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May 16th 1975 (V)

“John, Paul, George, Ringo… and Bert” theatre programme continued… Proof, as if it were needed, that society has gone through quite a change with regards to its relationship with cigarettes and smoking in the last 35 years. Two full-page – … Continue reading

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May 16th 1975 (IV)

The “John, Paul, George, Ringo… and Bert” programme continued… Alan Dossor‘s subsequently helmed for TV shows such as “Johnny Jarvis“, “Bergerac“, “The Governor” and “A Touch of Frost“ Bernard Hill‘s acting career leapt into the stratosphere on the back of his bravura … Continue reading

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May 16th 1975 (III)

“John, Paul, George Ringo… and Bert” programme continued… Recognise any names from the acting or music establishment there? (The Beatles’ excluded, obviously) More stuff about them later. Meanwhile… Rumour has it that George Harrison went to the opening night of … Continue reading

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May 16th 1975 (II)

… continued from last post… “John, Paul George, Ring0… and Bert” Programme from 1975 What do you think a “movement consultant” does? I wonder if that is the equivalent of a stage director? It sounds awfully vulgar… “Hello, what do you … Continue reading

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Cockney Rebel

One of the huge drawbacks of EFA70sTRO 1974′s diary being ‘light’ on entries – particularly in the latter half of that year – is that we’ve missed out on several of my musical discoveries during that time. I therefore feel … 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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Number One Singles of 1974 (Part 1)

As I have mentioned before, the first two weeks of 1974 found Slade’s “Merry Christmas Everybody” riding the crest of the UK singles chart. Quite the worthy achievement for a seasonal ditty. By contrast, the most recent (2009) “Christmas Number One” … Continue reading

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Number One Singles of 1973 (Part 4)

[... "Number One Singles of 1973" continued from Part III] October to December • David Cassidy – Daydreamer/The Puppy Song Released as a Double A-side to (somewhat cynically I feel) extend its shelf life and radio play, this was teen … Continue reading

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