Jackanapes — personalised playlists (May 2020)
For Corbs
- ‘How Soon Is Now?’ by The Smiths
“I’m sure I would’ve ended up loving The Smiths as much as I do, but perhaps not as soon as I did because of you and your influence.”
Justin - ‘Bright Eyes’ by Art Garfunkel
“Thanks for the memories: Corbs used to play this on vinyl when we were sixth formers. At weekends we'd get pissed on Vodka, smoke a joint, then go back to his and listen to this because we were maudlin about birds and school. It made us cry...”
Stan - ‘Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want’ by The Smiths
“Snorbs got me into the smiths. I could name a few songs that remind me of him of course, but this little beauty does it the best.”
Steve - ‘Blister in the Sun’ by Violent Femmes
“Didn't know Corbs that well when I was growing up but we both shared a friend in Dawn Potts and this reminds me of her, so by extension - you fella. ”
Tony - ‘Sistine Chapel Ceiling’ by Adorable
“This reminds me of when Corbs & I spent a lot of time together back in the day. Smoked our first joint, trying to pull the ladies in Westward Ho! and spending our hard earned cash on the fruit machines... good times.”
Stan - ‘Cum on Feel the Noize’ by Slade
“Cos Wolverhampton. ”
Ian - ‘No One Knows’ by Queens of the Stone Age
“Because I don't know him that well so the title seemed appropriate”
Dave - ‘Baker Street’ by Gerry Rafferty
“”
Stan - ‘Enola Gay’ by Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark
“A big bang followed by regret.”
Mark - ‘This Charming Man’ by The Smiths
“Because he is. He runs deep, like Morrisey used to. He sang this, I think, on his 18th at the Robins Nest (Joy did Queen amazingly) and as was normal, Stu had been listening to the Smiths while we were all still in nappies, and so most people were thinking, “What the fuck is this?” He just kept going, committed, not giving a shit what people thought; he was right. ”
Jem - ‘This Charming Man’ by The Smiths
“We did go out tonight.”
Shawn
For Dave
- ‘Space In Your Face’ by Galactic Cowboys
“I fucking loved this when I heard you play it because it was so far off the wall and unlike anything we were listening to. In my head you had a tshirt for this and wore it with some very stripey weight-lifting trousers. Very metal.”
Justin - ‘Down Down (Single Edit)’ by Status Quo
“I don't have a lot of memories of Dave as such, as I never really got to know him properly until we all went to Prague together. Over the years I have discovered that he loves his 'rawk'. Down Down is a track that takes me back to when I was roughly 9 years of age at a school disco. For some reason, I can imagine that if Dave and I were friends back then, he'd be on the dance-floor with me, busting our Quo-like moves... Too weird? Probably.”
Stan - ‘Under the Bridge’ by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“I was always anti listening to this lot, plenty of Uni twats did. However, Dave used to come down to Canterbury, and act as a saving grace; he’d drive us around so we could get booze and food (which he paid for), he sort us out with uppers and cash if required. Weekends when he was around were always the most celebrated. He played this album a lot, and I feel in love with this track and others. ”
Jem - ‘Samaritans’ by IDLES
“The mask of masculinity.”
Mark - ‘A Little Respect’ by Erasure
“I’m 16. Revising for mocks. Face having an Erasure phase. Take me back innit”
Ian - ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ by Wheatus
“We went to Cornwall and we sung this a lot, we also spoke of things that should never have been spoken about. When we got home I had a breakdown and the Twin Towers collapsed. Great times.”
Justin - ‘Smooth Operator’ by Sade
“Night out, all people paired up, but Dave me and maybe Salts. Dave saunters off onto the dance floor and just starts dancing and feeling up and snogging some random bird! Much better than Becky Tucker too! Smooth Operator!”
Corbs - ‘Come Fly With Me’ by Frank Sinatra
“The king of planes.”
Shawn - ‘Near Wild Heaven’ by R.E.M.
“I remember years ago watching Dave singing along to this song. Think it might have even been in the all seasons. Love this song Dave. Its a fave, Dave. ”
Steve - ‘Like Lovers Do’ by Lloyd Cole
“Listening to the whole album on repeat”
Tony
For Ian
- ‘Never Let Me Down Again’ by Depeche Mode
“I’m walking Herne. I’m either lovelorn or heartbroken. It’s night time, winter and I’m wearing a heavy overcoat and making my way up Coldharbour. I have this playing on my Walkman; a tape you’ve made for me. I still can’t listen to this album without feeling every little bit of that moment.”
