Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Bands won't play no more

RIP Terry Hall, a relatable yet groundbreaking star, who seldom put a foot wrong. Taken so young, this feels sad indeed.

Here's one of the first songs, if not the first, that I taped from the radio.

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18 comments:

  1. Charity Chic20 December 2022 at 09:24

    Sad news Martin.Far to young

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  2. C20 December 2022 at 12:01

    Shocked and sad at this news. Also have fond memories of taping this from the radio, it was like nothing else I'd heard. I would love to have seen them live.

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    1. Martin20 December 2022 at 12:43

      I was lucky enough to see them second time around, in 2019.

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  3. Alyson20 December 2022 at 18:37

    I was really saddened to hear of this death today - he was so young and it was unexpected.

    I feel privileged now to have seen him live all those years ago as part of the 2 Tone Tour. An exciting time in music.

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  4. Swiss Adam21 December 2022 at 11:07

    Sad news, such a unique presence and voice.

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    1. Martin21 December 2022 at 11:15

      Yes, unique and yet relatable. Growing up, it was easy to imagine him being the cool kid in the top year at school or at the back of the bus - you could imagine being him.

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  5. The Man Of Cheese22 December 2022 at 17:00

    Another icon gone. Great memories of Margate in 2019, hope he's listening to 2 Tone up there with Ranking Roger who also went way too soon. RIP.

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    1. Martin22 December 2022 at 17:04

      Icon is right, mate. 2 Tone heaven is sadly filling up.

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  6. Khayem23 December 2022 at 08:46

    Like nothing I'd ever heard before, the song still sends a shiver down my spine. What a sad, sad loss.

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    1. Martin23 December 2022 at 08:49

      Exactly, I remember having the same reaction.

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  7. C24 December 2022 at 14:56

    In case we don't cross paths again before tomorrow - here's wishing you a very merry Christmas, Martin. Thanks for all you post here and for keeping blogging!

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    1. Martin24 December 2022 at 15:19

      Thank you, C, and the same to you. Keep blogging...? Well, maybe..

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    2. Alyson24 December 2022 at 23:40

      Yes please Martin, keep blogging. Marry Christmas!

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    3. Martin24 December 2022 at 23:52

      I'll try, I expect. Merry Christmas.

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    4. Khayem25 December 2022 at 06:28

      Another vote to keep going from me! Many thanks for what has been a great year of reviews, music and slice of life commentary, Martin. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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    5. Martin25 December 2022 at 11:48

      Cheers, I'll try. And likewise to you, merry Christmas.

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