Good morning- how's your head?
I started this blog five years ago today, January 1st 2010. At that point I didn't know if I had enough to last five weeks or five months, never mind five years. So it is some kind of achievement to still be here five years later, still typing, posting daily. I think it is a bit repetitive sometimes- a round and round blur of Andrew Weatherall, The Clash, certain other serial offenders, and more rockabilly than you can shake a stick at. There are other quicker, easier, more instant ways to do this kind of thing now than via a blog- Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and no doubt other platforms I don't even know about. Blogging seems a bit old fashioned. But it's the writing, the selection of images, the connections to the music, the importance of music, that keeps me doing it. Well, that and the connections I've made. And actually, they're the main thing- the contact, comments, conversations and friends I've made through doing this. Many thanks to all of you who take the time to drop in and make this a two-way, interactive thing. Really, thank you.
Every time I think I've run out of stuff, that I've got nothing else to say, something pops up and suggests itself, so I've got no intention of stopping now, despite being tempted a couple of times. Let's see how much further I can wring this cloth dry. My first ever post was Fowler's End by The Black Balloons, an obscure Andrew Weatherall track. If I remember correctly, I couldn't even get the link to the file to embed. 2015 is kicking off with the opening song off Ziggy Stardust And the Spiders From Mars- one of his best, from the drum intro to the astounding vocal.
Off we go.
Happy new year.
Five Years
You have summed up nicely why we blog SA
ReplyDeleteCongrats. On the first 5 years and here's to the next 5.If I ever reach that milestone I'll be digging out this tune.
Great stuff
Congratulations for 5 glorious years. This is a great blog. I, for one, love the Weatherall posts
ReplyDeleteHere's to another 5 years SA. Congrats on the first 5 years of one of the best blogs around.
ReplyDeleteWell done SA.
ReplyDeletehappy new year and all the best to you and yours in 2015
That anonymous was me
ReplyDeleteNicely put SA and congrats on your first 5 years. Here's to the next 5...and beyond!
ReplyDeleteOne more reason to celebrate today.
ReplyDeleteAs for my head...it's caved.
Here's to the next 5. Keep wringing your cloth dry!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Craig
Five years and so many posts - no mean feat - plus a perfect tune. Congrats and here's to the next five!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and thanks for all the great music. Have a great new year!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and best wishes, SA. I appreciate the care you put into Bagging Area... and what a fine song today. Takes me back to one of my first records. Have a great 2015.
ReplyDeleteSA, Bagging Area helps to keep me engaged on a pretty daily basis. Blogging and commenting is the digital age's best form of conversation - no limits on characters or video lengths.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all you've done on BA this year and here's to a wonderful 2015!
Song I started the New Year with is the last song on Stephen Emmer's International Blue - Glenn Gregory singing In The Mirror Reflected.
Happy new year sir to you and yours. Glad you're still at it.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone, you're too kind.
ReplyDeleteHappy new years! Came for the Weatherall, stayed because it's a really great blog with a wonderful, worldly voice. Here's to a great 2015!
ReplyDeletelove the blog, love the Weatherall - keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, I've discovered new music, enjoyed old ones. Great blogging! Cheers
ReplyDeleteWhat you said.
ReplyDeleteBelated, I know, but either way: all the very best, my friend! B.A. has always been an inspiration to me and I hope this continues for at least another 5 years!
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