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Friday 11th October marks 15 years since John Peel's last broadcast.
He was always a familiar voice in my house and introduced me to some of the best and quite frankly some of the most bizarre music I have ever heard. I dearly miss his Festive 50!
In honour of the grumpy old man himself, spin us a record. Right time, wrong speed if necessary.
The Fall - Theme From Sparta FC
https://youtu.be/gaxB5qRSq1I
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"Idles - I'm Scum
Don't be putting yourself down dear. You seemed pretty unscummy yesterday.
Great song though.
I'm surprised I did....
Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit"
Mucky so and so.
T-Rex - Spaceball Ricochet
https://youtu.be/wHbHn2GP8Ns
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By *arksxMan
over a year ago
Leicester / London |
"Has to be Teenage Kicks, surely?"
There it is... A playlist of 1 sounds a fitting tribute
And yes I loved all the bizzare music from his show to. Definitely the reason my taste is so broad and eclectic now |
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So many bands and songs I only got to know through far too many years listening to John Peel.Obviously The Fall, but many far more obscure artists too.Personal favourites are the Wolfhounds, Yeah Yeah Noh, Ted Chippington,The Nightingales, I could go on for ages, but one particular song that stands out is Preposterous Tales by I Ludicrous.Anyone remember this? |
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"So many bands and songs I only got to know through far too many years listening to John Peel.Obviously The Fall, but many far more obscure artists too.Personal favourites are the Wolfhounds, Yeah Yeah Noh, Ted Chippington,The Nightingales, I could go on for ages, but one particular song that stands out is Preposterous Tales by I Ludicrous.Anyone remember this?"
No but I did find it on YouTube. Thanks for sharing. I rather like it. |
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"So many bands and songs I only got to know through far too many years listening to John Peel.Obviously The Fall, but many far more obscure artists too.Personal favourites are the Wolfhounds, Yeah Yeah Noh, Ted Chippington,The Nightingales, I could go on for ages, but one particular song that stands out is Preposterous Tales by I Ludicrous.Anyone remember this?
No but I did find it on YouTube. Thanks for sharing. I rather like it. "
Made all the better by the fact I knew someone called Ken Mackenzie! |
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"Has to be Teenage Kicks, surely?
There it is... A playlist of 1 sounds a fitting tribute
And yes I loved all the bizzare music from his show to. Definitely the reason my taste is so broad and eclectic now"
I completely agree. |
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So many great artists, though I never quite got into The Fall so much.
The 20+ minute session version of The Orb's Huge Ever Growing Brain That Pulsates From The Heart of The Ultraworld at one end to Her Jazz by Huggy Bear at the other with some random Dutch techno in the middle. |
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By *arksxMan
over a year ago
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The orb... That just made me think of this
https://youtu.be/FHixChYgGRI
And the first time I heard it was on John peel and I didn't game the name of it.
I spent years thinking about that song before I knew waht it was called |
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"So many great artists, though I never quite got into The Fall so much.
The 20+ minute session version of The Orb's Huge Ever Growing Brain That Pulsates From The Heart of The Ultraworld at one end to Her Jazz by Huggy Bear at the other with some random Dutch techno in the middle."
Absolutely perfectly Peel
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"Friday 11th October marks 15 years since John Peel's last broadcast.
He was always a familiar voice in my house and introduced me to some of the best and quite frankly some of the most bizarre music I have ever heard. I dearly miss his Festive 50!
In honour of the grumpy old man himself, spin us a record. Right time, wrong speed if necessary.
The Fall - Theme From Sparta FC
https://youtu.be/gaxB5qRSq1I
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The only celebrity death where I have genuinely been saddened.
Gone, but not forgotten. |
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"Friday 11th October marks 15 years since John Peel's last broadcast.
He was always a familiar voice in my house and introduced me to some of the best and quite frankly some of the most bizarre music I have ever heard. I dearly miss his Festive 50!
In honour of the grumpy old man himself, spin us a record. Right time, wrong speed if necessary.
The Fall - Theme From Sparta FC
https://youtu.be/gaxB5qRSq1I
The only celebrity death where I have genuinely been saddened.
Gone, but not forgotten. "
I was in the car ferrying my niece somewhere when it was announced on the radio that he had had a heart attack in Peru. My then 4 year old niece said 'I love Art Attack' I couldn't tell you if I was laughing or crying. |
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"Friday 11th October marks 15 years since John Peel's last broadcast.
