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  • About by: Adam

    August 11, 2009, 20:32

    I've recently made the bumpy transition from blogger to bona fide blog. Please excuse the mess around here and sorry if I haven't linked to your blog yet. Bear…

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  • Philosophy by: Adam

    November 10, 2009, 14:02

    I love music and I like sharing what I hear with others. If you've arrived here from what you thought was a download link, please go back to the place you…

  • FiS Social Club by: Adam

    November 20, 2009, 14:10

    Welcome to the Fades in Slowly Social Network. Please join me and have a virtual chit chat about music and other stuff. You need to create a profile like…

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  • My Blog 
    • The John Peel show  (134)
      • - August, 1979 by: Adam

        August 13, 2010, 13:50

        The middle of August, 1979 and I'd just turned 6. That's me in the picture above, apparently. JP was on good form, although I was still a bit young to…

      • - Genesis' first session: February, 1970 by: Adam

        February 16, 2010, 10:38

        You may well love this band but I can't even bring myself to listen to this session. Horrible, indulgent nonsense. Enjoy... Genesis 01/04/1970 Produced…

      • - Punishment of luxury, again at last (1978-79) by: Adam

        January 11, 2010, 15:48

        Last year's blog post about the two Punishment of Luxury sessions proved one of my most popular, mainly because the links to the downloads died. Here they are…

      • - The legend of the TOTP audience by: Adam

        January 11, 2010, 11:23

        Second in notoriety only to the 'shake and vac' lady are those poor souls who, for better or worse, volunteered their dancing services to Top of the Pops.…

      • - The '77 sessions: 21st December, 1977 by: Adam

        January 8, 2010, 14:32

        Here we are with the first show of the new year, courtesy of Kevin on the JP radio show discussion group. 'This 2 hour show was composed exclusively of…

      • - The blogger’s choice Festive 50 2009: 10 – 1 by: Adam

        January 3, 2010, 12:48

        My dear friends, here is the final part of the festive countdown... I hope you've enjoyed listening to this chart as much as I have cobbling it together. My…

      • - The blogger’s choice Festive 50 2009: 20 – 11 by: Adam

        December 31, 2009, 13:08

        Here we are then, with the decade about to end. It's frightening to think that there will be soon be parts of the 1970s that will be forty years ago. Here…

      • - The blogger’s choice Festive 50 2009: 30 – 21 by: Adam

        December 28, 2009, 01:14

        Hope those of you who celebrate Christmas had a good one. I'm a Chivas Regal and a Glenfiddich to the good, so all's well at my end. Here then, my dear…

      • - Christmas documentary: Teenage dreams so hard to beat by: Adam

        December 25, 2009, 17:48

        You've gorged yourself on food, now sit back, relax and have a glass of your favourite tipple while listening to this documentary which celebrates the life and…

      • - The blogger’s choice Festive 50 2009: 40 – 31 by: Adam

        December 23, 2009, 11:58

        Here we are then, with part two (part one here) of what is becoming a smashing festive chart. More of the same, with a mix of old and new from any genre you…

      • - The blogger's choice Festive 50 2009: 50 - 41 by: Adam

        December 21, 2009, 12:15

        After last year's exhausting effort to cobble together a 1976 chart, as enjoyable as it was, I've this year asked some of my fellow bloggers to do the hard…

      • - Jimi Hendrix Experience: December, 1967 by: Adam

        December 18, 2009, 16:06

        Christmas is a comin' and it seems like as good a time as any for a bit of sacred cow slaughtering. Hendrix, without doubt, was an unparalleled talent.…

      • - Syd Barrett session, February 1970 by: Adam

        November 26, 2009, 22:15

        As it happens, I, formerly one of the biggest Floyd-heads (now recovered to mere obsessive) in existence, now work with someone who is related to Syd…

      • - The Strokes session: June, 2001 by: Adam

        November 19, 2009, 10:48

        This was the band that made me start to feel like I was getting old. Long gone were the years when I opened the NME and knew every band that they were writing…

      • - 22nd September, 1975 by: Adam

        November 16, 2009, 12:14

        OK, can anyone name the two actresses and the show in the picture? Thought so! Doesn't seem that long ago, does it? This is the penultimate edition of…

      • - 14th June, 1983 by: Adam

        November 14, 2009, 12:33

        I haven't even downloaded this one myself yet, but any excuse to get a picture of a BMX on the blog cannot be missed. Another billfromnorthwales…

      • - Holidays in the sun  by: Adam

        November 9, 2009, 12:27

        Today I offer a totally obvious tune to mark 20 years since the fall of the Berlin wall. However, it has not been all fun and games since the wall came…

      • - Madness session: August, 1979 by: Adam

        November 5, 2009, 11:17

        I look forward with great anticipation to your comments on this one... Going to junior school (junior high to Americans among you) in the South of England…

      • - Radio 1: The early years by: Adam

        November 4, 2009, 14:47

        If you're wondering whether or not that's John Peel doing an impression of Jimmy Saville in the picture above, it is. That's just one of the delightful things…

      • - 2nd August, 1967 by: Adam

        November 2, 2009, 13:59

        UPDATE: The bus ride home was both bumpy and precarious, but I still got the track list done. This one is so hot off the music file equivalent of the…

      • - Classic session tracks: 'Then I kissed her' by The Lurkers by: Adam

        October 27, 2009, 15:50

        For me, the biggest indignity suffered by The Lurkers was being the centerpiece of Mick Wall's abominable John Peel biography which appeared in time for…

      • - Classic session tracks: 'I am the fly' by Wire by: Adam

        October 26, 2009, 13:08

        First up, I'm ill, so it's a short one... Described as being 'more inquisitive than The Sex Pistols, poppier than The Au Pairs and more experimental than…

      • - 22nd December, 1995 by: Adam

        October 16, 2009, 11:35

        A 46-minute segment of the pre-Christmas show. I'm extremely pleased about this one as it features the epic song 'Flesh' which I myself played in one of my…

      • - 2nd September, 1986 by: Adam

        October 9, 2009, 14:45

        Here be the link. Only 30 minutes of the show and and seven and a bit tracks.Were you watching this in September, 1986?

      • - The Eno / Fripp backwards blunder: 18th December, 1973 by: Adam

        June 16, 2009, 13:55

        Jupiter, circa December, 1973The time is December, 1973 and as a no-doubt grizzly three-month baby, I am shocked as Chile breaks diplomatic contacts with…

      • - Not November, 1976, but February, 1977 by: Adam

        June 14, 2009, 18:45

        Model railways were very popular in 1976 The time is November, 1976 and the Uk has well and truly forgotten the manic heat of that summer. America, it…

      • - 1976: Where it all began by: Adam

        February 2, 2009, 10:35

        First of all, I can't believe I've never posted this before. I guess when you become obsessed with something you really can't see the wood for the trees. In…

      • - Cover Versions Special: 13th July, 1991 by: Adam

        November 27, 2008, 12:32

        Thanks very much to Alan for making this one available. I haven't even downloaded it myself yet so can't comment much. The downloads cover almost the full…

      • - 7th November, 1978 by: Adam

        October 15, 2008, 10:54

        Thanks to Dr. Mango for bringing this one into the 21st centruy for us. You can get more information by clicking here.Tracklisting:-XTC: Red (LP - Go 2)…

      • - 14th March, 1992 by: Adam

        October 14, 2008, 11:04

        Another complete show, this time from the collection of Ken Garner. In his own words:Here's a complete show from early 1992 which featured heavily in chapter…

      • - Thursday, 26th December, 2002 by: Adam

        October 13, 2008, 15:06

        Regail in the delight that was Peel's five hour marathon at Christmas, 2002. Didn't those buggers at the BBC appreciate that the man was already in his sixties…

      • - Prolific Blogger Cheers me up No End by: Adam

        October 13, 2008, 14:43

        The blogger I'd previously only known as Mr. Obscure but whom I now know as Stuart sent me a couple of fantastic emails recently that cheered me up no end,…

      • - 1978 Shows by: Adam

        September 23, 2008, 15:02

        There seem to be shows coming left right and center these days, which is only a good thing, of course. It's getting hard even trying to find the time to…

      • - 7th April, 1995 by: Adam

        September 23, 2008, 13:42

        Thanks again to the increasingly legendary Steve for this complete 1995 show, featuring sessions from Black Star Liner and Mug.Download links:Part 1, Part 2,…

      • - New Peel Shows by: Adam

        September 19, 2008, 14:21

        Just a quick summary of some of the new Peel shows that are now available in digital format. Thanks to all those who have put in the time and effort to make…

      • - Party like it's 1969 by: Adam

        September 2, 2008, 12:04

        The ever lovely, excellent and, indeed, outstanding Kat's Karavan has been busy recently with a plethora of late 60s shows, including this beauty from…

