Excellent vide, Rob. The connection you have with these records jumps out with very obvious passion, and that's a joy to watch. Loved seeing The Smiths and Prefab Sprout especially.
Great video Rob! Makes me realize what my life would have been like, if my family hadn’t left Warrington for Saskatchewan in 1975 (I’ve always wanted a Vespa). I will be 59 in a few months. It is remarkable that I count most of the albums you showed as my favourites too. Some I grew to love well after their release, but Elvis Costello, The Smiths, Billy Bragg and Prefab Sprout I have adored from their early days. It is funny how we are located on different sides of the world but are very similar in our musical taste. Cheers for your channel!
Hi ash , sounds like you set off on a great adventure in 75 😃.. though you kept your love of British music.👍this thread is a great opportunity to share anecdotes and great albums thanks for watching have a great weekend 👍
Those are some cool albums. I've been enjoying watching videos for this thread. It's great that you included a newer album. New music is still influencing lots of people of any generation.
Hi .. this thread is easy and fun just talk about Records’you love with a few anecdotes . I could have done a 2000s version I’m still finding records that change my musical landscape thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Hi Chris I certainly think that I was lucky to be 14 in 1978 .. I was a big singles buyer when I was younger .. I need to start showing them on my channel. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Hi Rob. Interesting to hear your personal stories linked to the records that changed your life ... I've seen Elvis Costello and the Attractions live, but not during their first flush of success. Definitely a musical hero.
Hi .. thanks for watching and commenting recently… in the 80s the smiths were massive for me and even 40 years after the debut I still find them fresh and relevant.. as I mentioned billy was politically on the same page as me so his lyrics hit home at the time 👍
Aww...how lovely. I can see you playing for Manchester United! 🙂 That Blondie album was certainly the business at the time. Really great thread and fun and interesting watching your video. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I’m late to this one, Rob, but better late than never. Great video, great taste in music! As you probably know, we share a favorite album of all time in Quadrophenia. Nothing even comes close to it for me. I’m in tears every time I hear it because of what it meant to me, and I wasn’t even a Mod (or Rocker either). Smiths, Prefab Sprout….great music. I need to get into The Jam and Weller. I know almost nothing about that music. I plan to use this video as a guide to exploring music over this upcoming week. Cheers! Jeff
Hi Jeff great to hear from you .. this was a fun video to do , sharing stories etc .. keeping it to 10 was tough though .. quadrophinia is easily the greatest album of all time. My sympathies go to anyone who disagrees. Cheers Jeff 👍
Rob, I would say that nearly all of these not only changed your life but also changed the direction of music. Great choices & good to see with the Gizz you're still interested in new music. Cheers...Ben
Great choices Rob. I’m a 60s and 70s guy, so my list would be different except for Quadrophenia, a timeless classics. Always pick up on things to look out for watching your videos. Also saw Elvis back in ‘78. Cheers.
Hi Rob! Many parallels though we are 5 years apart. I think I will need to do a video on this topic! I enjoyed your mingling of stories of your younger days with the music. Really enjoyable. ✌
Hi Mike .. it’s just one of those fun threads .. for me the stories are my favourite part .. I’ve had some really nice comments which is always encouraging. Thanks for watching.. get your response done 😀👍
nice watch Rob 🙂 we're the same age (I'm 60 next week) though your hair has lasted a lot better than mine!! I remember those K-Tel records - my corner shop used to sell them. I bought my first LP there at about 10 - Geoff Love and his Orchestra's Big War Movie Themes. Class, and I still play iy now. following a crap football team (Swansea in my case) and music (Queen, Led Zep, Springsteen) have been 2 of the most important things in my life too. We've a couple of records in common - Quadrrophenia, Blondie and Stone Roses. anyway, great video 🙂
Wow 60 this week! Have a great birthday do you have any plans ? I loved those k tel records and I can remember small shops near me selling records cheap .. this thread is a fun one to do and it’s a great excuse to show some classic records.. thanks for watching and commenting 👍
no plans - just glad to have made it here!! my channel is normally photo based but i dabble in music a fair bit so might give this a go 🙂 @@robwalkerletthemusicplay
Awesome video Rob 😀🍿🎸🙌🎶 78 was such a cracking year with ‘Parallel Lines’; ‘This Year’s Model’ & ‘All Mod Cons’; all superb albums and I seen Paul Weller live and he was really good live back in Newcastle City Hall April 2022. That’s so cool you saw Elvis Costello when he brought out ‘Armed Forces’; really looking forward to seeing him in September 😎🎸 ‘Quadrophenia’ is both great film and legendary album by The Who bud. Smiths’ S/T debut turned 40 this week 😀🍿🎂🎸🎶 Keep up the excellent work Rob mate 👍
Hi Sam this thread was a fun one to do sharing stories etc. you’re right 78 was a great year .. I’m sure elvis in September will be a great show it’s great to see him back in the road. Thanks for watching have a great weekend 👍
@@robwalkerletthemusicplay no worries at all Rob mate; I’m definitely plan on doing more videos in regards to my Record collection down the line; have a good weekend buddy 😀👍
Hi Rob, interesting to see what were important LPs for you. I've never listened to The Smiths before but have seen many sing their praises in the VC. I've actually got that album in a box here somewhere, picked up in a collection I got a while back. You've inspired me to find it and dig it out, clean it up and give it a serious listen. At first I thought this thread was something I would pass on, but as I watched I got to thinking of more and more LPs I might use. Have a great weekend.
