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Song for a Sunday – Stolen Car

Posted on September 23, 2012 by petertennant

Today is the 63rd birthday of the world’s greatest living human being. And this little number from The River is one of the greatest songs ever written. I love the simplicity of the lyrics. It says exactly how I feel … Continue reading →

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Song for a Sunday #2

Posted on March 4, 2012 by petertennant

There was this guy I used to be friendly with, back when I was a kid. Let’s call him Dave, although that wasn’t his name – none of the people I know personally and mention in this blog are given … Continue reading →

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Wrecking Ball

Posted on January 22, 2012 by petertennant

New Springsteen album out on 6 March. Usually I need time to get used to any new material, but this baby rocks the joint:-   So is ‘Calvary’ simply a typo, or somebody’s Freudian slip revealing Bruce Frederick’s messianic status?

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On This Day In 1985…

Posted on July 4, 2011 by petertennant

…I was at Wembley Stadium for Bruce Springsteen’s English Independence Day Concert. It was a beautiful, sunny day, just like today, and everything was right in Pete’s world – I had plenty of money, a job I enjoyed, good friends … Continue reading →

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The Big Man Has Left the Band

Posted on June 19, 2011 by petertennant

I was going to do one of my ‘Thoughts for the Weekend’ posts, but that’s unimportant now. Clarence Anicholas Clemons, Jr (1942 – 2011) R.I. P.  

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Thoughts for a Bank Holiday Monday

Posted on May 30, 2011 by petertennant

ITEM: It’s a Bank Holiday Monday in the UK. Q: How does this effect me? A: I’m not sure if the chip shop will be open or not. ITEM: Last night I was watching an Andre Rieu DVD, and he … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Weekend #3

Posted on March 26, 2011 by petertennant

ITEM: I knew it was a mistake to write about Christopher Fowler’s story “Piano Man”. Ever since I’ve had the words of the Billy Joel song running through my head, and as a fanatical Springsteenista I hate it when my … Continue reading →

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