Tony Holland, Mr Muscles
Who remembers this guy who took Opportunity Knocks by storm in the Sixties, purely by flexing his quads and biceps? Ah, innocent days. And far more fulfilling than Britain’s Got … Continue readingTony Holland, Mr Muscles
A compendium of musical delights by Alan and Margaret Ashworth
Who remembers this guy who took Opportunity Knocks by storm in the Sixties, purely by flexing his quads and biceps? Ah, innocent days. And far more fulfilling than Britain’s Got … Continue readingTony Holland, Mr Muscles
Fascinating clip from 1969 – the excruciating interview lasts for about three minutes.
A short film about the making of what regular readers will know is one of my all-time favourite records. Spot producer Michael Nesmith in a succession of natty outfits. Half … Continue readingBert Jansch: LA Turnaround – the movie
Some brilliant footage of Marriott and Co in the Sixties.
Remember when an England manager was more concerned with keeping his comb-over dry than seeing his side beat Croatia? No wonder they called him the wally with the brolly. He … Continue readingShteve McLaren’sh own goalsh
One of the most toe-curling moments in British political history when, at a 1992 Labour election rally in Sheffield, the Welsh wanker adopted a faux-American accent to declare: ‘We’re aw-right!’ … Continue readingNeil Pillock and the prancing Maybot
Lovely moment from Corrie in January 1979 when it was still a must-watch. Gail goes to meet a boy at the cinema but he doesn’t turn up. A lad approaches … Continue readingJilted Gail meets Jilted John
Today it was announced that the great John Prine https://am-records.com/2020/04/06/prayin-for-prine/ had lost his battle against the coronavirus. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/apr/08/john-prine-us-folk-and-country-songwriter-dies-aged-73/ As our sympathy goes out to his loved ones, here’s a clip … Continue readingRIP John Prine