Written by English poet and musician Edward Barton, 'It’s A Fine Day' is an a cappella classic performed by Jane (Lancaster) back in 1983. A limited-edition 7” was supported by John Peel before being picked up by Cherry Red and released more widely, later that year. The single peaked at No. 5
The influence of Manchester mavericks The Fall continues to resonate. Over 30+ albums and four decades, the band had one constant: Mark E. Smith, known for his unique vocal style. One of their best loved tracks, ‘Theme From Sparta FC’ featured recently in the popular BBC historical drama series SAS Rogue Heroes. We
Quartz are a British heavy metal band behind several albums from the late 70s to early 80s, who reformed in 2016 for a new studio LP. Their debut self-titled album was produced by Tony Iommi, who took the band on tour with his band Black Sabbath
Welsh-born model Mandy Rice-Davies made the headlines back in 1963 via her role in the Profumo scandal. This infamous story was recently re-told via the BBC series The Trial Of Christine Keeler, the soundtrack to which included Mandy's stab at a recording career. Her cover of Marv Johnson's 'You've Got What It Takes' (an early
TV drama Come Home already looks set to be one of the BBC's most popular series of 2018. Included in the opening episode - broadcast a couple of weeks ago - is 'Respectable', Mel & Kim's chart-topping dance/pop hit from 1987. Cherry Red represent all
BBC's period drama Call The Midwife needs no introduction. This hugely successful show will be onto its sixth season next year; before that, watch out for another Christmas special this year, which will be set in a missionary hospital in South Africa. The episode is set at the dawn of the