We continue our visit to Athens, cradle of civilisation. Sitting eating a mediocre, over-priced meal at a rooftop restaurant while gazing upon the Acropolis, where the western world learned what architecture is, the rarefied scene was accomoanied by an odd soundtrack of pop familiarity. John Lennon’s Jealous Guy ‘improved’ with Bontempi style stylings. Then they play a cover of Let It Be. It’s that 80s charity record, the Hillsborough one was it? I can’t remember. And then towards the end, voiceovers commending listeners to buy. Bowie, page 3 girl Suzanne Mizzi and then Timmy Mallet from TVam as he infotms us. What more of a clashing pop from the past juxtaposition with classical architectural grandeur could one have I wonder?
Raves from the grave in far flung places.
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You really appear not to be enjoying your holiday.
Could I suggest you make your way down to the old port and spend some time in the bars and cafes of Piraeus.
I’m sure you and Mrs Farquar would appreciate it.
Not at all. We are having a great time. The playing of the song was hilarious. My post merely highlights those times when odd blasts from pop’s past intrude on your present in strange juxtapositions, such as when abroad. Made me think others might contribute similar experiences, hence the post. I see now the Let It Be single was the Ferry Aid one BTW.
A mate once went to Crete in his youth on a Twentys holiday (I dodged that particular bullet). The principal thing he remembers is the bouzouki heavy version of Hotel California he kept hearing on the radio.