#CrazyStupidBook: Bananarama – “Really Saying Something”

Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ 2 Comments

Take yourselves back now, to a time when the Spice Girls were just a twinkle in their creator's eye, and when Little Mix were but mere specks in the pop constellations. The year is 1979, and childhood friends Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward have just moved from outside Bristol into the YWCA in London. Little … Continue reading #CrazyStupidBook: Bananarama – “Really Saying Something”

#CrazyStupidPlaylist: 80’s Number Ones

Aug 2, 2015 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ 1 Comment

Last Sunday saw the airing of a countdown of The Nation's Favourite 80's Number Ones, hosted by Zoe Ball, which revealed that the UK's best loved chart topper from the decade that bought us legwarmers, shoulder-pads and tight perms was 'Every Breath You Take' by Sting and the Police. A good choice, but not necessarily … Continue reading #CrazyStupidPlaylist: 80’s Number Ones

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