Playlist 19 July
Resisting the temptation to end the show with Sid's "My Way", tonight's last song is the Damned's best single, another Brian James composition that defies explanation. Don't ask me, anyway, what it means. But the Captain Sensible bass line is still the first thing that Undertones drummer Billy Doherty wants me to play in soundchecks and practices. I, of course, oblige.
There may be a stewards inquiry into The Times appearance tonight - too acoustic-ey, not enough fuzz guitar, but the song's the work of Ed Ball, someone who was there when the Television Personalities and The O'Levels and (new name to me) The Teenage Filmstars were formed. Hats off to Ed, if you're wearing one. Hats off to everyone who listened to the show and who read these occasional ramblings.
Aren't punk rock records great, eh ? Or is that just me ?
Ramones - Glad To See You Go
Stranglers - Duchess
The Times - Cloud Over Liverpool
Swell Maps - Midget Submarines
Sex Pistols - (Don't Give Me) No LipÌýChild
Frantic Elevators -Every Day I Die
B-52s - Dance This Mess Around
Boy Hairdressers - Golden Shower
X - Your Phones Off The Hook But You're Not
Chills - Pink Frost
Splodgenessabounds - Michael Booth's Talking Bum
Animals & Men - It's Hip
New York Dolls - Looking For A Kiss
Damned - Neat Neat Neat
Comment number 1.
At 20th Jul 2012, televisionsover wrote:Nope, it’s not just you, but where are we going to find them played by someone who was there and understands their significance and on-going influence now?
I’ll really, really miss this show. At least that’s what I thought until you played Mick Hucknall – good riddance to bad rubbish I say!
Only serious!
All the very best Mickey and many, many thanks again for all the sounds and stories, Fred.
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Comment number 2.
At 20th Jul 2012, Ferg Ranson wrote:A great 'last' show, Mickey. Thanks for reminding me of, or even introducing me to punk bands from way back when. The end of this show was the worst news I'd had this year until I discovered that The Undertones only London show clashes with a wedding I have to go to....
See you soon,
Ferg
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Comment number 3.
At 20th Jul 2012, jasonbrighton wrote:No, hats off to you Mickey. Even if it's just for playing my favourite Swell Maps song on your last show and bringing back an 'indie' memory with the Boy Hairdressers. Ah well, Radio 6 played a Crass song earlier today so there is still hope.
All the best
Jason
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Comment number 4.
At 21st Jul 2012, Harry May wrote:I'm genuinely sad that the show has finished, Mickey. A radio show which plays decent music is a rare thing nowadays.
All the best.
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Comment number 5.
At 22nd Jul 2012, mickeybradley wrote:Thanks again for the kind words. (Although I stand over the Frantic Elevators)
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Comment number 6.
At 22nd Jul 2012, Richard Griffin wrote:Agree with all the above - will sadly miss the programme.
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Comment number 7.
At 23rd Jul 2012, n5steve wrote:A great song to finish with and long may you play the bass line in rehearsals. Good luck Mickey and fingers crossed that the Â鶹Éç can find a home for your show elsewhere.
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Comment number 8.
At 1st Aug 2012, Fanning Sessions wrote:Ahh Mickey this is a crying shame! Bring back 'Mickey's Monkey' I say, now that was a radio show! One of these days I'm gonna post a few of them so the world knows what they missed.
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