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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula

I love music, it's a big part of my life, have to have music on at every opportunity.

The favourite album thread made me think of when I first became aware of music, and started to appreciate it and really take notice of it and actually make choices about the type of music I wanted to Liston to and explore more.

The song that made me stop in my tracks was Geno, by Dexy's Midnight Runners.

I remember hearing it and being blown away and awakening an interest that is still alive today.

What is your musical awakening moment?

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

Dexy's were a class outfit!

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By *hocko87Man
over a year ago

dublin

Luv my music fan on radio nova . We all meet up and go to gigs . Great craic all together .

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"Luv my music fan on radio nova . We all meet up and go to gigs . Great craic all together . "

I remember in the 80's Radio Nova and Radio Sunshine, or was it Sunshine Radio?

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"Dexy's were a class outfit! "

They were indeed Michael, what piece of music made a lasting impression on you

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

I couldn't pick one. I remember hearing Villiers Terrace by Echo and The Bunnymen and thinking this is good and wtf is this about (drugs)

The Way Girls Talk by The Undertones was the song for me about being horny and confused.

Hanx! by SLF resonated very strongly with me.

Have to add No Time For Love by Moving Hearts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Huey Lewis & the News - Power of Love

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By *isdirtygirlWoman
over a year ago

Dublin

Without thinking about it, it has to be Queen and Bohemian Rhapsody. I was the tender age of 8/9 when it was released. My brother bought Night at the Opera album and i was hooked. I know the lyrics of the song back to front, forwards and backwards and over the years i learned the history and meaning of it. It never gets old

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Dexy's were a class outfit!

They were indeed Michael, what piece of music made a lasting impression on you"

Come on Eileen reintroduced me to Van the man as I hadn't paid any heed to him up to that point. Jackie Wilson says kinda introduced me to Jackie Wilson as well. I grew up in an environment where traditional and folk music were the big influences. I loved them them and they're still my go-to for pleasure but bands like Dexy's and as black dog mentioned above, the undertones made me realise that there were other sounds I could enjoy. The undertones teenage kicks, which I had missed until later, spoke to us all and it's gonna happen was just one of the catchiest things I've ever heard.

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

Save me by queen still speaks to me. What a great song!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

First recollection of great music has got to be as a kid and hearing "American Pie " by Don Mc Clean playing on radio in my mum's kitchen on a summers day -great memories and still one of my all time favourite songs !!

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By *ublinjonnMan
over a year ago

dublin


"Dexy's were a class outfit!

They were indeed Michael, what piece of music made a lasting impression on you

Come on Eileen reintroduced me to Van the man as I hadn't paid any heed to him up to that point. Jackie Wilson says kinda introduced me to Jackie Wilson as well. I grew up in an environment where traditional and folk music were the big influences. I loved them them and they're still my go-to for pleasure but bands like Dexy's and as black dog mentioned above, the undertones made me realise that there were other sounds I could enjoy. The undertones teenage kicks, which I had missed until later, spoke to us all and it's gonna happen was just one of the catchiest things I've ever heard. "

Funny, its gonna happen was the track that made me sit up and listen. The undertones are by far my favourite band, their music is ageless. An

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"First recollection of great music has got to be as a kid and hearing "American Pie " by Don Mc Clean playing on radio in my mum's kitchen on a summers day -great memories and still one of my all time favourite songs !!"

Funny enough, I associate John Denver's country roads with sunny summer weather. I remember hearing it played regularly during a hot summer break in the seventies. I'm wondering now if it was '76? I remember that one well as it was an incredible summer of sunshine and drought.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely an older collective of music new generation stuff is horrible ! Pink Floyd , deep purple , Rush, Hendrix the list could go on

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"First recollection of great music has got to be as a kid and hearing "American Pie " by Don Mc Clean playing on radio in my mum's kitchen on a summers day -great memories and still one of my all time favourite songs !!

Funny enough, I associate John Denver's country roads with sunny summer weather. I remember hearing it played regularly during a hot summer break in the seventies. I'm wondering now if it was '76? I remember that one well as it was an incredible summer of sunshine and drought. "

Hmm.. No, wiki tells me it was released in' 71.

