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The Story of Pop: 2000 (Chapter 5)

Jan 30, 2020Mar 29, 2025 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

The Story of Pop: 2000. It's our series of posts, week by week, where we retell the story behind the biggest hits in the UK charts from two whole decades ago. This week: our first chart topper of the series from a lady who returned there seven years after her first visit... Cast your minds … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2000 (Chapter 5)

The Story of Pop: 1999 (Chapter 40)

Oct 3, 2019Oct 7, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ 1 Comment

This is The Story of Pop: 1999. It's the story, telling you, week by week, of all the UK chart movers and shakers of two whole decades ago. So if you were wondering what song about the sun shining connected with last week's hit from Bob Marley, a hearty congratulations to you if you said … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 1999 (Chapter 40)

Protected: #ThrowbackTunesday: Episode 22

Jun 19, 2018Sep 3, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith

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#SongoftheWeek: Gabrielle – ‘Show Me’

May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: Gabrielle SONG: Show Me SO ALEX, WHY IS THIS YOUR SONG OF THE WEEK? It's unbelievable to think it, but 25 years have passed since UK soul singer and pop legend Gabrielle made her debut with 'Dreams', her first UK number one. Even more unbelievable to think then, that it's been 10 years since her … Continue reading #SongoftheWeek: Gabrielle – ‘Show Me’

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