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May 21st 1975

“Tim came round in evening. He listened to and might buy New Morning” Yes, I had been introduced to Bob Dylan. I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with Mr Zimmerman… in as much as I love some of his stuff … Continue reading

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January 11th 1975

‘Started new Job – GREAT!” Seems as if I was a little more excited to be at Francis Records than I was on ANY day I ventured to Lancaster & Crook supermarket, doesn’t it? I really did fall into the new … Continue reading

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January 4th 1975

“Mr Ward did not need me so had day off. Sarah’s party – Rubbish” Would Mr Ward – my boss at Lancaster & Crook – ever see me again?  I seem to remember that once I turned 17 (in just … Continue reading

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January 3rd 1975

“Did absolutely zero all day. waited for phone. have to see them at 4 mon” In case you’re curious I was waiting to hear about an interview for a new Saturday job. I think I had finally had enough of … Continue reading

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January 2nd 1975

“Nig came round in the afternoon” What? You were maybe expecting more? Yes, this 1975 diary is getting off to a lacklustre start isn’t it? Maybe I should use this lull in the proceedings to do a brief “cast of … Continue reading

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(1974 Albums) Various Taped Recordings

I have reported in some detail all the records I bought during 1974. The back pages of the diary also shows a selection of taped recordings I owned – many of which have already been discussed in my 1972 and 1973 entries. … Continue reading

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(1974 Album) Fat Mattress – Fat Mattress

Fat what now? I do believe this is another album purchased “on sale” at one of Eastleigh’s record emporiums. If I was a betting man I’d guess Woolworth’s clearance bins. In terms of pedigree, Fat Mattress’ is quite the intriguing … Continue reading

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December 23rd / 24th 1973

• “Worked in morning” • “Worked all day – Good laugh!” Good laugh? Must have been the only time I worked in retail in the two days prior to Christmas that I could have described as a “good laugh” Maybe … Continue reading

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