      • - End of the Road to Hell: Orbital's Last Ever Gig - July, 2004 by: Adam

        August 28, 2008, 12:03

        Orbital were the brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, whose career as electronic pioneers lasted from 1989 through to 2004. They took their name from Greater…

      • - A Garner Original: 28th September, 1988 by: Adam

        August 22, 2008, 16:26

        I haven't even downloaded this one yet myself, so I feel it's best to use the words of Ken Garner from the Peel Newsgroup:Well I've finally completed my…

      • - Dr Mango Strikes Back: November, 1989 by: Adam

        August 6, 2008, 13:43

        Dr. Mango is back in action over on the Peel Newsgroup with another offering, this time from 1989. Again, his words are undoubtedly better than mine:Apart from…

      • - Thanks Dr Mango: April or May, 1981 by: Adam

        August 5, 2008, 13:26

        I don't need to say too much about this beauty myself as the marvellously named Dr Mango does such a good job on the Peel Newsgroup:In the aftermath of Peel's…

      • - Efes Extra Strongly Recommended: 13th March, 1993 by: Adam

        August 4, 2008, 19:22

        One of the advantages of working in a university is that you get a sizeable summer holiday. A small drawback of this is that you - meaning I in this…

      • - Kat's Karavan Makes my July by: Adam

        July 28, 2008, 10:18

        Not only is the Perfumed Garden back in the full swing of things, we also have a stupefyingly great addition to the Peel archive over at the mighty Kat's…

      • - Perfumed Garden Back in Action by: Adam

        July 7, 2008, 02:19

        Great to see the Perfumed Garden is back from its almost year-long hiatus with a Peel show from 20th August, 1990. Hope to see regular sessions again from this…

      • - Christmas With Peel: 24th December 2003 by: Adam

        July 4, 2008, 11:50

        Over on the almost as good as Teenage Kicks blog I wish it could be Christmas every day you can find the 2003 xmas spectacular.Here's the track listing,…

      • - A ghost at the feast: The Magic Band at Maida Vale, 7th July, 2004 by: Adam

        June 9, 2008, 08:56

        You wait for ages then two posts come along at once. By the way, it's my youngest son Ozan's first birthday today, so leave a comment or he'll be very…

      • - Ub40’s Debut: 2nd January, 1980 by: Adam

        May 5, 2008, 09:20

        A boyish UB40 on TotPUB40 have a famously fabulous story with regards to how they got together, the members being friends who knew each other from various…

      • - 28th April 1982, probably a Wednesday by: Adam

        February 25, 2008, 13:29

        One of the many reasons we love the Peel News Group:Side one of the C90Side twoHaven't had a chance to download and listen to them myself yet. Comments and…

      • - Unsatisfactory Euro Result: 8th April, 1981 by: Adam

        January 11, 2008, 14:49

        I’m continuing my slow and unsteady slowing down of that fabulous batch of early 80s shows that surfaced over on JP Everyday a while back. This time it’s…

      • - Siouxsie (finally): 20th October, 2004 by: Adam

        January 9, 2008, 09:54

        After the recently made available Robert Smith and Underworld shows, I've finally gotten around to uploading the Siouxsie show to complete the triumvirate…

      • - May 12th 1981: The Birth of the Haircut by: Adam

        November 20, 2007, 15:13

        Tons of fabulous new Peel stuff over at the king of Peel blogs John Peel Everyday, including this show. It's noted that the transfer from tape to computer has…

      • - In Session Tonight Reaches Ae... by: Adam

        October 8, 2007, 13:35

        One of my favourite Peel project blogs is the fabulous In Session Tonight, who has been brave enough to try and present every Peel session in alphabetical…

      • - Frankie Miller's Year: 30th December, 1977 by: Adam

        August 20, 2007, 09:20

        John Peel’s best sessions of 1977This Peel show is an absolute gem for many obvious reasons (look at the songs he plays), but for those of us obsessed with…

      • - Unpredictable Porridge finally up and running by: Adam

        August 9, 2007, 08:56

        I was pleased to receive notice in my mailbox this morning that Unpredictable Porridge is finally about to get started:_________________________________________…

      • - Peel talks about punk by: Adam

        August 3, 2007, 15:20

        I'd never seen this before, but actually it's very similar to the discussion that Peel has with John Walters in episode four of the Peeling Back the Years…

      • - Free Jelly Belly by: Adam

        August 2, 2007, 12:43

        Have some free sweets while you read my blog.Every day, Jelly Belly's website gives away 100 free samples to people in the UK. I used to get a free sample…

      • - Nick Drake on John Peel's NIGHTRIDE show, 6th August, 1969 by: Adam

        August 2, 2007, 09:56

        The best thing about mp3s and the like are that you can have a listen to music before you buy a full album. I wonder how many crap albums I’ve bought down…

      • - Kat's Karavan UPDATE #1 by: Adam

        May 28, 2007, 14:58

        You wait ages for a new post and then loads of them arrive at the same time! I'm forever indebted to DuffPaddy over at Kat’s Karavan for the new stuff:_______…

      • - Right Place Right Time Wrong Speed: UPDATE #2 by: Adam

        May 28, 2007, 14:46

        John Horne has updated his site, inciuding, wisely, a link to this blog.One of my students came up with the word reavailablise the other day. Amazingly, that…

      • - The penultimate Top Gear Show, September, 1975 by: Adam

        May 4, 2007, 10:11

        Surprisingly little is written about the Top Gear radio show, even wikipedia isn't very helpful. Consequently, the best I can say is that this show is from…

      • top gear  (4)
        • - Kat's Karavan Makes my July by: Adam

          July 28, 2008, 10:18

          Not only is the Perfumed Garden back in the full swing of things, we also have a stupefyingly great addition to the Peel archive over at the mighty Kat's…

        • - Nick Drake on John Peel's NIGHTRIDE show, 6th August, 1969 by: Adam

          August 2, 2007, 09:56

          The best thing about mp3s and the like are that you can have a listen to music before you buy a full album. I wonder how many crap albums I’ve bought down…

        • - Kat's Karavan UPDATE #1 by: Adam

          May 28, 2007, 14:58

          You wait ages for a new post and then loads of them arrive at the same time! I'm forever indebted to DuffPaddy over at Kat’s Karavan for the new stuff:_______…

        • - The penultimate Top Gear Show, September, 1975 by: Adam

          May 4, 2007, 10:11

          Surprisingly little is written about the Top Gear radio show, even wikipedia isn't very helpful. Consequently, the best I can say is that this show is from…

      • 1979  (11)
        • - August, 1979 by: Adam

          August 13, 2010, 13:50

          The middle of August, 1979 and I'd just turned 6. That's me in the picture above, apparently. JP was on good form, although I was still a bit young to…

        • - Punishment of luxury, again at last (1978-79) by: Adam

          January 11, 2010, 15:48

          Last year's blog post about the two Punishment of Luxury sessions proved one of my most popular, mainly because the links to the downloads died. Here they are…

        • - Holidays in the sun  by: Adam

          November 9, 2009, 12:27

          Today I offer a totally obvious tune to mark 20 years since the fall of the Berlin wall. However, it has not been all fun and games since the wall came…

        • - Madness session: August, 1979 by: Adam

          November 5, 2009, 11:17

          I look forward with great anticipation to your comments on this one... Going to junior school (junior high to Americans among you) in the South of England…

        • - Joy Division: Love will tear us apart by: Adam

          September 8, 2009, 09:39

          This is a video produced by Jonathan Beamish for the earliest recorded version of the song, i.e. the one recorded as a John Peel Session for the BBC in 1979.…

        • - Punishment of Luxury sessions, 1978-79 by: Adam

          June 15, 2009, 18:53

          Formed in December, 1976 in the north-east of England, Punishment of Luxury, also known as Punilux, came from a background working in left-wing English fringe…

        • - Old Grey Whistle Test Archives: Tubeway Army 1979 by: Adam

          January 22, 2009, 14:10

          If the ever wonderful Davy can write one word and get a gazillion comments, I reckon I can get away with a single sentence.Also available for download...

        • - NME Interview: August, 1979 by: Adam

          August 18, 2008, 13:50

          I've had this tucked away in the archives for quite a while now, and must confess to having no idea where I got it from.This is quite a lengthy interview with…

        • - First Ruts Session, January 1979 by: Adam

          August 12, 2008, 11:53

          As far as I know (Ken's book is tantalisingly close to being available in my uni library) The Ruts did 4 sessions, this offering being the first (and best?),…

        • - First Killing Joke Session: 29th October, 1979 by: Adam

          June 22, 2008, 10:50

          With no action from the much-loved Perfumed Garden blog since last August, I think I'll start posting some of the many sessions I have in the archive, starting…

        • - 1979 Revisited by: Adam

          September 11, 2007, 12:57

          The 1979 Festive 50 Top 10 link has expired on that crap filesharing site I was using, so I've uploaded it to Divshare.

