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daff wrote a new post, Roger Day Boom Radio UK – no, wait, come back! 1 month, 3 weeks ago
If any of you enjoyed Radio 2 Sounds of the Sixties until Brian Mathews death a few years ago then you may well enjoy listening to Roger Day’s show at 08.00 on Saturdays. Lots of varied stuff gets p […]
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daff commented on the post, E-bikes 2 months, 1 week ago
I have always enjoyed cycling but, a few years into my 60’s, realised that I was riding less and less. I was avoiding hills and, living in Cornwall, that was a problem!
My local bike shop in Truro let me try an E […] -
daff commented on the post, Have you ever been in a musical group now before or since and are you willing to tell us all about it? 7 months ago
The place : Portscatho Memorial Hall
The year : 1964 give or take a year
The band: The Thoobs
The members : Chris Pollard on vocals, Trevor ‘Piggy’ Green on guitar plus one or two others who’s names and faces […] -
daff wrote a new post, Des dies 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Sad to hear that Des O’Connor has died. He was, arguably, the last of the all round entertainers. He toured the UK with Buddy Holly in March ‘58 and, apparently, they had a great time together.The picture was tak […]
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daff commented on the post, R.I.P. Helen Reddy, and was "I Am Woman" a hit in your world? 10 months ago
Yep……I always liked Angie Baby too.
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daff commented on the post, Singles at 33 rpm 10 months, 3 weeks ago
I seem to remember that many years ago I had a single by Ten Years after (Love Like a Man) that had the studio version on one side that played at 45 rpm whilst a live long version which played at 33 rpm on the […]
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daff commented on the post, Happy 60th birthday to Aimee Mann 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Unfortunately he had been dead for over 18 months by the time Aimee was born!
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daff commented on the post, My "Generation Divide" band now look worse than me 11 months ago
I have seen Van a few times over the years and the most recent (I think) was a few years ago at the Hall for Cornwall.
After the show I was chatting to a friend of mine outside the entrance and who should stroll […] -
daff commented on the post, I’m a Suzanne Vega Junky. 1 year, 1 month ago
Yep saw her back in the day – Carlyon Bay Cornwall – I still play her stuff a lot today.
As others have said 9 Objects……is very good but I would also recommend the compilation Retrospective The Best of…..for […] -
daff commented on the post, I want to write a poem with y’all. 1 year, 1 month ago
Prevent the zebras from boozing.
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daff commented on the post, 80 today! The Voice 1 year, 1 month ago
We saw him in Vegas about 15 years ago and thought he was great. Also surprised to find that he didn’t seem to didn’t seem to take himself too seriously.
I still enjoy listening to the boy from the valleys! -
daff commented on the post, Fripp and Toyah 1 year, 1 month ago
Its a Mystery 🤭
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daff commented on the post, A Pop Quiz – a Quiz about Pop Music. 1 year, 1 month ago
7 – Harper’s Bizzare (Come to the Sunshine, Anything Goes, 59th St Bridge Song
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daff commented on the post, Adam and the Anus 1 year, 2 months ago
That is a fair point! I got carried away!
My favourite was Gordon Rightfoot though. -
daff commented on the post, Adam and the Anus 1 year, 2 months ago
The Collies with Graham Bash
First Aid Bit
Norah Bones
Ruddy Holly
The Pinks
Brian Toole and the Tremeloes
Wank Wankford
Otis Bedding
Eddie Rochran
B.B.C.
Tree
Quick Silver Passenger Service
Eddie and the Hot […] -
daff commented on the post, The Shadows 1 year, 2 months ago
I was looking forward to seeing this and, when I did watch it, wasn’t disappointed.
In many respects the ‘Shads’ were my introduction to music. Foot Tapper, Dance On, Wonderful Land and Atlantis were great […]
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daff commented on the post, Damn. Phil May has gone. 1 year, 2 months ago
The first band I ever saw live – Cornwall Coliseum 1964(?) I certainly feel old now!
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daff wrote a new post, David Crosby – broke? 1 year, 2 months ago
I read an article on Rolling Stone mentioning that David Crosby has cancelled his upcoming tour. No surprise there in the current climate but what does surprise me is his, alleged, lack of money/savings.
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daff commented on the post, UK Music Magazines 1 year, 3 months ago
Thanks for this!👍
I just had a quick look at a couple of mid-sixties NMEs & Melody Maker. I Shame I got rid of mine…….great to see again. -
daff commented on the post, Bloody Hell! Elton John is Vic Reeves 1 year, 3 months ago
Just saw it!🤷♂️ Absolutely incredible but not in a good way! Why oh why would he want to do that?!?!
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