Tag Archives: The Beatles

Even Better with The Real Thing – in conversation with Chris Amoo

Posted on July 25, 2019 by writewyattuk

Almost five decades after their debut single, The Real Thing are still out there, treading the boards, with no intention of slowing down for co-founders Chris Amoo and Dave Smith. The passing of Chris’ older brother Eddie Amoo in February … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Can You Feel the Force, Children of the Ghetto, Chris Amoo, Curtis Mayfield, Dave Smith, David Essex, Eddie Amoo, Four From Eight, Jeff Wayne, Liverpool, Liverpool 8, Opportunity Knocks, Temptations, The Beatles, The Chants, The Real Thing, Tony Hall, Toxteth, You to Me are everything | Leave a comment

Charmed to meet ya – in conversation with Paul Hanley

Posted on June 21, 2019 by writewyattuk

Some books come your way with elaborate press releases. Others arrive on your desk in a more convoluted fashion. And the latter was certainly the case with Paul Hanley’s Leave the Capital. It was broadcaster Pete Mitchell who lent me … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged 10cc, Brix and the Extricated, Buzzcocks, Cargo, Derek Leckenby, Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman, Hex Enduction Hour, John Peel, John Robb, Joy Division, Karl Burns, Keith Hopwood, Leave the Capital, Louder than War, Manchester, Marc Riley, Mark E Smith, Open University, Paul Hanley, Perverted by Language, Pluto Studios, Route, Sex Pistols, Steve Hanley, Strawberry Studios, The Beatles, The Clash, The Fall, The Tube | Leave a comment

The Rutles – The Continental, Preston

Posted on June 1, 2019 by writewyattuk

At the risk of patronising several accomplished acts, there have been some quality Beatles copyists treading the boards or taking to the studio to emulate the Fab Four over the past five decades, and I’ve a lot of respect for … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music | Tagged All You Need is Cash, Barry Wom, David Catlin-Birch, George Harrison, John Halsey, Neil Innes, Paul McCartney, Preston, Ron Nasty, The Beatles, The Continental, The Rutles | 4 Comments

London Calling to the faraway towns – the Gary Crowley interview

Posted on March 22, 2019 by writewyattuk

Behind every successful career you tend to find a mix of good fortune and hard work, but you’re unlikely to hear any gripes about the latter from highly-affable broadcaster, TV presenter and DJ Gary Crowley. His on-air charm and warm … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music | Tagged Capital Radio, Clibe Banks, Demon, Edsel, Gary Crowley, Jack Lemmon, Joe Strummer, Lisson Green, London, Mick Jones, Mono Media Films, Paul McCartney, paul weller, Postcard, Punk and New Wave, Radio London, Sex Pistols, Sian philipps, Soho Radio, The Beatles, The Clash, The Jam | Leave a comment

Renewed belief in Mother Earth – the Steve Harley interview

Posted on March 1, 2019 by writewyattuk

Talking to a celebrated musical artist of whom the Wikipedia entry alone runs to more than 4,000 words, when he has a busy day of interviews for radio and press ahead of him, it’s advisable to get straight in … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Barry Wickens, Brian Southall, Cockney Rebel, Deptford, Francis Rossi, James Lascelles, Make Me Smile, Mickie Most, Mr Raffles, Rod Stewart, Steve Harley, The Beatles, The Psychomodo, The Quality of Mercy | 1 Comment

Takin’ Me Bak ‘Ome – talking Slade with Don Powell

Posted on December 15, 2017 by writewyattuk

Christmas was way into the distance when I tracked Don Powell down in Denmark, but the legendary drummer – on a rare break from the live circuit – soon brought the subject up. As I properly introduced myself and mentioned … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Bilston, Chas Chandler, Dave Hill, Denmark, Don Powell, Graham Swinnerton, Jim lea, Merry Xmas Everybody, Noddy Holder, Ozzy Osbourne, Silkeborg, Slade, Slade in Flame, The Beatles, the Vendors, wolverhampton | 5 Comments

Following in the Fab Four’s footsteps – The Bootleg Beatles feature

Posted on December 7, 2017 by writewyattuk

Granted, it’s not necessarily the best way to start a conversation, telling an interviewee who plays in a tribute band that I’ve always felt there are so many great groups out there that it’s pointless featuring such acts. But while … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music | Tagged Beatlemania, Bjorn Again, George Harrison, George Martin, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Royal Albert Hall, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sgt. Pepper, The Beatles, The Bootleg Beatles, The Rutles, tribute bands | 1 Comment

Talking ’bout that Who generation – back in conversation with Richard Houghton

Posted on August 17, 2017 by writewyattuk

Did you happen to catch a band called The High Numbers in Greenford, West London, in 1963? They were regulars at the Oldfield Hotel around then, still playing there the following year, by which time they’d changed name to The … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Bath, Blackpool, Bob Pridden, Brighton, Derby, Greenford, Harrow, I Was There, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Loughborough, Manchester, Morecambe, Pete Townshend, Pink Floyd, Rawtenstall, Richard Houghton, Roger Daltrey, Shepherd's Bush, Stafford, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Wedding Present, The Who, Wealdstone, Wem, Wembley | 2 Comments

Still acting nonchalant with The Searchers – the John McNally interview

Posted on June 2, 2017 by writewyattuk

John McNally was back home in Crosby when I called this week, barely five miles from his Kirkdale roots. It seems like he’s rarely there though, thanks to a punishing tour schedule for his band, The Searchers, one of the leading … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Everly Brothers, Fats Domino, Frank Allen, Hamburg, Jackie DeShannon, Jerry Lee Lewis, John McNally, Liverpool, Mike Pender, Needles and Pins, Paul Du Noyer, Scott Allaway, Spencer James, Star-Club, The Beatles, The Cavern Club, The Iron Door, Tony West, When You Walk In the Room | 1 Comment

From The Jam – The Cavern Club Live Lounge, Liverpool

Posted on May 31, 2017 by writewyattuk

The hottest night of the year so far, and I was Going Underground. Not as a safe haven from the Sounds From the Street, but to hunker down and resolutely celebrate cultural values increasingly under attack. This was the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged A Town Called Malice, Andy Fairclough, Ariana Grande, Bruice Foxton, From The Jam, Going Underground, In The City, Liverpool, Mathew Street, paul weller, Russell Hastings, The Beatles, The Cavern Club, The Jam | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: The Beatles

Even Better with The Real Thing – in conversation with Chris Amoo

Charmed to meet ya – in conversation with Paul Hanley

The Rutles – The Continental, Preston

London Calling to the faraway towns – the Gary Crowley interview

Renewed belief in Mother Earth – the Steve Harley interview

Takin’ Me Bak ‘Ome – talking Slade with Don Powell

Following in the Fab Four’s footsteps – The Bootleg Beatles feature

Talking ’bout that Who generation – back in conversation with Richard Houghton

Still acting nonchalant with The Searchers – the John McNally interview

From The Jam – The Cavern Club Live Lounge, Liverpool

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