This song was actually written in 1974. Sent as a demo to EMI, who rejected them. 8 yrs later became a hit for them.

They did one appearance playing each other's guitar.

So gorgeous!

Handmaid's Tale becoming more and more relevant.

I was always told that shy piglets get no teat. It seems this can be loosely applied to amphibians.

ELO - should hate them really. The kind of band that punk was tasked to destroy. But, my word, that man could write some fine tunes. A real blend of rock and orchestral. Jeff Lynne is an unsung legend of British music, mainly because he's never courted the limelight. A real guilty pleasure.

Great when that happens. I had that experience with Eels. I knew i would love Magazine as they have keyboards (favourite band The Stranglers). Gives them something extra. If a band doesn't have chart success, you have to discover them by chance or through recommendations.

Real Life is an astounding debut album. Devoto really showed he was far too talented for the Buzzcocks. So much the right choice to ditch them. One of the most criminally neglected and underrated bands.

Longest season in 134 yrs of the county championship. Started on April 5th. Short form squeezing it out. Get rid of The Hundred. Should have invested in the Blast.

Love it! One of his best. Remember being scared by the 1979 tv series starring David Soul. The kid scratching at the window terrified me (though it seems more comical now). Looking forward to the new adaptation.