Stories from my musical youth
Here’s the thing. I run an 80s (and 90s) music website. The music from those two decades has, in many ways, dominated my life. Yet I didn’t find out until about 35 years later that my dad met Paul Young in the 80s. How could …
It’s no secret among my friends and family that I adored Michael Hutchence, the charismatic, sensual singer of Australian rock band INXS. Something about this man compels me to write a tribute of sorts. So here it is. I’m just going to let the words …
Take a sad song and make it better Every time I hear the opening bars of this song it’s such an emotional moment. Here’s why. This is Hey Jude: the meaning of the lyrics and music. A very personal perspective. My heart strings Ten years …
…and the worst Love them or hate them, the best cover songs ever can really divide opinion. Some people love a refreshing new take on an old favourite tune, while others abhor the mere thought of anyone doing something different with a classic. Personally, I …
A festive number one is for life Christmas 2018 & 2019 LadBaby, a British YouTuber who vlogs about fatherhood, has achieved Christmas number ones in 2018 and 2019 – two in a row. A LadBaby Christmas number one – twice. First it was a cover …
The first dance of forever Inspired by an article on funeral songs – a sombre subject – I thought a post on first dance wedding songs might be more uplifting. Such a joyous occasion, a wedding. All the fabulous flowers, divine dresses, delicious food and, …
Performing in the style of… In the grand scheme of things, there really aren’t that many musicians who ‘make it’. By which I mean – churning out chart-toppers, bedding down a string of groupies, or even hurling TVs from hotel room windows. Those who do join …
When the screaming started: the story of a Brosette After watching the Bros documentary, ‘After the Screaming Stops‘, this is all about Bros. When the screaming started. On the 80s music scene, there were so many boy bands. UK acts to have hit the top …
The one and only One hit wonders. UK music would not be the same without them. The burning question is – would it be better, or worse? Love them or loathe them, here’s my take on The best one hit wonders, UK. And the worst. …
DJs & ballgowns The class of ’92 were gathered for the last time, our high school leavers’ dinner. We sat down to a 3-course meal to celebrate finishing our A-levels, looking forward to our impending results with feelings varying between nervous excitement and sheer terror. …