He was always a familiar voice in my house and introduced me to some of the best and quite frankly some of the most bizarre music I have ever heard. I dearly miss his Festive 50!
In honour of the grumpy old man himself, spin us a record. Right time, wrong speed if necessary.
The Fall - Theme From Sparta FC
https://youtu.be/gaxB5qRSq1I
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As a northern boy from Thatchers waste land of the 80’s, I’d never heard of JP until a Peel Sessions cassette was left on our kitchen table owned by one of mums friends! I played it until it broke and it’s owner brought me two more!!
Enlightenment prevailed!
RIP JP. x |
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I forget the author but there’s a wonderful book based on the playlist record forms that JP filed after each BBC show so that royalties could calculated. It makes for a fascinating insight into just how eclectic his shows were and how it changed over the years.
The book also describes how a lot of individuals and bands who’s careers he helped launch seem to have been incredibly ungrateful (Marc Bolan and Nirvana), and yet others who he denounced as rubbish early on went on to become friends and to champion his extended stay on Radio 1 (Blur).
My song nomination: the Peel Sessions version of What difference does it make? by The Smiths. Far more furious than the album one. |
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"I forget the author but there’s a wonderful book based on the playlist record forms that JP filed after each BBC show so that royalties could calculated. It makes for a fascinating insight into just how eclectic his shows were and how it changed over the years.
The book also describes how a lot of individuals and bands who’s careers he helped launch seem to have been incredibly ungrateful (Marc Bolan and Nirvana), and yet others who he denounced as rubbish early on went on to become friends and to champion his extended stay on Radio 1 (Blur).
My song nomination: the Peel Sessions version of What difference does it make? by The Smiths. Far more furious than the album one."
What a nomination! Peel Sessions and birthday parties were always a highlight.
The Sugarcubes - Birthday
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By *tooveMan
over a year ago
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"So many bands and songs I only got to know through far too many years listening to John Peel.Obviously The Fall, but many far more obscure artists too.Personal favourites are the Wolfhounds, Yeah Yeah Noh, Ted Chippington,The Nightingales, I could go on for ages, but one particular song that stands out is Preposterous Tales by I Ludicrous.Anyone remember this?"
Brilliant song that. I love I ludicrous. |
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I recently got hold of a USB tape player and spent a fun afternoon ploughing through a bunch of unmarked cassettes not touched since the early 90s. Now and then it would be something I’d taped off John Peel’s show, and that familiar voice would fade in after the track. So pleased to hear him by surprise like that after far, far too long! |
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"I recently got hold of a USB tape player and spent a fun afternoon ploughing through a bunch of unmarked cassettes not touched since the early 90s. Now and then it would be something I’d taped off John Peel’s show, and that familiar voice would fade in after the track. So pleased to hear him by surprise like that after far, far too long!"
Ah that's great. I once had someone record Home Truths for me. I still have the cassette just nothing to play it on. I think I might have to find a tape deck. |
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Carter USM- Rubbish
Not only cos he probably rather liked it, but because it has his dulcet tones eminating from it about half way through (so what do you think of the music so far?).
I do like listening to his son on 6music and think he does a good job of following on a little from his old man too |
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"Friday 11th October marks 15 years since John Peel's last broadcast.
He was always a familiar voice in my house and introduced me to some of the best and quite frankly some of the most bizarre music I have ever heard. I dearly miss his Festive 50!
In honour of the grumpy old man himself, spin us a record. Right time, wrong speed if necessary.
The Fall - Theme From Sparta FC
https://youtu.be/gaxB5qRSq1I
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ive met john peel he came to a club i was at  |
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"First time I heard of John peel was because I was a napalm death fan who amongst many did a session with him! RIP xxx
https://youtu.be/qHobTH5rQ3o"
Same here!! |
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"First time I heard of John peel was because I was a napalm death fan who amongst many did a session with him! RIP xxx
https://youtu.be/qHobTH5rQ3o
Same here!!"
First time I heard of napalm death (and slayer) was on a documentary called heavy metal heaven presented by Elvira mistress of the dark! |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
"Guana Batz - Peel Session 1984
Saw them, back in the 80s, at the 'Adam & Eve' club in Leeds
Also saw King Kurt, The Meteors, & Restless there
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Psychobillies are go! Batz, Meteors, King Kurt & Colbert Hamilton & the Hellraisers...Barrel Organ, Digbeth... |
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"Morgan and Rob-i remember that well!
