Today’s the day we’ll say “I do” and we’ll never be lonely anymore. The Dixie Cups The Dixie Cups are a trio from New Orleans. The classic lineup consisted of sisters Barbara Ann and Rosa Lee Hawkins, with their cousin…
Welcome back for quiz time. This week, your challenge I scored 19/20, which was pretty good as there are a few obscure ones in there – perhaps chosen as they make good LEGO artwork. I loved the photography. Congratulations…
Steely Dan released a string of quality records in the 1970s that blurred the lines between rock and jazz. They started the decade as a self-contained rock band and ended as the duo of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, supported…
Three different continents this week. We conclude our Springsteen marathon with Perfect World, the rock album of the set. Ghana’s Florence Adooni makes her international debut with A.O.E.I.U.. And London post-punk band Caroline released an excellent second album. Florence Adooni…
“The minute you’re in a car and you turn to five different radio stations and they’re all playing “Thrift Shop,” you’re like, “This s*** is played out.” We didn’t make pop music; pop music came to us.” Macklemore and Ryan…
Can you identify these Lego album covers? It’s pretty tough – the average is 43%. One album cover is hard to recognise, and another is a pretty obscure choice IMO. I was pleased with my 75% – can you…
Prefab Sprout‘s terrific 1990 album, Jordan: The Comeback, features a song named ‘Wild Horses’. It’s about an older gentleman’s unsavoury attempt to woo a young lady. Paddy McAloon is a brilliant lyricist, and he’s in full flight here, throwing in…
It’s a strong week, with the best record from Springsteen’s Tracks II and Justin Bieber’s most palatable record (I assume!). But my favourite release from the week is from maverick R&B producer Dijon. Bruce Springsteen Twilight Hours 2025, 8.5/10The best…
Before he formed Tax Free and ran into tax problems, Wally Tax was the lead vocalist for The Outsiders. Credits 4 TOUCH – The Outsiders (NL)(Wally Tax/Ronald Splinter) PERSONNEL/WALLY TAX: vocals, harmonica * RONALD SPLINTER: lead guitar * TOM KRABBENDAM:…
Can you complete the 2000s song title with a picture? Most people smashed the 1950s quiz, but I imagine this one will be trickier. I scored 20/20 with 2:41 remaining – can you beat my time? Congratulations to NostalgicItalian,…