      • 1987  (2)
      • john peel sunday show  (2)
      • 1982  (4)
        • - Enjoyable romp from 1982 by: Adam

          May 29, 2009, 13:48

          People looked like this in 1982Short, sharp and to the point... would be a huge improvement on my current posts, but work continues to be a real bugger.…

        • - Erazerhead Session: 20th July, 1982 by: Adam

          November 11, 2008, 11:59

          I haven't shared any sessions with you for a while so I felt it was about time. Here we have Erazerhead's one and only offering, dating from 1982. The East…

        • - 28th April 1982, probably a Wednesday by: Adam

          February 25, 2008, 13:29

          One of the many reasons we love the Peel News Group:Side one of the C90Side twoHaven't had a chance to download and listen to them myself yet. Comments and…

        • - Tuesday 27th April 1982 by: Adam

          February 17, 2008, 15:41

          Sorry for the long lay off, but I'm back with some good news courtesy of the ever fabulous Peel Newsgroup: Tuesday 27th April 1982.I haven't even downloaded…

      • 2003  (3)
        • - Christmas With Peel: 24th December 2003 by: Adam

          July 4, 2008, 11:50

          Over on the almost as good as Teenage Kicks blog I wish it could be Christmas every day you can find the 2003 xmas spectacular.Here's the track listing,…

        • - New Peel Blogger by: Adam

          April 21, 2008, 09:43

          Thanks God someone less lazy than myself has taken up the mantle of posting Peel shows on thier blog. I welcome with open arms Peeladay to the Peel community.…

        • - Laura Cantrell: 23rd December, 2003 by: Adam

          February 25, 2008, 13:26

          Courtesy of the ever wonderful Jon Horne:Side oneSide two

      • 2004  (2)
      • 1990  (3)
        • - Countdown to Festive Season #10: 1990 by: Adam

          December 26, 2008, 12:16

          Hope everyone had a nice time yesterday. Ok, first up it’s joke time:One sunny day end of January, 2009 an old man approached the White House from Across…

        • - Perfumed Garden Back in Action by: Adam

          July 7, 2008, 02:19

          Great to see the Perfumed Garden is back from its almost year-long hiatus with a Peel show from 20th August, 1990. Hope to see regular sessions again from this…

        • - Breeders Session, 20th or 22nd January, 1990 by: Adam

          June 24, 2008, 10:57

          One of my favourite sessions, this one, and not just because I fancy Kim Deal. This is all the more special for being the broadcast version complete with JP…

      • 1977  (8)
        • - The '77 sessions: 21st December, 1977 by: Adam

          January 8, 2010, 14:32

          Here we are with the first show of the new year, courtesy of Kevin on the JP radio show discussion group. 'This 2 hour show was composed exclusively of…

        • - My choice for Christmas number one by: Adam

          December 17, 2009, 10:34

          Good old Steve has made a compelling case against the Cowell-crap that has polluted the Christmas chart over the past few years (at least that's how I've…

        • - Classic session tracks: 'Then I kissed her' by The Lurkers by: Adam

          October 27, 2009, 15:50

          For me, the biggest indignity suffered by The Lurkers was being the centerpiece of Mick Wall's abominable John Peel biography which appeared in time for…

        • - Countdown to Festive Season #3: 1980 by: Adam

          December 1, 2008, 13:44

          1980 was a busy year. There was a Military coup here in Turkey, the Solidarity trade union was formed in Poland, Björn Borg won his fifth consecutive…

        • - Jubilee 1977 by: Adam

          October 16, 2008, 14:10

          It seems like I've acquired an obsession with the punk era recently, although I can't fully explain why. Perhaps the proliferation of late 70s Peel shows now…

        • - The Boys were on their Way out of Town: Thin Lizzy, August, 1977 by: Adam

          August 11, 2008, 10:03

          "There are those who believe that there is in place some system, that meetings are held, that charts are pored over… John and I would list those bands who…

        • - Skrewdriver Session, October, 1977 by: Adam

          July 3, 2008, 11:02

          I had many mixed feelings about sharing this session with you all. While the original Skrewdriver had a reputation for violence at their concerts, with none…

        • - Generation X Session, April, 1977 by: Adam

          July 2, 2008, 13:11

          ‘Why, you bastard, why?’ I hear you scream. I know, I’ve already subjected you to one of these tracks on a podcast, but I couldn’t resist. This is the…

      • 1976  (13)
        • - Not November, 1976, but February, 1977 by: Adam

          June 14, 2009, 18:45

          Model railways were very popular in 1976 The time is November, 1976 and the Uk has well and truly forgotten the manic heat of that summer. America, it…

        • - 1976: Where it all began by: Adam

          February 2, 2009, 10:35

          First of all, I can't believe I've never posted this before. I guess when you become obsessed with something you really can't see the wood for the trees. In…

        • - 1976: The Full List by: Adam

          December 29, 2008, 22:39

          So, here they are then, the tracks you voted for. I'm glad that many of you voted for what you were actually listening to at the time, rather than what you…

        • - Countdown to Festive Season #11: All New 1976 Part Three - 20 to 1 by: Adam

          December 29, 2008, 14:15

          This is what albums looked like in 1976Just like Steve over yonder at Teenage Kicks, I'm coming to terms with the increasing inappropriacy of the title to…

        • - Countdown to Festive Season #9: All New 1976 Part Two - 35 to 21 by: Adam

          December 23, 2008, 13:45

          This is what people looked like in 1976In case you're worried, I'm officially declaring this part of the chart a David Soul-free zone. This then is the second…

        • - Countdown to Festive Season #8: All New 1976 Part One - 50 to 36 by: Adam

          December 22, 2008, 11:36

          Welcome to 1976 from David SoulSo here we go then with part one of the 2008 1976 Festive Fifty. I think you'll find it's somewhat different to the original…

        • - Hols by: Adam

          September 30, 2008, 10:42

          Well everyone, it's the end of Ramadan and the kind folks I work for have given me all this week off work, which is nice. I'll be back with more K-Tel classics…

        • - Roast Fish on the Menu: Podcast 4 by: Adam

          September 25, 2008, 13:18

          Well, after a mere 3 months of inactivity I've already finished podcast 4.I'll update this post even more when I have time, but for now you can download the…

        • - When I were a lad... by: Adam

          September 22, 2008, 13:15

          Firstly, I'm from Yorkshire so I'm allowed bad subject verb agreement. When I were a lad football was much better than it is now. I think we can all agree on…

        • - The K-Tel Hit Machine (1976) by: Adam

          September 18, 2008, 14:02

          The Summer of 1976 was considered, by many who lived through it to be the best and longest summer within in recent memory. Throughout Europe a large area of…

        • -1976: More Delights to Choose from by: Adam

          August 20, 2008, 13:05

          A lot of you still haven't voted for the all-new 1976 chart. I'll still accept votes until the beginning of December and, while a fairly clear picture is…

        • - The '76 Fifty: A Helping Hand by: Adam

          July 14, 2008, 14:46

          'Just too darn bloody long ago' I hear you all rant. Give me a break, I was only three years old and have already decided which three tracks I'm going to…

        • - 1976 Revisited by: Adam

          July 5, 2008, 14:39

          I've always felt that '76 was important enough to warrant a 50 of its own. As we all know, this was Peel's inaugural festive offering and was an all-time best…

      • 1967  (5)
        • - Jimi Hendrix Experience: December, 1967 by: Adam

          December 18, 2009, 16:06

          Christmas is a comin' and it seems like as good a time as any for a bit of sacred cow slaughtering. Hendrix, without doubt, was an unparalleled talent.…

        • - Radio 1: The early years by: Adam

          November 4, 2009, 14:47

          If you're wondering whether or not that's John Peel doing an impression of Jimmy Saville in the picture above, it is. That's just one of the delightful things…

        • - 2nd August, 1967 by: Adam

          November 2, 2009, 13:59

          UPDATE: The bus ride home was both bumpy and precarious, but I still got the track list done. This one is so hot off the music file equivalent of the…

        • - Mod Reggae by: Adam

          July 12, 2009, 21:51

          Go on, try to find a good reason why you shouldn't be listening to this in the height of summer.Mod Reggae (1 of (probably) 1)01 John Holt - Ali Baba02 Lynn…

        • - Kat's Karavan Makes my July by: Adam

          July 28, 2008, 10:18

          Not only is the Perfumed Garden back in the full swing of things, we also have a stupefyingly great addition to the Peel archive over at the mighty Kat's…

      • 1993  (2)
      • 1981  (3)
        • - Christmas Day TOTP 1981 by: Adam

          December 25, 2009, 01:45

          This is the Christmas Day edition of Top Of The Pops from 1981, presented by Andy Peebles, Paul Burnett, Paul Gambaccini, Dave Lee Travis, Adrian Juste, Simon…