Justin - ‘Sultans of Swing’ by Dire Straits
“I think it's pretty obvious, but genuinely, whenever I hear this track, I cannot help but think of the good Mr Saltern - especially that little drum shuffle about 3/4 of the way through the song...”
Stan - ‘Lullaby’ by The Cure
“Reminds me of his Goth phase and when he was with Sarah, Morton Pk Road, Robins Nest, Sixth Form, everything really!”
Corbs - ‘Waterfall (Remastered)’ by The Stone Roses
“School bus”
Dave - ‘Babies’ by Pulp
“Seedy voyeurism.”
Mark - ‘92 Degrees’ by Siouxsie & The Banshees
“Driving to drill tiles, playing in his car on one of Ian’s masterful mix tapes. Good days. ”
Jem - ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Dire Straits
“A dainty little number, adorable.”
Shawn - ‘Are 'Friends' Electric?’ by Tubeway Army & Gary Numan
“It's just got a real flavour of Salts about it... ”
Stan - ‘Dreaming of Me (Single Version)’ by Depeche Mode
“Anything mode related reminds me of salt. This song is the first song on their singles 81-85 album (my first mode one), and as soon as those clean cuts on the sounding pads, I’m bought back to him. I love the song too....thankfully ”
Steve - ‘One Millionth Happy Customer (Ebm Mix)’ by The Cassandra Complex
“You have always been one of the coolest cats I know. You look the part, your taste is impeccable and you make it look effortless. You bought this in Exeter (I think) and it was like music from another fucking planet.”
Justin - ‘Inbetweener’ by Sleeper
“Driving around in Ians car - listening to this stuff. Seems like a very innocent time now”
Tony - ‘Girl from Mars’ by Ash
“Driving around in Ians car - listening to this stuff. Seems like a very innocent time now”
Tony - ‘Killer Cars’ by Radiohead
“Driving around in Ians car - listening to this stuff. Seems like a very innocent time now”
Tony - ‘Love Comes Quickly’ by Pet Shop Boys
“Singing this from house in Tooting to the station every morning in falsetto”
Tony
For Steve
- ‘Father and Son’ by Cat Stevens
“Barefoot, Volvo Estate, Surfing, Stoned to happiness.”
Corbs - ‘If I Could Talk I'd Tell You’ by The Lemonheads
“Still love it now, vests and Volvos.”
Shawn - ‘Jamming’ by Bob Marley & The Wailers
“You know. Private time. ”
Ian - ‘Just Like Fred Astaire’ by James
“Smooth dancer”
Mark - ‘Low Low Low’ by James
“Flat in westward ho”
Dave - ‘Waterfall (Remastered)’ by The Stone Roses
“It saved us together when we first whited out at Jut’s in Kingston. Evokes a memory of us being so in tune as to be one person. He’s like a brother, I’d not be who I am today without him. ”
Jem - ‘How Was It for You?’ by James
“Remember seeing Stevie in a James t-shirt and it (and by definition Stevie) looking very cool. Hadn't heard them at the time.... ”
Tony - ‘The Way It Is’ by Bruce Hornsby & The Range
“So long back - listening in his living room on an LP. His face just loving the piano parts, and thinking about lyrics for the first time. Now one of Mil’s favourites. ”
Jem - ‘Villa Rosie’ by Blur
“Very happy memories of spending a year with Steve, whilst pretty much everyone else had fucked off to University. We had a 'Blur' period, and this track was one that sticks out for me... We spent many a time at the Lodge or Muskoka singing it over and over, doing our best to harmonise and thinking we were cool.”
Stan - ‘Welcome to the Cheap Seats’ by The Wonder Stuff
“He wants me to play it at his funeral. ”
Jem - ‘Because (2019 Mix)’ by The Beatles
“There was a point we were all deeply into our music and I can remember a summer where everyone’s tastes were just exploding in all directions. We were at your house, and you were playing The Beatles and it was utterly incongruous because right then, the Beatles were pretty fucking uncool, but there you were - the one of the most effortlessly coolest people I knew telling me why you loved the lyrics to this track and it made me realise I needed to go deeper and listen more broadly.” - ‘American Pie (Full Length Version)’ by Don Mclean
“To be shared.”
