Thank you, that was incredible. Great to see something fresh as a tribute & put a big smile on my face.

I’ve said before how I don’t like his boomer rants – “there’s nothing new here” “it’s the same throughout” – missing that it’s not aimed at him, and to 16 year olds, it will be new. Some of his music theory piec […]

This is his theme from Parting Shots, the Michael Winner film he starred in. His character was diagnosed with stomach cancer & given 6 weeks to live. This song is even sadder now.

“Yer Man” for that second solo is session musician Neil Taylor – who went on to play with Robbie Williams. It’s a great solo, but often annoyingly, gets faded when played on the radio

For me, Bohemian Rhapsody was like an incredible magic trick. The first time heard, it was amazing – and the video only added to that sense of wonder. I wanted to hear it again. However, after many plays, you knew […]

Spirit Popular – 12 Dreams of Dr Sardonicus Connoisseur – Future Games Fleetwood Mac (Buckingham version) Popular – Rumours Connoisseur – Out of the cradle (LB solo album)

I hadn’t heard this for so many years, but at the mention of whistling, the horror came rushing back. Here is Whistling Jack with an audience joining in

But he told us on Lodger in 1979 “I am a DJ, I am what I play” (You were waiting for someone to say that. Cue the QI klaxon)

The difficulty with comedy ITV has alway had is the ad break. While BBC can work as a single “one act” story, ITV’s are in 2 halves, needing a middle punchline & enough interest to have the audience retur […]

Spirit “Future Games” The more popular choice would be “the 12 dreams of Dr Sardonicus” or their first album, but this is a mix of sci fi samples, half songs & fades, and really only works in a complete sitting.

I’m glad it was a good night. I only received the “forthcoming attractions” email on Thursday & other stuff distracted me. The Exchange is only a bus ride away & the Hampton hub within walking distance – so will […]

Not sure if this fits the vibe, but it popped into my head – along with the visuals.

There was a post on the MyWest London Facebook page about the over 60 concessions a few months ago & it concentrated on free eye tests & prescriptions. I made the mistake of replying to someone who said there was […]

Thank you! I thought I’d bought it before now, but it must have been one of the many other ones. “You can never have too.many Beatles books” I’m not sure about that.

An engineer I used years ago said just to use a kettle descaler a few times a year.

I immediately thought of this

Judging from the front cover, they’ve just received their A level results.

A classmate at school always thought they were singing “eff off” which is a bit Tourette’s as a reaction.

Thank you for flagging this, it’s well worth a read. The RH show/picture show was a big hit with friends when I was at FE college in 1980. The new intake picked up guitars, bashed out em, g, a, & I was i […]

This is a nice curio that was put on yt 3 weeks ago, but I only spotted it this morning.