Music Box

I’d better start by wishing all my American friends (OK, both of them) a very happy Independence Day and hope the celebrations involve a nice BBQ with plenty of relish and side dressings.
 
I also need to congratulate a mate of mine who, after many years of waiting, went to see the Stones Roses reunion concert last weekend. 

Unfortunately it didn’t take long for him to realise he’d left behind the tickets not just for him but the whole gang, after he’d changed coats as he left his house.
 
I’m sure the other guys were very forgiving and understanding.

Back in their heyday the group was an inspiration to other bands like Oasis, Kasabian and probably many others, with their songs standing the test of time. This seems to be the thought for many record labels at the moment.

You can tell it by looking at the albums being released in the coming weeks such as Elton John’s 5 Classic Albums and Bananarama promoting 30 Years Of Bananarama. 

But one album that leaps to the front is Pete Waterman’s The Hit Factory album which is full of songs that launched the careers of many leading artists, created a whole new style of music production and don’t forget all those music videos that inspired children around the world to pick up a hairbrush and sing into the bathroom mirror.

Let me give you a small taste of the songs included in the 3-CD line up:

Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up
Kylie Minogue – I Should Be So lucky
Dead or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
Jason Donovan – Too Many Broken Hearts
Brother Beyond – The Harder I Try
Sinitta – Toy Boy
Mel & Kim – Respectable

However, if you fancy looking into a new album release instead, keep an eye out for Is Your Love Big Enough by Lianne La Havas. In the meantime let me leave you with this thought: By the time you get to make ends meet – they move the ends.