Hi Elliot I wasn’t going to do this thread as saying a record changed your life is a pretty bold statement ! but as I watched other people’s videos I guess I was inspired and certain record came to mind . I hope you do a response cheers Elliot 👍
I was 13 in 1970, so the early 70s were my formative years. I was buying punk and post-punk in the late '70s, but they weren't as life-changing for me as the early '70s - more guitar rock, so none made my 15! I also had an older woman crush on Debbie Harry! I saw Costello in late '77 at Barbarellas, a small club in Brum. That was my first gig with my first wife who never mentioned it again. I thought it was amazing anyway! The '80s were a musical desert for me. Obviously, I've gone back, particularly late 80s, though I still can't get on with the Smiths, particularly Morrisey. Most of mine were the 90s and early 00s. It's nice to see how different these pivotal albums are for different people. Thanks for the mention at the end! So you have watched my reminiscing! Great video, Rob. Cheers, mate 👍
Hi Andy yes I watched your video and it kind of inspired me .. I have spoken about most of what I mentioned before but I’m concious that not everyone who watches has been watching my videos for years ..plus when I saw mazzy respond I knew the idea had legs .. thanks for watching and commenting Andy 👍
Hey Rob thanks for sharing so many personal stories. Like you music and football are my two passions. You have shown some absolute classics. All Mod Cons is such a timeless album. I am a huge Weller fan. I see him every time he comes to Australia. Only saw him earlier this month and it was another religious experience. The songs from his new album were fabulous, so I look forward to its release. I really feel as though I have grown up with Paul and we have shared so much of life. Thanks again for sharing a wonderful top 10.
I was lucky to see Prefab Sprout on the Steve McQueen tour, but you’re right, they never made anything like Swoon again. Great album. Might do a video myself on this thread. Great picks!
Hi Arnaldo this thread is a lot of fun and it’s always nice sharing stories and some of our favourite records.. thanks for watching 👍. Please do a response!
You and I are exactly the same age. But I would say we’ve had quite a bit of different influences in music. Part of that might be due to our surroundings. One where we are both on the same page is Blondie. Big impact on me even though none of my friends gave a shit about them. Really interesting hearing your picks and stories Rob. Thanks for sharing! Gary
Hi the great thing about threads like this is sharing personal stories along with the music that influenced us etc . Thanks for watching have a great weekend 👍
These are great selections Rob. I absolutely love all the bands you mentioned except Prefab Sprout and King Gizzard. Prefab Sprout I need to give them a listen. The Stone Roses would be on my list as well. I think for me what opened the UK band floodgates was the Charlatans UK- Some Friendly . For whatever reason it wasn’t The Smiths although of course I loved them once discovered soon after. Enjoyed the video.
Hi Shawn this was a fun video to do , and thanks for sending such a great comment I always really appreciate when people take the time, I do really like the charlatans in fact I’m going to feature them on my next vinyl finds video at the beginning of march. Thanks for watching 👍
Hi Rob, loved your selection of vinyl along with your entertaining props. I was a mod in the 60s, frequented The Ship and The Tabernacle in Stockport then moved onto the Twisted Wheel and beyond. Music is s great influencer and I would not be without it….thanks for this video.
