One year ago to the day, Every Record Tells A Story published its first post, an unassuming story about how I won my first ever record in a disco dancing competition when I was eleven years old. The record I… Read More ›
The Beatles
What Are Your Earliest Musical Memories?
My earliest musical memories continue with a chant on a bus for one of Britain’s most popular boy-bands, many years before the likes of One Direction… Part 1 of this trip down memory lane is here. It was funny watching… Read More ›
The Beatles Stereo Box Set Challenge – The Conclusion
Buying The Beatles on Vinyl Spoiler alert: This is Part 6 of a six-part series. If you want to start at the beginning – click this link. The story so far: A bet has been struck between me and my… Read More ›
The Beatles Stereo Box Set Challenge 5/6
Part 5: Buying The Beatles on Vinyl at Old Spitalfields Market The story so far: A bet has been struck. It is the 19th October 2012. I have until tomorrow to buy a complete set of Beatles records on vinyl… Read More ›
The Beatles Stereo Box Set Challenge Part 2
Looking For Beatles Records In Charity Shops Part 2/6 The story so far: A bet has been struck: Buy a complete set of Beatles records on vinyl for less money than the Re-issued Box Set. The clock is ticking and… Read More ›
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour
In a previous post I gave Five Reasons Why We Should Watch The Magical Mystery Tour. I missed out “idle curiosity”, “I don’t have anything better to do’ and “what’s the worst that could happen?” of course. So to while… Read More ›
Five Reasons To Watch The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour
The Beatles‘ Magical Mystery Tour is finally seeing the light of day, having been hidden away for many years in shame like Harry Potter under The Dursley‘s under-stairs cupboard. Cynics might suggest there’s a very good reason for that: i.e…. Read More ›
A Free Rock n Roll Walking Tour of London
A Rock ‘n Roll Tour of London: Take a free walking tour of London’s best Rock n Roll Landmarks What with the Olympics of 2012, London is continuing to attract its fair share of visitors. But they haven’t all come… Read More ›
Paul Weller Covers ‘Birthday’ For Sir Paul McCartney’s 70th
A quick post to honour Paul McCartney’s 70th birthday and let you know about the song that Paul Weller has recorded in honour of it…. This coming Monday (June 18th) and for one day only fans will be able to download Paul Weller’s cover of The… Read More ›
Laser 558, what’s wrong with Radio 2 and the real reason people liked Genesis
So what links Laser 558, Radio 2 and Genesis? Not that you need a reason (yes you do) but it is worth taking a look at the musical landscape of 1985 to put into context (some would say justify) why… Read More ›
The Beatles: My embarrassing first record
Like all the hippest music lovers, the first record I owned was by The Beatles. No Reply, I’ll Be Back, Drive My Car, Do You Want to Know a Secret, We Can Work It Out, I Should Have Known Better, Nowhere Man, You’re Going to Lose That… Read More ›
Every record tells a story 