That is sad to hear. Whatever he thinks of this site and some of the people on it is irrelevant in the face of such a blow. Also have a great family friend who suffered one about three or fours years ago. The road to recovery has been a long and arduous one but it's amazing how the body can respond over time. Wish him all the very best for a speedy recovery.
I have the Juana one, dated 1981, 4,31 secs. Listening to it on Youtube, I see there's one on Sho Me, dated 1982 but 4,12 secs... Which is the scarcer of two or are they about the same. Nice Soul record.
Nina Simone was definitely a West Hampstead, early 100 Club tune, where it most definitely fit in with other left field stuff R&B and Jazz influenced stuff. Hearing it transplanted to a more Northern event like the Fleet allniter was odd though.
The geographical data will confirm that this whole thing has gone way beyond a bunch of beyond middle age codgers in the UK. Well done Ian, Gareth, Elaine and all the others who've worked on this project.
Seem to a remember a bust for possession of cannabis in America too, back when lots of pop stars were getting busted. Not sure if he went to prison though.
I liked the book and don't think the drug side was overplayed. Gear was an integral part of the experience for many folk. I remember nights at Peterborough when it was scarce or just bad shite, 80% of the punters would be seriously glum as a result. Agree with everyone else's views on the scene being dragged down years ago, even The Goodies had a pop, ffs. I don't personally know Elaine but you can tell she's committed. Love her enthusiam and eloquence. Looking forward to seeing it!
It's funny, but I always remember it being that way. We've all sneered and been sneered at at one time or another, surely. I'm sure you must have uttered the word "div" at least once on your passage through this "scene" of ours. It's been replaced with words like "numpty", "handbagger" and "non-scene goons" today though. Nice to have alternatives...
Indeed. Gene Chandler spoke of the fellas on the scene treating him and his ex cold and mean. Good for GC, good for us... Movement is more political to my mind. Collective could also be applied... At least in Spain it could. We are a collective...