Hi Myles these kind of videos are always easy and fun to do I could have shown 20 albums but I had to leave a few out . Thanks for sharing some of your story .. thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Hiya our Rob. Splendid, nay legendary records have you shown us (I really need to get a vinyl Stone Roses) and Quadrophenia, you know I love that record to bits, but my heart jumps a bit whenever I see any, but perhaps most of all, that Prefab Sprout album. Great to get ones own music taste verified again and again in one video! Thanks for the video mate, cheers from Morten
Hi morten these kind of videos are always fun to do and it helps give people an insight into your musical journey. Thanks for watching and of course commenting 👍
Parallel Lines still sounds exciting these days. Energy + hooks = fab! Costello for sure! And YES, The Jam... while I prefer All Mod Cons and more, the album This Is the Modern World was the album that kicked open the doors for me so that is why that album is the one on my list! While Mod music was somewhere popular here, Mod culture was not that big. Small pockets of Mods in OC and LA. I loved the music but could never look that sharp! My buddy went to school in England for a year and came back and showed me the import to the first Smiths album... I've been a fan ever since. He also had the single to This Charming Man, which was not on the UK album BUT was added to the US album when that came out a bit later! Ironically enough, the other record he brought back from the UK was the first Billy Bragg EP and I loved that, too! And Prefab! Love them. I picked up Swoon because it was filed in the new 'imports' S section (the store thought the band was called Swoon)... they also mispriced it so it was half the price of other import albums... it looked interesting and wasn't expensive so I bought it. I'm an even bigger Prefab fan than I am a Smiths fan!
Hi Stephen .. I guess growing up in the uk you do take the accessibility of uk music for granted where as you had to go above and beyond to discover music and sometimes stubble upon something by accident. I appreciate your insight Stephen thanks for watching have a great weekend 👍
Hi jack this is a fun video to do .. I always enjoy sharing anecdotes so this thread is right up my street. Thanks for watching and commenting have you done a response yet jack ? 👍
When I was 11 me and my secondary school friends were mods too, the weekly school disco on a Friday night, dancing to town called malice, the secret affair and of course The Who.. happy times Rob.. I wish I still had my American Fishtail Parker which had the Who at the Marquee on the back..😮
Hi daz I had a few Parkers they were perfect when riding my scooter. There’s still a big scooter mod scene in the uk and there’s a few people who I know who have bought scooters over the last few years. But that was part of my youth I don’t feel the need to go back to it. But the music certainly changed my life and I still love it . Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Hi Gareth I always enjoyed our games against Chelsea I have a soft spot for Chelsea in the late 80s early 90s with Gordon durie John Spencer and of course frank sinclair . This was a fun video to make and it’s was nice sharing a few stories along the way … thanks for watching.. up the blues 👍⚽️
I thought I was listening to me and my favourites from the eighties particularly the politics when I was working in Derbyshire at the time of the Miners Strike - great stuff Rob - of course being nearly 70 my 10 of all time would include 70s albums plus lat 60s
Hi John this is a fun interesting video to do and some of the comments I’ve been given have been very encouraging which is something I appreciate.. thanks for watching and commenting ..we are men with great taste in music 👍
I’m the same age as you Rob, so all those albums make total sense to me. I’m in the US and have a different list but most of what you showed could easily be on it. A while back you showed that Swoon record and I bought it soon after based on your comments, excellent album so thank you for that. Cheers!
Hi Russell swoon is such a gem of a album it’s always great when you discover someone has listened and bought something in part due to a recommendation, thanks for watching and commenting Russell 👍
Hi.. bunking off school is probably more difficult now with text and computers to log everything. The 70s was such an innocent time 😀. Thanks for watching have a great weekend 👍
Fantastic Rob,I guess we've all got tales and stories to tell and music is generally the background to it all. I'm a couple of years younger than you and was just a bit too young and naive I suppose to be allowed to go see The Jam etc... by myself or with friends .
I was late to Billy Bragg - I think the first I heard of him was on the albums he did with Wilco but it wasn't until... at least 2010 that I heard "A New England" and the Life's a Riot album. Just him and his guitar was such a cool sound. I associate him a lot with discovering Jeremy Corbin, so maybe I didn't hear his non-wilco stuff until around 2016. He's great. Did you like Echo and the Bunnymen at all?
