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September 18th 1975
“Nothing much happened all day. Phoned everywhere enquiring about The Who. Holly had to go to Boys Brigade (??)” Well I know I have never seen The Who play live (much to my chagrin, Keith Moon being one of my … Continue reading
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August 11th 1975
“Work. In evening went to see Tommy with Debbie, Nig and Kim. Film was absolutely incredible” I loved, loved, LOVED this movie! Truth be told I STILL love this movie. It’s an exercise in excess, Director Ken Russell assulting the … Continue reading
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August 4th 1975
“Started back at Francis – Great! Got some record covers and Free Tommy tickets” Yes, you read that right. I’m back behind the counter in Francis Records’ pop department. How did this happen? Weird really… it seems the elderly Mrs … Continue reading
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(1974 Album) The Who – Quadrophenia
As I think I have stated before, I was far from a huge fan of The Who. Sure, I liked their singles – “Won’t Get Fooled Again” was, is, and always will be, magnificent – but unlike many of my … Continue reading
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(1974 Albums) Various Artists – The House That Track Built
I believe I bought this Track Records budget compilation from Woolworths’ music department in Eastleigh. In terms of a budget compilation it certainly had a LOT going for it. Here’s the track listing…. • The Who – Magic Bus • … Continue reading
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January 18th (Part 2) / 19th / 20th
• “Go to Alresford” • “Good laugh at Al. Usual missing of clothes etc” • “Got home about 5:30″ Old Alresford Place was built in the 17th Century as a country parish rectory. In the 1800′s it became the home of the … Continue reading
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November 20th 1973
“Borrowed Live Man. Man on Old Grey Stoker’s Vest – smart!” “Live Man” must refer to the “Live at Padget Rooms, Penarth” album, a three track concert recording which, in retrospect, has been described by some as the sound of … Continue reading
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An Aside – My “History of Music” Project: Part VII
Here’s my piece about “Mod”. Having just read this again, I now wonder if researching this in 1975 gave me my interest in the genre, or it was solely the responsibility of The Who’s “Quadrophenia” album a few years later? … Continue reading
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