Stan
Not included as it's not on Apple Music/Spotify
- ‘The Most Beautiful Girl in the World’ by Prince
“We used to sing along whenever it came on my Mini's radio on Atlantic 252. Yep, another memory song. Whenever I hear it, it takes me back. We used to chuckle at the Prince's high and low range in the track.”
Stan
For Stan
- ‘Here Comes Your Man’ by Pixies
“Pixies obviously”
Dave - ‘Start Choppin'’ by Dinosaur Jr.
“We were playing songs to each other that we both loved, but the other hadn’t heard - this was one of his. It’s very him, I see his face embodying the delivery, and picking up on his own thoughts of why he loves it. I only ever listen to it when I’m thinking about him. ”
Jem - ‘End of a Century’ by Blur
“Reminds me of numerous close moments on New Year’s Eve, and reminds me how long he’s been in my life, and how lucky I am to have him around. ”
Jem - ‘Sweet Lady’ by Queen
“The only one that ever knew how to rock.”
Shawn - ‘King of Pain’ by The Police
“The timing of That drum intro. How? HOW??”
Ian - ‘Don't Falter (with Lauren Laverne)’ by Mint Royale
“I love this song in its own right, but it’s association with Stan makes me incredibly happy and every now and then I watch the video to see young heartbreaker Stan playing the part of each of us around that time (in our heads at least).” - ‘White Rabbit’ by Jefferson Airplane
“Follow the rabbit”
Mark - ‘Villa Rosie’ by Blur
“This song always reminds me of Stan. Rather embarrassingly I remember practising harmonising with him when we were pissed. Shocking I know. Just shocking and I want to apologise to everyone involved. Can’t say it won’t happen again though. Love it though. ”
Steve - ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ by Queen
“I didn't know Stan that well growing up but I just remember him being a massive Queen fan. I knew Shawn was but fan always stood out (fairly or unfairly) as an uber fan of Freddie and his all-stars. I can't name a specific song he would have liked so going for this. Apologies if you never liked it Stanner. ”
Tony - ‘The Tracks of My Tears (Stereo)’ by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
“This incredibly funny fucker has a soft underbelly. (Not The Farm this time, but close!)”
Corbs
For Shawn
- ‘A Kind of Magic’ by Queen
“Highlander, Queen, there can be only one! Joy!”
Corbs - ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen
“Freddie dying and me playing this on the piano as he was walking up the steps to see my sis. Quite mean thinking about it..”
Tony - ‘Drive’ by R.E.M.
“I stayed at Joy's a lot when I was in the 6th form and Automatic for the People was the album of the time. We would listen it on repeat, whilst playing Kick Off Two and Supercars... this is the track that makes me think of Joy whenever I hear it.”
Stan - ‘Danger Zone’ by Kenny Loggins
“There's some corruption in my head which has mashed up the following: your prodigious skills on that flight simulator, a bomber jacket which you may or may not have owned, a healthy ego and Top Gun. When I get senile you know I’ll be swearing I watched Tom Cruise fly under the Golden Gate Bridge, like an ice-cold motherfucker.” - ‘Killer (Radio Edit)’ by Adamski
“Trade Winds. He’s there. It’s 1990”
Ian - ‘Liar’ by Queen
“I need to bung in a Queen track and we listened to a lot of Queen did Joy & I - this is the one that makes me think of him. Not because he's a liar, but because he used to enjoy my drumming along with it, whenever it came on... mainly the beginning bit.”
Stan - ‘Poison’ by The Prodigy
“Narcotic experimentalist.”
Mark - ‘Radio Ass Kiss’ by The Wonder Stuff
“Joy totally over did this song and played it loads. He even used my batteries up in my Walkman doing it! Love it though. Such joyful passion in his young face (still young) whilst listening to it. ”
Steve - ‘Tie Your Mother Down’ by Queen
“Not long after first going to his house, he played me this. My first awareness of sexual perversions as lyrics, and my first experience of watching Joy sing along with Freddie - pure Joy (pun intended) for him and the audience. Couldn’t use Atlantic Ocean’s Waterfalls (would fuck the playlist), which he introduced me to, and is him in aural form. ”
Jem - ‘Waterfall’ by Atlantic Ocean
“Him in musical form. Reminds me of his ecstasy period, and I smile broadly every time I play it. ”
Jem - ‘Who Wants To Live Forever’ by Queen
“Because it's just right”
Dave
For Paul
- ‘Babies’ by Pulp
“This song reminds me of sitting in Paulies bedroom in BIdeford with him playing the guitar and him teaching me the most basic of basic cords of the guitar to accompany him. I was shit. The song however isn’t. I think it’s brilliant. ”
Steve - ‘Drive My Car’ by The Beatles
“Too many car memories hey Pauly! Favourite one is finishing my march for public services and staying with You, remember your 3lts of Devon water?But needing to get back to my pick up point the other side of London. John Bercow’s motor, ‘Corb I’m gonna power out of this situation’ Scary!”