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By *andaCouple
over a year ago

co down

Dexys were brilliant. Saw them in the national stadium around the time too rye aye was out. Only problem I had was Kevin Rowlands insistence on changing some of the older songs entirely to new versions. Otherwise was a great gig.

Was always a punk kid growing up. Hearing Rattus Norvegicus for the first time blew me away and have remained a fan ever since

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"Dexy's were a class outfit!

They were indeed Michael, what piece of music made a lasting impression on you

Come on Eileen reintroduced me to Van the man as I hadn't paid any heed to him up to that point. Jackie Wilson says kinda introduced me to Jackie Wilson as well. I grew up in an environment where traditional and folk music were the big influences. I loved them them and they're still my go-to for pleasure but bands like Dexy's and as black dog mentioned above, the undertones made me realise that there were other sounds I could enjoy. The undertones teenage kicks, which I had missed until later, spoke to us all and it's gonna happen was just one of the catchiest things I've ever heard. "

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"First recollection of great music has got to be as a kid and hearing "American Pie " by Don Mc Clean playing on radio in my mum's kitchen on a summers day -great memories and still one of my all time favourite songs !!

Funny enough, I associate John Denver's country roads with sunny summer weather. I remember hearing it played regularly during a hot summer break in the seventies. I'm wondering now if it was '76? I remember that one well as it was an incredible summer of sunshine and drought. "

Ah, I remember that year very well, sunburn and ice pops, attempting to fry am egg on the path. And melting tarmac on the roads.

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By *.H.SMan
over a year ago

London

Staple singers take you there

Alt j deadcrush

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"First recollection of great music has got to be as a kid and hearing "American Pie " by Don Mc Clean playing on radio in my mum's kitchen on a summers day -great memories and still one of my all time favourite songs !!

Funny enough, I associate John Denver's country roads with sunny summer weather. I remember hearing it played regularly during a hot summer break in the seventies. I'm wondering now if it was '76? I remember that one well as it was an incredible summer of sunshine and drought.

Hmm.. No, wiki tells me it was released in' 71."

But radio would have played the song a lot, I remember hearing it all the time. Along with lots of disco and funk.

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"Staple singers take you there

Alt j deadcrush "

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By *.H.SMan
over a year ago

London

Do like khalid American teen

Dvsn with me

Roy Ayers next to you

OutKast proto type

When I’m not in a head banging mood lol

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By *igBlondeDommeWoman
over a year ago

middle of nowhere

I wouldn't have a particular genre in music I love and appreciate all types of music. The one track that stands out for me would be Psycho Killer by talking heads. Still love it.

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"Do like khalid American teen

Dvsn with me

Roy Ayers next to you

OutKast proto type

When I’m not in a head banging mood lol "

Love Khalid, have been listening to new dvsn album ,some good tunes

In same vein Nao and H.E.R. and Mr Jukes.

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By *igBlondeDommeWoman
over a year ago

middle of nowhere

Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl.

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"I wouldn't have a particular genre in music I love and appreciate all types of music. The one track that stands out for me would be Psycho Killer by talking heads. Still love it. "

I'm singing now... Run run ruuuun, run run run away!

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl. "

Memories of shopping in Henry street. There was a time when every shop had it playing.

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"I wouldn't have a particular genre in music I love and appreciate all types of music. The one track that stands out for me would be Psycho Killer by talking heads. Still love it. "

Excellent track.

Stop making sense is where I first came across the band and that version always stands out for me.

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl.

Memories of shopping in Henry street. There was a time when every shop had it playing. "

Was Hairy legs? on Henry Street?

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

This is bringing back so many great memories... Road to nowhere!

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl.

Memories of shopping in Henry street. There was a time when every shop had it playing.

Was Hairy legs? on Henry Street?

"

I don't know. I don't recognise the name but so many shops came and went over the years. I presume you mean a shop of that name and not just a woman from the locality?

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl.

Memories of shopping in Henry street. There was a time when every shop had it playing.

Was Hairy legs? on Henry Street?