Hi Chris this is a fun thread that gives us an opportunity to talk about some of our favourite albums .. I’m aware that billy bragg collaborated with some American artists a few years ago but I didn’t investigate.. as I said his 80s albums are priceless to me .. I’m a fan of echo and the bunny men I’ve said before they are my favourite band from Liverpool I was close to having them on my list. Thanks for watching 👍
Alright Mate , The Late 70' and Early 80' were dominated by The Jam and The Clash cos they were simply the best. I was never a Mod because my hair was to long and I also loved Led Zeppelin and AC/DC to name just a few. Most of the Albums you mentioned I own but I would have thrown The Specials , The Cure and The Bunnymen into the mix . Not sure if I am allowed to mention Scousers to a Manc !!!!!. I only watch you , Andy Ford and Phil Aston , so keep the vids coming. As for crushes , Leslie Ash in Quadrophenia , I will say no more. Stay Safe Mate.
Hi this was a fun to do I always enjoy these kind of videos . Andy and Phil have great channels I’m in illustrious company with those two guys😀 . I’m a fan of the bunnymen they nearly made my list . Thanks for watching and commenting your kind words are really appreciated 👍.
Quadrophenia film,album and soundtrack absolutely changed my life. As did the Jam I actually had Setting Sons and Sound Affects before All Mod Cons. shame on me 😂😂 take care Rob.
Hi Ian for some of us the importance of quadrophenia Cannot be exaggerated it was such a game changer .. seems like we’re singing from the same hymn sheet😀.. thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment 👍
Hi Rob - We are fortunate New Order decided to carry on after Ians suicide. The first single , Ceremony & In A Lonely Place were really good but were Joy Division ➗️ tracks but with Movement it was all new material & it was up to par. Truth is my favourite track ( Love the melodica ) A tough point for Norwich today.
Hi David .. Norwich at the moment are one of the form teams in the championship.. quite surprising as investment hasn’t been forthcoming for a few seasons. The playoff is a distinct possibility👍⚽️
Great stuff Rob. with Michael on Sunday I said ‘All Mod Cons’ would be an album I’d rescue if my house was on fire. I’m not even a big Jam fan. I also said all the tribes round our way would gang up on the mods! 😹 Always ‘Technique’ for me. Have you heard the new Dee Cee Lee Album? It's pretty decent!
Hi Harris I wasn’t aware the dee cee Lee had released a new album I’ll give in a listen . Yes I watched some of your talk with Stevie and Michael it was excellent👍..
Thanks! Just noticed the albums not out till 22nd March! I’ve been listening on UA-cam to bits. Sort of Latin pop, pretty nice.@@robwalkerletthemusicplay
The question is Rob…..are you a King Gizz completist? 😂 only joking. I pity the Gizz completists, their output is brutal! I have about four of their albums, but they seem to do that many per year. My favourite Elvis is My Aim is True, I love that album, and I saw Elvis but I think 1982 in London, so really he was past his touring peak. My story ie football to music is pretty music the same. As you say, excellent idea for a thread. Mike
Hi Mike I’ve about 12 king gizzard albums. There discography is a bit daunting to say the least. This is a fun thread and it’s easy when you’re talking about such familiar albums. Thanks for watching Mike 👍
@@Bornhinge4 hi , my son has about 400 albums he’s 28. My daughter has a few records. Both are music fans which is nice. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Excellent vide, Rob. The connection you have with these records jumps out with very obvious passion, and that's a joy to watch. Loved seeing The Smiths and Prefab Sprout especially.
Hi Loki this was a fun thread to do. Thanks for your kind words thanks for watching have a great weekend 👍
Great video Rob! Makes me realize what my life would have been like, if my family hadn’t left Warrington for Saskatchewan in 1975 (I’ve always wanted a Vespa). I will be 59 in a few months. It is remarkable that I count most of the albums you showed as my favourites too. Some I grew to love well after their release, but Elvis Costello, The Smiths, Billy Bragg and Prefab Sprout I have adored from their early days. It is funny how we are located on different sides of the world but are very similar in our musical taste. Cheers for your channel!
Hi ash , sounds like you set off on a great adventure in 75 😃.. though you kept your love of British music.👍this thread is a great opportunity to share anecdotes and great albums thanks for watching have a great weekend 👍
Those are some cool albums. I've been enjoying watching videos for this thread. It's great that you included a newer album. New music is still influencing lots of people of any generation.
Hi .. this thread is easy and fun just talk about Records’you love with a few anecdotes . I could have done a 2000s version I’m still finding records that change my musical landscape thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I could live with that collection! Don't you feel lucky you grew up through that era? I know I do, the best music in my heart. Cheers.
Hi Chris I certainly think that I was lucky to be 14 in 1978 .. I was a big singles buyer when I was younger .. I need to start showing them on my channel. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Hi Rob. Interesting to hear your personal stories linked to the records that changed your life ... I've seen Elvis Costello and the Attractions live, but not during their first flush of success. Definitely a musical hero.
