The Story of Pop: 1999 (Chapter 15)

Apr 11, 2019Mar 30, 2025 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Revisiting the UK chart hits from the year Jamie Oliver made his TV debut in The Naked Chef, and when Zoe Ball got engaged to a certain Mr Fatboy Slim, this is The Story of Pop: 1999. This week - a former resident of Britain's most famous town square bursts the soap bubble and pops … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 1999 (Chapter 15)

#CrazyStupidPlaylist: Soap to Pop

Apr 12, 2018Apr 12, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

With Kylie Minogue's latest album 'Golden' set to become her sixth number one in a career now spanning four decades (review will be up soon people), it's easy to forget that it was she who broke down the barn door, after leaving behind her role of feisty Charlene in Neighbours, for stars of the small … Continue reading #CrazyStupidPlaylist: Soap to Pop

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