Read by the author, the audible version of Bobby Gillespie’s memoir, Tenement Kid, originally published in 2021. Knew precious little about Bob besides liking his singing, lyrics, and songs. For someone such as me who doesn't hear a Glaswegian brogue often, the audio version is an educational listen. So many people places and things along with the music, I was surprised to find him such an entertaining writer and such a warm person. Learnt much.
👍...A very similar way of speaking, to Bill Nelson, sounds very similar.
I think Bill's northern accent is a tad stronger, but if you close your eyes, it could almost be Bill talking.
I always thought Bill Nelson and John Foxx would have worked fantastically well together, specifically on some form of ambient project. Who knows?, but in my mind, it could possibly be an almost perfect pairing....Yes, I'd love to see an album release from those two, at some point in the future..😎.....There was talk of a collaboration, after their Brighton Pavilion performance together, in 2005...19 years ago now, so looks likely not to happen, sadly.
Cannot recommend this enough. So much history and so interestingly told. Many missing bits and pieces are tied together in regards to your favourites, whatever those might be.
Pop star from Sheffield rummages through a jumble room and he assigns various items encountered ‘keep’ or ‘cob’. Memoir emerges. Listened to it all in one sitting. Excellent writer and reader.
Just finished Great Falls, MT by Reggie Watts. A great read! Who knew Reggie was in a cool soul / fusion band called Maktub? Check them out on YouTube. This guy is very talented and funny.
I've just finished Adventures in Modern Recording by Trevor Horn, which I thoroughly recommend to anyone interested in music production. It also has the required bunch of anecdotes, some of which are pretty entertaining, such as his work with Malcolm Maclaren and his unlikely stint as Yes's frontman. I was never particularly into Horn's 80s stuff, but it's a very good read.
I'm now starting Barry Adamson's autobiography -- Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars. One observation that has nothing to do with the contents -- it's the best quality hardback I've bought for years -- it's heavy simply because the paper is thicker and far better quality than usual. I actually felt like I was holding something of quality for the price.
Read by the author. His voice is easy on the ear and very much like Nick Broomfield's but in a cadence similar to Dylan Thomas' or even Christopher Walken's. More observation than narrative. If you like surrealism, arcane and historical facts bursting like fountains this is for you. It's got an attention to detail and is reminiscent of the writings of William S. Burroughs but more like the lyrics of John Foxx.
Read by the author, the audible version of Bobby Gillespie’s memoir, Tenement Kid, originally published in 2021. Knew precious little about Bob besides liking his singing, lyrics, and songs. For someone such as me who doesn't hear a Glaswegian brogue often, the audio version is an educational listen. So many people places and things along with the music, I was surprised to find him such an entertaining writer and such a warm person. Learnt much.
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Suggs: Books that made Britain
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Just started this. It's a thicket of interesting information and entertaining tales so far. Buncha weirdos up there.
Cannot recommend this enough. So much history and so interestingly told. Many missing bits and pieces are tied together in regards to your favourites, whatever those might be.
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Pop star from Sheffield rummages through a jumble room and he assigns various items encountered ‘keep’ or ‘cob’. Memoir emerges. Listened to it all in one sitting. Excellent writer and reader.
Just finished Great Falls, MT by Reggie Watts. A great read! Who knew Reggie was in a cool soul / fusion band called Maktub? Check them out on YouTube. This guy is very talented and funny.
Tom
This is completely mad. The audiobook version is essential as much music and sounds are included. An art piece.
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I've just finished Adventures in Modern Recording by Trevor Horn, which I thoroughly recommend to anyone interested in music production. It also has the required bunch of anecdotes, some of which are pretty entertaining, such as his work with Malcolm Maclaren and his unlikely stint as Yes's frontman. I was never particularly into Horn's 80s stuff, but it's a very good read.
I'm now starting Barry Adamson's autobiography -- Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars. One observation that has nothing to do with the contents -- it's the best quality hardback I've bought for years -- it's heavy simply because the paper is thicker and far better quality than usual. I actually felt like I was holding something of quality for the price.
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Read by the author. His voice is easy on the ear and very much like Nick Broomfield's but in a cadence similar to Dylan Thomas' or even Christopher Walken's. More observation than narrative. If you like surrealism, arcane and historical facts bursting like fountains this is for you. It's got an attention to detail and is reminiscent of the writings of William S. Burroughs but more like the lyrics of John Foxx.