Corbs - ‘End of a Century’ by Blur
“Just because”
Dave - ‘F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E.’ by Pulp, Anne Dudley & Orchestra
“Living in the Office in Tooting. This album was mostly on repeat but was the period when I was getting to know Paul over nightly cans of Stella. Will always remind of the office in general and Paul there in particular. When I got to really know a dear friend. ”
Tony - ‘Gangsta's Paradise (feat. L.V.)’ by Coolio
“The money and the power. ”
Mark - ‘Half the World Away’ by Oasis
“He can sing it better than the Gallaghers. Jealous.”
Shawn - ‘Hunch’ by Sleeper
“Yes.... reminiscing time once more. Paul & I used to play this track over and over... I distinctly remember Paul liking when Louise Wener sings the the lyric 'Lips like a frog.... barks like a dog."”
Stan - ‘Love Rollercoaster’ by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“” - ‘Slide Away (Remastered)’ by Oasis
“Trip down to Taunton to visit Paul. He says “Have you heard this?” For that summer, that album was more perfect than anything. Guess it was like my folks hearing the Beatles in the 60s. It hasn’t stood up well, but if you leave it a few years and stick it on, it’s great. That night was rock and roll, and listening to it in the morning I thought I’d live forever. ”
Jem - ‘Talk Tonight (Remastered)’ by Oasis
“Marisscos. Camping at Wooly. Paul playing this on his guitar. Happy days. ”
Ian - ‘The Dark of the Matinée’ by Franz Ferdinand
“Pauls car (again). Going down to Devon this time (Or potentially goint noo'ing). He had the whole album on but this track got us both singing. Oh Happy Day. ”
Tony - ‘If the Brakeman Turns My Way’ by Bright Eyes
“Bright Eyes are one of those bands that I only want to listen to on my own because I want to keep them to myself (I’m a selfish cunt like that). I accidentally let this play when we shared studio space and it turned out that I wasn’t alone in liking them. You’re a man of good taste, brother.”
Justin - ‘Love Rollercoaster’ by Red Hot Chilli Peppers
“I used to be in love with Paul. Not in a sexual way, but in a way that I thought he was the coolest kid on the block. Every bird fancied him and he had the coolest hair. Basically, I wanted to be him.... Aaannnnyway. This song reminds me of cool Paul. (he's still cool btw).”
Stan
Removed at Tony’s request, “And take off Bob Dylan for Paul please... I remember it vividly with him but he hates it so not cool :) thanks.”
- ‘Thunder on the Mountain’ by Bob Dylan
“Driving back from Devon to London and this came on the radio - I was ecstatic and Paul was less than happy but he kindly didn't turn it off until it finished... just chuntered all the way through it :)”
Tony
For Jem
- ‘(I’ve Got a) Golden Ticket’ by Jack Albertson & Peter Ostrum
“Because if it wasn't for this, I wouldn't spend half my time with Jem giggling my tits off singing about golden bell-ends. ”
Tony - ‘Call It What You Want’ by Credit to the Nation
“I go away to university, and come back home (after trying to find out where my family had moved to) and find out you’d developed your own musical taste. This was the first one that you were listening to that stopped me in my tracks and made me suspect you might actually be turn out to be quite cool.”
Justin - ‘92 Degrees’ by Siouxsie & The Banshees
“It’s summer 94. We’re driving to Chumleigh to drill holes. This is playing. We’re driving straight over crossroads without looking because we didn’t even see them.”
Ian - ‘Build Me up Buttercup’ by The Foundations
“This song always reminds me of a happy jemmer whilst in full dancing flow. Completely lost in the happiness of that moment. ”
Steve - ‘D.I.S.C.O (English Version)’ by Ottawan
“D -it's a 'Dildo'. Enough said. ”
Tony - ‘Golden Green’ by The Wonder Stuff
“Uni kent”
Dave - ‘Kill Your Television’ by Ned's Atomic Dustbin
“The only flaw in an otherwise perfect genius.”
