LONDON FALLING – The Kinks & ‘MUSWELL HILLBILLIES’…….
MUSWELL HILLBILLIES (1971) Amidst the poignancy and humour there is a sense Ray is fed up with the 70s – and they are only 18 months old.
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JULES RIMET GOES ‘BACK HOME’ – England win the 1970 World Cup…………
After the semi-final against Italy finishes in an extra-time goalless draw, the outcome is decided by the drawing of lots.
LAND OF HOPE – NO GLORY: England in the 70s……….
During the 70s England appear involved in a game of footballing snakes and ladders – on the board more serpents than upward staircases.
SECRET SERVICE – Carly Simon & ‘NO SECRETS’
Diane Keaton would become the cinematic embodiment of Carly Simon and her ‘No Secrets’ persona in ‘Annie Hall’……..
‘PELE’ – A Brazilian blend of mastery and mystery (Netflix documentary review)
To some ‘PELE’ will provide insight into why he was so revered and remind others their admiration was not misplaced.
STILLS THE SAME – ‘STEPHEN STILLS II’
‘STEPHEN STILLS II’ contains the triumph and tribulation that went into being Stephen Stills – part genius/part ego-manic.
SEVEN YEARS OF PLENTY – THE CHARITY SHIELD 1963-1970:
What’s mine is yours and yours is mine: Liverpool & West Ham share the 1964 Charity Shield…..
RUNNING MAN: Jackson Browne & ‘RUNNING ON EMPTY’
With performances from the stage, hotel rooms and even the tour bus, ‘Running On Empty’ is the most ambitious live album ever recorded.
LADY SINGS THE BLUES – Joni Mitchell & ‘BLUE’ (1971):
Rock music has produced some genuine masterpieces – but beyond them all stands ‘BLUE’………..
Busby/Shankly/Stein: ‘THE THREE KINGS’ (documentary review)
‘Three Kings’ is testament to a time when even the biggest football clubs were more about communities than conglomerates.’