        • - Flock of Seagulls on TOTP by: Adam

          November 11, 2008, 14:18

          At some point you have to just say that the music must take precedence over the hair - pretty much any piece of music ever produced being that point. Never…

        • - Thanks Dr Mango: April or May, 1981 by: Adam

          August 5, 2008, 13:26

          I don't need to say too much about this beauty myself as the marvellously named Dr Mango does such a good job on the Peel Newsgroup:In the aftermath of Peel's…

      • 1989  (3)
        • - Holidays in the sun  by: Adam

          November 9, 2009, 12:27

          Today I offer a totally obvious tune to mark 20 years since the fall of the Berlin wall. However, it has not been all fun and games since the wall came…

        • - New Peel Shows by: Adam

          September 19, 2008, 14:21

          Just a quick summary of some of the new Peel shows that are now available in digital format. Thanks to all those who have put in the time and effort to make…

        • - Dr Mango Strikes Back: November, 1989 by: Adam

          August 6, 2008, 13:43

          Dr. Mango is back in action over on the Peel Newsgroup with another offering, this time from 1989. Again, his words are undoubtedly better than mine:Apart from…

      • 2001  (2)
      • the 400 box  (1)
        • - The Peel 400 at the JP Wiki by: Adam

          August 13, 2008, 11:58

          I'm glad to say that the John Peel Wiki that I started (and then proceeded to neglect) is now becoming a valuable resource for documenting Peel's radio shows.…

      • 1978  (7)
        • - Punishment of luxury, again at last (1978-79) by: Adam

          January 11, 2010, 15:48

          Last year's blog post about the two Punishment of Luxury sessions proved one of my most popular, mainly because the links to the downloads died. Here they are…

        • - Classic session tracks: 'I am the fly' by Wire by: Adam

          October 26, 2009, 13:08

          First up, I'm ill, so it's a short one... Described as being 'more inquisitive than The Sex Pistols, poppier than The Au Pairs and more experimental than…

        • - Punishment of Luxury sessions, 1978-79 by: Adam

          June 15, 2009, 18:53

          Formed in December, 1976 in the north-east of England, Punishment of Luxury, also known as Punilux, came from a background working in left-wing English fringe…

        • - Countdown to Festive Season #1: 1978 by: Adam

          November 25, 2008, 14:05

          'What were you doing in December, 1978' is a question I'm rarely asked these days. Watching 'The wizard of Oz', 'Jeux sans frontieres', 'The generation game'…

        • - 7th November, 1978 by: Adam

          October 15, 2008, 10:54

          Thanks to Dr. Mango for bringing this one into the 21st centruy for us. You can get more information by clicking here.Tracklisting:-XTC: Red (LP - Go 2)…

        • - 1978 Shows by: Adam

          September 23, 2008, 15:02

          There seem to be shows coming left right and center these days, which is only a good thing, of course. It's getting hard even trying to find the time to…

        • - The Peel 400 at the JP Wiki by: Adam

          August 13, 2008, 11:58

          I'm glad to say that the John Peel Wiki that I started (and then proceeded to neglect) is now becoming a valuable resource for documenting Peel's radio shows.…

      • 1973  (2)
      • 1968  (4)
        • - The Kinks session: July, 1968 by: Adam

          November 10, 2009, 14:04

          While not exactly unsung heroes, The Kinks nevertheless still don't get the level of respect they deserve for being completely wonderful. English music at its…

        • - Mod Reggae by: Adam

          July 12, 2009, 21:51

          Go on, try to find a good reason why you shouldn't be listening to this in the height of summer.Mod Reggae (1 of (probably) 1)01 John Holt - Ali Baba02 Lynn…

        • - Leonard Cohen: 14th July, 1968 by: Adam

          June 18, 2009, 20:38

          Canadian Leonard Cohen, despite or probably because of his brooding, monotonous voice, is loved for the intensity of his songs. Along with artists like…

        • - The Complete Beefheart Sessions:1968 by: Adam

          August 22, 2008, 13:07

          Van Vliet and RavenscroftIt's not as many as you might imagine, with Beefheart and the Magic band completeing just two sessions from Peel, both in 1968, fully…

      • 1988  (3)
        • - Countdown to Festive Season #2: 1988 by: Adam

          November 26, 2008, 11:48

          Just to make it clear, I will be posting links to every currently available Festive Fifty over the next month or so, as long as the day job doesn't get in the…

        • - New Peel Shows by: Adam

          September 19, 2008, 14:21

          Just a quick summary of some of the new Peel shows that are now available in digital format. Thanks to all those who have put in the time and effort to make…

        • - A Garner Original: 28th September, 1988 by: Adam

          August 22, 2008, 16:26

          I haven't even downloaded this one yet myself, so I feel it's best to use the words of Ken Garner from the Peel Newsgroup:Well I've finally completed my…

      • 1969  (6)
        • - Mod Reggae by: Adam

          July 12, 2009, 21:51

          Go on, try to find a good reason why you shouldn't be listening to this in the height of summer.Mod Reggae (1 of (probably) 1)01 John Holt - Ali Baba02 Lynn…

        • - Dancehall 1969 (Vol. 4) by: Adam

          July 1, 2009, 13:07

          'Every so often, John was pilloried for not playing black music - absurd, really, as reggae and, latterly, hip-hop, were a staple ingredient of his shows. (He…

        • - Dancehall 1969 (Vol. 3) by: Adam

          June 27, 2009, 13:05

          Skinheads wore Doc Marten boots in black or burgundy, with short cuffed jeans or corduroys, flight jackets, sweater vests, Ben Sherman button downs and…

        • - Dancehall 1969 (Vol. 2) by: Adam

          June 25, 2009, 12:04

          'Peel's championing of reggae was criticised by hippies and then punks. But the more hostile the reaction, the more Peel would play it, and the juxtaposition…

        • - Dancehall 1969 (Vol. 1) by: Adam

          June 24, 2009, 12:05

          If you're new to the world of ska, your life is about to be changed for the better. This is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there's little…

        • - Party like it's 1969 by: Adam

          September 2, 2008, 12:04

          The ever lovely, excellent and, indeed, outstanding Kat's Karavan has been busy recently with a plethora of late 60s shows, including this beauty from…

      • 1984  (6)
      • 1975  (4)
        • - Fleetwood Mac: New Haven, 1975 by: Adam

          December 10, 2009, 15:29

          Did you know that in 1975, 2% of all records sold in the World were Elton John LPs? Do you care? Just think about it, there were a lot of people making albums…

        • - 22nd September, 1975 by: Adam

          November 16, 2009, 12:14

          OK, can anyone name the two actresses and the show in the picture? Thought so! Doesn't seem that long ago, does it? This is the penultimate edition of…

        • - The Ramones: The 914 Sessions, September, 1975 by: Adam

          October 8, 2008, 11:14

          Thanks to the mighty Big Ozine for this…Before the Ramones hit it big with their self-titled debut album in 1976, there was this little nugget flying around.…

        • - 1976 Festive 50 Heartbreak #1: War's 'Low Rider' by: Adam

          September 8, 2008, 17:16

          So it begins...Inevitably, asking you to trawl through your memories and choose 3 tracks from 1976 was going to cause problems, i.e. some of yous would end up…

      • 1991  (2)
        • - Cover Versions Special: 13th July, 1991 by: Adam

          November 27, 2008, 12:32

          Thanks very much to Alan for making this one available. I haven't even downloaded it myself yet so can't comment much. The downloads cover almost the full…

        • - Bloody Shoegazers: Moose Session, 1991 by: Adam

          September 9, 2008, 10:01

          Shoegazing was really crap, let's be honest. Were you a shoegazer in the early 90s? If so, I hope you're turning red with shame as you read. I most certainly…

      • 2000  (1)
        • - 25 years of the Festive 50 by: Adam

          September 19, 2008, 14:21

          Peel's commemorative shows from 19th ;December, 2000. Thanks to big Ken Garner for these beauties:"25 Years of the Festive 50" Special, pt 1142.9 MB1 02'…

      • 1980  (2)
        • - Countdown to Festive Season #3: 1980 by: Adam

          December 1, 2008, 13:44

          1980 was a busy year. There was a Military coup here in Turkey, the Solidarity trade union was formed in Poland, Björn Borg won his fifth consecutive…

        • - When I were a lad... by: Adam

          September 22, 2008, 13:15

          Firstly, I'm from Yorkshire so I'm allowed bad subject verb agreement. When I were a lad football was much better than it is now. I think we can all agree on…

      • 1995  (2)
        • - 22nd December, 1995 by: Adam

          October 16, 2009, 11:35

          A 46-minute segment of the pre-Christmas show. I'm extremely pleased about this one as it features the epic song 'Flesh' which I myself played in one of my…

