With so much speculation about the setlist for the upcoming oasis gigs, I thought it would be fun to create my own, containing what I would like to hear them play and then say what I think they will play in that slot. It’s sort of fantasy against speculation, if you like, based on whatContinue reading “It seems I’m not immune to a bit of oasis setlist speculation”
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“Not leaving home” – where and why the Beatles are always on their way back
The Beatles were part of a cultural revolution in the 1960s. The group’s contribution cannot be understated. Their own popularity spread throughout the U.K. and then the world, with U.S. domination undeniably sealing their status as the most important and influential band in the history of recorded sound. Many recall their appearance on the EdContinue reading ““Not leaving home” – where and why the Beatles are always on their way back”
Let me count you down – Favourite Beatles recordings from the 1960s, part one: Number 204 The Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band run-out groove
I have compiled my own completely subjective ascending list of favourite tracks recorded by The Beatles from 1962 to 1970, which includes a total of 204 recordings, from officially released singles, EPs and LPs. The list omits Christmas fan recordings and any solo material recorded during the timeframe. Where there are different versions of theContinue reading “Let me count you down – Favourite Beatles recordings from the 1960s, part one: Number 204 The Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band run-out groove”
A short look at the newly published book “Secret Agent: A fan’s guide to the Danger Man hour series” by Rodney Marshall
Rodney Marshall’s “Secret Agent: A fan’s guide to the Danger Man hour series” is a concise, no-nonsense, informative piece of work. It neither presupposes the reader has knowledge of the background to the production of the TV show Danger Man, nor does it require one to have it; it simply presents an episode-by-episode exposition, brokenContinue reading “A short look at the newly published book “Secret Agent: A fan’s guide to the Danger Man hour series” by Rodney Marshall”
Peter Falk as… Columbo. The ‘perfect’ mystery show, without the mystery?
“Peter Falk as”… those three words were possibly the most reassuring to me that I was about to be entertained in the cleverest, most unique of ways for the next hour and a half or so, maybe longer, when Columbo appeared on our small screens all those years ago. Even now, despite the digitised boxContinue reading “Peter Falk as… Columbo. The ‘perfect’ mystery show, without the mystery?”
The 12 UK Beatles albums from the 1960s ranked
One of the most remarkable things about The Beatles is that they remain one of the only groups in history with a complete contemporary UK album discography (of more than one disc) which is wholly indispensable. That is to say, each record represents some kind of progression, whether it be the song-writing, the musical stylesContinue reading “The 12 UK Beatles albums from the 1960s ranked”
George Harrison’s solo work appraised… and my view on box sets
Now look, I’ve been a fan and collector of this man’s work for years and have played my numerous copies of these albums in various formats literally to the point where some of them don’t work anymore and am always curious to hear whatever ‘unreleased’ material that may be made available… however, as with mostContinue reading “George Harrison’s solo work appraised… and my view on box sets”
The optimum time to watch Bond films… or is it just me?
Before I go on I should just stress that this is very much a tongue-in-cheek entry… I wasn’t going to write it at all, but then thought what the hell, we need more silliness… I’ve been watching Bond films for years and I find there is a definite optimum time in the week for meContinue reading “The optimum time to watch Bond films… or is it just me?”
Really the “worst” of the best? Rethinking The Prisoner episode Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling
I’ve already stated that, in my view, The Prisoner stands in a class of its own in television history. https://therockandrollguy.com/2021/03/13/appraising-televisions-ultimate-masterpiece-the-prisoner/ Edgy, uncompromising and totally unpredictable, much like its principal creator, the show remains unparalleled in its ability to both entertain and stimulate thought, even after all these years. Of all the 17 episodes, the oneContinue reading “Really the “worst” of the best? Rethinking The Prisoner episode Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling”
Jeremy Brett’s Sherlock Holmes appraised by episode… which is my favourite?
In 1984 Jeremy Brett hit the small screen with the first series of what would become, in my opinion, the definitive portrayal of Sherlock Holmes. The series was notable in the beginning for its adherence to the source material and over the next 10 years viewers were treated to some television magic as many ofContinue reading “Jeremy Brett’s Sherlock Holmes appraised by episode… which is my favourite?”
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