There are certain songs you hear as a child that never quite leave your head. One of those for me was Run Rabbit Run. I remember it vividly from the 1970s—its bouncy tune, the cheerful chorus, and the slightly sinister undertone of the farmer with his gun. My brother and I had an old fashioned … Continue reading Run Rabbit Run: The Children’s Song About That Would Raise Eyebrows Today
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Brian James Buried at Sea: The Final Damnation. No Really!
I saw Brian James when he played for the Lords of the New Church in the 1980s and about 2010 on the Lewes Con Club, the Brian James Gang. Brian James was and remains an enigmatic figure: a catalyst who never hung around for the applause, an innovator who sidestepped the spotlight, and a punk … Continue reading Brian James Buried at Sea: The Final Damnation. No Really!
The Shadow in the Room: Rethinking Toulouse-Lautrec’s Menacing Gentleman
A creepy man first thing in the morning! At first glance, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s iconic lithograph might seem like a typical Parisian scene, stylish, nostalgic, and full of character. This picture, a huge 1970s vintage retro copy, has pride of place in my bedroom. It’s funny, I live the picture but never really interpreted it. … Continue reading The Shadow in the Room: Rethinking Toulouse-Lautrec’s Menacing Gentleman
The Rights of Fans. 