Shawn - ‘Concrete Schoolyard’ by Jurassic 5
“You’ve always been my source for hip-hop. This one evokes a particular point in my life where you were there for me when I most needed you.”
Justin - ‘King of the Kerb’ by Echobelly
“Another 'takes me back' memory track...”
Stan - ‘Out to Get You’ by James
“Because apparently 'this would cheer me up'. Possibly the stupidest thing this very bright man has ever said ;)”
Tony - ‘Rock the Casbah’ by The Clash
“Loved moshing with the big man to this! Smashing times, literally!”
Corbs - ‘Starman (Original Single Mix)’ by David Bowie
“Otherworldly intelligence.”
Mark - ‘The Brazilian’ by Genesis
“"I first got to know Jem properly on our activities week trip - sailing in Brixham. Invisible Touch (album) was played on repeat during our week there, and The Brazilian was an instant classic and seemed to stand out. Subsequently, whenever the track is played, it immediately takes me back to our fun times on the sea, beating Mr Davies in am unofficial boat race and all falling in love with the same girl, Jenny. Oh, and Steve getting off with the Trogger ;-) .For the record, this track also reminds me of Stevie too, but there's no option for a double A-side, so Jem wins this one."”
Stan - ‘Move On Up (Single Edit)’ by Curtis Mayfield
“You, shaking that black ass of yours on the dancefloor. You, me, Deets and Tony in Turkey pissing ourselves over a sunbaked, beer-kissed conversation about using this track in the battlefield to get the enemy to stand up before mowing them down.”
Justin
For Justin
- ‘Ça plane pour moi (Live - Countdown Spectacular 2007)’ by Plastic Bertrand
“A bit older and more complicated than me.”
Corbs - ‘Lucretia My Reflection (Vinyl Version)’ by The Sisters of Mercy
“Just reminds me of walking from your place to school.”
Dave - ‘Never Let Me Down Again’ by Depeche Mode
“It’s chemistry with Mr Day but this is far more interesting. Memories etched in heart and head. ”
Ian - ‘Butterfly On a Wheel’ by The Mission
“Some of my first thoughts of my brother as a separate entity - with his own tastes, thoughts and desires. Showed me that there was music to be discovered outside of Woolworths, and that it could help change your mood, attach you to friends, and piss people off. ”
Jem - ‘Pure’ by The Lightning Seeds
“Sorry jutty, there are so many songs that remind me of you, and better ones, but this one always reminds me of you listening to it from ur bedroom in lime grove) nostalgia again! I remember thinking what a great song, and an unexpectedly sweet and sentimental song for a goth! You were and always be an inspiration. X”
Steve - ‘Sunglasses’ by Black Country, New Road
“The modern Scott Walker.”
Mark - ‘The Upstairs Room’ by The Cure
“Playing Spinidizzy in my attic”
Tony - ‘Blind’ by Talking Heads
“Playing Head over Heels in my attic”
Tony - ‘Walt Whitman's Niece’ by Billy Bragg & Wilco
“Driving to Georges - playing chicken with the petrol guage”
Tony - ‘Quality Control’ by Jurassic 5
“Above all the person who introduced me to new things, books, ideas, music - this is the most memorable for me. He’s my quality control - and I owe him more than I care to express in a text box. ”
Jem - ‘Dominion (12" Edit)’ by The Sisters of Mercy
“Chief goth. Our own agent of Mother Russia.”
Shawn - ‘No Cars Go’ by Arcade Fire
“When Saltern did the first 'What's your favourite album you can listen to over and over' we all picked our faves. He then chose a track on our behalf to make the playlist from each album. Jut chose Neon Bible as his album choice and Salts chose NCG. So, whenever I hear it, it reminds me of Jutty.”
Stan - ‘The Size of a Cow’ by The Wonder Stuff
“He probably hates this song now, but back in the day, I remember being around the Stach's house and Jutt had just bought the single. We were up in the top of the house along with Mr Pink Eyes and co, and Jutt had TSOAC on loop throughout the day and think he pretty much got all the words down by the end of the night. I didn't really know Jutt too well then, but I remember this being around the time that I started to get to know him better. I think he ran a D&D session for us that day...”
Stan - ‘(I'll Love You) Till the End of the World’ by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
“Always reminds me of our visit to see you at uni in Kingston. Ian bought it I think for your birthday. ”
Tony - ‘Temple of Love (1992)’ by The Sisters of Mercy
“Always a chickenhead.”
