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Tag Archives: Small Faces
Faces Before During and After – Had Me A Real Good Time by Andy Neill (Omnibus Press)
This book’s heavy. Not in a deep way – it’s a weight thing. Ever tried reading such a colossal tome late at night, propped up in bed? Of course, the Faces in their pomp would probably have suggested that bedtime … Continue reading
Still diving for pearls – the Elkie Brooks interview
At the end of February, Elkie Brooks turns 70, and that seems difficult to believe. In fact, the Lancashire-born vocal talent agrees, chipping in with, “Likewise!” Elkie, born Elaine Bookbinder in Broughton, Salford, and brought up in Prestwich, North Manchester, … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music
Tagged Alan Price, Devon, Elkie Brooks, Georgie Fame, Humphrey Lyttelton, lancashire, Lilac Wine, Pete Gage, Robert Palmer, Small Faces, The Beatles, The Lowry, Vinegar Joe
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Risin’ high and feelin’ real …
I SHOULD really try and add a little more gloss to this review. It’s been written without too much in the way of polish. But somehow that feels the right way to go about it, in keeping with the product … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged 60s Soul, Curtis Mayfield, Darron Robinson, Dexy's, Feelin' Real, John Lee, John Piccirillo, Lou Lucano, Mod, Northern Soul, paul weller, Royale Records, Small Faces, The Jam, The Redskins, The Sha La La's, The Who
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Introducing The Sha La La’s
HOT on the heels of the year Bradley Wiggins helped put Mod and 6Ts style back on the international stage, it’s nice to know there are a few bands out there determined to add a new spin and twist to … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged Bradley Wiggins, John Piccirillo, Lou Lucano, Mod, Otis Redding, paul weller, Royale Records, Small Faces, Sweet Life, The Jam, The Sha La La's, The Who, Wilson Pickett
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