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G4E4 – Northern Soul & Disco – Later Years

8th September 2023 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Welcome pop pickers. This week we start the Disco era.  This is what we heard at the Youth Club in the early 1970’s through to the late 1980’s, when most nights were party nights, men [more…]

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Debbie Harry

5th September 2023 Going Postal 0

My admiration for Deborah Harry goes back some time. I first met her in 1999, and again this year, both times when she was travelling to/from Glastonbury.  For me, she was born to deliver the [more…]

20th Century

G3E4 – The Singers – Bit of Willie and friends

1st September 2023 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

This week we are back to the singers.  Thank you to Wiki and Top of the Pops. I have always enjoyed those singers who really do have an outstanding voice, and when combined with an [more…]

20th Century

G2E4 -Glam Rock – The Later Days

25th August 2023 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Welcome pop pickers to episode 4 of Genre 2, Glam Rock. This week back to Glam Rock.  Thank you to Wiki and Top of the Pops. Courtesy of Wiki: New Romantic acts in the UK such [more…]

20th Century

G1E5 – Origins of the Motown – The later years Part 1

18th August 2023 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

This is Genre 1, Motown, episode 5. For those of a certain age this will bring back some fond memories and get your foot tapping.  If you are a lot younger, as this is such [more…]

20th Century

G6E3 – Those different ones like what I like (Part 3 of 6)

11th August 2023 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Welcome pop pickers. This is based on stuff like what I like, there will be various bands and artists to try and cheer you up and kick-start your weekend.  Hopefully for many of you, to [more…]

20th Century

G5E3 – Origins of Rock ‘n’ Roll – Early Days Middle Era

21st July 2023 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Welcome pop pickers.  Back to Rock ‘n’ Roll, the early days. This is the sort of music that makes you want to tap your feet, dance, and singalong. Thank you to Wiki, Britannica, and Top [more…]

20th Century

G4E3 – Northern Soul & Disco – Middle Era

14th July 2023 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Welcome pop pickers. This is based on stuff like what I like, there will be various bands and artists to try and cheer you up and kick-start your weekend.  Hopefully for many of you, to [more…]

20th Century

G3E3 – Origins of The Singers – Later Time

7th July 2023 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

This is based on stuff like what I like, there will be various bands and artists to try and cheer you up and kick-start your weekend.  Hopefully for many of you, to bring back some [more…]

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