger Takeover XXXV 1 year, 11 months ago
Music – Bedouine
Kind of enjoying the Bedouine album I got for Christmas. I think she shows signs of being very talented and clearly writes a good tune but just not crazy on it. I think that it’s probably me n […] -
andrewjb commented on the post, Jimmy Webb Mastertapes tonight & tomorrow Radio 4 2 years ago
Thanks Carolina. I wasn’t aware of this podcast until recently – I can recommend the Randy Newman one. I was lucky enough to see David Hepworth interview Jimmy Webb recently in a branch of Waterstones – it was a […]
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andrewjb commented on the post, Tom Petty – RIP 2 years, 2 months ago
there’s also a tribute episode of the New York Times Popcast which is worth a listen.
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andrewjb commented on the post, Blogger Takeover XXXII 2 years, 2 months ago
Concert:
Magnetic Fields at the Barbican. I was a little cautious in advance of this show in that it promised to present 50 songs over two nights; however Stephin Merritt, performing inside a version of a […] -
andrewjb commented on the post, Blogger Takeover XXX 2 years, 4 months ago
Film – Really enjoyed Baby Driver – a bit like an extended pop video. If a shoot-out in time with Hocus Pocus by Focus appeals then this is the one for you.
Read – As Miketherep says above Dadland by Keggie […]
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andrewjb commented on the post, Is Morrissey The New Ken Dodd? 2 years, 4 months ago
‘tax me, I won’t say no, how could I?’
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andrewjb commented on the post, Sixty years ago today 2 years, 5 months ago
Mark Lewisohn states that McCartney may have spoken to Lennon outside a newsagent in Aigburth Road some time before the Woolton Garden Fete. McCartney in an interview in Esquire in 2015 stated ‘I saw him on the […]
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andrewjb commented on the post, Gig Music 2 years, 6 months ago
The Jam at Liverpool University in (I think) 1979, a hot summer night; prior to the Jam’s appearance, the Move’s ‘Flowers in the Rain’ came on and much of the audience started pogoing in unison.
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