Thank you!

Sir Francis Sidebottom & Little Cabin Boy. One million gallons of rum, glug glug glug, that was lovely!

…and also not the first time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=805jKHk8CWk

He still lives in LA.

Regarding Mark Hart, he was essentially Mitchell’s dep, given the job when the production work took off after a couple of less successful attempts to fill the seat – Eddie Rayner and M […]

(Insert name of favourite band/musician here)

I definitely follow some acts out of loyalty, despite diminishing returns.

My wife and I both refer to each other, and indeed ourselves, as “The FPO” because we always found it funny. All of these things depend on context. It did get a bit wearing on the old place site when it was […]

Just a guess, but maybe these recordings were only originally copyrighted when Rolling Stones Records was launched? Despite being older takes.

Walk of Life sounds amazing now.

International Bong Day

This one is great. Very Zen. It’s all we have, isn’t it?

When I told my GP that I’m addicted to codeine, after my health issues, she said I’m entitled to be. Just wanted to add this. Your GP is human.

I’m reminded of Nietzsche: When you stare into the abyss the abyss stares back at you.

This resonates with me. Too much rumination and introspection can be, well, too much.

Great post.

You’ve been through all of that and are only mildly addicted to some pills. You’re made of strong stuff, but you don’t have to be. Ask for help, you’ll be amazed how much is available. You will be fine.

Have a good time all of the time, that’s my philosophy Marty.

It’s radical for this guy. I think he normally just counts the band in, and barks the occasional instruction at them, whilst wibbling on about potted herrings, Radio Luxemborg, Mez Mezzrow and Caledonia.

When The Leaves Come Falling Down from Back on Top is a good one. Even Brian (Brian!) Kennedy (Kenedee,eee,eee!) is under control on that. It sounds like he might have written it and taught the band how to play it […]

There was a band called The Quick around the same time as Go West, who were said to have some close involvement with them, but I never figured out what. I think there was just a collective of musos trying to break […]

I remember being very impressed by Go West when they appeared on The Tube with an absolutely cracking team of session players, including Pino Paladino (paging Moose to do his impression). It stands to reason they […]

Identified as Gnorman the Gnu in later adverts.

I loved reading this. Keep posting this stuff!