        • - 7th April, 1995 by: Adam

          September 23, 2008, 13:42

          Thanks again to the increasingly legendary Steve for this complete 1995 show, featuring sessions from Black Star Liner and Mug.Download links:Part 1, Part 2,…

      • 1970  (4)
        • - Genesis' first session: February, 1970 by: Adam

          February 16, 2010, 10:38

          You may well love this band but I can't even bring myself to listen to this session. Horrible, indulgent nonsense. Enjoy... Genesis 01/04/1970 Produced…

        • - Syd Barrett session, February 1970 by: Adam

          November 26, 2009, 22:15

          As it happens, I, formerly one of the biggest Floyd-heads (now recovered to mere obsessive) in existence, now work with someone who is related to Syd…

        • - John Peel's Archive Things LP, 1970 by: Adam

          November 3, 2009, 14:23

          This post has actually been more than a year and a half in the making, for that's how long it has been since Colin Ellis emailed me with a the back cover of a…

        • - Your Favourites: James Taylor and Joni Mitchell 1970 by: Adam

          October 8, 2008, 10:46

          This concert remains one of the most visited posts I've ever written, so I thought it was more than about time for a repost. It remains a pretty darn special…

      • 2002  (2)
        • - Post Festive Season Chillout #12: 2002 by: Adam

          January 2, 2009, 10:56

          2002: it feels like yesterday, doesn't it? Well, it does when you're my age and have been in the same job since then. The slow but steady collapse of capitalism…

        • - Thursday, 26th December, 2002 by: Adam

          October 13, 2008, 15:06

          Regail in the delight that was Peel's five hour marathon at Christmas, 2002. Didn't those buggers at the BBC appreciate that the man was already in his sixties…

      • 1992  (2)
        • - Countdown to Festive Season #5: 1992 by: Adam

          December 15, 2008, 15:29

          There was never enough hip hop in the festive 50 for either my or Peel's liking, but when it did make it into the chart it did so in some style. For those of…

        • - 14th March, 1992 by: Adam

          October 14, 2008, 11:04

          Another complete show, this time from the collection of Ken Garner. In his own words:Here's a complete show from early 1992 which featured heavily in chapter…

      • 1999  (1)
        • - Peel Radio Times Feature, August, 1999 by: Adam

          November 12, 2008, 11:58

          Thanks to Andrew for scanning the 'Do you think I'm sixty?' feature from August, 1999.There are 11 pages from the Radio Times of Peel's 60th birthday,…

      • 1994  (2)
        • - Movietone sessions:1994 - 1997 by: Adam

          June 20, 2009, 14:14

          ‘Movietone create beguiling musical statements that draw explicit influence from the coastlines of England,’ or at least that is what record label Domino…

        • - Countdown to Festive Season #6: 1994 by: Adam

          December 17, 2008, 14:31

          The year 1994 was designated as the "International Year of the Family" and the "International Year of Sport and the Olympic Ideal" by the United Nations. For…

      • 1986  (1)
        • - Countdown to Festive Season #7: 1986 by: Adam

          December 19, 2008, 13:38

          Why the bloody hell didn't I do this in order? I'm only seven 50s into the marathon and I've already lost count and have to go back and check what I've already…

      • 1998  (1)
        • - Post Festive Season Chillout #13: 1998 by: Adam

          January 6, 2009, 13:21

          I'm starting to regret committing to getting all the fifties out there, but there you go! On to 1998 then, a time when I was living in the United States and…

      • 1996  (2)
        • - Movietone sessions:1994 - 1997 by: Adam

          June 20, 2009, 14:14

          ‘Movietone create beguiling musical statements that draw explicit influence from the coastlines of England,’ or at least that is what record label Domino…

        • - Post Festive Season Chillout #14: 1996 by: Adam

          January 13, 2009, 14:44

          Work has been a real bugger recently and I apologise for not finishing this lot off earlier. This is just a short one with the links, I'm afraid. Hopefully,…

      • 1997  (1)
        • - Movietone sessions:1994 - 1997 by: Adam

          June 20, 2009, 14:14

          ‘Movietone create beguiling musical statements that draw explicit influence from the coastlines of England,’ or at least that is what record label Domino…

      • 1983  (3)
      • 1963  (1)
      • 1964  (1)
      • 1972  (1)
    • John Peel  (81)
    • The Peel sessions  (48)
      • - Punishment of luxury, again at last (1978-79) by: Adam

        January 11, 2010, 15:48

        Last year's blog post about the two Punishment of Luxury sessions proved one of my most popular, mainly because the links to the downloads died. Here they are…

      • - The '77 sessions: 21st December, 1977 by: Adam

        January 8, 2010, 14:32

        Here we are with the first show of the new year, courtesy of Kevin on the JP radio show discussion group. 'This 2 hour show was composed exclusively of…

      • - Jimi Hendrix Experience: December, 1967 by: Adam

        December 18, 2009, 16:06

        Christmas is a comin' and it seems like as good a time as any for a bit of sacred cow slaughtering. Hendrix, without doubt, was an unparalleled talent.…

      • - A Christmas card from Mr. Obscure by: Adam

        December 2, 2009, 11:34

        Never one to shirk away from a request to stick something on the blog, especially from a Peely compatriot, here is a Christmas card from Mr. Obscure. Eve…

      • - The Strokes session: June, 2001 by: Adam

        November 19, 2009, 10:48

        This was the band that made me start to feel like I was getting old. Long gone were the years when I opened the NME and knew every band that they were writing…

      • - 14th June, 1983 by: Adam

        November 14, 2009, 12:33

        I haven't even downloaded this one myself yet, but any excuse to get a picture of a BMX on the blog cannot be missed. Another billfromnorthwales…

      • - The Kinks session: July, 1968 by: Adam

        November 10, 2009, 14:04

        While not exactly unsung heroes, The Kinks nevertheless still don't get the level of respect they deserve for being completely wonderful. English music at its…

      • - Madness session: August, 1979 by: Adam

        November 5, 2009, 11:17

        I look forward with great anticipation to your comments on this one... Going to junior school (junior high to Americans among you) in the South of England…

      • - Classic session tracks: 'Then I kissed her' by The Lurkers by: Adam

        October 27, 2009, 15:50

        For me, the biggest indignity suffered by The Lurkers was being the centerpiece of Mick Wall's abominable John Peel biography which appeared in time for…

      • - Classic session tracks: 'I am the fly' by Wire by: Adam

        October 26, 2009, 13:08

        First up, I'm ill, so it's a short one... Described as being 'more inquisitive than The Sex Pistols, poppier than The Au Pairs and more experimental than…

      • - Lightning Bolt in session by: Adam

        September 22, 2009, 10:37

        Rhode Island’s Lightning Bolt are known for their ‘guerrilla gigs’, preferring to play on the floor of the venue rather than the stage, creating a tight…

      • - Joy Division: Love will tear us apart by: Adam

        September 8, 2009, 09:39

        This is a video produced by Jonathan Beamish for the earliest recorded version of the song, i.e. the one recorded as a John Peel Session for the BBC in 1979.…

      • - Podcast 21 in all its glory by: Adam

        August 5, 2009, 14:08

        01 Althea & Donna - Uptown top ranking02 Frankie Miller - Good to yourself03 Jayes & Ranking Trevor - Truly04 Confuse the Cat - Get the bullets05…

      • - Back with a whimper: Podcast 21 by: Adam

        August 4, 2009, 13:26

        I know, you'd gotten used to lovely downloads completely free of any of my wittering. Well, I'm back with a podcast proper after a beer / holiday / procrastinat…

      • - Peel sessions Q Magazine article: April, 1989 by: Adam

        July 29, 2009, 13:35

        Peel and Walters, circa April, 1989Here's an article that's taken me ages to get onto the blog, mainly due to no longer living in the same country as my copy…

      • - Movietone sessions:1994 - 1997 by: Adam

        June 20, 2009, 14:14

        ‘Movietone create beguiling musical statements that draw explicit influence from the coastlines of England,’ or at least that is what record label Domino…

      • - Leonard Cohen: 14th July, 1968 by: Adam

        June 18, 2009, 20:38

        Canadian Leonard Cohen, despite or probably because of his brooding, monotonous voice, is loved for the intensity of his songs. Along with artists like…

      • - Punishment of Luxury sessions, 1978-79 by: Adam

        June 15, 2009, 18:53

        Formed in December, 1976 in the north-east of England, Punishment of Luxury, also known as Punilux, came from a background working in left-wing English fringe…

      • - Play Dead sessions: 1982-84 by: Adam

        May 29, 2009, 14:01

        As you can see, Goths were very coolPlay Dead were an English Goth rock group from Oxford that emerged from English punk scene in the early '80s. Though the…

      • - Enjoyable romp from 1982 by: Adam

        May 29, 2009, 13:48

        People looked like this in 1982Short, sharp and to the point... would be a huge improvement on my current posts, but work continues to be a real bugger.…

