Here we go, here we go, here we go – here we go, here we go, here we gooooo!!! This one from Fiona is the best. Literally saving the best until last. 💕💕💕
And Now, The End Is Near….
Kerrsday Thursday – 11 August 2022
A couple of recent gems from Instagram. The first was taken at Kunstrasen in Bonn on 5 August – full details of photo credit HERE
The second was taken at the Nostalgie Beach Festival in Nieuwpoort, Belgium on 6 August – full details of photo credit HERE
Happy Kerrsday! 💕💕
Yet ANOTHER Video For Vision Thing…
This one taking in Taormina in all its perceived splendour. I’m sure it’s quite beautiful but…hey, you know – there are plenty of breathtaking places around the world.
The important bit is the song and the lyrics. I love the song and the lyrics.
Jim’s glare to camera at the beginning…that’s a “Vision Thing“. (“Larrrrellllllllle – you MUST love Taormina”…hmmm, sorry, Jim. Lol) Charlie’s Blue Steel turn. Lol. Priceless!
To be honest, I’ve never wondered why Jim and Charlie love Tao so much. Jim’s told the story enough times already. I get it. Perhaps I was lucky enough to grow up ‘in colour’ so I’m not as quite taken in by the hyperbole? But, he loves it there (and so does Charlie) and that’s all that matters.
If it’s about a place of belonging, beyond a mere aesthetic – of being “home” then …. my heart belongs to/in Glasgow (and it has an aesthetic I love).
Quick turn around for the video anyway, from shooting to YT debut.
Happy Anniversary – Love Song
Released 41 years ago today.
My favourite bit of this video? – (apart from Jim just dripping ultra cool sex god vibes) – the moment Jim and Derek almost crash into one another and have a cheeky wee exchange of grins and giggles – around the 1 min 45 second mark.
Enjoy!
Roxy Music At 50 – BBC Radio 2 Specials
I caught up with both parts of ‘The Band’s Story’ episodes last night. It has really ramped up my excitement for seeing them at the Hydro in October.
Their world tour starts in one month’s time (exactly one month away today!) in Toronto.
When listening to the various members of the band talking about the active years and their memories, I couldn’t help but find myself giggling over the fact that two Geordies were talking and only one of them sounded like one. I’d never heard Paul Thomson talk before.
Anyway, both shows are great and there is a “Fan’s Story” too and they speak to Jim for it. I wish he’d have been given more time. His part of it seemed short, so I’ll add my own little exchange with him about Roxy – just at the point when the bug finally bit me and I got myself listening to them.
I recommend all three shows. They’re broken up into three separate hour long shows, so you can time your time listening to them. I’ll endeavour to separate out Jim’s piece on Roxy so it’s quicker to get to.
Enjoy them, and roll on October 10th!
Vive la Roxy!
Links for programs below:
Jim’s piece starts around 17 min 30 sec into the show.
And then…back to a time when I’d not be quiet (thinking of him saying “you’re quiet” to me at the m&g in Paris) – and he’d respond. Our exchanges on music I miss. Loved those days…
(P.S. I always have to have the last word. Lol)
P.P.S I love sssoooo much more than just Over You and More Than This now! (There were a few more than that back then too, to be fair.)
ONE WEEK TO GO! NGD CELEBRATIONS BEGIN!
Oh! Next weekend! The weather promises to be grand! I have VIP tickets for both shows. My t-shirt arrived this morning as well. I’m all set.
Still have to study in the meantime though! Buddhism in practice. Seems rather apt somehow…
Anyway, here’s a vid. Haven’t even watched it all myself yet. Just eager to share.
Brilliant days…wake up on brilliant days…
Apollo Days – Simple Minds, September 1981
Today is a very exciting day! I get to hear the long mystical Glasgow Apollo gig that SM did in September of 1981. I am really looking forward to this one. I have already heard just a little bit of it (In Trance As Mission and some of Changeling) and I plan to devour the rest shortly, even if only as a brief taster.
I’m sure someone will end up putting it up on YouTube and when they do, I’ll share it here.
Until then…I’m off for a listen and a TARDIS trip! Jim…in them boots! Sweet baby Jesus and the orphans! 💕💕💕
UPDATE: OMG – ‘Seeing Out The Angel’ and ‘Sons and Fascination’ are both WONDERFUL at this gig! So…I am going to post one song here.
Enjoy!
More Behind Vision Thing – Band Thoughts Video
Roll on October release!
Kerrsday Thursday – 4 August 2022
A nice surprise via Toronto and some gems from Toddevision for today’s Kerrsday Thursday.
Enjoy!
Minds Music Monday – New Gold Dream Tour – Sydney
The two Edinburgh shows are less than two weeks away now and thoughts are turning to the New Gold Dream anniversary. I’m going through a lull right now with listening to them. I know! It’s all a very sad state of affairs, isn’t it? For nearly 8 years I listened to them every single day. EVERY DAY – FOR HOURS! Now I am lucky if it is once or twice a week. Natural ‘burn out’?
To be fair, it isn’t just them. I don’t know when the last time I listened to a Bowie album was either. And he was my be all and end all before the SM flame was (re)kindled.
Anyway…
In thinking about NGD and wanting something to listen to a few nights ago, I checked through my list of bootlegs and this one most appealed. The only way I am ever going to experience them ‘back home’ is a fantasy nostalgia trip…dreaming of a fun anecdote that I wish Jim had shared with me at the Paris soundcheck.
For me, Hunter And The Hunted and King Is White are highlights at this gig. Room ain’t bad either…
Enjoy!
Roll on August 12th and 13th. (Incidentally, Aug 12th has significance to me…it’s my mum’s birthday. Ironically, she’d have been turning 84…passing away when she was 81.)