So, while Max regales us with tales of his sheltered upbringing (he made up for it later), let’s note that it is National Album Day, today: 13 October 2018. It is great to see this celebrated on the BBC all day, with special mention going to the Mastertapes discussion with …
Sometimes I think The Consul and I live in parallel universes: Squonk Regarding American Squirm I too purchased the single because of the “B” side that was actually sung by the other Elvis. To this day, although Nick Lowe wrote the song, I think Costello’s version is not only better, …
I’m lovin it — no, not McDonalds you schmuck; I mean Maxim Max’s post about NL. I remember pur—–chasing that par—-ticular re—-cord back in the day; mainly ‘cos What’s So Funny was on the other side. But yes it fed into the trashing of American mythology along with Radio Radio …
When I think of what makes the British squirm it is pretty much everything, but an American? That has got to be pretty tricky. I’d love to know what Nick Lowe said to make an American Squirm!
What a dilemma. I found these two tomes in a bookshop and thought I’d take a photo of them together. Do you care, like Felicity, and give a Fig and put lots of effort in trying to succeed with your goals; or do you, like Mark, believe that striving is …
Feel the vibes people – this is how it felt when I was 15 years old.
Great to have a week off work; do the pubs, enjoy the country, drink the wine, fruit of the vine. And listen to some Van. As I said before, I only wish we were smokin’ up in Kendal, with your red robe dangling. But it’s pretty good here, you know, …
When you go to a live concert you’re hoping to hear your favorite songs. But of course you want more than that, you could stay at home and listen to the albums if that is all you wanted. You are looking for atmosphere and some connection with the band. In …
a young boy? … who wishes he ‘was a punk rocker with flowers in his hair’ (don’t get me started…) So, we went to see the Bootleg Beatles, who were a lot of fun. Then we got to see the Chinese Beatles ballet in HK!! Is nothing fuckin’ sacred? Not …
Very sad to hear The Bully died. RIP DICK SWIFT. Great song. Great to make your own video to, too! Hey buddy, I saw you from the side, leaning on my car… What the fuck is up with that, huh? Do you see me – leaning on your car?? Uh? …
In just over two weeks my good lady and I will be journeying back to Dallas to see Jeff Lynn’s ELO live in concert. I’m really looking forward to it. So far this year we have seen some much younger performers: Demi Lovato and P!nk and adding an old duffer …
I’ve now spent more than half of my life in the wonderful USA and unlike what you read and see on the internet and TV it is still a great country with lots of potential. When I walk around my local community and stores I’m greeted with smiles and hellos …
So many see the Anthony Newley period of David Bowie as something to be forgotten quickly, Prettiest Starman but I remember when I was first getting into Bowie in my first year of college that I’d listen to the Deram era of David Bowie from 1966-1968 (before the amazing Space …
Are you a thinker or a talker? Let’s Talk. 1970: Bowie and Bolan. One was the Prettiest Star, the other was the bastard son of Anthony Newley and Vince Taylor. Max misses the insane lad, so let’s recall a little know b-side. Gems everywhere, from starman to black star….
So living under a rock, as I do, I only recently heard about about Joey Heatherton when I found a great version of the Beach Boy’s classic God Only Knows for my playlist. What a beauty and a talent. They really did stop making beautiful women some time last century.
Quizzes are only fun when you can figure them out so I appreciate The Consul making it easy for me. I was listening to a playlist I made for my daughter over the weekend and so many of the artists were dead. Boy that is depressing. David Bowie Lou Reed …
Well I wonder if Max was thinking about his breakfast? Certainly 9/11 seems foretold in a number of 70s classics from Fire and Rain to Breakfast in America. Flying machines in pieces on the ground, you know. Meanwhile, here’s another C21st setting for an album cover of mythic status. Music …
Following in the great tradition began by the Consul: Album Cover Quiz 1 I give you our second modern Album Cover view of a classic American album from the late 70’s. This particular view has great meaning to all Americans because there are no Twin Towers anymore. I knew I …
The Consul is 100% in his element when a good Pub Quiz comes along, but this tired old 55+ drinker – not so much. The Consul is a leader of leaders and is pretty much like a walking Wikipedia when he arrives on the scene so I have no doubt he …
You can’t beat a good pub quiz. Sometimes you don’t even have to go to the pub, but like Max you can open a can (Can the Can) and play at home. So in this quiz we look at a modern photo of a classic album cover setting. Can you …
So I was in the shower tonight and on came the beautiful “Alison” by Elvis Costello from 1977. That’s 41 years ago, and the song sounds as fresh as ever. In fact the whole album, which is playing right now, is still amazing. I often marvel at how good The …
Although it is nice to appreciate and be reminded of British Babes: Missing Ye Olde Country Tonight The single best British memory has to be Joe Strummer. What an amazing talent and man. And dying at 50? Oh boy, given that we are all older than that now it feels …
So, I’ve been reading a great book by Allan Jones entitled I Can’t Stand up for Falling Down (where have I heard that before?) It’s a series of his Uncut magazine reminiscences from the 1970s when he worked at Melody Maker. Boy, what a vanished world of booze and blagging. …
So after I saw Bebe Rexha a month ago: Some Wednesday Night Booty I’ve been listening to this perfect song for the Drinking Man: What’s not to love about drinking and Bebe?
So my good lady and I are off tomorrow for our second Mini-Break of the year. Pretty much everything will be the same as in March but this time we’ll be seeing the amazing P!nk. And I think we’ll be drinking more. Can’t wait to get away for a few …
So I was watching American Idol the other night on my lonesome … my wife and I used to watch this all the time but over the years it waned, so now I watch just the highlights and quite enjoy it. While watching I was most impressed with the talented …
Glad to know Max gets in his AFDs before and after the barrel drinking. This is a blog about beer and drinking after all — except for the ones about Sarah and Rachel (not to be confused with rest-in-peace Lou and Rachel). So, we drink on, boats against the current …
So The Consul might think he’s in his Autumn years but not me, I’m still rocking with the young uns! And the proof was evident at the Demi Lovato concert I took my good lady too last week in Dallas. Talk about the oldest mother fucker in the room – …
Even though I thought I had done enough featuring Grace Jones My Top Six Bond Girls these days you have to worry that you are giving a fair shot to all races not just white females. So it is a perfect time to bring up Beyoncé. I’m not really hip …
One of the artists I saw five times in the UK, culminating with meeting him in person in the Union at Leeds, was the amazing and unique John Otway! Otway is 100% the type of act you need to see live. I saw him four times in London at various pubs …
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