Former Rangers player Mark Walters looks back at his career with the Glasgow club to assess the racism he faced while playing for them. (more…)
Rock Island Line – The Song That Made Britain Rock
In January 1956, a new pop phenomenon appeared in the UK charts: a British artist playing a guitar. His name was Lonnie Donegan and the song he sang was ‘Rock Island Line’. (more…)
Classic Albums – Tears For Fears Songs From The Big Chair
Formed in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith after the demise of their first incarnation Graduate, in their early days, Tears For Fears were a part of the new wave synth movement, and they had success with their first (1983) album ‘The Hurting’, featuring a song ‘Mad World’ which was a huge hit, reaching no. 3 in the UK.
The album’s lyrics reflected Orzabal’s ...
Classic Albums The Chirping Crickets
Crowned by four of Buddy Holly and The Crickets’ best-loved and biggest-selling singles – “That’ll Be The Day”, “Not Fade Away”, “Maybe Baby” and “Oh, Boy!” – the album was one of only two he recorded in his tragically brief career. (more…)
Classic Albums Don McLean American Pie
As part of the esteemed Classic Albums series, this film tells the story of story of Don McLean’s second album American Pie. Crowned by its titular overture and “Vincent”, McLean’s equally moving tribute to Van Gogh, American Pie is a classic of the folk-rock genre, earning its place alongside Carole King’s Tapestry, Joni Mitchell’s Blue and Neil Young’s After The Goldrush as one of the ...