Hi Carl this is a fun video to do sharing anecdotes and of course some of our fav albums. Thanks for watching have a great weekend 👍
Appreciate you taking us along on your musical journey! The Smiths and Billy Bragg were a big part of my formation as well.
Hi .. thanks for watching and commenting recently… in the 80s the smiths were massive for me and even 40 years after the debut I still find them fresh and relevant.. as I mentioned billy was politically on the same page as me so his lyrics hit home at the time 👍
Aww...how lovely. I can see you playing for Manchester United! 🙂 That Blondie album was certainly the business at the time. Really great thread and fun and interesting watching your video. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Hi these threads are great fun to do and it’s a great excuse to show some of our favourite records.. thanks for watching and have a great weekend 👍
Great video, great choices.
Thanks for watching 👍
I’m late to this one, Rob, but better late than never. Great video, great taste in music! As you probably know, we share a favorite album of all time in Quadrophenia. Nothing even comes close to it for me. I’m in tears every time I hear it because of what it meant to me, and I wasn’t even a Mod (or Rocker either). Smiths, Prefab Sprout….great music. I need to get into The Jam and Weller. I know almost nothing about that music. I plan to use this video as a guide to exploring music over this upcoming week. Cheers! Jeff
Hi Jeff great to hear from you .. this was a fun video to do , sharing stories etc .. keeping it to 10 was tough though .. quadrophinia is easily the greatest album of all time. My sympathies go to anyone who disagrees. Cheers Jeff 👍
Rob, I would say that nearly all of these not only changed your life but also changed the direction of music. Great choices & good to see with the Gizz you're still interested in new music. Cheers...Ben
Hi Ben I really enjoy sharing anecdotes etc . These videos are a nice excuse to show great records.. have a great weekend thanks for watching 👍
Great choices Rob. I’m a 60s and 70s guy, so my list would be different except for Quadrophenia, a timeless classics. Always pick up on things to look out for watching your videos. Also saw Elvis back in ‘78. Cheers.
Hi jack this is such a fun thread I hope more people join in the fun .. thanks for watching jack 👍
Hi Rob! Many parallels though we are 5 years apart. I think I will need to do a video on this topic! I enjoyed your mingling of stories of your younger days with the music. Really enjoyable. ✌
Hi Mike .. it’s just one of those fun threads .. for me the stories are my favourite part .. I’ve had some really nice comments which is always encouraging. Thanks for watching.. get your response done 😀👍
Great video Rob 👍
Hi Andy, it was a fun one to do. Thanks for watching 👍
Rob, great video. With the exception of Prefab Sprout and the Gizz a great selection. Great elaboration too.
Hi Mike I always enjoy these kind of videos adding personal stories is always fun .. thanks for watching Mike 👍
nice watch Rob 🙂
we're the same age (I'm 60 next week) though your hair has lasted a lot better than mine!! I remember those K-Tel records - my corner shop used to sell them. I bought my first LP there at about 10 - Geoff Love and his Orchestra's Big War Movie Themes. Class, and I still play iy now.
following a crap football team (Swansea in my case) and music (Queen, Led Zep, Springsteen) have been 2 of the most important things in my life too. We've a couple of records in common - Quadrrophenia, Blondie and Stone Roses.
anyway, great video 🙂
Wow 60 this week! Have a great birthday do you have any plans ? I loved those k tel records and I can remember small shops near me selling records cheap .. this thread is a fun one to do and it’s a great excuse to show some classic records.. thanks for watching and commenting 👍
no plans - just glad to have made it here!! my channel is normally photo based but i dabble in music a fair bit so might give this a go 🙂
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Awesome video Rob 😀🍿🎸🙌🎶 78 was such a cracking year with ‘Parallel Lines’; ‘This Year’s Model’ & ‘All Mod Cons’; all superb albums and I seen Paul Weller live and he was really good live back in Newcastle City Hall April 2022. That’s so cool you saw Elvis Costello when he brought out ‘Armed Forces’; really looking forward to seeing him in September 😎🎸 ‘Quadrophenia’ is both great film and legendary album by The Who bud. Smiths’ S/T debut turned 40 this week 😀🍿🎂🎸🎶 Keep up the excellent work Rob mate 👍
Hi Sam this thread was a fun one to do sharing stories etc. you’re right 78 was a great year .. I’m sure elvis in September will be a great show it’s great to see him back in the road. Thanks for watching have a great weekend 👍
@@robwalkerletthemusicplay no worries at all Rob mate; I’m definitely plan on doing more videos in regards to my Record collection down the line; have a good weekend buddy 😀👍
Hi Rob, interesting to see what were important LPs for you. I've never listened to The Smiths before but have seen many sing their praises in the VC. I've actually got that album in a box here somewhere, picked up in a collection I got a while back. You've inspired me to find it and dig it out, clean it up and give it a serious listen. At first I thought this thread was something I would pass on, but as I watched I got to thinking of more and more LPs I might use. Have a great weekend.
