All the songs of my life, #3: “Under The God” by Tin Machine
It was May 1989. I was 14, and a new Bowie obsessive, so it was a thrill to discover that he was back with new music! I had a bit of a shock in store.
All the songs of my life, #2: “Magic Dance” by David Bowie
One evening in December 1988, “Labyrinth” was shown on Singaporean TV. As it was on a bit late for a school night, my mum recorded it so I could watch it the following weekend.
All the songs of my life, #1: “It’s A Sin” by the Pet Shop Boys
This is a new series where I will talk about all the songs which have impacted my life in one way or another, in roughly chronological order. First up: the song that is the beginning of music for me.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 105 – Take That, Monday, May 8, 2006, Wembley Arena
The outrageously triumphant return of Take That, one decade after the split that devastated a generation.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 104 – Daniel Powter, Monday, December 19, 2005, Islington Academy
My one and only gig from the Canadian songsmith Daniel Powter.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 103 – David Gray, Thursday, December 15, 2005, Brixton Academy
David Gray has never been an artist that caught my attention, indeed, the most I’ve felt for his inoffensive tunes is mild dislike. So why was I at this gig?
All the gigs of my life: Gig 102 – Mediaeval Baebes, Saturday, November 5, 2005, Croydon Fairfield Halls (Witchfest)
My first venture into the mystical, ethereal world of the Mediaeval Baebes.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 101 – Alabama 3, Tuesday, October 11, 2005, Astoria
It’s October 2005, and there’s just one question: What the hell am I doing at an Alabama 3 gig?
All the gigs of my life: Gig 100 – Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Thursday, August 25, 2005, Alexandra Palace
My 100th gig saw me revisiting a band who’d been there at my very first.
All the gigs of my life: Gig 99 – Scissor Sisters, Thursday, August 18, 2005, Kentish Town Forum
A night of fun and frolics from the Scissor Sisters.
SCRUFFY STORMS 