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Did You Know?

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Colins Place

The song “Eye of the Tiger” came about because Sylvester Stallone couldn’t get the publishing rights to Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust”, so he contacted Jim Peterik of the band Survivor (based on the positive impression he had of … Continue reading →

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Stevie Wonder – Sir Duke (1976)

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Colins Place

“Music is a world within itself, With a language we all understand.” Stevie Wonder – Sir Duke (1976).

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Brief Encounter movie (1974)

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Colins Place

I was looking to watch the 1946 movie Brief Encounter, on a streaming service, but instead came across a 1974 remake, starring Richard Burton and Sophia Loren. It is a great time capsule of life in Britain in the early … Continue reading →

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Todays random memory

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Colins Place

Driving to work today, suddenly thought of a song from my teens, in the early 1970’s in the UK. Nice One Cyril by the Cockerel Chorus This could only be a British thing, making a record about a game of … Continue reading →

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Heatwave – Always And Forever (1977)

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Colins Place

Released on December 3rd, 1977, this was the second hit single from their 1976 album, Too Hot To Handle.

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Happy Independence Day!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Colins Place
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Song of the day – Rod Stewart – Maggie May (1971)

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Colins Place

On this day in history; October 2nd, 1971 Rod Stewart earns his first #1 hit with “Maggie May” If living well is the best revenge, then Rod Stewart has long since avenged the critical barbs he’s suffered through the years. … Continue reading →

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Song Of The Day – Procol Harum – A Whiter Shade of Pale (1967)

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Colins Place
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Song of the day – 4 Non Blondes – Whats Up? (1993)

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Colins Place
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Song of the day – Lou Reed – Perfect Day (1972)

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Colins Place
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