tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38548109.post5644392371788190167..comments2024-02-13T10:20:04.888+00:00Comments on David Hepworth's blog: Looking at an old copy of Smash HitsDavid Hepworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05973053694541321308noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38548109.post-41275094469317134932010-05-06T18:25:43.939+01:002010-05-06T18:25:43.939+01:00I'm idly wondering if there's any possibil...I'm idly wondering if there's any possibility of printing old issues of magazines cheaply and selling them as subscriptions?<br /><br />It would be a fun gift, "I'm subbing you to a months worth of Smash Hits - July 1985"<br /><br />Probably cost too much / too little demand mind you.robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891781037248090988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38548109.post-88529151323849412032010-05-05T19:51:08.685+01:002010-05-05T19:51:08.685+01:00I remember Geldof pointing out what was good about...I remember Geldof pointing out what was good about Smash Hits was that they printed the lyrics.This was useful in solving some arguments in school.Can you remember what was the motivation or background to what turned out to be a good idea?bob reamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269018867353555509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38548109.post-56724893178421588822010-05-04T14:34:25.133+01:002010-05-04T14:34:25.133+01:00I know which page was the most well-thumbed too.I know which page was the most well-thumbed too.londonleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431179744928331353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38548109.post-37627975299665028762010-05-04T12:01:15.321+01:002010-05-04T12:01:15.321+01:00Is it still a semi-legal requirement for every sch...Is it still a semi-legal requirement for every school fete and boot sale to have a copy of Dr Adamski's Musical Pharmacy for sale somewhere? Seemed to be obligatory last time I looked (along with a well-thumbed copy of Jaws).Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357929317301843307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38548109.post-67622320872721460122010-05-04T10:53:32.713+01:002010-05-04T10:53:32.713+01:00This issue did, I believe, mildly admonish Elton J...This issue did, I believe, mildly admonish Elton John during his interview for swearing too much. Robert Smith's singles reviews were not unexpectedly cynical, although he refused to give Jason Donovan's new song a slagging because "he likes us".Matthew Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05842392964784000029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38548109.post-88119009912449472322010-05-04T10:16:50.879+01:002010-05-04T10:16:50.879+01:00How long before those CVs include, as final music ...How long before those CVs include, as final music industry appearance, the line "Appeared on the Never Mind the Buzzcocks identity parade"Gerontiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794068929768376891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38548109.post-38920469141369603182010-05-03T21:48:07.127+01:002010-05-03T21:48:07.127+01:00I think we're getting towards the point where ...I think we're getting towards the point where the bloke fitting your kitchen could very well have sung the song that you've just downloaded from an mp3 blog & be dancing around your living room to.<br /><br />For the kind of music I like, that's fine. And although someone who has a good grasp of carpentry AND can belt out a good tune as well obviously deserves more respect than a soppy clotheshorse, I wouldn't like to lose the Lady Gagas.<br /><br />I wouldn't want her fitting my kitchen though. She'd have a nightmare getting under my sink with that telephone on her bonce.Boozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12558134468937267829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38548109.post-85398942066181246642010-05-03T17:50:06.076+01:002010-05-03T17:50:06.076+01:00I had a private bet with myself regarding how many...I had a private bet with myself regarding how many times 'Killer' - the song Adamski recorded with Seal - would appear on his greatest hits album. I reckoned on at least four different versions, but in fact it only appears twice, bookending 15 additional songs that I never even knew existed. <br /><br />According to his Wikipedia entry Adamski has relocated to Europe where he continues to work in the music industry. <br /><br />I think I liked pop better when there was every possibility of the lead singer from 'Coast to Coast' turning up at your house, years after his single hit, to install your fitted kitchen.backwards7https://www.blogger.com/profile/04902342759719621771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38548109.post-74356209935928206492010-05-03T09:16:02.714+01:002010-05-03T09:16:02.714+01:00This dovetails neatly into the related observation...This dovetails neatly into the related observation that *nobody* goes back to driving a cab anymore. Some carry on perfectly good musical careers out of the spotlight. Most keep on labouring fruitlessly.David Hepworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03541581777824775884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38548109.post-49372560514898606172010-05-03T08:25:03.786+01:002010-05-03T08:25:03.786+01:00Out of similar sense of curiosity, I just googled ...Out of similar sense of curiosity, I just googled Tony Dawson Harrison and discovered that he hasn't gone back to driving a minicab but is actually a big name in Europop, working under the name Captain Hollywood Project. <br />In a Seven Degrees of Reg Dwight moment, his wikipedia page also mentions that he's performed and/or toured with Elton John. (As well as "the original Culture Beat".)yorkiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526768283665949430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38548109.post-1155001203603849332010-05-03T02:01:49.756+01:002010-05-03T02:01:49.756+01:00Out of curiosity, I googled Twenty 4 Seven. I didn...Out of curiosity, I googled Twenty 4 Seven. I didn't find what they group members are up to now, but was tickled to note that they featured a rapper with the almost improbably brilliant name Tony Dawson-Harrison.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278675946018423652noreply@blogger.com