FOOTBALL, FILMS and FABULOUS MUSIC AT THE DOMINION OF OPINION
Wembley Stadium – August 1979: With closed eyes, for a few seconds it was if nothing had changed. But opening them brought back the harsh reality Keith was gone.
If ever an album cover reflected the state of a group the tombstone sleeve of ‘THE LONG RUN’ could not have been more appropriate.
England v Brazil, Guadalajara – 7 June 1970: ‘Have so many world class footballers ever been assembled on one pitch?’
‘The take on ’66 is baffling to say the least. George Cohen provides insight, but more time is given to the ’86 defeat against Argentina.’
On ‘MANASSAS’ (1972) Stills incorporates blues, rock, bluegrass, funk and Latin-shuffles into a sprawling, nigh-on faultless collection.
‘Give ‘Em Enough Rope’ (1978) is not the finest work of The Clash – but when it soars they are still the most essential rock band around.
OLE’ OLE’ OLE’: The Havana roar acclaiming the Stones as they strike up ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll’ so loud the group can barely hear each other.
For years my Dad lived by the adage ‘never book a summer holiday until the fixtures are out.’
‘If there was a concept to the ‘Rolling Thunder Revue’ it was the notion of being an ‘anti-tour’ tour.’
‘The Gilded Palace of Sin’ is not only a great debut album, but arguably the most potent mix of country, soul and rock ever recorded.