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Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show: Second Series (Gott Discs)
Description: Count Arthur Strong is back for a second series of escapades. Join the one-time Variety Star as he uncompromisingly fulfills his daily list of engagements. Every day life with Count Arthur Strong is a truly enlightening experience! In each of the six episodes, we hear a confused and muddled `day in the life' of The Count. Among others, we hear Arthur's theory of evolution versus creation, his deciphering of hieroglyphics and an informative after dinner speech. With his jumbled delivery of words and delusions of grandeur, normal daily tasks become a challenge for Arthur and more likely, those around him. Review: It’s very funny.
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Morrissey - Greatest Hits (Universal)
Description: Notorious and influential former Smiths frontman Steven Patrick Morrissey's solo material has always divided opinion, but his Greatest Hits nonetheless compiles the highlights from his extensive back catalogue. Cuts from the acclaimed debut 'Viva Hate' all the way up to 2006's 'Ringleader Of The Tormentors' are present, with hit singles such as 'First Of The Gang To Die' and the classic 'Every Day Is Like Sunday' included. This release also contains two new songs, of which one ('That's How People Grow Up') sees release as a single.
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The Feeling - Join With Us (Universal)
Description: 'Join With Us' is the second album by Sussex based group The Feeling. Picking up where debut 'Twelve Stops And Home' left off, the band take their blend of 70s influenced soft rock and pop to subtle new heights. Recalling ELO, Queen and Yes, this is a carefully crafted record packed with sing-along hits and memorable hits. Features the single 'I Thought It Was Over'.
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Nick Lowe - Jesus Of Cool (Proper)
Description: Nick Lowe’s Jesus Of Cool has been resurrected with not only its original 11 tracks, but also additional 10 rarities. Originally released in 1978, Jesus Of Cool remains Nick Lowe's biggest selling album and spawned the Top 10 hit 'I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass.' The deluxe packaging comes in a cruciform shape with the original sleeve artwork plus much more, using unseen photos from the famous session and rare memorabilia. The accompanying fully-illustrated booklet contains notes by acknowledged expert Will Birch with recollections from Nick Lowe and many of the others involved. In the mid Seventies, Nick was a washed-up veteran of the beat group wars with an empty diary and a sore back, having slept on a couch since the 1975 break-up of his former band, Brinsley Schwarz. However, within two years Nick Lowe had established himself as an artist, songwriter, record producer and celebrated instigator of the ‘New Wave’, via the ingenuity of Stiff Records and his own unique vision. With his debut album ready to ship, Nick was walking on water. In the words of Sounds writer, Tim Lott, he had become ‘a bona fide Jesus Of Cool’! Manager Jake Riviera was quick to seize on Lott’s phrase for the album title. ‘We thought it was ludicrous but fantastic,’ says Nick, ‘an outrageous thing to say. It seems like nothing now, but at the time it fitted perfectly. The Americans wouldn’t go with it, of course. They wanted a different title, thus "Pure Pop For Now People". Jake loved it – "Two album titles? Yes Please!" - it was right up his street.’
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Duffy - Rockferry (A&M)
Description: 'Rockferry' is the debut album from Welsh singer Duffy. Written and produced in collaboration with Bernard Butler, the album is a stunning showcase for her voice, which brings to mind such great singers as Dusty Springfield, Lulu and Sandie Shaw. Includes the singles 'Rockferry' and 'Mercy'.
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Georgie Fame And The Blue Flames - Cool Cat Blues DVD (Delta Leisure Group)
Description: In a career spanning almost 50 years, Georgie Fame has carved a niche for himself as one of Britain's most versatile musical performers. From his work with Alan Price and hits like ‘The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde’, he has made his mark all over the world, but it is his mastery of jazz and rhythm and blues that have endeared generations of fans. His distinctive voice and Hammond organ skills are to the fore on Cool Cat Blues, recorded in concert in 1991, at the Theaterhaus in Stuttgart, Germany. Featuring Georgie with The Blue Flames - Guy Baker (trumpet), Steve Georgie (sax), Dave Cliff (guitar), Brian Odjeas (bass) and James Powell (drums). Included in this 1991 programme are performances of: 1. Rocking Chair 2. You Came A Long Way From St. Louis 3. Big Brother 4. Cool Cat Blues 5. Moondance 6. Jumpin With Symphony Sid 7. Parchman Farm 8. Yeh Yeh 9. Cats Eyes 10. I Love The Life I Live 11. How Long Has This Been Going On?


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