Hi Elliot I wasn’t going to do this thread as saying a record changed your life is a pretty bold statement ! but as I watched other people’s videos I guess I was inspired and certain record came to mind . I hope you do a response cheers Elliot 👍
Very good selection! The Chameleons « Script of the bridge » and Sad Lovers and Giants « Epic Music Garden » also changed my life! 🎶
Hi .. I don’t have any chameleons albums on vinyl .. I need to rectify that. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Parallel Lines is my favorite Blondie album. 😊
Hi Catherine.. it’s a 70s classic! 👍
I was 13 in 1970, so the early 70s were my formative years. I was buying punk and post-punk in the late '70s, but they weren't as life-changing for me as the early '70s - more guitar rock, so none made my 15! I also had an older woman crush on Debbie Harry! I saw Costello in late '77 at Barbarellas, a small club in Brum. That was my first gig with my first wife who never mentioned it again. I thought it was amazing anyway! The '80s were a musical desert for me. Obviously, I've gone back, particularly late 80s, though I still can't get on with the Smiths, particularly Morrisey. Most of mine were the 90s and early 00s. It's nice to see how different these pivotal albums are for different people. Thanks for the mention at the end! So you have watched my reminiscing! Great video, Rob. Cheers, mate 👍
Hi Andy yes I watched your video and it kind of inspired me .. I have spoken about most of what I mentioned before but I’m concious that not everyone who watches has been watching my videos for years ..plus when I saw mazzy respond I knew the idea had legs .. thanks for watching and commenting Andy 👍
Hey Rob thanks for sharing so many personal stories. Like you music and football are my two passions. You have shown some absolute classics. All Mod Cons is such a timeless album. I am a huge Weller fan. I see him every time he comes to Australia. Only saw him earlier this month and it was another religious experience. The songs from his new album were fabulous, so I look forward to its release. I really feel as though I have grown up with Paul and we have shared so much of life. Thanks again for sharing a wonderful top 10.
Hi Brett .it won’t be long till it’s 50 years since in the city! Doesn’t that make us very old!! Thanks for watching and commenting cheers Brett 👍
I was lucky to see Prefab Sprout on the Steve McQueen tour, but you’re right, they never made anything like Swoon again. Great album. Might do a video myself on this thread. Great picks!
Hi Arnaldo this thread is a lot of fun and it’s always nice sharing stories and some of our favourite records.. thanks for watching 👍. Please do a response!
@@robwalkerletthemusicplay just posted my response video. Hope you enjoy. 😊
You and I are exactly the same age. But I would say we’ve had quite a bit of different influences in music. Part of that might be due to our surroundings. One where we are both on the same page is Blondie. Big impact on me even though none of my friends gave a shit about them. Really interesting hearing your picks and stories Rob. Thanks for sharing!
Gary
Hi the great thing about threads like this is sharing personal stories along with the music that influenced us etc . Thanks for watching have a great weekend 👍
These are great selections Rob. I absolutely love all the bands you mentioned except Prefab Sprout and King Gizzard. Prefab Sprout I need to give them a listen. The Stone Roses would be on my list as well. I think for me what opened the UK band floodgates was the Charlatans UK- Some Friendly . For whatever reason it wasn’t The Smiths although of course I loved them once discovered soon after. Enjoyed the video.
Hi Shawn this was a fun video to do , and thanks for sending such a great comment I always really appreciate when people take the time, I do really like the charlatans in fact I’m going to feature them on my next vinyl finds video at the beginning of march. Thanks for watching 👍
00:13 Very good, keep it up
Hi Rob, loved your selection of vinyl along with your entertaining props. I was a mod in the 60s, frequented The Ship and The Tabernacle in Stockport then moved onto the Twisted Wheel and beyond. Music is s great influencer and I would not be without it….thanks for this video.
