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Bands That Time Forgot #2

In the mid-eighties every pop record had to have a saxophone break in it. From ‘new romantic’ acts like ABC to global stars like Whitney Houston, chart singles would almost inevitably feature a screeching tenor sax in the middle section. Seventies pop songs would often feature a guitar solo, but punk changed all that. GuitarContinue reading “Bands That Time Forgot #2”

Bruce Springsteen – ‘Rosalita’ live

I’ve been listening to Bruce Springsteen recently so I thought I’d share a clip that is probably my favourite live clip by anyone. I’m not sure that Springsteen’s somewhat serious, brooding image does justice to his live performances, which are always packed with energy and fun. It’s all here in this epic and exhuberant performanceContinue reading “Bruce Springsteen – ‘Rosalita’ live”