Tag Archives: Fun Boy Three

Deconstructing Record Store Day 2024

Wait, what’s that low rumble I hear in the distance? Could it be the throngs of music geeks converging to queue for their favorite holiday, now it its 17th year? Ooof! That makes me feel even older to think that … Continue reading

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Terry Hall: 1959-2022

Yesterday I got home from work and was starting to get ready for dinner when I saw an email from commenter schwenko that simply said “Terry Hall, GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” That certainly hit out of the blue. I had not heard of … Continue reading

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When New Wave Met Tin Pan Alley

Reader Echorich commented yesterday about the appearance of The Coconuts covering “If I Only Had A Brain” hot on the heels of Captain Sensible’s version of “Happy Talk” at roughly the same time period. And that got me thinking. You … Continue reading

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REVO Remastering: NME Mighty Reel cassette 1982 [REVO 072]

Various Artists: NME Mighty Reel UK Cassette [1982] Side 1/Disc 1 Elvis Costello & The Attractions: Town Cryer [Fast Ver.] Haircut 100: Calling Captain Autumn [Live] Kid Creole & The Coconuts: Loving You Made A Fool Out Of Me [Spanish … Continue reading

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