Another Peel tune suggestion
Mudhoney-Touch me I'm Sick
Inspiration for 'Touch me I'm Dick' by Citizen Dick in Almost Famous.  "
It was in 'Singles' actually..God I'm a nerd  |
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"Morgan and Rob-i remember that well!
Another Peel tune suggestion
Mudhoney-Touch me I'm Sick
Inspiration for 'Touch me I'm Dick' by Citizen Dick in Almost Famous.
It was in 'Singles' actually..God I'm a nerd "
Oh of course it was. I have both movies. Must have been the Amaretto talking. |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
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"First time I heard of John peel was because I was a napalm death fan who amongst many did a session with him! RIP xxx
https://youtu.be/qHobTH5rQ3o
Same here!!"
A mate of mine played with Napalm Death...Hanging out at the Costermonger.. |
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"Morgan and Rob-i remember that well!
Another Peel tune suggestion
Mudhoney-Touch me I'm Sick
Inspiration for 'Touch me I'm Dick' by Citizen Dick in Almost Famous.
It was in 'Singles' actually..God I'm a nerd
Oh of course it was. I have both movies. Must have been the Amaretto talking. "
I don't think I've seen Singles. I'll try and root it out. |
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"There’s a great website called Rocklist.net
All of John peels festive 50’s are listed there, it’s great to make them into a playlist ??"
I think another mad music rabbit hole is about to claim me. Since I started this thread I've been introduced to some tracks I'd never heard of. That was the beauty of him! |
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"So many bands and songs I only got to know through far too many years listening to John Peel.Obviously The Fall, but many far more obscure artists too.Personal favourites are the Wolfhounds, Yeah Yeah Noh, Ted Chippington,The Nightingales, I could go on for ages, but one particular song that stands out is Preposterous Tales by I Ludicrous.Anyone remember this?"
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"There’s a great website called Rocklist.net
All of John peels festive 50’s are listed there, it’s great to make them into a playlist ??
I think another mad music rabbit hole is about to claim me. Since I started this thread I've been introduced to some tracks I'd never heard of. That was the beauty of him! "
Start with the All Time ones then work through the other 36 |
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"There’s a great website called Rocklist.net
All of John peels festive 50’s are listed there, it’s great to make them into a playlist ??
I think another mad music rabbit hole is about to claim me. Since I started this thread I've been introduced to some tracks I'd never heard of. That was the beauty of him!
Start with the All Time ones then work through the other 36 "
Good plan. Although I've loved peeking through the ones I remember listening to in real time. |
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"Too many to choose from!!! My contribution is Colorblind James Experience, Considering a Move to Memphis. Quite bonkers. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=udctidi7GKI"
Talking of bonkers songs I heard this on Peel and immediately went out and bought it the next day
The Very Things - The bushes scream while my daddy prunes
https://youtu.be/Oy33eAYTptY
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"Too many to choose from!!! My contribution is Colorblind James Experience, Considering a Move to Memphis. Quite bonkers. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=udctidi7GKI
Talking of bonkers songs I heard this on Peel and immediately went out and bought it the next day
The Very Things - The bushes scream while my daddy prunes
https://youtu.be/Oy33eAYTptY
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Blinking brilliant. Thanks for the link! |
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"Too many to choose from!!! My contribution is Colorblind James Experience, Considering a Move to Memphis. Quite bonkers. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=udctidi7GKI
Talking of bonkers songs I heard this on Peel and immediately went out and bought it the next day
The Very Things - The bushes scream while my daddy prunes
https://youtu.be/Oy33eAYTptY
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Once again, our tastes align! I had the video somewhere! They did a great version of When Father Painted the Parlour too, The Shend is an actor now |
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"Too many to choose from!!! My contribution is Colorblind James Experience, Considering a Move to Memphis. Quite bonkers. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=udctidi7GKI
Talking of bonkers songs I heard this on Peel and immediately went out and bought it the next day
The Very Things - The bushes scream while my daddy prunes
https://youtu.be/Oy33eAYTptY
Once again, our tastes align! I had the video somewhere! They did a great version of When Father Painted the Parlour too, The Shend is an actor now "
Definitely very similar tastes! The I Ludicrous song you mentioned earlier is a favourite of mine too x |
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