I don't know. I don't recognise the name but so many shops came and went over the years. I presume you mean a shop of that name and not just a woman from the locality? "

Yes, a shop and not a local woman

Can remember there being a lot of clothes and shoes shops there in the 80's all blaring out music. Nostalgia day for me here.

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out

Love 4 sale : do you feel so right. Love this tune

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By *igBlondeDommeWoman
over a year ago

middle of nowhere


"Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl.

Memories of shopping in Henry street. There was a time when every shop had it playing.

Was Hairy legs? on Henry Street?

"

It was and I think still is on liffey street. My brother was a DJ on a pirate radio station near to it they usecto sponser one of his shows. Ahhh great memories.

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By *igBlondeDommeWoman
over a year ago

middle of nowhere


"Dexys were brilliant. Saw them in the national stadium around the time too rye aye was out. Only problem I had was Kevin Rowlands insistence on changing some of the older songs entirely to new versions. Otherwise was a great gig.

Was always a punk kid growing up. Hearing Rattus Norvegicus for the first time blew me away and have remained a fan ever since"

Kevin Rowland is a brilliant but slightly bonkers artist. Saw him dressed in suspenders and stockings on some music show and thought.... yep bonkers.

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl.

Memories of shopping in Henry street. There was a time when every shop had it playing.

Was Hairy legs? on Henry Street?

It was and I think still is on liffey street. My brother was a DJ on a pirate radio station near to it they usecto sponser one of his shows. Ahhh great memories. "

Great memories from there,then to ilac centre for sambos. Used to go to library there too when at college in Dublin.

Certain music will always take me back to Dublin at that time.

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By *igBlondeDommeWoman
over a year ago

middle of nowhere


"Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl.

Memories of shopping in Henry street. There was a time when every shop had it playing.

Was Hairy legs? on Henry Street?

It was and I think still is on liffey street. My brother was a DJ on a pirate radio station near to it they usecto sponser one of his shows. Ahhh great memories.

Great memories from there,then to ilac centre for sambos. Used to go to library there too when at college in Dublin.

Certain music will always take me back to Dublin at that time. "

That's why music matters. It can stir up all sorts of memories. Good and bad but memories all the same.

Thanks for this thread. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think it was “Night Fever” Beegees. My mam and Dad never stopped singing it and trying to copy the moves. Then Michael Jackson took over

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl.

Memories of shopping in Henry street. There was a time when every shop had it playing.

Was Hairy legs? on Henry Street?

It was and I think still is on liffey street. My brother was a DJ on a pirate radio station near to it they usecto sponser one of his shows. Ahhh great memories.

Great memories from there,then to ilac centre for sambos. Used to go to library there too when at college in Dublin.

Certain music will always take me back to Dublin at that time. "

I remember one late Thursday evening cycling up Mary St and Henry street from Capel street. Just when was reaching O'Connell street a cop appeared in front of me and started chastising me about cycling on the now pedestrianised street. What made matters worse was that in the hours it wasn't pedestrianised it was a one way street. I asked him if it would help if I pointed out that I was only going one way and he laughed so much that he just told me to go on but not knock anyone down. About a week later I was cycling down North Earl street, also pedestrianised, when the same cop stepped out again. He recognised me from the previous incident and started laughing about it again. He said it was one of those old jokes but he had never actually heard it being used until then. We became nodding acquaintances for a couple of years after that. Good times indeed!

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

I bought my first Vinyl in Freebird on Grafton St Alice's Restaurant. Jesus. I was so proud of the plastic bag! I'm remembering the girls all wearing patchouli oil, you could pass out after a snog.

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By *ohndunboyneMan
over a year ago

Dunboyne & Dublin

Well as a kid, it was whatever Dad was listening to, which was mostly trad/folk, which I still like. Then I was sent to the Gaeltacht when I was around 11 and a guy there was playing Deep Purple-Deepest Purple. I was amazed and that started a life long love of rock and metal, along with a ridiculous amount of time spent in Sound Cellar on Nassau Street, talking to Tommy and flicking through the vinyl.

So, thanks to Dalo from Dublin for opening my ears to Deep Purple all those years ago

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow


"Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl.

