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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
1973 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
1972 in Review: Transition and Turmoil i...
1979 Unwrapped: A Pivotal Year in Britis...
1970 in Review: Upheaval and Uncertainty
1987 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
1984 in Review: Conflict and Controversy
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1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
1969 in Review: Giant Leaps and New Fron...
Tiger Feet: Mud’s Absurdly Catchy Corny Hit
It’s 1974 and you’ve downed seven pints at the local with your mates. Suddenly, the opening notes of Mud’s “Tiger Feet” comes bursting through the speakers.
Read More1975: 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 MoreBaby Love Meets My Girl: Inside the Story of Motown’s Dynamic Duo
The Supremes and Temptations began as two fledgling groups with a harmonious bond seeded on the streets of Detroit. This enduring connection between Motown’s most glamorous girl group and dashing male vocalists traces back to their origins as the Primettes and Primes
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 More1978 in Review: Trials and Tribulations
1978 was a year of upheaval and unrest in Britain, with a sputtering economy and simmering social divisions coming to the fore.
Read More1979 Unwrapped: A Pivotal Year in British History
As the tumultuous 1970s ended, Britain stood at the cusp of a new era. This was the year 1979 when Margaret Thatcher became the UK’s first female Prime Minister
Read More1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
Britain in flux under Thatcher. Economy overhauling painfully as traditional industries decline, driving North-South divide & racial tensions. But UK retains global cultural clout through rock music & blockbusters. Royal baby William sparks optimism, as does unlikely FA Cup winners Blackpool.
Read More1984 in Review: Conflict and Controversy
1984 saw signs of economic recovery and cultural excitement after years of recession. Musically, British pop and rock surged worldwide.
Read More1969 in Review: Giant Leaps and New Frontiers
1969 saw Britain straddling old and new – from the moon landing to Monty Python, investiture of Prince Charles to voting age lowered to 18, and The Beatles’ breakup to Jackie Stewart’s F1 title
Read More1987 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
The year 1987 proved to be a tumultuous yet remarkable period for the United Kingdom, filled with both tribulations and triumphs that reshaped the nation.
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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.