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The Story of Pop: 1998 (Chapter 25)

Jun 22, 2023Aug 31, 2025 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Described by one critic as "the sound of plastic chairs being thrown at policemen", "Vindaloo" certainly bought some rowdy, unfettered riotousness to that year's World Cup in France...

The Story of Pop: 1998 (Chapter 24)

Jun 15, 2023Apr 27, 2024 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

"Three Lions" had already become an anthem for England fans at Euro 96. It's resurrection for France 98 and the World Cup affirmed it once and for all...

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 24)

Jun 16, 2022Nov 2, 2024 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Previously forgotten about from his late 60s wilderness years, a lesser spotted Elvis track quickly became a modern classic - and a record breaking chart topper - via a remix from Dutch DJ Junkie XL...

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 23)

Jun 9, 2022Nov 2, 2024 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Although they had long since left their pop days behind them, even the opportunity to record the official England anthem for the 2002 World Cup was too good a proposition to resist for Ant and Dec...

Protected: #ThrowbackTunesday: Episode 21

Jun 12, 2018Sep 3, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith

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