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The Clash – White Riot, Live at Victoria Park, London, 1978
This is a fantastic live performance of The Clash playing White Riot with guest vocalist Jimmy Pursey from the film, Rude Boy.
You can really feel the adrenaline rush and power of a gritty performance. It reminds me how polished, produced and controlled all live [...]

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James Taylor Quartet – J.T.Q. Theme Live at The Town & Country Club, London, 1991
James Taylor originally formed The James Taylor Quartet with fellow ex-Prisoners member Alan Crockford, friend Simon ‘Wolf’ Howard and brother David Taylor to perform some sixties cover versions in 1986.  The original line-up went on to receive critical acclaim and record [...]

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The Milkshakes – Over You, Live in 1984
The Milkshakes are probably best known as one of the Medway bands that gave us Billy Childish. In the early 1980’s they were part of an underground garage scene that included bands such as The Stingrays, The Cannibals and The Prisoners.
Here they are performnig in May 1984 at [...]

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Queen – We Will Rock You
When I was growing up my brothers were both mad about Queen and told me how fantastic they were live.  How their light show was fantastic and what a stage presence Freddie Mercury had as a front man…. and what a powerful voice.  This was at at time when I [...]

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This track is from Mariannes comeback album Broken English, released in 1979 after a long absence from recording.
Broken English is considered to be her best album and this is a great track with a video directed by Derek Jarman, I believe. She still looked good back then.
Marianne Faithful – Ballad Of Lucy Jordan

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