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Originally published: 21st June 2020

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This poem was given an Honourable Mention in Brian Strand's "COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE" (5) Poetry Contest.

The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Bread. Billy Joel and The Grateful Dead. The Miracles, The Marvelettes. Suzi Quatro and The Jets. The Jackson Five and Bruce Springsteen. Elvis Presley, Slade and Queen. David Bowie, The Beach Boys, Sweet. Kate Bush, Madness and The Beat. Three Dog Night and The Ramones. Pink Floyd and The Undertones. Mott The Hoople, E.L.O. Dr. Hook and Status Quo. Skeeter Davis, Iggy Pop. Aerosmith and Z Z Top. The Carpenters and Bobby Vee. Elton John and X.T.C. The Rev. Al Green and Steeley Dan. The Who, The Jam and Steeleye Span. Herman's Hermits, The Osmonds, Free. David and Eva Cassidy. Nirvana, Love and Wishbone Ash. The Four Tops, Blondie and The Clash. The Moody Blues, Deep Purple, Mud. Frankie Goes To Hollywood. The Eagles, Crosby, Stills and Nash. Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash. Alice Cooper, The Shangri Las. The Kinks. The Birds. The Doors. The Cars. The Seekers, T. Rex, Cilla Black. The Drifters, Cream and Fleetwood Mac. The Bee Gees and John Mellencamp Santana, Sparks and Supertramp. The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown. ..And all the music from Motown. I: The TV Times II: Jukebox III: For All The Sweet Lovers

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Margarita Lillico

Date: 1/31/2022 9:37:00 AM

Thanks Gary, I missed on a lot of names having my youth behind the iron curtain but feel motivated to upgrade my music tastes and depth. Your words flow easy, hit hard and settle in deep :) M.

Gary Radice
Date: 1/31/2022 12:00:00 PM

Thank you M! All these artists were the soundtrack of my youth and I've spent the last couple of years buying all their vinyl again so I can listen to how the music sounded back when.. in all its complete scratched vinyl rawness. :) Cheers - Gary

Brian Strand

Date: 9/6/2021 2:53:00 PM

Youtube is cheaper & readily available Gary one of the plusses of the modern world of the tablet over the jukebox(why was it (a large radiogram)called that?

Gary Radice
Date: 9/7/2021 1:49:00 AM

Youtube does what Youtube does but nothing can beat that lovely scratched sound of vinyl for me Brian. :) Cheers - Gary

Brian Strand

Date: 9/6/2021 10:55:00 AM

Gary,jukebox days..ah I remember it well..along with no flood lights at football- Lowry streets in Bolton&Warrington-rent collectors on council estates-delivery vans selling (nothing new about it except you ordered /bought at the van-pictures that showed continuously (so you could go in mid-picture&see it round- so you could catch the convenient bus home)-buses or bikes or shanks pony only optionn for Mr Everyone.Happy days

Gary Radice
Date: 9/6/2021 11:42:00 AM

There's a whole anthology there waiting to be written Brian. I was debating buying a jukebox at one point but it would have got in the way of our 3 piece suite. :) Cheers - Gary

Brian Sambourne

Date: 5/12/2021 3:02:00 PM

What a fantastic rhyme of rock 'n roll greats! The only other name I'd love to see included is Dusty Springfield. How I loved her distinctive voice. She also lived in our neighbourhood for awhile in the early 80's before I settled here. A strong salute to your remarkable skill Gary. Best wishes. Be well. Brian

Gary Radice
Date: 5/12/2021 3:08:00 PM

Wow!! Dusty Springfield. Brilliant singer. I bought her album "A Girl Called Dusty" not long back! Thanks for your comments Brian. You've set me a task now ..I'll think on about adding Dusty. I've written similar poems on PS about TV (TV Times) and types of sweets /Candy (For All The Sweet Lovers) I enjoyed writing them. Thanks again Brian! Cheers - Gary

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/12/2020 11:50:00 AM

A true hit parade, Gary! Loved all of these groups. Wonderful musical memories! Congratulations on your winning placement with this oh so creative gem!

Gary Radice
Date: 9/13/2020 12:27:00 AM

Hi Sam! Thanks for the comments. The poem is basically the soundtrack of my life. I have a lot of vinyl in my house and would love an old jukebox for some of it but..no room! :) Cheers - Gary

Reggae Magnet

Date: 7/18/2020 9:08:00 AM

You sound too much like we played similar tunes or listen to them on the Juke box but I can remember my first , Fats Domino, and if he is not on your list , I am older than you or you will be put in detention, old school style.

Gary Radice
Date: 7/18/2020 9:29:00 AM

Cheers Reggae :) The very first single I bought was "Moon River" by Greyhound. It was a Top 10 UK hit in 1971. I was 10. I don't have any Fats Domino vinyl but loved his 'Blueberry Hill'..particularly how it was used on the soundtrack of Bowie's film ' The Man Who Fell To Earth" Cheers :) Gary

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/24/2020 9:31:00 PM

I don't think you missed anyone, Cary! The 60's were something else, weren't they?! Peace, Gershon

Gary Radice
Date: 6/25/2020 3:34:00 AM

I love the music of the sixties Gershon and the seventies..and a bit from the eighties..and not so much from the nineties..and I don't have any time for the music today..:) I've come to the conclusion that the music you grow up with stays with you for life. Cheers :) Gary

Brian Strand

Date: 6/23/2020 1:59:00 AM

Ah Gary..a rhyming stroll ... a memory lane..musically and technologically.

Gary Radice
Date: 6/23/2020 3:38:00 AM

Thank you Brian! I really appreciate your visit and comments. On the vinyl front, all the old classics have been re-released and are regularly in the Album charts...so there's hope for my poetry yet! :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/21/2020 5:26:00 PM

Hello Gary Radica, I remember some of these music. They are still my fav. I have some of thes music CD's i listen to them often. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/22/2020 1:37:00 PM

Hello Gary Radica, I listen to music in the morning and sometimes in the afternoon. Enjoy your day my friend.

Gary Radice
Date: 6/22/2020 3:17:00 AM

Hi Darlene! Thank you for your comments. I'm listening to some of the music as I type. Cheers :) Gary

Silent One

Date: 6/21/2020 1:28:00 PM

60s &70s was a great time for music with real singers with fantastic voices... Great poem

Gary Radice
Date: 6/21/2020 2:01:00 PM

Thanks Silent One! Agreed..They were great years for music. In truth I could have written a lot more verses :)