20th Century
A History of Pop Music – Albums 1966
Featured Album: The Mama’s & The Papa’s If you can believe your eyes and ears This is a series of articles looking at albums from 1960 to whatever year we end up in. I [more…]
Pop Music
20th Century
A History of Pop Music – Albums 1965
Featured Album: Righteous Brothers – Just Once in My Life This is a series of articles looking at albums from 1960 to whatever year we end up in. I will select a featured album for [more…]
20th Century
A History of Pop Music – Albums 1964
Featured Album: In Dreams This is a series of articles looking at albums from 1960 to whatever year we end up in. I will select a featured album for each year and the link for [more…]
20th Century
A History of Pop Music – Albums 1960
Featured Album: Elvis is Back This is a series of articles looking at albums from 1960 to whatever year we end up in. I will select a featured album for each year and the link [more…]
20th Century
The History of Pop Music – 1998
Featured song: All Saints – Never Ever (UK Version)
20th Century
The History of Pop Music – 1997
A History of Pop Music – 1997 This is a series of articles looking at pop music from 1955 when in my opinion proper pop music began up to 1999 when they stopped making it. [more…]
20th Century
The History of Pop Music – 1996
A History of Pop Music – 1996 Firstly, apologies for the rather long delay between these music articles. Normal service will now be resumed. This is a series of articles looking at pop music [more…]
Arts
Kenneth (Ken) Essex Hits a Century!
Kenneth Essex, one of the most respected viola players of our time, celebrates his 100th birthday on Monday 20th July 2020. Born the son of a Co-op baker and confectionery manager in Hinkley, Leicestershire he [more…]
Arts
The History Of Christmas Number Ones 1952 – 1999, Part Two: 1976 – 1999
Through the years I have enjoyed many things about Christmas and if I were to be asked my favourite thing, I guess I would have to name not just one, but a few. Some of [more…]