      • - Podcast 15 in all its glory by: Adam

        April 20, 2009, 12:16

        So, here's the belated track listing for the podcast:Del Close & John Brent – IntroductionToots & the Maytals - 54-46 was my numberPocket Fishermen -…

      • - Not yet, we're not ready: PODCAST 15 by: Adam

        April 16, 2009, 08:50

        Don't say you weren't warned. Here I am back again with yet another podcast, featuring Dave Clarke live on Peel, a Mansun session from 1995 and some of the…

      • - Uncle Jim's birthday bash: PODCAST 14 by: Adam

        April 9, 2009, 10:35

        My brother Jim, uncle of my two little 'uns, has just turned 27, good age for all but world famous rock stars, so this podcast is dedicated to him for looking…

      • - Podcast 12 in all its glory by: Adam

        January 23, 2009, 12:09

        Typical, isn’t it? Even though you hadn’t been waiting for me to do a podcast, two of them show up almost at the same time. Believe it or not, I rarely use…

      • - Podcast 7 in all its glory by: Adam

        January 15, 2009, 13:20

        So, here's the highlights of the mega podcast. First up from Hamilton, Ontario, we have Vatican Chainsaw Massacre and their track 'The Not So Hidden Agenda'…

      • - Morrissey's new album: PODCAST 7 by: Adam

        January 14, 2009, 15:14

        Chronologically this is nowhere near being my seventh podcast, but I recently noticed a cockup in my numbering system, i.e. I hadn't named one of the podcasts…

      • - 30 from 30 Breaks the DivShare Bank by: Adam

        November 25, 2008, 12:29

        So many of you rushed to download the latest podcast that the monthly limit is about to be breached. Never fear ,boys and girls, I've uploaded it to a new…

      • - 30 from 30: Peel Session PODCAST by: Adam

        November 24, 2008, 11:04

        Ok, first of all, down to business. Vote for your favourite 3 tracks from 1976 in my super duper (haven't written that in years) 1976 Festive 50. Go on, do it…

      • - Flock of Seagulls on TOTP by: Adam

        November 11, 2008, 14:18

        At some point you have to just say that the music must take precedence over the hair - pretty much any piece of music ever produced being that point. Never…

      • - Erazerhead Session: 20th July, 1982 by: Adam

        November 11, 2008, 11:59

        I haven't shared any sessions with you for a while so I felt it was about time. Here we have Erazerhead's one and only offering, dating from 1982. The East…

      • - 7th November, 1978 by: Adam

        October 15, 2008, 10:54

        Thanks to Dr. Mango for bringing this one into the 21st centruy for us. You can get more information by clicking here.Tracklisting:-XTC: Red (LP - Go 2)…

      • - 1978 Shows by: Adam

        September 23, 2008, 15:02

        There seem to be shows coming left right and center these days, which is only a good thing, of course. It's getting hard even trying to find the time to…

      • - Bloody Shoegazers: Moose Session, 1991 by: Adam

        September 9, 2008, 10:01

        Shoegazing was really crap, let's be honest. Were you a shoegazer in the early 90s? If so, I hope you're turning red with shame as you read. I most certainly…

      • - The Complete Beefheart Sessions:1968 by: Adam

        August 22, 2008, 13:07

        Van Vliet and RavenscroftIt's not as many as you might imagine, with Beefheart and the Magic band completeing just two sessions from Peel, both in 1968, fully…

      • - Lucky, Lucky, Lucky: Faust Session, 1973 by: Adam

        August 17, 2008, 10:13

        "It's really impossible to say which is my favourite… Perhaps Culture - I wish they'd done more. The Slits was something of a classic, and I liked several by…

      • - Bruce Boxleitner Nowhere to be Seen: Ladytron Session, December, 2001 by: Adam

        August 12, 2008, 13:16

        Black is the new black, apparentlyThis is the first of 2 Ladytron sessions that the band recorded for Peel (NOTE: the zip file is named 2002 - my mistake).…

      • - First Ruts Session, January 1979 by: Adam

        August 12, 2008, 11:53

        As far as I know (Ken's book is tantalisingly close to being available in my uni library) The Ruts did 4 sessions, this offering being the first (and best?),…

      • - The Boys were on their Way out of Town: Thin Lizzy, August, 1977 by: Adam

        August 11, 2008, 10:03

        "There are those who believe that there is in place some system, that meetings are held, that charts are pored over… John and I would list those bands who…

      • - Best Videos Ever #3: Adam Ant - Prince Charming by: Adam

        July 27, 2008, 21:16

        There was a time when a band or an artist would do a Peel session or two and then within a couple of years become the biggest band in the World. This was the…

      • - Skrewdriver Session, October, 1977 by: Adam

        July 3, 2008, 11:02

        I had many mixed feelings about sharing this session with you all. While the original Skrewdriver had a reputation for violence at their concerts, with none…

      • - Generation X Session, April, 1977 by: Adam

        July 2, 2008, 13:11

        ‘Why, you bastard, why?’ I hear you scream. I know, I’ve already subjected you to one of these tracks on a podcast, but I couldn’t resist. This is the…

      • - Breeders Session, 20th or 22nd January, 1990 by: Adam

        June 24, 2008, 10:57

        One of my favourite sessions, this one, and not just because I fancy Kim Deal. This is all the more special for being the broadcast version complete with JP…

      • - First Killing Joke Session: 29th October, 1979 by: Adam

        June 22, 2008, 10:50

        With no action from the much-loved Perfumed Garden blog since last August, I think I'll start posting some of the many sessions I have in the archive, starting…

      • - Ask anyone with flesh, they'll tell you (PODCAST 2) by: Adam

        April 20, 2008, 10:17

        Back for your continued listening pleasure, here’s podcast #2. As you’ll see there’s more namechecking than’s surely legal, but I love you fellow…

      • - Yazoo in 'better than Erasure' shocker: 1982 session by: Adam

        January 17, 2008, 14:22

        Did you know that Yazoo were known as Yaz in the States? Do you care?For a picture of them in their full early 80s TOTP glory, click here.Living in Istanbul…

      • - In Session Tonight Reaches Ae... by: Adam

        October 8, 2007, 13:35

        One of my favourite Peel project blogs is the fabulous In Session Tonight, who has been brave enough to try and present every Peel session in alphabetical…

      • - Honorary Mention #1 by: Adam

        May 31, 2007, 15:28

        I'm happy that my efforts are being appreciated. I got a mention over at Sweeping the Nation, which was nice. This looks like a very good blog and I recommend…

      • - The penultimate Top Gear Show, September, 1975 by: Adam

        May 4, 2007, 10:11

        Surprisingly little is written about the Top Gear radio show, even wikipedia isn't very helpful. Consequently, the best I can say is that this show is from…

    • Podcasts  (47)
      • - July Podcast by: Adam

        July 27, 2010, 10:15

        Long time no blog. I know, I know. I'm out of the habit, having been very busy with the old day job. I'm hoping to be able to set asides some quality time…

      • - The blogger’s choice Festive 50 2009: 10 – 1 by: Adam

        January 3, 2010, 12:48

        My dear friends, here is the final part of the festive countdown... I hope you've enjoyed listening to this chart as much as I have cobbling it together. My…

      • - Peel cast: December, 2009 by: Adam

        December 7, 2009, 12:48

        Here is my pre festive season podcast... Part 1 (download) 01 Too Soft - Sexy Plastic Girl 02 The Steps - Dagger 03 Phoenix - 1901 04 Julian Casablanca…

      • - Ganja Reggae Vol. 1 by: Adam

        November 17, 2009, 14:30

        I have a question for you all. I often eat dried fruits and hazel nuts in my office as this prevents me gorging on chocolate and is also quite good for you.…

      • - 70 songs (Vol. 7) by: Adam

        October 28, 2009, 10:40

        A bad case of the old swine flu has kept me a bit quiet recently, and although I've squeezed out a couple of short posts in the last couple of days, I've not…

      • - 70 songs (Vol. 6) by: Adam

        September 29, 2009, 13:24

        Getting fed up of waiting? Well, I've been having a load of problems with my audio editing software of recent and it's taken me longer than normal to cobble…

      • - 70 songs (Vol. 5) by: Adam

        September 8, 2009, 08:49

        Will this ever end? Well, yes, actually, a couple more and I should be done. As ever, it is available to download or you can listen now...

      • - 70 songs (Vol. 4) by: Adam

        August 30, 2009, 11:01

        Part four ready and waiting for your ear-based consumption. Download or listen now...

      • - 70 songs (Vol. 3) by: Adam

        August 26, 2009, 10:20

        Amazingly, I seem to be reasonably on schedule with this series of podcasts celebrating JP's upcoming 70th birthday. Work to be done still, so keep calling…

      • - 70 songs (Vol. 2) by: Adam

        August 24, 2009, 09:14

        Here's part two of the 7oth birthday tribute collection...Download the bugger or listen now...

