Posted in 1980s, Events dear boy. Events, Live It Up, Music at 12:00 on 26 May 2023
I never took to The Smiths. I couldn’t get on with singer Morrissey’s posturing and narcissism.
But I am glad that, on his death, the band’s bassist Andy Rourke has got the recognition he deserved. He was an integral part of the group’s sound.
His bass is well to the fore here.
The Smiths:
Andrew Michael (Andy) Rourke: 17/1/1964 – 19/5/2023. So it goes.
Posted in 1960s, Events dear boy. Events, Friday On My Mind at 12:00 on 29 May 2015
I just read yesterday that 60s almost one-hit wonder, Twinkle, has passed away.
Her big hit Terry caused a fuss at the time it was released as it was about a boy who died in a motorbike crash. Coincidentally The Shangri-Las’ similarly themed Leader of the Pack came out at much the same time. I do remember my next to oldest brother buying Terry. He had a thing for records by solo female singers.
Another of Twinkle’s claims to fame is that she eventually married the Milk Tray man.
Here are both sides of the Terry single.
Twinkle: Terry (plus The Boy of my Dreams)
Twinkle’s only other hit, Golden Lights, was later covered by The Smiths!
Twinkle: Golden Lights
Lynn Annette Ripley. “Twinkle.” 15/7/1948 – 21/5/15. So it goes.
