I used to run a lyric quiz on my last lesson before Christmas every year. Nothing to do with maths, but we’d do 3D initials on Isometric paper, or Christmas co-ordinates – basically a colouring in lesson with lots of Christmas music playing. See how you get on – answers next week. 1) You wereContinue reading “Christmas Hits of the 60s and 70s”
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Calamity Chicks 3.2
You may notice a few pix of drums in the publicity stuff – here’s why. The long, hot summer of 1976 saw Lin taking on a bigger role at the studios while Granite spent a couple of months touring Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, where their music had taken off after an aggressive marketingContinue reading “Calamity Chicks 3.2”
Calamity Chicks 3.1
The third book in the series is Linda’s Lament – here’s a little more about it. Almost Famous meets 10 Things I Hate About You with elements of Queen’s Gambit. When Jack corners Lin in the playground, she knows exactly what he wants, but she has her own reasons for agreeing. She’s pretty sure UncleContinue reading “Calamity Chicks 3.1”
My Top Thirteen Epic Songs
It all began because I tried in vain to list my top 13 songs of all time – 130 would be nearer the mark. So then I thought of my top 13 acts and tried to pick one song. I started to write that these are probably the band’s one defining song (think Journey: Don’tContinue reading “My Top Thirteen Epic Songs”
Eurovision Winners – Part 3
So it took a while, but continuing our tradition, I watched the movie: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Although it’s only been a year since I last saw it, as ever, there were one or two wee scenes which caught me unawares. I hadn’t really clocked quite how many previous contestants boughtContinue reading “Eurovision Winners – Part 3”
Eurovision winners – part 2
A week ago today saw our family’s first virtual Eurovision party, with Chris and Sophia in Horsham, Jo in Lancaster and Steph in Canada. It was fun sharing opinions over a WhatsApp group and we’d already decided the UK entry was one of the best for years. Good to see it get some jury votes,Continue reading “Eurovision winners – part 2”
My Top Thirteen 1999
1. Shania Twain – That Don’t Impress Me Much 5-1999 2. Robbie Williams – Strong 4-1999 3. Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca 7-1999 4. The Divine Comedy – National Express 2-1999 5. Macy Gray – I Try 10-1999 6. George Michael & Mary J Blige – As 3-1999 7. Sixpence None The RicherContinue reading “My Top Thirteen 1999”
1994 Top Thirteen
1. Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting – All For Love 01-1994 2. Seal – Kiss From A Rose 08-1994 3. Bon Jovi – Always 09-1994 4. Garth Brooks – The Red Strokes / Ain’t Going Down 01-1994 5. Aerosmith – Crazy / Blind Man 11-1994 6. Sheryl Crow – All I Wanna Do 11-1994Continue reading “1994 Top Thirteen”
My Top Thirteen 1993
1. R.E.M. – Everybody Hurts 04-1993 2. Aerosmith – Cryin’ 11-1993 3. Whitney Houston – Queen Of The Night 11-1993 4. Gabrielle – Dreams 06-1993 5. Ace Of Base – All That She Wants 05-1993 6. Billy Joel – The River Of Dreams 08-1993 7. Guns ‘N’ Roses – The Civil War EP 05-1993 8.Continue reading “My Top Thirteen 1993”
My Top Thirteen 1991
1. Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – 06-1991 2. Guns N’ Roses – Live And Let Die – 12-1991 3. Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – 01-1991 4. The Clash – Should I Stay Or Should I Go – 03-1991 5.Continue reading “My Top Thirteen 1991”
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