Working class teenage anthem, superb!

According to Glen Matlock he lifted the riff from Fire Brigade by The Move for the intro to God Save The Queen and the intro for Pretty Vacant was based on S.O.S by Abba.

Japan – Ghosts.
Still amazes me that it became a top five hit single as it’s not radio friendly and pretty experimental.

Genius songwriting by prog rock veteran Pete Sinfield who set out to write a scathing commentary on Thatcher’s Britain (‘Something nasty in your garden’s waiting….’) disguised as a sugary pop song. Bucks Fizz […]

Brian Eno’s beret…

I think Johnny and Santo deserve a mention for this brilliant track (Tear Drop) which was a big influence for Mick Green’s Albatross…

I would like to nominate Keith Levene (PiL) and John McGeogh (Banshees)…

Cadbury Smash Aliens…

Vicks Sinex with Malcolm…..

Caroline Rose – Jeannie Becomes a Mom, what a fantastic track, thanks for that.

Weezer – Buddy Holly

Power Pop at it’s greatest and a brilliant video too.

Stevie Wonder-Someday At Christmas

She and Him – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Lloyd Robinson Cuss Cuss…..

All I’m asking Vim is to do one number.

Frank Zappa ~ What’s The Ugliest Part Of Your Body

Stoned Soul Picnic ~ Laura Nyro

This is a great take on Joe Cocker’s cover version of With A Little Help From My Friends….

I was also born in the same town. Along with Bauhaus we gave the world the graphic novel writer Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta) and the composer Sir Malcolm Arnold (Bridge on the River Kwai, Whistle Down the […]

This is an unreleased cover from the Red Rose Speedway sessions but worth a mention I think…..