Mark
For Tony
- ‘Frankie's Gun!’ by The Felice Brothers
“So many, many nights at Lavender Gardens that I’d hear you and Papa D singing this as you made your way back from the pub, I may have even joined in a few.”
Justin - ‘Blister in the Sun’ by Violent Femmes
“I’ve never heard or seen Tony listening to this, but whenever I listen to it, it reminds me of Tony for some reason?! Love it ”
Steve - ‘Brother, My Cup Is Empty (2010 Remastered Version)’ by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
“Drink. Girls. Feck.”
Mark - ‘Carpet Crawlers’ by Genesis
“Tony's bedroom listening to this track”
Dave - ‘I Get Wild / Wild Gravity (2005 Remastered)’ by Talking Heads
“His house. Beer. Party. I’m 16. Instantly takes me there. ”
Ian - ‘Mutha'uckas’ by Flight of the Conchords
“Official soundtrack to Future Building. Very fond memories of almost daily badminton and weekly Sherry O’Clock.”
Justin - ‘Killing In The Name’ by Rage Against The Machine
“Glastonbury, 1994. Rage had just walked on stage and I desperately wanted to see them. The gang were way, way back in the field, miles from the stage, chilling and playing frisbee and no-one fancied it. Tony said, "I'll watch them with you Stanner", and with a large smile on my face, we strolled down together and moshed our arses off. When KITN kicked in, Tony and I went mental and danced and screamed around like lunatics. It was excellent. Thanks Tony.”
Stan - ‘Once In a Lifetime’ by Talking Heads
“Same as it ever was.”
Shawn - ‘Papa Won't Leave You, Henry (2010 Remastered Version)’ by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
“This song is Tony for me.”
Stan - ‘Twistin' In the Wind’ by David Byrne
“Quintessential Tony May. Singing it my face, while chest bumping me. The lyrics make me laugh still; he’s set up as a big shot, and gets kicked in the balls, shaved and electrocuted - I think Tony and I resonated with the punishment fitting the crime. ”
Jem - ‘With Or Without You’ by U2
“Going round his gaff, sure he had a Joshua Tree poster on his wall and this would be playing, getting prepared for a great night out in Biddy! Good times!”
Corbs - ‘We Came Along This Road (2011 Remastered Edition)’ by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
“Man, the number of times you’ve been there for me. This one reminds me of the hanging out with you at George’s and getting a bit of Beer Therapy in. I love you man.”
Justin
For Mark
- ‘Help!’ by The Beatles
“Whether it’s his ridiculous house tent at Jem’s wedding or his round in Prague, I’m always helping this guy out! Return the love now Big Croxton!”
Corbs - ‘Real Wild Child’ by Iggy Pop
“Instant mental case when spargar added”
Dave - ‘Fools Gold (Remastered)’ by The Stone Roses
“Him, flailing about like the adolescent drunk loon he was at the Robin’s Nest whilst this blast out and the strobe destroys our retinas. ”
Ian - ‘Mouldy Old Dough’ by Lieutenant Pigeon
“I dunno man, it’s just absolutely you. You could have written this, it could be you singing it. You are Lieutenant Pigeon to me.”
Justin - ‘Down by the River’ by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
“You were into Neil Young a long, long time before any of us - to the point we used to take the piss out of you for your deeply unfashionable musical taste: Neil Young! Leonard Cohen! Please, enjoy the pleasure of knowing how right you were and how wrong we all were.”
Justin - ‘Into Your Arms’ by The Lemonheads
“In Gerald, driving to ND collage. We used to both sing along thinking about the same girl. ”
Jem - ‘So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright’ by Simon & Garfunkel
“Beautiful and gentle, but clever.”
Shawn - ‘Hurt’ by Johnny Cash
“This is the hardest reason to give, because there isn't really a reason as such. It's just seems to fit his temperament (of late). It's metaphorical and I'm not saying he's a junkie, or anything.”
Stan - ‘Famous Blue Raincoat’ by Leonard Cohen
“He was always banging on about him.... didn't see the appeal at the time... now I think he was definitely right about the mans skills. ”
Tony - ‘A Little Respect’ by Erasure
“Is it just me and mark that likes erasure? I didn’t know he liked them until we stayed over at his place years ago in Brighton. When I found out we immediately played this song. Guilty pleasure? Nope, genuinely love them. ”
Steve