      • - 70 songs (Vol. 1) by: Adam

        August 21, 2009, 15:01

        Part one ready for your pleasure, more to come over the next week or so. Download or listen now...

      • - Podcast 21 in all its glory by: Adam

        August 5, 2009, 14:08

        01 Althea & Donna - Uptown top ranking02 Frankie Miller - Good to yourself03 Jayes & Ranking Trevor - Truly04 Confuse the Cat - Get the bullets05…

      • - Back with a whimper: Podcast 21 by: Adam

        August 4, 2009, 13:26

        I know, you'd gotten used to lovely downloads completely free of any of my wittering. Well, I'm back with a podcast proper after a beer / holiday / procrastinat…

      • - Mod Reggae by: Adam

        July 12, 2009, 21:51

        Go on, try to find a good reason why you shouldn't be listening to this in the height of summer.Mod Reggae (1 of (probably) 1)01 John Holt - Ali Baba02 Lynn…

      • - Dancehall 1969 (Vol. 4) by: Adam

        July 1, 2009, 13:07

        'Every so often, John was pilloried for not playing black music - absurd, really, as reggae and, latterly, hip-hop, were a staple ingredient of his shows. (He…

      • - Dancehall 1969 (Vol. 3) by: Adam

        June 27, 2009, 13:05

        Skinheads wore Doc Marten boots in black or burgundy, with short cuffed jeans or corduroys, flight jackets, sweater vests, Ben Sherman button downs and…

      • - Dancehall 1969 (Vol. 2) by: Adam

        June 25, 2009, 12:04

        'Peel's championing of reggae was criticised by hippies and then punks. But the more hostile the reaction, the more Peel would play it, and the juxtaposition…

      • - Dancehall 1969 (Vol. 1) by: Adam

        June 24, 2009, 12:05

        If you're new to the world of ska, your life is about to be changed for the better. This is from the period just before Rasta took over, so there's little…

      • - Podcast 15 in all its glory by: Adam

        April 20, 2009, 12:16

        So, here's the belated track listing for the podcast:Del Close & John Brent – IntroductionToots & the Maytals - 54-46 was my numberPocket Fishermen -…

      • - Not yet, we're not ready: PODCAST 15 by: Adam

        April 16, 2009, 08:50

        Don't say you weren't warned. Here I am back again with yet another podcast, featuring Dave Clarke live on Peel, a Mansun session from 1995 and some of the…

      • - Podcast 14 in all its glory by: Adam

        April 10, 2009, 12:44

         Peel enjoying bathtime, apparentlyFirst up, and what better way to get things swinging than with a track from the glorious days of rampant sampling, we have…

      • - Uncle Jim's birthday bash: PODCAST 14 by: Adam

        April 9, 2009, 10:35

        My brother Jim, uncle of my two little 'uns, has just turned 27, good age for all but world famous rock stars, so this podcast is dedicated to him for looking…

      • - Podcast 13 in all its glory by: Adam

        March 17, 2009, 14:40

        I've tried editing this post to give more info about the songs but blogspot is being a right pain in the blogspot at the momener, so here be the tracks and…

      • - Like a bad rash that won't go away: PODCAST 13 by: Adam

        March 16, 2009, 15:16

        Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, here I am back with another bloody podcast. I'll do my usual trick of posting the track listing on a separate…

      • - Podcast 12 in all its glory by: Adam

        January 23, 2009, 12:09

        Typical, isn’t it? Even though you hadn’t been waiting for me to do a podcast, two of them show up almost at the same time. Believe it or not, I rarely use…

      • - Franz Ferdinand's new album: PODCAST 12 by: Adam

        January 23, 2009, 09:58

        As is the norm these days, I'll post the download and listen now links here and give details of the tracks in a separate post, to appear later today. The post…

      • - Podcast 7 in all its glory by: Adam

        January 15, 2009, 13:20

        So, here's the highlights of the mega podcast. First up from Hamilton, Ontario, we have Vatican Chainsaw Massacre and their track 'The Not So Hidden Agenda'…

      • - Morrissey's new album: PODCAST 7 by: Adam

        January 14, 2009, 15:14

        Chronologically this is nowhere near being my seventh podcast, but I recently noticed a cockup in my numbering system, i.e. I hadn't named one of the podcasts…

      • - 30 from 30 Breaks the DivShare Bank by: Adam

        November 25, 2008, 12:29

        So many of you rushed to download the latest podcast that the monthly limit is about to be breached. Never fear ,boys and girls, I've uploaded it to a new…

      • - 30 from 30: Peel Session PODCAST by: Adam

        November 24, 2008, 11:04

        Ok, first of all, down to business. Vote for your favourite 3 tracks from 1976 in my super duper (haven't written that in years) 1976 Festive 50. Go on, do it…

      • - Podcast 6 in 'listen now' format by: Adam

        November 1, 2008, 13:07

        The internet badass cops have got me on the run, so let me assure them that no downloads can be made from this particular post, honest guv. This is merely for…

      • - Let's try again, shall we: PODCAST 6 by: Adam

        October 30, 2008, 09:40

        FOREWORD: This may look familiar but I've had to repost for reasons that are becoming increasingly obvious.Stockholm's finest: Let's Say We DidMany, many…

      • - Entrailicus in blatant attempt to bring in the punters by: Adam

        October 25, 2008, 11:55

        One for the metal fans among you. Take a chance and download this...File size:21mb

      • - Roast Fish on the Menu: Podcast 4 by: Adam

        September 25, 2008, 13:18

        Well, after a mere 3 months of inactivity I've already finished podcast 4.I'll update this post even more when I have time, but for now you can download the…

      • - Podcast 3 in 'Listen Now' Format by: Adam

        June 26, 2008, 13:45

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      • - Reverse the polarity of the neutron flow: PODCAST 3 by: Adam

        June 25, 2008, 12:02

        Back after a work imposed hiatus, here’s podcast 3 in all its tainted glory. As will become evident, I had some problems putting it together, so here’s a…

      • - Podcast 3 Due Any Week Soon! by: Adam

        June 19, 2008, 11:11

        If you're one of the tens of people who've downloaded the first 2 podcasts then thank you very much for the lack of death threats thus far received. I'm full…

      • - Ask anyone with flesh, they'll tell you (PODCAST 2) by: Adam

        April 20, 2008, 10:17

        Back for your continued listening pleasure, here’s podcast #2. As you’ll see there’s more namechecking than’s surely legal, but I love you fellow…

      • - Podcast 2 only days away by: Adam

        April 17, 2008, 16:59

        I'm back from the seemingly dead and have a quite lovely new podcast for you... next week. It features an 'exclusiveish' new Portishead song, hence the delay…

      • - PODCAST 1 by: Adam

        March 4, 2008, 11:54

        After toying with the idea for too long to remember, I've finally put together the first of what may become a series of podcasts. Excuse the crap mutterings…

      • - In Session Tonight Reaches Ae... by: Adam

        October 8, 2007, 13:35

        One of my favourite Peel project blogs is the fabulous In Session Tonight, who has been brave enough to try and present every Peel session in alphabetical…

      • New stuff  (11)
        • - Quadrophenia selected demos by: Adam

          April 19, 2010, 10:52

          Wonderful stuff, thank you to bloggers delite for sharing this one. Me? I'm still snowed under with work (not volcanic ash) but hopefully will be able to…

        • - Peel cast: December, 2009 by: Adam

          December 7, 2009, 12:48

          Here is my pre festive season podcast... Part 1 (download) 01 Too Soft - Sexy Plastic Girl 02 The Steps - Dagger 03 Phoenix - 1901 04 Julian Casablanca…

        • - A Christmas card from Mr. Obscure by: Adam

          December 2, 2009, 11:34

          Never one to shirk away from a request to stick something on the blog, especially from a Peely compatriot, here is a Christmas card from Mr. Obscure. Eve…

        • - Ganja Reggae Vol. 1 by: Adam

          November 17, 2009, 14:30

          I have a question for you all. I often eat dried fruits and hazel nuts in my office as this prevents me gorging on chocolate and is also quite good for you.…

        • - Half an hour with Osterberg by: Adam

          October 31, 2009, 16:10

          Over the summer I got to read the excellent Iggy Pop biography 'Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed'. As you can see from the picture above of my little one Ozan,…

        • - My Latest Novel by: Adam

          October 29, 2009, 16:44

          With a musical style notable for its contrast between the melancholic and the uplifting, Greenock's My Latest Novel are a joy. Although I've only recently…

        • - 70 songs (Vol. 7) by: Adam

          October 28, 2009, 10:40

          A bad case of the old swine flu has kept me a bit quiet recently, and although I've squeezed out a couple of short posts in the last couple of days, I've not…

        • - The Vivian Girls by: Adam

          October 9, 2009, 10:35

          Imagine, if you will, that it is March, 2007 in Brooklyn, New York, and the trio of Cassie Ramone, Kickball Katy and Frankie Rose have become The Vivian Girls.…

        • - New Wedlock album by: Adam

          October 1, 2009, 08:30

           Artwork For The Album ContinuityOctober is now upon us, meaning that memories of summer are drifting away and the leaves, even here in Istanbul, are turning.…

        • - 70 songs (Vol. 6) by: Adam

          September 29, 2009, 13:24

          Getting fed up of waiting? Well, I've been having a load of problems with my audio editing software of recent and it's taken me longer than normal to cobble…

        • - 70 songs (Vol. 5) by: Adam

          September 8, 2009, 08:49

          Will this ever end? Well, yes, actually, a couple more and I should be done. As ever, it is available to download or you can listen now...

