Conan Doyle’s great science-fiction adventurer is celebrated by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
Category Archives: Music
Revive 45: May 1974
The top 10 singles from 45 years ago, annotated by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
First lines: 1970s – part 2
ALWYN TURNER chooses the best opening lines in British pop 1975-79, from Peter Skellern to the Monochrome Set. Continue reading
First lines: 1970s – part 1
The best opening lines in British pop 1970-75, from Black Sabbath to the Goodies, chosen by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
‘I see nothing wrong with rock ’n’ roll, but…’
Cyril Smith didn’t approve of schoolchildren dancing to rock music, says ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
Shine on, Harvest moon
BEN FINLAY celebrates the label that gave us Pink Floyd, Kevin Ayres, Roy Harper and, er, the Third Ear Band. Continue reading
Revive 45: February 1974
ALWYN TURNER remembers the music from the days of Harold Wilson’s third election victory. Continue reading
Album of the week: Clockwork Carousel
ALWYN TURNER listens to a great debut by a bucolic British rock band. Continue reading
Revive 45: January 1974
ALWYN TURNER on the music that took us into the 3-day week in January 1974. Continue reading
Halloween hits: Wait a Minute
An Edwardian song by Tom Woottwell, resuscitated for Hallowe’en. Continue reading
‘Making socialists want to vomit’
BEN FINLAY on Jezza, Jagger and sleepy London Town. Continue reading
A brief history of fly-posting
From Napoleon III to the Sex Pistols – an extract from ‘Pin-Ups’ by ROGER CRIMLIS and ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
