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January 4, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 97 – Jules Desmond (Take 2)

Welcome to episode 97 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. This is a second conversation with Jules Desmond. If you missed the first one click here – we had a good old chat about some of his bands and music reminiscing – but we didn’t cover it all. So […]
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November 16, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 90 – Jules Desmond (Take 1)

Welcome to episode 90 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. This is a conversation with Jules Desmond. It’s the first of two conversations I’ve had with him for the podcast – this one was recorded over a year ago. We sat down, had a good chat – my aim […]
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July 26, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The Songs of Randy Newman: (Part 1)

I first saw – and heard – Randy Newman talking on a documentary that was made to celebrate 20 years of Rolling Stone magazine. He was one of a few – assembled – talking heads. He said funny things like, “I don’t know how Elton John was rated but I always rated him highly. He […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged Family Business, Film Composer, I Think It's Going To Rain Today, Jim Keltner, Maverick, Part 1, Randy Newman, Ry Cooder, Sail Away, Score, Short People, Singer/Songwriter, Songs, Soundtrack, The Songs of Randy Newman, The Songs of Randy Newman: (Part 1), Toy Story, You Can Leave Your Hat On ·

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November 27, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 138 Love, Pt. 1

I became obsessed with her Every little bit I knew or thought I could trust Is it even possible to fall in love in this way For a moment there I really thought I had fallen in again A friend on social media and I couldn’t get her out of my head It was sudden […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 1970s, 1980s, Art, Dating, Ghost Stories, Guest Blog, Guest Post, Jon Mcleary, Love, Love - Part 1, Manslaughter, Music, Part 1, Part One, Spines, The Ghost of Electricity, The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary, The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 138 Love, The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 138 Love Pt. 1, The Spines, War Stories, War Stories # 138, Wellington, Writing ·

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August 3, 2011 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 1905

John Coltrane, A Love Supreme (1965) My brother had this album. And when he played it to me it was a revelation. It was another cliché life-changing moment. The world stopped while I sat in awe of what was happening. I stared at the speakers, stared at the CD player, held the cover, read all […]
Posted in The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged A Love Supreme, Acknowledgment, Elvin Jones, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Part 1, Vinyl ·

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