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The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 20)

May 19, 2022Nov 2, 2024 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Undeterred by their "Flopstars" label after missing out on a place in Hear'Say, Liberty X proved to be the true winners in the long run with their iconic BRIT Award winning number one smash...

Protected: #ThrowbackTunesday: Episode 11

Mar 20, 2018Sep 3, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith

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#CrazyStupidPlaylist: 15 Turning 15

Apr 13, 2017Apr 13, 2017 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Pop music is a funny old game. One minute, you're top of the charts and all over the radio waves and music video channels. The next, you're in the folder marked 'Where are they now?'. And it only takes you to hear a song from the distant past to sit and work out how long … Continue reading #CrazyStupidPlaylist: 15 Turning 15

Dear Cat & Fi: The One on Easter Monday

Mar 28, 2016 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Dear Cat & Fi, Hello and a hearty happy Easter to you both! I'm currently demolishing the Mini Eggs in the above picture as I write this. Very good they are too. It's been something of a drought blogging wise since the last entry I wrote to you but never fear, I am back and … Continue reading Dear Cat & Fi: The One on Easter Monday

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