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Baby Love Meets My Girl: Inside the Stor...
The Rebellious Spirit of “Karma Ch...
Dancefloor Dominance and Artistic Height...
1975: When Britain Seemed to be Falling ...
Tiger Feet: Mud’s Absurdly Catchy ...
1974 in Review: Political Shakeups and P...
1977 in Review: Jubilee and Jubilation
Last Orders: The Slow Death of the Great...
1978 in Review: Trials and Tribulations
1989 in Review: The End of an Era
1988 in Review: Changing of the Guard
Dire Straits “Telegraph Road”: A Masterp...
1973 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
1972 in Review: Transition and Turmoil i...
1979 Unwrapped: A Pivotal Year in Britis...
“Walking on Sunshine” Igniti...
1970 in Review: Upheaval and Uncertainty
1987 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
1986 in Review: Hard Times and High Achi...
1985 in Review: Pride and Heartbreak
1984 in Review: Conflict and Controversy
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1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
1962 In Review: A Retrospective Journey ...
The Pioneering 70s Progressive Rock Band...
Glitter, Spandex, and Rock Anthems: The ...
British Women Singers Revolutionised Mus...
Notting Hill Carnival: Celebrating a Rem...
Ecstasy-Fueled Acid House: Britain’...
The Rise of British Fashion with Mary Qu...
How The Beatles & “Beatlemania” Resh...
Mods vs Rockers: Britain’s 1960s P...
Dancing on the Ceiling: Boy Bands in 198...
1982 in Review: A Retrospective Journey ...
ELO, Electric Light Orchestra: Timeless ...
The Unparalleled Artistry of Alison Moye...
Eileen’s Mystique: The Story of De...
Blast from the Past: Unraveling the Popu...
Punk Rock in the UK 70s: A Revolution in...
The Power of Motown and Its Cultural Imp...
MOD’s… A Kaleidoscope of Sty...
The year that was..1981
1975: When Britain Seemed to be Falling Apart
1975 proved an immensely challenging period for Britain as the economic and political crises of the early 1970s continued to batter the country from all sides.
Read MoreRock’s Own Soap Opera: Fleetwood Mac, Love Music & Turmoil
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you tossed a handful of insanely talented musicians into a romantic blender, hit ‘puree’, and then asked them to make some tunes, well, you’d get something pretty close to Fleetwood Mac. This isn’t just a band; it’s a full-blown rock and roll saga with more twists and turns than a pretzel factory.
Read MoreThe Power of Motown and Its Cultural Impact in 1960s Britain
Through its infectious melodies and suave style, Motown didn’t just provide the soundtrack to the sixties; it captured the spirit of a transforming nation. The arrival of this fresh, funky phenomenon triggered a Motown frenzy, as British youth eagerly embraced the label’s artists and aesthetics. Soon, the Motown vibe had permeated the cultural landscape, its influence evident in everything from dance moves to dress codes.
Read MoreEcstasy-Fueled Acid House: Britain’s 1980s Rave Revolution
The late 1980s saw an explosion of underground rave culture fuelled by acid house music and the...
Read MoreBlue Peter
Blue Peter, one of Britain’s most iconic and long-running children’s television programmes, first flickered onto television screens across the nation in 1958.
Read More1977 in Review: Jubilee and Jubilation
1977 was one of contrasts for the United Kingdom. As the Queen’s Silver Jubilee sparked nationwide celebrations of her 25-year reign, the country grappled with economic uncertainties and social divisions.
Read MorePunk Rock in the UK 70s: A Revolution in Music and Culture
Punk rock emerged in the mid-1970s as a powerful force in both music and culture, mainly in the...
Read MoreNotting Hill Carnival: Celebrating a Remarkable Journey
Notting Hill Carnival is now Europe’s largest street festival and a world-famous symbol of...
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2019 marks the 60th year of MOTOWN, widely regarded as the greatest, most successful and best-loved record label in music and to commemorate this landmark anniversary Motown will be issuing a brand new Greatest Hits compilation featuring 60 tracks from across their enormously influential and remarkable history.
The 3CD version of the album features legendary Motown artists including The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5 and Lionel Richie.