THE MUNICH AIR CRASH – The Tragedy and Legacy
As the ‘Babes’ continued to improve would Wolves have won successive Championships? Would Spurs have done the Double?
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Darkest Hour Enlightens – despite a grave ten minutes………….
When a film contains a number of excellent performances and takes such care in re-creating period detail and prevailing moods, it may seem churlish to focus on one fatally flawed scene. Unfortunately despite the undoubted excellence of Gary Oldman in…
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MOORE APPRECIATION – why Bobby should be more revered.
‘Until England unearth a central defender with the poise of Bobby Moore, their delusions of grandeur will remain exactly that.’
When Two Sevens CLASHED: 77 – The Year of The Clash
From New Years Day, 1977 would be The Year of The Clash – the best debut album of the decade soon to be released.
BBC FOUR Documentary explores Hits, Hype and Hustle in the Music Business – but whatever happened to Attitude, Albums and Ability?
BBC 4 Documentary: Hits, Hype & Hustle. Modern acts need a Manager, Agent & Media Manager – The Beatles had Brian Epstein.
DON’T LOOK BACK WITH CANDOUR – OASIS conquer the world in ‘SUPERSONIC’ documentary.
If Ray and Dave Davies are the Brothers Grimm of rock, then Noel and Liam are like warring ‘Peaky Blinders.’
JIM RODFORD (1941-2018) – Gentleman and Bass Player Par Excellence;
Standing between the Brothers Grimm as bass player of The Kinks, Jim Rodford occupied the most unenviable stage place in rock.
WHY ON EARTH SHOULD I MOAN? – Still nothing to complain about in ‘A HARD DAY’S NIGHT’
‘A Hard Day’s Night’ breaks with the tradition of films made by Elvis Presley and Cliff Richard with The Beatles playing themselves.
STOP HEY – WHAT’S THIS CALLED? Twenty Songs Where The Title Is Not In The Lyric
THESE SONGS HAVE A TITLE – IT’S JUST NOT CONTAINED IN THE LYRICS. BABA O’RILEY – The Who; FUNK 49 – The James Gang; JUST LIKE TOM THUMB’S BLUES – Bob Dylan; TRUE BLUE – Rod Stewart; KING OF HOLLYWOOD…
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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY – Marvel or Drivel?
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is no ‘Street Fighting Man’ but in the powerful climax Queen, as a one voice, three instrument unit, rock as hard as anyone.’