Category Archives: Culture

ESC

Posted on 25 March 2023 by pws

The Eurovision Song Contest is here in the UK. The main events, semi-finals and final, plus the other shows, happen in mid-May. Th UK did not win last year, we came second. The Ukraine song won, for many reasons, but … Continue reading →

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The Mellotron

Posted on 17 March 2023 by pws

Fans of prog rock of a certain vintage will know what a Mellotron is. It figures in music by The Moody Blues, King Crimson, PFM, Pavlov’s Dog, The Beatles, Barclay James Harvest, Electric Light Orchestra, Yes, Pink Floyd… Look, there’s … Continue reading →

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Twelve British Songs… III

Posted on 9 March 2023 by pws

Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity This Wheel’s on Fire 1968 Julie Driscoll was a singer and actress, later married to Keith Tippett, he of King Crimson fame. Brian Auger was a keyboard player. The song is best remembered … Continue reading →

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