Albert Tatlock Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Great set of programmes on BBC4 last night. Loads of memories. I think it continues tonight. What I enjoyed most was how outrageously amateur everything looked on the TOTP performances - bad lip synching etc., no slick PR grooming, but there were some great characters around then. Wreckless Eric, Edmunds/Lowe/Rockpile, early Madness, Elvis Costello, Tenpole Tudor, Ian Dury, The Pogues etc. etc. etc. Even Lena Lovitch raised a smile - who I never thought I'd ever see or hear again. Bit of an interview relating to the TV event here: http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/music/f...icle1587921.ece Meanwhile, also in 78-82 ish: U2 - http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/art...59817_1,00.html Aaagh, those were the days - the Great Hall, Exeter Uni (U2 were there the night War went to No 1 in the UK). Elvis Costello, Undertones, Squeeze, The Beat, Dr Feelgood, The Police, Eddie and the Hot Rods, Stranglers, Graham Parker and the Rumour, ... All for under a fiver. The first time U2 were in Exeter it was 10p for a Sunday night in the Student bar. A nice trip down memory lane last night indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danelectro Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Aaha, you brain theif. my gift is 'alf way up your back . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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