Author Archives: moulty58

Michael Chapman

Posted on September 12, 2021 by moulty58

Following the passing of Charlie Watts another 80 year old man has left us. Michael Chapman was hardly a household name. In the 70s I was aware of his existence, it’s possible that I might have heard him on the … Continue reading →

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Charlie Watts..end of an era

Posted on August 29, 2021 by moulty58

The death of an 80 year old man surrounded by his family doesn’t sound that a big a deal but the loss of Charlie Watts is on every bit as significant as the death of Louis Armstrong or Howling Wolf, … Continue reading →

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Hilton Valentine

Posted on February 7, 2021 by moulty58

About a month ago YouTube decided I really needed to see more videos about the Animals. Fair enough, I always like the band just like I enjoyed most of the 60’s groups.Eric Burdon has always been the main focal point … Continue reading →

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24: Whatever gets you Thru the Night..John Lennon

Posted on December 27, 2020 by moulty58

Lennon’s time in New York City wasn’t hugely significant from a musical point of view. Prone to inertia and laziness he relied rather on the muse coming knocking. A lot of the time he lacked others to spark him into … Continue reading →

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Paul McCartney saves Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2020 by moulty58

You are 78 years old. Your mother dies when you were 14. Your closest male friend is gunned down and your wife and ‘baby brother ‘ bandmate are taken by cancer. And that’s all before you reach the age of … Continue reading →

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The Lonesome Death of John Lennon

Posted on December 13, 2020 by moulty58

I try not to engage with the news to much, its pretty much a constant babble and I assume that anything of real importance will get though to me somehow. I had assumed that the 40thanniversary of John Lennon’s death … Continue reading →

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23: Oliver’s Army…Elvis Costello

Posted on December 6, 2020 by moulty58

Watching an episode of ‘The Crown’ recently I was reminded of the Falklands war. At the time I was unemployed and living in a house which had heating one room only. Having survived a cold damp winter and facing an … Continue reading →

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22:Cool for Cats…Squeeze

Posted on November 29, 2020 by moulty58

The polytechnic disco was a refreshingly genre free environment. There were 420 people on campus and most of us didn’t have that much in common. Dance music didn’t exist, disco did of course but the rugby club wasn’t going to … Continue reading →

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21: Heart of Glass.. Blondie

Posted on November 22, 2020 by moulty58

Weekends at Trent Polytechnic were a mixed affair. It depended who was around. Some Fridays it seemed everyone disappeared leaving me rattling round my accommodation block. It always amazed me how many students had decided to leave home and then … Continue reading →

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You Can’t do that in the Studio Anymore

Posted on November 15, 2020 by moulty58

In the 70’s recording studios were magical places. There was the holy grail of Abbey Rd but also lesser legends such as Rockfield where you could stay an immerse yourself in a 24 hour recording experience. At the bottom end … Continue reading →

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