Memories of shopping in Henry street. There was a time when every shop had it playing.

Was Hairy legs? on Henry Street?

"

Around the corner opp arnotts side entrance

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow


"I bought my first Vinyl in Freebird on Grafton St Alice's Restaurant. Jesus. I was so proud of the plastic bag! I'm remembering the girls all wearing patchouli oil, you could pass out after a snog."

Think your my lost bro

That album raised me lol

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl.

Memories of shopping in Henry street. There was a time when every shop had it playing.

Was Hairy legs? on Henry Street?

It was and I think still is on liffey street. My brother was a DJ on a pirate radio station near to it they usecto sponser one of his shows. Ahhh great memories.

Great memories from there,then to ilac centre for sambos. Used to go to library there too when at college in Dublin.

Certain music will always take me back to Dublin at that time.

That's why music matters. It can stir up all sorts of memories. Good and bad but memories all the same.

Thanks for this thread. Xx"

Cheers, it's been fun, been going through some good times today. And memories of Dublin in the 80's

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl.

Memories of shopping in Henry street. There was a time when every shop had it playing.

Was Hairy legs? on Henry Street?

It was and I think still is on liffey street. My brother was a DJ on a pirate radio station near to it they usecto sponser one of his shows. Ahhh great memories.

Great memories from there,then to ilac centre for sambos. Used to go to library there too when at college in Dublin.

Certain music will always take me back to Dublin at that time.

That's why music matters. It can stir up all sorts of memories. Good and bad but memories all the same.

Thanks for this thread. Xx

Cheers, it's been fun, been going through some good times today. And memories of Dublin in the 80's "

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"Another great song....

New Order ... Blue Monday. I feel a trip to the attic to dig out all the vinyl.

Memories of shopping in Henry street. There was a time when every shop had it playing.

Was Hairy legs? on Henry Street?

Around the corner opp arnotts side entrance "

Cheers. Couldn't remember the street, can picture it perfectly in my head, and can see those doors at Arnotts. Probably all gentrified now. Haven't been back there for years, too many years.

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow

I grew up around music, my dad my uncles & older cousins were all involved in mobile discos etc. I remember as a kid sitting in the djbox handing the singles to them in playing order.

Back in the day of genre sets lol

Rock n roll with quo, the stones, ets

Disco with bee gees, anita ward, jacksons,

Then the slow sets ...the real reason every teen was there lol with peaches and cream, moody blues and the commodores.

And that was before i ever made it to a disco of my own

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula

Back on topic, getting into Dex's introduced me to the Ska and Mod revival, tight trousers,loafers and skinny ties and The Specials, Selecter,Madness,The Jam,The Beat, The Body snatchers, Secret Affair, Purple Hearts.great bands.

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"I grew up around music, my dad my uncles & older cousins were all involved in mobile discos etc. I remember as a kid sitting in the djbox handing the singles to them in playing order.

Back in the day of genre sets lol

Rock n roll with quo, the stones, ets

Disco with bee gees, anita ward, jacksons,

Then the slow sets ...the real reason every teen was there lol with peaches and cream, moody blues and the commodores.

And that was before i ever made it to a disco of my own "

I'm impressed, what a way to be introduced to music, that was exactly the disco template. And don't forget the Anthem.at lights up!

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By *isdirtygirlWoman
over a year ago

Dublin


"Back on topic, getting into Dex's introduced me to the Ska and Mod revival, tight trousers,loafers and skinny ties and The Specials, Selecter,Madness,The Jam,The Beat, The Body snatchers, Secret Affair, Purple Hearts.great bands. "

Do you remember the mods would congregate with their skooters beside the statue of daniel o connell? .. amazing sight seeing them in the parka jackets looking slick ..

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"I grew up around music, my dad my uncles & older cousins were all involved in mobile discos etc. I remember as a kid sitting in the djbox handing the singles to them in playing order.

Back in the day of genre sets lol

Rock n roll with quo, the stones, ets

Disco with bee gees, anita ward, jacksons,

Then the slow sets ...the real reason every teen was there lol with peaches and cream, moody blues and the commodores.

