Alan Richmond
@agr45rpm.bsky.social
Happy young music blogger stuck in the unsightly body of a grumpy old St Mirren supporter. www.weekinsound.com
Still remember first hearing it on a big old valve radio when I was at my Gran’s for my tea fifty years ago.
December 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Still remember first hearing it on a big old valve radio when I was at my Gran’s for my tea fifty years ago.
Always great to hear them. Especially with Mick Ralphs dying this year. Their 2009 reunion gigs in that big London town gave me my “having a pee with Bobby Gillespie” anecdote that has served me well ever since.
December 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Always great to hear them. Especially with Mick Ralphs dying this year. Their 2009 reunion gigs in that big London town gave me my “having a pee with Bobby Gillespie” anecdote that has served me well ever since.
What a glorious racket the Dolls made. Just terrific.
December 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
What a glorious racket the Dolls made. Just terrific.
Forgotten nugget indeed. Great stuff, skinnymalinkyness and all…
December 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Forgotten nugget indeed. Great stuff, skinnymalinkyness and all…
Glad someone else was confused by the two Cales in their younger years.
December 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Glad someone else was confused by the two Cales in their younger years.
I recall this record inspired one of my pals to have a party where boiler suits and mascara were to be worn. Yeah, of course everyone looked bloody ridiculous!!
December 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I recall this record inspired one of my pals to have a party where boiler suits and mascara were to be worn. Yeah, of course everyone looked bloody ridiculous!!
Belting start to the show! Even on a Tuesday morning on the train north from Rod’s birthplace to his father’s…
December 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Belting start to the show! Even on a Tuesday morning on the train north from Rod’s birthplace to his father’s…
Mott? Be still my beating heart!
December 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Mott? Be still my beating heart!
Now that’s what I call a record sleeve.
November 28, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Now that’s what I call a record sleeve.
Have they never heard of cable ties??
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Have they never heard of cable ties??
None of them track back!
The J5 at the peak of their powers. Jeez but that laddie could sing.
The J5 at the peak of their powers. Jeez but that laddie could sing.
November 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
None of them track back!
The J5 at the peak of their powers. Jeez but that laddie could sing.
The J5 at the peak of their powers. Jeez but that laddie could sing.
Just such a terrific record. Those strings. That bass. The wah wah guitar. Before you even get to the vocal track. 👌🏻
November 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Just such a terrific record. Those strings. That bass. The wah wah guitar. Before you even get to the vocal track. 👌🏻
What a brilliant song!
November 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
What a brilliant song!
Checks his UB40 double A side 12” single from 1980 to discover R Newman written in brackets after the song title. 🤦🏻♂️
November 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Checks his UB40 double A side 12” single from 1980 to discover R Newman written in brackets after the song title. 🤦🏻♂️
Didn’t have to look it up. Because it’s great!
November 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Didn’t have to look it up. Because it’s great!
Just checked back from @fergranson.bsky.social ’s temporary feed - what a guy! Glad the pipe’s been unblocked, Mickey!
November 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Just checked back from @fergranson.bsky.social ’s temporary feed - what a guy! Glad the pipe’s been unblocked, Mickey!
Terrific Slade picture dug out quickly from t’internet. You’re playing a blinder, Ferg.
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Terrific Slade picture dug out quickly from t’internet. You’re playing a blinder, Ferg.
Ah. Young Dora and her feather cut on Follyfoot. Be still my beating teenage heart!
A better haircut than Dave Hill’s too!
A better haircut than Dave Hill’s too!
November 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Ah. Young Dora and her feather cut on Follyfoot. Be still my beating teenage heart!
A better haircut than Dave Hill’s too!
A better haircut than Dave Hill’s too!
Well stepped in Ferg!
November 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Well stepped in Ferg!
Cool badge. My girlfriend and I had tickets for the next night at the Apollo in Glasgow - 1979 media was such that the split news didn't reach us and hundreds of others who turned up on the night only to be sent away. Never did see them!
November 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Cool badge. My girlfriend and I had tickets for the next night at the Apollo in Glasgow - 1979 media was such that the split news didn't reach us and hundreds of others who turned up on the night only to be sent away. Never did see them!