I don't know if I should admit to this, but...

[tremblinwilbury]

Ok, I realise that my reputation for exceptional taste in music is in jeopardy with this post - but I'm nothing, if not just a little bit reckless at times. You never know, this might inspire others to own-up to some unexpected preferences.

Once upon a time a Dutch act brought out a medley of Beatles songs. It was a big hit. Very infectious, it was - even with the ever-present drum machine in the background. My long-playing 33rpm record was a prized possession. As were the follow-up albums.

This is one of those follow-ups - kicking off with the rather excellent medley of intros.



If you last the pace, you also have The Supremes and Abba

[lasttrain929]

Don’t know if it’s the same group or not, but I have a Startrax club disco single from 1981. Its a Bee Gees compilation. Don’t worry about your reputation tremblinwilbury, I have a lot worse in my collection which I couldn’t admit to.

PS I quite liked stars on 45.....

[lasttrain929]

Tremblinwilbury has come up with a great challenge here, let’s see who can come up with the best secret pleasure that they own. Maybe horace could decide the winner.

[Horacewimp]

I’ve got three records that for some embarrassing reason I bought, I don’t mind deciding the winner and if we get enough entries award a gold medal.

[Timeblue]

I remember the stars on 45 really well back in 81, the first like you say was The Beatles, followed by Abba and the 3rd one that year was Stevie Wonder.I used to think that it was the actual songs put to a beat! I think Startrax was another band cashing in on the craze as there were loads that year. Even actual groups such as The Hollies brought out medleys.
My guilty pleasure (although not silly) would be The Seekers,a bit cheesy but Judith Durhams vocals are incredible.

[tremblinwilbury]

I have to say that Horacewimp has risen to the challenge admirably. Three notable selections 

[Timeblue]

Just thought of another,I loved Darts back in the day and have 4 or 5 singles by them. Den Heggarty was a lunatic of the highest order (check out their early TOTP appearances)

[Timeblue]

Jun 26, 2020 18:09:04 GMT Horacewimp said:

I’ve got three records that for some embarrassing reason I bought, I don’t mind deciding the winner and if we get enough entries award a gold medal.

The Firm song has a link to another guilty pleasure of mine, Tony Thorpe who sang that song was a member of The Rubettes during their most successful period.

[tremblinwilbury]

An excellent suggestion lasttrain929    I wonder whether a copy of Dustin's Eurovision entry might be found in your collection...? Just joking 

The Seekers... nowt to be ashamed of there Timeblue   



I liked Darts as well 

[lasttrain929]

The boy from New York City, great version. Good band Good fun

[lasttrain929]

Jun 26, 2020 19:01:19 GMT Timeblue said:

I remember the stars on 45 really well back in 81, the first like you say was The Beatles, followed by Abba and the 3rd one that year was Stevie Wonder.I used to think that it was the actual songs put to a beat! I think Startrax was another band cashing in on the craze as there were loads that year. Even actual groups such as The Hollies brought out medleys.
My guilty pleasure (although not silly) would be The Seekers,a bit cheesy but Judith Durhams vocals are incredible.

I liked the New Seekers as well....

[lasttrain929]

Jun 26, 2020 19:20:44 GMT tremblinwilbury said:

An excellent suggestion lasttrain929    I wonder whether a copy of Dustin's Eurovision entry might be found in your collection...? Just joking 

The Seekers... nowt to be ashamed of there .Timeblue

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LoL  tremblinwilbury, agree The Seekers nothing to be ashamed of. Great voice.

[Timeblue]

Can our American friends spot which one is Den Hegarty?

[lasttrain929]

Think the suit alone gives it away!! Great character.

[Horacewimp]

I had the music USB stick in the car set on shuffle and this came on, I’d forgotten I’d got it.