And that was before i ever made it to a disco of my own

I'm impressed, what a way to be introduced to music, that was exactly the disco template. And don't forget the Anthem.at lights up!"

Oh yes, after the last while set and trying to push your erection down so it wouldn't be noticed, and praying that you wouldn't end up with a wet patch! Good times!

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow


"Back on topic, getting into Dex's introduced me to the Ska and Mod revival, tight trousers,loafers and skinny ties and The Specials, Selecter,Madness,The Jam,The Beat, The Body snatchers, Secret Affair, Purple Hearts.great bands.

Do you remember the mods would congregate with their skooters beside the statue of daniel o connell? .. amazing sight seeing them in the parka jackets looking slick .. "

The ska movement was unbelievable for 3 or 4 years every 2nd guy was in the loafers white socks and the 2 tone ties lol.

Must admit I was more a quo & stray cats fan but ska reeled me in eventually.

Then new romantics kicked in ...sold hook line and sinker

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"I grew up around music, my dad my uncles & older cousins were all involved in mobile discos etc. I remember as a kid sitting in the djbox handing the singles to them in playing order.

Back in the day of genre sets lol

Rock n roll with quo, the stones, ets

Disco with bee gees, anita ward, jacksons,

Then the slow sets ...the real reason every teen was there lol with peaches and cream, moody blues and the commodores.

And that was before i ever made it to a disco of my own

I'm impressed, what a way to be introduced to music, that was exactly the disco template. And don't forget the Anthem.at lights up!

Oh yes, after the last while set and trying to push your erection down so it wouldn't be noticed, and praying that you wouldn't end up with a wet patch! Good times! "

Ffs, that's meant to be slow set!

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By *isdirtygirlWoman
over a year ago

Dublin


"Back on topic, getting into Dex's introduced me to the Ska and Mod revival, tight trousers,loafers and skinny ties and The Specials, Selecter,Madness,The Jam,The Beat, The Body snatchers, Secret Affair, Purple Hearts.great bands.

Do you remember the mods would congregate with their skooters beside the statue of daniel o connell? .. amazing sight seeing them in the parka jackets looking slick ..

The ska movement was unbelievable for 3 or 4 years every 2nd guy was in the loafers white socks and the 2 tone ties lol.

Must admit I was more a quo & stray cats fan but ska reeled me in eventually.

Then new romantics kicked in ...sold hook line and sinker "

Ha ha yoss! Id a hairstyle like Pete Burns back in the day big ,backcombed, stuck with sugar and hairspray with multi coloured eye make up.

Nostalgia or what!

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow


"Back on topic, getting into Dex's introduced me to the Ska and Mod revival, tight trousers,loafers and skinny ties and The Specials, Selecter,Madness,The Jam,The Beat, The Body snatchers, Secret Affair, Purple Hearts.great bands.

Do you remember the mods would congregate with their skooters beside the statue of daniel o connell? .. amazing sight seeing them in the parka jackets looking slick ..

The ska movement was unbelievable for 3 or 4 years every 2nd guy was in the loafers white socks and the 2 tone ties lol.

Must admit I was more a quo & stray cats fan but ska reeled me in eventually.

Then new romantics kicked in ...sold hook line and sinker

Ha ha yoss! Id a hairstyle like Pete Burns back in the day big ,backcombed, stuck with sugar and hairspray with multi coloured eye make up.

Nostalgia or what! "

Eh.... I modelled myself on the lead singer from Blancmange incl the shiny silver busboy suits ffs

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By *igBlondeDommeWoman
over a year ago

middle of nowhere


"I grew up around music, my dad my uncles & older cousins were all involved in mobile discos etc. I remember as a kid sitting in the djbox handing the singles to them in playing order.

Back in the day of genre sets lol

Rock n roll with quo, the stones, ets

Disco with bee gees, anita ward, jacksons,

Then the slow sets ...the real reason every teen was there lol with peaches and cream, moody blues and the commodores.

And that was before i ever made it to a disco of my own

I'm impressed, what a way to be introduced to music, that was exactly the disco template. And don't forget the Anthem.at lights up!

