Hotel California isn’t just a song—it’s the overture to an album that unravels the excesses, illusions, and ultimate disillusionment of rock stardom. By starting at The Last Resort and working backwards, we see how the Eagles crafted a thematic journey akin to a rock opera, where the title track sets the stage for the rise and fall that follows.
Hard Times are Over
In November 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono released Double Fantasy, their collaborative album that would tragically become John’s last. Its closing track, “Hard Times Are Over,” feels particularly poignant—a hopeful message at the end of a turbulent decade. Let’s take a look and listen this heartbreaking final song.
From Animals to Zabriskie Point – an ever growing A-Z of Pink Floyd
I set myself the challenge of making an A-Z of Pink Floyd and it’s wider universe. From Animals to Zabriskie, this is an ever growing list of Floyd. There will be key figures I miss, albums I overlook and so much more I could add! Let’s call this an ever growing A-Z of Pink Floyd and see where we get to!
The Best Record Shops in Felixstowe
Felixstowe is one of my favourite Suffolk towns. A place that is ‘on the up’ it has to offer the music lover. In this article I share details of the best record shops in Felixstowe. Dig in!
Visiting Villa Nellcôte – a pilgrimage of sorts
The Villa Nellcôte, in Villefranche Sur Mer has to be one of the most fabled locations in rock n roll history. It was here that Keith Richards moved in October 1971 to avoid high taxes in the UK. It is here where the Rolling Stones would congregate and record their classic album, Exile on Main […]
Phil Spector’s Christmas Gift That Keeps on Giving
Unwrapping Phil Spector’s timeless Christmas gift of music, a holiday tradition that still shines amid the backdrop of history.