Fades in Slowly

Under-appreciated genius. That’s all I have to say about this.

Day 3: ‘A song that makes me happy’

This is absolutely the worst song ever spewed forth onto the population of the Earth.

Day two: ‘Your least favourite song.’

Interestingly, the supporters of Turkish football team Galatasaray have actually seen fit to create a chant that is based on this turgid filth.

Well boys and girls, I’ve been neglecting this blog to the point that it’s no longer even funny, so here’s a bit of motivation to get back into the swing of things. The 30 day song challenge is something that’s floating around on Twitter at the moment and it seems like a good way of easing me back into the swing of things.

Day 1: Your favourite song

This might change on any given day, but this seems like one hell of a way to get started.

I cry with joy every time I hear this song. I get an adrenaline rush just thinking about it.

Still too busy to devote time to my forolorn blog, nevertheless, I’ve found time to give you a marvellous selection from days gone by. Have a great one!

Morecambe and Wise 1977

Kate Bush 1979

Slade Prison’s Christmas carols

Les Dawson 1980

The Two Ronnies 1984

Xmas at the BBC, 1976-1984

1976: Christmas charts

Now then, read this very carefully and do as I say. Imagine you’re in a beer garden of a pub next to a canal. Any old pub won’t do, there has to be a canal, and some ducks. It’s very specifically early evening, approaching seven o’clock. It’s July and you’re a little bit sunburnt, but only on your face and forearms. You’re drinking a pint of cider, you just fancied it for a change. Now you’re ready to listen.

Mungo Jerry, would you believe, were awarded Melody Maker’s ‘best new band’ award in 1970, and were counted as one of the five best live bands in the world in 1971. Indeed, Ray Dorset, singer and writer of this marvellous tune, was granted three Ivor Novello Awards as a composer. Should I, therefore, regard this as a guilty pleasure? Let’s face it, it is wonderful even though it’s cheesy beyond belief. Watch this video, firstly for the vintage cars driving past in the background, and secondly for the biggest sideburns in recorded history.

Connection to John Peel?: Yes

Although you’d never imagine in a million years that JP would have played this on his show (you’d be right), he did have the honour of presenting them during a BBC concert performance in 1970. If you don’t believe me, click here.

Personally, I just think it’s a really ghastly dress, but others seem to have stronger feelings on the issue.

You can download some free tracks from the soundtrack of The Social Network if you click here and provide your email address. Back soon!

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Wings

I f’n love this snotty song!

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