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(1974 Albums) Mott the Hoople – The Hoople
1974 was quite the year for Mott the Hoople. Flush from the band’s single success in 1972 with the Bowie-penned “All the Young Dudes“, Mott had already enjoyed follow-up hits with songs like “Honaloochie Boogie” and “All the Way from Memphis“. (Not before … Continue reading
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December 25th 1973
“Crismis Day – Got a guitar” Evil child that I was, I always hunted for – and invariably found – my wrapped Crismis Christmas presents many weeks before Santa’s big day. Of course, as a result of them being wrapped … Continue reading
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September 21st 1973
“Moved into spare room” Wow…. I must have argued with myself and got thrown out? Actually, I this was part of my necessary ‘teenage remodeling’ years. It is CERTAINLY something that my Dad remembers with a little bit of horror. He … Continue reading
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August 6th 1973 (Pt II)
“Rained all day – went up Trev’s, borrowed … In Rock….” [...cont] Deep Purple’s “In Rock” album, was notable at the time because it was the first album they released where every track was written by members of the band. … Continue reading
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August 3rd 1973
“Roger came for me at 10 – said Ward wanted me to work all day – did so. Swapped my Scalextric for Bernard’s organ” I will now pause whilst the more juvenile amongst you make up your own jokes………… Done? … Continue reading
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An Aside – My “History of Music” Project: Part I
This is the back cover. I hope everyone can read it OK? Please note that in amongst the plethora of big name acts (Presely, The Beatles, Dylan, Zeppelin etc) I have included such other musical giants such as Man, Deke … Continue reading
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May 9th 1973
“Caught F.Oak coach home illegally. Borrd Billion Dollar Babies off of Jackie S. Went up Gra’s in the evng. saw his new addition – Garrard SP25 III (G800). Borrowd Gemini Suite & Book of Tailisyn, lent him Focus 3,” Good … Continue reading
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