Hi Myles these kind of videos are always easy and fun to do I could have shown 20 albums but I had to leave a few out . Thanks for sharing some of your story .. thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Hiya our Rob. Splendid, nay legendary records have you shown us (I really need to get a vinyl Stone Roses) and Quadrophenia, you know I love that record to bits, but my heart jumps a bit whenever I see any, but perhaps most of all, that Prefab Sprout album. Great to get ones own music taste verified again and again in one video!
Thanks for the video mate, cheers from Morten
Hi morten these kind of videos are always fun to do and it helps give people an insight into your musical journey. Thanks for watching and of course commenting 👍
Hi Rob - These could easily have been my choices (except for the last one)! Excellent video 🙂
Hi brian this was a fun easy video to do .. I’ve been enjoying everyone’s responses. Thanks for watching 👍
Parallel Lines still sounds exciting these days. Energy + hooks = fab! Costello for sure! And YES, The Jam... while I prefer All Mod Cons and more, the album This Is the Modern World was the album that kicked open the doors for me so that is why that album is the one on my list! While Mod music was somewhere popular here, Mod culture was not that big. Small pockets of Mods in OC and LA. I loved the music but could never look that sharp! My buddy went to school in England for a year and came back and showed me the import to the first Smiths album... I've been a fan ever since. He also had the single to This Charming Man, which was not on the UK album BUT was added to the US album when that came out a bit later! Ironically enough, the other record he brought back from the UK was the first Billy Bragg EP and I loved that, too! And Prefab! Love them. I picked up Swoon because it was filed in the new 'imports' S section (the store thought the band was called Swoon)... they also mispriced it so it was half the price of other import albums... it looked interesting and wasn't expensive so I bought it. I'm an even bigger Prefab fan than I am a Smiths fan!
Hi Stephen .. I guess growing up in the uk you do take the accessibility of uk music for granted where as you had to go above and beyond to discover music and sometimes stubble upon something by accident. I appreciate your insight Stephen thanks for watching have a great weekend 👍
Brilliant video, Rob! Great little anecdotes on how music has shaped your life. Lots that are very similar to my own… I’ll have a go at this one too 👍
Hi jack this is a fun video to do .. I always enjoy sharing anecdotes so this thread is right up my street. Thanks for watching and commenting have you done a response yet jack ? 👍
@@robwalkerletthemusicplay not yet… I keep getting sidetracked on other things. I think I’ll try and do one on Sunday.
When I was 11 me and my secondary school friends were mods too, the weekly school disco on a Friday night, dancing to town called malice, the secret affair and of course The Who.. happy times Rob.. I wish I still had my American Fishtail Parker which had the Who at the Marquee on the back..😮
Hi daz I had a few Parkers they were perfect when riding my scooter. There’s still a big scooter mod scene in the uk and there’s a few people who I know who have bought scooters over the last few years. But that was part of my youth I don’t feel the need to go back to it. But the music certainly changed my life and I still love it . Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Great list Rob. Amazing that you saw Costello at his peak. I can't stop listening to him at the moment.
Hi James .. how lucky was I !! What a gig .. thanks for watching James 👍
Some of my favorite albums in there Jam Who Roses Costello As a Chelsea fan l remember when Oldham used to do the double over us
Hi Gareth I always enjoyed our games against Chelsea I have a soft spot for Chelsea in the late 80s early 90s with Gordon durie John Spencer and of course frank sinclair . This was a fun video to make and it’s was nice sharing a few stories along the way … thanks for watching.. up the blues 👍⚽️
I thought I was listening to me and my favourites from the eighties particularly the politics when I was working in Derbyshire at the time of the Miners Strike - great stuff Rob - of course being nearly 70 my 10 of all time would include 70s albums plus lat 60s
This is my first channel by the way - poor quality vids but a few good ideas
Hi John this is a fun interesting video to do and some of the comments I’ve been given have been very encouraging which is something I appreciate.. thanks for watching and commenting ..we are men with great taste in music 👍
I’m the same age as you Rob, so all those albums make total sense to me. I’m in the US and have a different list but most of what you showed could easily be on it. A while back you showed that Swoon record and I bought it soon after based on your comments, excellent album so thank you for that. Cheers!
Hi Russell swoon is such a gem of a album it’s always great when you discover someone has listened and bought something in part due to a recommendation, thanks for watching and commenting Russell 👍
Debbie Harry was my first crush...lol
Hey rod.. you’re a man of impeccable taste 👍
I bunked off once - made the mistake of doing it in the winter with no indoor options - bloody froze - never bothered again ! Classroom was warmer!