Oh yes, after the last while set and trying to push your erection down so it wouldn't be noticed, and praying that you wouldn't end up with a wet patch! Good times!

Ffs, that's meant to be slow set! "

A slow set... awwww.

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"I grew up around music, my dad my uncles & older cousins were all involved in mobile discos etc. I remember as a kid sitting in the djbox handing the singles to them in playing order.

Back in the day of genre sets lol

Rock n roll with quo, the stones, ets

Disco with bee gees, anita ward, jacksons,

Then the slow sets ...the real reason every teen was there lol with peaches and cream, moody blues and the commodores.

And that was before i ever made it to a disco of my own

I'm impressed, what a way to be introduced to music, that was exactly the disco template. And don't forget the Anthem.at lights up!

Oh yes, after the last while set and trying to push your erection down so it wouldn't be noticed, and praying that you wouldn't end up with a wet patch! Good times!

Ffs, that's meant to be slow set!

A slow set... awwww. "

Maybe there is a niche there that needs to be filled, 80's retro night.

Though I would need a wig to get back to the backcombed Robert Smith style.

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over a year ago

I was very young and my babysitter was a huge wham and Paul young fan. I was in total awe of her .. cool clothes and hair. She made me a mixed tape wham , Paul young and AHA. I still love listening to those songs ..sadly not on a mixed tape anymore

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"I grew up around music, my dad my uncles & older cousins were all involved in mobile discos etc. I remember as a kid sitting in the djbox handing the singles to them in playing order.

Back in the day of genre sets lol

Rock n roll with quo, the stones, ets

Disco with bee gees, anita ward, jacksons,

Then the slow sets ...the real reason every teen was there lol with peaches and cream, moody blues and the commodores.

And that was before i ever made it to a disco of my own

I'm impressed, what a way to be introduced to music, that was exactly the disco template. And don't forget the Anthem.at lights up!

Oh yes, after the last while set and trying to push your erection down so it wouldn't be noticed, and praying that you wouldn't end up with a wet patch! Good times!

Ffs, that's meant to be slow set!

A slow set... awwww.

Maybe there is a niche there that needs to be filled, 80's retro night.

Though I would need a wig to get back to the backcombed Robert Smith style. "

I used to be called Howard Jones for a while. I'm happy to leave that in the past.

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over a year ago

It was always just kind of there. I have vague memories of getting a Cliff Richard record when I was only 5 or 6 and playing it on a loop. It was just such a catchy pop song. I cannot remember the track. Ever since then music has always been there. But it has to be catchy, be it pop, indie, rock, electronic, house, disco.....etc

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"It was always just kind of there. I have vague memories of getting a Cliff Richard record when I was only 5 or 6 and playing it on a loop. It was just such a catchy pop song. I cannot remember the track. Ever since then music has always been there. But it has to be catchy, be it pop, indie, rock, electronic, house, disco.....etc"

Was it the Lord's Prayer? I often wondered if you could shag to that or would you just go straight to hell?

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By *oserMan
over a year ago

where the wild roses grow


"It was always just kind of there. I have vague memories of getting a Cliff Richard record when I was only 5 or 6 and playing it on a loop. It was just such a catchy pop song. I cannot remember the track. Ever since then music has always been there. But it has to be catchy, be it pop, indie, rock, electronic, house, disco.....etc

Was it the Lord's Prayer? I often wondered if you could shag to that or would you just go straight to hell? "

Bet it was "living doll" with the young ones ....tune

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"It was always just kind of there. I have vague memories of getting a Cliff Richard record when I was only 5 or 6 and playing it on a loop. It was just such a catchy pop song. I cannot remember the track. Ever since then music has always been there. But it has to be catchy, be it pop, indie, rock, electronic, house, disco.....etc

Was it the Lord's Prayer? I often wondered if you could shag to that or would you just go straight to hell?

Bet it was "living doll" with the young ones ....tune "

I feel sorry for the elephants!

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By *eltguy69ieMan
over a year ago

craigavon

Cracker tune Cum on Eileen not to shabby

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

I always wanted to meet a girl named Eileen so that I could cum on Eileen.

