I do envy kids these days just how much music is available to them (both from past and present). Apart from my parents and the (illegal) Home Taping Club at school, Top Of The Pops was my only source until I discovered 'The Tube' and John Peel
@LadyGulag From a very early age I listened to pirate radio. In Holland it was Radio Veronica (192 meters in the medium wave band). And from the age of 12 I started listening to the English part of Radio Luxembourg. Those two formed the basis of my love for music. I still listen to the radio a lot though the scope has shifted. Now music comes via the internet and BBC4extra provides me with comedy and drama, past and present...
I don't care if it's 'uncool' to like them (see Noel Fielding on 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks'); I just do. This was my introduction to Coldplay and it is a cracking album; fact! (slight stomp of feet there)
@LadyGulag Mine would read exactly the same. I still have some of my tapes of the John Peel show. I also had a big classical influence from my Grandfather and playing in youth orchestras and having violin and piano lessons. My Mum sent me to a local music school every Saturday morning from the age of 7-14. I didn't thank her for it at the time but I realise now that I was very lucky!
@Bukowski I brought Eli home from hospital and Glastonbury was on the telly. My first introduction to Coldplay was seeing them play 'Yellow'. Eli has me in tears singing and playing it at the piano now. It is indeed a cracking album, no shame here. p.s glad to hear it is only a slight stomp :) x
@abigail.deeks My husband saw them supporting some as-of-now unheard of band called Terrace (I think) back when Yellow was just being aired on the radio. Always wish I'd been there!
@Axol My two are still very influenced by myself, their Dad and my partner a good broad knowledge I think lol. I still love what my parents listened too :)
@shirl I just listen to what I like too, the best way to be. I think I am getting better as I get older. I wanted very much to be alternative and different growing up and loved liking the complete opposite of my peers!
22 Comments (since 10 May 2013)
d0minic
I do envy kids these days just how much music is available to them (both from past and present). Apart from my parents and the (illegal) Home Taping Club at school, Top Of The Pops was my only source until I discovered 'The Tube' and John Peel
dutchzaphod
@LadyGulag From a very early age I listened to pirate radio. In Holland it was Radio Veronica (192 meters in the medium wave band). And from the age of 12 I started listening to the English part of Radio Luxembourg. Those two formed the basis of my love for music. I still listen to the radio a lot though the scope has shifted. Now music comes via the internet and BBC4extra provides me with comedy and drama, past and present...
Bukowski
I don't care if it's 'uncool' to like them (see Noel Fielding on 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks'); I just do. This was my introduction to Coldplay and it is a cracking album; fact! (slight stomp of feet there)
abigail.deeks
@LadyGulag Mine would read exactly the same. I still have some of my tapes of the John Peel show. I also had a big classical influence from my Grandfather and playing in youth orchestras and having violin and piano lessons. My Mum sent me to a local music school every Saturday morning from the age of 7-14. I didn't thank her for it at the time but I realise now that I was very lucky!
abigail.deeks
@dutchzaphod I love Radio 4!
abigail.deeks
@Bukowski I brought Eli home from hospital and Glastonbury was on the telly. My first introduction to Coldplay was seeing them play 'Yellow'. Eli has me in tears singing and playing it at the piano now. It is indeed a cracking album, no shame here. p.s glad to hear it is only a slight stomp :) x
jennyfleur
@abigail.deeks My husband saw them supporting some as-of-now unheard of band called Terrace (I think) back when Yellow was just being aired on the radio. Always wish I'd been there!
pjcj
@abigail.deeks I still have some Festive Fifty tapes from the early 80s. And looking back at the list of songs, they really hold up: http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/festive50lists.htm#1983
abigail.deeks
@jennyfleur My brother who is a bit of a 'Metalhead' saw them about the same time and is a big fan! Never seen them, wish I had done.
abigail.deeks
@pjcj Thanks for link :)
fsohail
@Bukowski I know what you mean about being uncool but this as certainly a time I gave them more play.
abigail.deeks
@fsohail @Bukowski I actually quite enjoy being 'uncool' from time to time ;)
Bukowski
@abigail.deeks I'm bloody freezing!
fsohail
@Bukowski @abigail.deeks Enjoy? Sometimes I just can't help it...
abigail.deeks
@Bukowski So you are :) x
abigail.deeks
@fsohail I am sure mine isn't always as planned as I would like lol!
fsohail
@abigail.deeks ;-D
Axol
Goodness- how time flies! Coldplay were the soundtrack to my kids growing up. They all loved them, at least, until one of them discovered Dubstep!
kerlmann
It matters not one jot whether Coldplay are deemed 'uncool' - this is a great track off a sparkling debut LP, simple as.
abigail.deeks
@Axol My two are still very influenced by myself, their Dad and my partner a good broad knowledge I think lol. I still love what my parents listened too :)
abigail.deeks
@kerlmann I couldn't agree more!
abigail.deeks
@shirl I just listen to what I like too, the best way to be. I think I am getting better as I get older. I wanted very much to be alternative and different growing up and loved liking the complete opposite of my peers!