Hi.. bunking off school is probably more difficult now with text and computers to log everything. The 70s was such an innocent time 😀. Thanks for watching have a great weekend 👍
Fantastic Rob,I guess we've all got tales and stories to tell and music is generally the background to it all.
I'm a couple of years younger than you and was just a bit too young and naive I suppose to be allowed to go see The Jam etc... by myself or with friends .
Hi nick this is a fun thread and a nice opportunity to show some of our favourite records. Thanks for watching nick 👍
I was late to Billy Bragg - I think the first I heard of him was on the albums he did with Wilco but it wasn't until... at least 2010 that I heard "A New England" and the Life's a Riot album. Just him and his guitar was such a cool sound. I associate him a lot with discovering Jeremy Corbin, so maybe I didn't hear his non-wilco stuff until around 2016. He's great.
Did you like Echo and the Bunnymen at all?
Hi Chris this is a fun thread that gives us an opportunity to talk about some of our favourite albums .. I’m aware that billy bragg collaborated with some American artists a few years ago but I didn’t investigate.. as I said his 80s albums are priceless to me .. I’m a fan of echo and the bunny men I’ve said before they are my favourite band from Liverpool I was close to having them on my list. Thanks for watching 👍
Beaut vid Mr Walker
Hi Dave it was a fun one to do. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Alright Mate , The Late 70' and Early 80' were dominated by The Jam and The Clash cos they were simply the best. I was never a Mod because my hair was to long and I also loved Led Zeppelin and AC/DC to name just a few.
Most of the Albums you mentioned I own but I would have thrown The Specials , The Cure and The Bunnymen into the mix . Not sure if I am allowed to mention Scousers to a Manc !!!!!.
I only watch you , Andy Ford and Phil Aston , so keep the vids coming.
As for crushes , Leslie Ash in Quadrophenia , I will say no more.
Stay Safe Mate.
Hi this was a fun to do I always enjoy these kind of videos . Andy and Phil have great channels I’m in illustrious company with those two guys😀 . I’m a fan of the bunnymen they nearly made my list . Thanks for watching and commenting your kind words are really appreciated 👍.
Quadrophenia film,album and soundtrack absolutely changed my life. As did the Jam I actually had Setting Sons and Sound Affects before All Mod Cons. shame on me 😂😂 take care Rob.
Hi Ian for some of us the importance of quadrophenia Cannot be exaggerated it was such a game changer .. seems like we’re singing from the same hymn sheet😀.. thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment 👍
Hi Rob - We are fortunate New Order decided to carry on after Ians suicide. The first single , Ceremony & In A Lonely Place were really good but were Joy Division ➗️ tracks but with Movement it was all new material & it was up to par. Truth is my favourite track ( Love the melodica ) A tough point for Norwich today.
Hi David .. Norwich at the moment are one of the form teams in the championship.. quite surprising as investment hasn’t been forthcoming for a few seasons. The playoff is a distinct possibility👍⚽️
Great stuff Rob. with Michael on Sunday I said ‘All Mod Cons’ would be an album I’d rescue if my house was on fire. I’m not even a big Jam fan. I also said all the tribes round our way would gang up on the mods! 😹 Always ‘Technique’ for me. Have you heard the new Dee Cee Lee Album? It's pretty decent!
Hi Harris I wasn’t aware the dee cee Lee had released a new album I’ll give in a listen . Yes I watched some of your talk with Stevie and Michael it was excellent👍..
Thanks! Just noticed the albums not out till 22nd March! I’ve been listening on UA-cam to bits. Sort of Latin pop, pretty nice.@@robwalkerletthemusicplay
The question is Rob…..are you a King Gizz completist? 😂 only joking. I pity the Gizz completists, their output is brutal! I have about four of their albums, but they seem to do that many per year. My favourite Elvis is My Aim is True, I love that album, and I saw Elvis but I think 1982 in London, so really he was past his touring peak. My story ie football to music is pretty music the same. As you say, excellent idea for a thread. Mike
Hi Mike I’ve about 12 king gizzard albums. There discography is a bit daunting to say the least. This is a fun thread and it’s easy when you’re talking about such familiar albums. Thanks for watching Mike 👍
Tommy Bolin - Teaser !!!
Don’t your children own any records if you have any
@@Bornhinge4 hi , my son has about 400 albums he’s 28. My daughter has a few records. Both are music fans which is nice. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