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry


"I always wanted to meet a girl named Eileen so that I could cum on Eileen. "

'With you in that dress, my thoughts I confess, verge on dirty...*

Sounds like he was asking for something. Probably after a slow set. I wonder what though.

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"I always wanted to meet a girl named Eileen so that I could cum on Eileen.

'With you in that dress, my thoughts I confess, verge on dirty...*

Sounds like he was asking for something. Probably after a slow set. I wonder what though."

All this talk of slow sets is getting me hot and bothered here. What was it Ben Elton used to call it.. "The walk around slowly holding onto someone 'til the music stops" dance?

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By *-4pleasureCouple
over a year ago

Belfast


"Dexys were brilliant. Saw them in the national stadium around the time too rye aye was out. Only problem I had was Kevin Rowlands insistence on changing some of the older songs entirely to new versions. Otherwise was a great gig.

Was always a punk kid growing up. Hearing Rattus Norvegicus for the first time blew me away and have remained a fan ever since"

Saw Dexys at the Ulster Hall when the floor collapsed !! Must have been, what,'82?

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By *easingTimMan
over a year ago

Loughlinstown

Frankie Goes To Hollywood Relax and then Two Tribes...

What a band!

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By *igBlondeDommeWoman
over a year ago

middle of nowhere


"I always wanted to meet a girl named Eileen so that I could cum on Eileen.

'With you in that dress, my thoughts I confess, verge on dirty...*

Sounds like he was asking for something. Probably after a slow set. I wonder what though.

All this talk of slow sets is getting me hot and bothered here. What was it Ben Elton used to call it.. "The walk around slowly holding onto someone 'til the music stops" dance? "

Lol. Sounds about right. As a friends of mine described it as a grope and wearin the jaws of someone. Those were the days lol.

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By *igBlondeDommeWoman
over a year ago

middle of nowhere


"I grew up around music, my dad my uncles & older cousins were all involved in mobile discos etc. I remember as a kid sitting in the djbox handing the singles to them in playing order.

Back in the day of genre sets lol

Rock n roll with quo, the stones, ets

Disco with bee gees, anita ward, jacksons,

Then the slow sets ...the real reason every teen was there lol with peaches and cream, moody blues and the commodores.

And that was before i ever made it to a disco of my own

I'm impressed, what a way to be introduced to music, that was exactly the disco template. And don't forget the Anthem.at lights up!

Oh yes, after the last while set and trying to push your erection down so it wouldn't be noticed, and praying that you wouldn't end up with a wet patch! Good times!

Ffs, that's meant to be slow set!

A slow set... awwww.

Maybe there is a niche there that needs to be filled, 80's retro night.

Though I would need a wig to get back to the backcombed Robert Smith style. "

I went to an 80s night a few months ago..... still no slow set.

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"It was always just kind of there. I have vague memories of getting a Cliff Richard record when I was only 5 or 6 and playing it on a loop. It was just such a catchy pop song. I cannot remember the track. Ever since then music has always been there. But it has to be catchy, be it pop, indie, rock, electronic, house, disco.....etc"

I'm the same, though started off belonging to certain 'tribe' will now listen to most types, exception being freestyle jazz

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"Dexys were brilliant. Saw them in the national stadium around the time too rye aye was out. Only problem I had was Kevin Rowlands insistence on changing some of the older songs entirely to new versions. Otherwise was a great gig.

Was always a punk kid growing up. Hearing Rattus Norvegicus for the first time blew me away and have remained a fan ever since

Saw Dexys at the Ulster Hall when the floor collapsed !! Must have been, what,'82?"

Envious of you here.

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By *ilbearni OP   Man
over a year ago

peninsula


"I always wanted to meet a girl named Eileen so that I could cum on Eileen.

'With you in that dress, my thoughts I confess, verge on dirty...*

Sounds like he was asking for something. Probably after a slow set. I wonder what though.

All this talk of slow sets is getting me hot and bothered here. What was it Ben Elton used to call it.. "The walk around slowly holding onto someone 'til the music stops" dance? "

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