Get Back. The Beatles.

In 1969 I was 15 years old, returning from school I watched the news. The Beatles had played on the rooftop of their own Apple Studios, the impromptu performance had caused chaos in the London streets below. Here is that iconic performance.… more


It’s Not Unusual. Tom Jones

Tom recorded this song as a demo intended for Sandie Shaw. On hearing the demo and Tom’s delivery, Shaw declined to record it and recommended Tom should record it himself. The piano is played by Reginald Dwight later to be world famous as Elton John.… more


Be My Baby. The Ronettes

Recorded in Los Angeles in the summer of 1963, this record is heralded as the ‘greatest pop record ever made’ and provided the basis and inspiration for the future pioneers of studio technique, The Beatles and The Beach Boys. Producer Phil Spector used a full orchestra on the track with additional backing vocals from Sonny and Cher.… more


Marilyn Munroe & Elvis Presley

It was rumoured although denied by the Presley estate, that Marilyn and Elvis had a one night stand. The Presley estate also stated that Marilyn’s quote was untrue, evidently she said ‘Not bad for a guitar player’

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The Impulse Group of Companies. Tom Robinson

My Company ‘Impulse’ operated in the U.K. record business from 1983 to 1998, we achieved 67 N0 1 records during those years. After operating for only two months Tom Robinson sent us his new single and asked if we would work on the record.… more