Monthly Archives: March 2020

9: Five Years.. David Bowie

Posted on March 29, 2020 by moulty58

In the 70’s, watching TV was a consensus activity. Most home only had one set and that was there for the entertainment of the whole family, you didn’t just watch what you wanted when you wanted it, especially if it … Continue reading →

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8: Cortez the Killer…Neil Young

Posted on March 22, 2020 by moulty58

In the 70’s the USA was simultaneously familiar and alien. Our television relied heavily on imported series from the states especially comedy, Happy Days was insanely popular, but we would also get reruns or the Monkees on a spasmodic rota. Shows were … Continue reading →

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7:Meet me on the Corner…Lindisfarne

Posted on March 15, 2020 by moulty58

For most people their ultimate ‘tracks of my years’ songs are ones they heard somewhere between the ages of 13 and 20. Almost all musician can report a eureka moment when they heard the music which would change their lives. … Continue reading →

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6: All the Young Dudes.. Mott the Hoople

Posted on March 8, 2020 by moulty58

Early Mott the Hoople had their fans, Mick Jones later of the Clash and Kris Needs later editor of Zigzag magazine to name just two. The band inspired the devotion that only comes from giging and hard work. Early producer … Continue reading →

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5. Can’t Get Enough..Bad Company

Posted on March 1, 2020 by moulty58

‘Well I take whatever I want And baby I want you, After the chaotic dissolution of Free, vocalist Paul Rogers formed a band Peace and landed a support slot on a Mott the Hoople tour. Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs has … Continue reading →

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