The late Real Thing singer in his own words. Continue reading
Category Archives: Music
Halloween hits: Our House Is Haunted
An early George Formby classic, resuscitated for Hallowe’en. Continue reading
‘The first pop intellectual’
ALWYN TURNER on the early television shows of the great Jack Good. Continue reading
Pick of the pops: Salvation Army
Some pop music from the bands of the Salvation Army. And why not? Continue reading
Pick of the pops: ‘A Song for Europe’
Leaving the EU, with Roxy Music and ‘a shell full of memories…’ Continue reading
Pick of the pops: ‘The Yip Song’
Robyn Hitchcock sings about Vera Lynn. Continue reading
Start! British debut singles: Part 3
The final part of ALWYN TURNER’s guide to the best debuts in British pop history. Continue reading
Start! British debut singles: Part 2
Continuing ALWYN TURNER’s definitive list of the best debuts in British pop history. Continue reading
Start! British debut singles: Part 1
The finest debut singles in British pop history, ranked and reviewed by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
Pick of the Pops: Eye Do It
A Solihull band brought to you by Norman Tebbit, patron of the arts. Continue reading
20 Corbyn-rock classics
The essential soundtrack for the hardcore fan of the Jeremy Corbyn. Continue reading
Pick of the Pops: ‘We Must All Stick Together’
Teddy Brown says that the clouds will soon roll by. Continue reading