    • blogs  (28)
      • - Quadrophenia selected demos by: Adam

        April 19, 2010, 10:52

        Wonderful stuff, thank you to bloggers delite for sharing this one. Me? I'm still snowed under with work (not volcanic ash) but hopefully will be able to…

      • - The blogger’s choice Festive 50 2009: 10 – 1 by: Adam

        January 3, 2010, 12:48

        My dear friends, here is the final part of the festive countdown... I hope you've enjoyed listening to this chart as much as I have cobbling it together. My…

      • - The blogger’s choice Festive 50 2009: 30 – 21 by: Adam

        December 28, 2009, 01:14

        Hope those of you who celebrate Christmas had a good one. I'm a Chivas Regal and a Glenfiddich to the good, so all's well at my end. Here then, my dear…

      • - The blogger's choice Festive 50 2009: 50 - 41 by: Adam

        December 21, 2009, 12:15

        After last year's exhausting effort to cobble together a 1976 chart, as enjoyable as it was, I've this year asked some of my fellow bloggers to do the hard…

      • - A Christmas card from Mr. Obscure by: Adam

        December 2, 2009, 11:34

        Never one to shirk away from a request to stick something on the blog, especially from a Peely compatriot, here is a Christmas card from Mr. Obscure. Eve…

      • - Far from Moscow New Look by: Adam

        December 17, 2008, 14:25

        My favourite Russian inspired music site Far from Moscow has got a new look. That's all I have to say about it, really.

      • - Son of Purges Continue by: Adam

        November 5, 2008, 20:46

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      • - The Purges Continue by: Adam

        October 31, 2008, 14:06

        Every day, I hear new stories of post rape, where one of you poor bloggers has been violated with the total eradication of one or more of your finely crafted…

      • - Prolific Blogger Cheers me up No End by: Adam

        October 13, 2008, 14:43

        The blogger I'd previously only known as Mr. Obscure but whom I now know as Stuart sent me a couple of fantastic emails recently that cheered me up no end,…

      • - Party like it's 1969 by: Adam

        September 2, 2008, 12:04

        The ever lovely, excellent and, indeed, outstanding Kat's Karavan has been busy recently with a plethora of late 60s shows, including this beauty from…

      • - Perfumed Garden: Now with Forum by: Adam

        July 26, 2008, 09:54

        The Perfumed Garden has made something of a spectacular return to form over the past month, now even incorporating a Forum. Get over there and start sharing.

      • - Perfumed Garden Back in Action by: Adam

        July 7, 2008, 02:19

        Great to see the Perfumed Garden is back from its almost year-long hiatus with a Peel show from 20th August, 1990. Hope to see regular sessions again from this…

      • - Christmas With Peel: 24th December 2003 by: Adam

        July 4, 2008, 11:50

        Over on the almost as good as Teenage Kicks blog I wish it could be Christmas every day you can find the 2003 xmas spectacular.Here's the track listing,…

      • yank sizzler  (1)
        • - Yank Sizzler UPDATE #2 by: Adam

          June 28, 2007, 14:48

          It took me a while to get round to it but finally I'm letting you know about the latest Yank Sizzler broadcast and, as ever, it's a belter:-Diana Dors - So…

      • big ozine  (4)
        • - Long overdue Big Ozine Update by: Adam

          August 13, 2008, 10:37

          The Big Ozine is a fabulous resource for live recording mp3s. Here are the current offerings:- Van Morrison: Can You Feel The Silence?- Neil Young: Just…

        • - Big Ozine UPDATE #8 by: Adam

          March 10, 2008, 10:06

          Another week, another phenomenal collection of free mp3s over at the Big Ozine:-Lou Reed: Stockholm 1974-Peter Tosh: Equal Rights Demos-Black Flag: Last Show…

        • - Big Ozine UPDATE #7 by: Adam

          November 30, 2007, 10:01

          Another week, yet another fine collection of free mp3s over at the Big Ozine:- Led Zeppelin: Earl's Court May 25, 1975- Santana: Tokyo 1981- Glen Campbell:…

        • - Big Ozine UPDATE #6 by: Adam

          October 8, 2007, 13:20

          Another week, another incredible collection of free mp3s over at the Big Ozine:-Miles Davis: Fillmore West 1970-Jeff Buckley: Grace Outtakes-The Beatles: The…

      • teenage kicks  (2)
        • - Happy new Year by: Adam

          December 28, 2007, 16:09

          Fear not, I've got a fair few downloads for you coming up in the new year. Thanks to everyone who's supported this blog throughout 2007. Have a spectacular …

        • - Teenage Kicks Blog - So Hard to Beat by: Adam

          October 8, 2007, 13:52

          You Peelians are putting me to shame, you really are. Teenage Kicks, quickly becoming one of the all time greatest blogs, has been churning out the quality…

      • perfumed garden  (2)
        • - Perfumed Garden: Now with Forum by: Adam

          July 26, 2008, 09:54

          The Perfumed Garden has made something of a spectacular return to form over the past month, now even incorporating a Forum. Get over there and start sharing.

        • - Perfumed Garden Back in Action by: Adam

          July 7, 2008, 02:19

          Great to see the Perfumed Garden is back from its almost year-long hiatus with a Peel show from 20th August, 1990. Hope to see regular sessions again from this…

      • forums  (1)
        • - Perfumed Garden: Now with Forum by: Adam

          July 26, 2008, 09:54

          The Perfumed Garden has made something of a spectacular return to form over the past month, now even incorporating a Forum. Get over there and start sharing.

      • peel newsgroup  (5)
        • - Punishment of luxury, again at last (1978-79) by: Adam

          January 11, 2010, 15:48

          Last year's blog post about the two Punishment of Luxury sessions proved one of my most popular, mainly because the links to the downloads died. Here they are…

        • - 14th June, 1983 by: Adam

          November 14, 2009, 12:33

          I haven't even downloaded this one myself yet, but any excuse to get a picture of a BMX on the blog cannot be missed. Another billfromnorthwales…

        • - A Garner Original: 28th September, 1988 by: Adam

          August 22, 2008, 16:26

          I haven't even downloaded this one yet myself, so I feel it's best to use the words of Ken Garner from the Peel Newsgroup:Well I've finally completed my…

        • - Dr Mango Strikes Back: November, 1989 by: Adam

          August 6, 2008, 13:43

          Dr. Mango is back in action over on the Peel Newsgroup with another offering, this time from 1989. Again, his words are undoubtedly better than mine:Apart from…

        • - Efes Extra Strongly Recommended: 13th March, 1993 by: Adam

          August 4, 2008, 19:22

          One of the advantages of working in a university is that you get a sizeable summer holiday. A small drawback of this is that you - meaning I in this…

      • peel wiki  (2)
        • - Madness session: August, 1979 by: Adam

          November 5, 2009, 11:17

          I look forward with great anticipation to your comments on this one... Going to junior school (junior high to Americans among you) in the South of England…

        • - The Peel 400 at the JP Wiki by: Adam

          August 13, 2008, 11:58

          I'm glad to say that the John Peel Wiki that I started (and then proceeded to neglect) is now becoming a valuable resource for documenting Peel's radio shows.…

      • ken garner  (2)
        • - Andy Kershaw: 10th March, 1988 by: Adam

          May 26, 2009, 20:27

          Here's an old Andy Kershaw show courtesy of the one and only Ken Garner. According to Ken, 'It's a stormer featuring the Frank Chickens, plus Nusrat Fateh Ali…

        • - A Garner Original: 28th September, 1988 by: Adam

          August 22, 2008, 16:26

          I haven't even downloaded this one yet myself, so I feel it's best to use the words of Ken Garner from the Peel Newsgroup:Well I've finally completed my…

      • kats karavan  (1)
        • - Party like it's 1969 by: Adam

          September 2, 2008, 12:04

          The ever lovely, excellent and, indeed, outstanding Kat's Karavan has been busy recently with a plethora of late 60s shows, including this beauty from…

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