What music are you listening to? (2025)

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I always talk about how being the youngest of six, much of my musical taste was formed by exposure to the music of my older siblings.

That album was one my second-oldest brother had, and when he joined the US Army and left home (and the country), I pretty much inherited it and played it constantly and on any given day “Give Me Love” is my favorite Harrison song…and some days is my favorite song bar none.
 
Song #22

Pink Floyd/Roger Waters - Comfortably Numb

Roger was touring, playing the whole of The Wall as a theatrical performance. He was doing several nights at the O2 Arena in London. I joined his official online fan club to make sure I got early release tickets. A couple of days before the ticket release I got an e-mail from the fan club in Roger's name recommending that everyone got tickets for the Thursday night, no explanation why though. I did it and got excellent seats right near the front. Come the night there was an absolute buzz about the venue, and the secret was out, but none of us dared believe it, something big was definitely happening because of the number of press present and the full film rigs set up.
The gig proceeded as normal until they got to Comfortably Numb where instead of the normal guitarist appearing atop the set Mr David Gilmour started singing. Twenty thousand people, including me lost their shit, grown men were ugly crying. This was the only time since Live8 that the two of them would play together in a proper show, it was beyond words for a Pink Floyd fan.
At the end of the performance the wall was demolished and the band returned to the stage for the final song Outside the Wall. This time not only did David Gilmour join Roger, but so did Nick Mason. All three surviving members of Pink Floyd together again. The audience quite rightly lost their shit once more.
An amazing night, and I get to say I was there.

View: https://youtu.be/26GAP7FAMXU?si=XSHG2RM8V-2yAlNv
 
We're big DMB fans. What's cool is my youngest, who's been listening to DMB since he was in the womb, now plays and sings DMB songs on his guitar. :D
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Song #23

Gary Numan - My Name is Ruin

I liked Gary as a youngster, but never enough to buy any of his records. Eventually after being pushed by his managenent into endless touring he committed career suicide by announcing he was retiring from live performance. Soon after he was dropped by his record label and it all went wrong. He then spent many years trying to rebuild his career without industry support. Obviously I forgot about him and was unaware of a following that grew behind him as his work matured and became heavier.
Then in 2018 I was watching the Old Grey Whistle Test reunion show on the TV when he appeared. My jaw hit my chest and I forgot how to blink as I realised what I was missing out on. Trips to live shows followed and I got the full rib rattling power of his performances, with darker, deeper but still authentic versions of his original songs mixed in with the new stuff.
Seeing documentaries about him also showed what a kind and thoughtful man he is, and a devoted and supportive father to his three daughters Raven, Persia and Echo. Definitely a guy you would want to know.

View: https://youtu.be/8-qqW3qvfMA?si=unL6Aebt3QyEp5tP
 
Song #24

Dr Feelgood - Roxette

Before Punk there was the pub rock scene and Dr Feelgood. Wilko Johnson with a very unique guitar style and Lee Brilleaux on vocals. Canvey Islands finest.
I got to see them in 1986 at the Princess Charlotte after Wilko had left, but I stood toe to toe with Lee as he spat out the words. A fantastic night for more than one reason, I'll say no more.
I saw Wilko Johnson a couple of times after his terminal diagnosis when he was working with the amazing Norman Watt-Roy on bass, more of both of them another day. I have taken a lot of inspiration from Wilko's positive attitude with my own prognosis.
I have seen the current line up of Dr Feelgood several times, although no more than a tribute act with none of the original members they are a great night out.

View: https://youtu.be/Yp2DvPKh118?si=iiO44onMoR7-ZtIm
 
Song #25

Wet Leg - Chaise Longue

It is a shocking fact that no band has had a UK No.1 single in the last ten years, they have all been soloists or colaborations pumped out by the music corporations, easy to control, easy to package, low risk. Serious commentators ask if Rock & Roll is dead? It certainly isn't healthy right now in my opinion.
What a joy then when the likes of Wet Leg manage to break through on their own terms and then back their initial success with consistantly good songs, great live work and real attitude. There is still hope, but you have to look for it.

View: https://youtu.be/Zd9jeJk2UHQ?si=6DJXnYIhc4bdhYdd
 
Song #26

Ian Dury & the Blockheads - Blockheads

Ian Dury: Poet, teacher, clown and punk's loveable uncle. Cited by so many bands and songwriters that followed as a major influence. What a blockhead.

A short but sweet version of this song, with Wilko Johnson chopping the guitar and Norman Watt-Roy funkin' the bass. A partnership that lasted to Wilko's death.

View: https://youtu.be/RwDpujCz3R8?si=EzKlHjLUflB1z8yL
 
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