I've stated before my love for @rockingbob.bsky.social 's Ace compilations. This one, "'76 In The Shade" was absolutely tailor made for days like today. 50 years on, its evocative contents are striking chords aplenty. #Fridayvinyl #VinylCommunity #Vinylsky

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We have been discussing this book for about six years. The Shadows were a formative influence on both of our suburban childhoods - Bob in Redhill and me a couple of miles down the road in Horley a few years later. It is the book @rockingbob.bsky.social was born to write Viva Los Shads!

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BOB STANLEY - THE SHADOWS: THE DEFINITIVE STORY The definitive biography of how a group of working-class boys from Newcastle and London became the biggest band in the UK "The chronology should read Shadows, Beatles, Sex Pistols - they were that important" @rockingbob.bsky.social tr.ee/rSilFTJwfO

We are also happy to announce that our friends @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social will also be publishing Bob’s ‘Twelve Songs of Christmas’ on 29th October. Because why only buy one book by @rockingbob.bsky.social when you can buy two? geni.us/TwelveSongsO...

BOB STANLEY - THE SHADOWS: THE DEFINITIVE STORY The definitive biography of how a group of working-class boys from Newcastle and London became the biggest band in the UK "The chronology should read Shadows, Beatles, Sex Pistols - they were that important" @rockingbob.bsky.social tr.ee/rSilFTJwfO

I wrote two books at the same time. What was I thinking? One is on the Shadows, my first musical love, and the other on another subject close to my heart. Shads out in September, Xmas in October, and you can pre-order here: tr.ee/rSilFTJwfO geni.us/TwelveSongsOfChristmas

All about Ellie Greenwich in the Record Room this week. So many great songs. And vocals. And productions. Her name should come up in conversation more often. Patreon.com/bobstanley

I was lucky enough to interview the king of 50s Soho, Jet Harris, back in 2004 for a feature on the Shadows. I only used a couple of quotes, but Jet was terrific. I've put the whole interview up on my Record Room page. patreon.com/bobstanley

Baz Luhrmann's EPiC investigated in the Record Room this week, plus the Pinkees, China Crisis, An*ta Bry*nt, the Ides of March, Betty Driver, and a video tribute to Neil Sedaka. It's all 'appened. www.patreon.com/bobstanley

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Harry Belafonte was some kind of civil rights/acting/singing superman. He also made a bunch of interesting albums in the late 60s and early 70s, donning his folk-rock cape. I've written about them on my Record Room page: www.patreon.com/bobstanley

Trying to make sense of Pink Floyd in the post-punk age - my Record Room column at 12.45 today. Sign up, and you can scour the library for dozens more of my columns. An absolute bargain. www.patreon.com/c/bobstanley

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I’m so happy with this comp. No acetates or anything recovered from a degrading quarter inch… all songs that will be familiar to anyone who woke up to Wogan/Ray Moore/Steve Jones in the 80s. www.acerecords.co.uk/weds-morning...

Bobbie Gentry’s uber rare Thunder in the Afternoon. First time ever on vinyl, a new release on the Measured Mile label. www.acerecords.co.uk/thunder-in-t...

Soft Cell were the first group whose preferred mode of expression was not the album or the 45 but the 12-inch single, and this compilation is one of the half-dozen or so greatest releases of the ‘80s. #daveball

Breaking out the Glen Campbell obscurities in the Record Room tonight. What a voice. I always feel better when a Glen Campbell record has been part of my day. patreon.com/bobstanley

Good to see Nelson, Lancs getting tourism props in the Guardian. Also: Wilkinsons the best 2nd hand hifi shop in the north; Slaters ice cream parlour; Mansha sweet centre; and Music Box for records/DVDs. Plus Nelson FC once beat Real Madrid, away. www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...

I interviewed the reclusive but absolutely charming Alan Tarney for the Record Room this week. One of my all-time favourite producers. Cliff, A-Ha, Lotus Eaters... patreon.com/bobstanley

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Friends! In the Record Room this week we've had... a dig into Barbara Moore's Chappell library recordings, much fun to be had with Dionne Warwick's Scepter albums, PLUS the Crocheted Doughnut Ring, Gene Chandler, Glenn Miller, Eddie Kendricks, and more! patreon.com/bobstanley

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Unpicking the mystery of Micky Moonshine, the man who - with one solitary 7" to his name - connected Wigan Casino, primitive electronica, and junk shop glam. In the Record Room at 12.45 today! patreon.com/bobstanley

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#OtD 2 Oct 1766 the Nottingham Great Cheese Riot began. Angry at the excessive price of cheese, a mob formed who seized it and began wheeling or carrying the cheeses away, bowling over the mayor with a cheese. The army put down rioting 2 days later stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9225...

On "Static" from 8pm we'll speak to London's long-serving pop supremos Saint Etienne (@bobpetesarah.bsky.social) about what's set to be their final-ever album, the incandescent "International" ... _ @rockingbob.bsky.social

In the Record Room this week... the complex relationship between the Beatles and the Shadows, much closer than you might think... plus tonight a rifle through my Honeybus records. Perfect sounds for early autumn. Why not pop in? patreon.com/bobstanley

Our latest radio show is now on our Mixcloud page for your listening pleasure. Rob & Will chat to @rockingbob.bsky.social @augustinbo.bsky.social & @flashcassette.bsky.social about the new @bobpetesarah.bsky.social album and the Bradford music scene. It’s a corker! www.mixcloud.com/Record_Club/...

Record Club Show Sept 2025 - Saint Etienne New Album and Bradford Music Celebrations

An extra special show as Rob & Will are joined again by Bob Stanley to talk about the new (& final) Saint Etienne album, International; by local Bradford musicians Gus Bousfield and Adam Hunte to hear...

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