Erm, … forgotten what I was about to say … point proven, methinks. 
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Debbie Harry and Chris Stein were doing a tour/chat and I was going to hear them in April in the UK I think but lockdown put paid to that. As a teenager she was on a poster on the wall but I was always fascinated with Chris, he was the brains and always lugged a hassleblad about to take photo’s. He actually did a book and some of the pics are great insight into NY life and CBGB’s etc at the time. In interviews he always comes over very cerebral.
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Indeed, the thinking man’s punk band, though not really punk in its truest sense.
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And don’t forget Clem Burke - enormously talented drummer
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Great album, lou’s best imo.
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Poor Debbie. She missed her opportunity. Blondie were playing a music-biz showcase at (I think) the Roundhouse in Camden in March '78, just before they broke in the UK. A friend and I snuck in through the stage door. My drunken pal tripped over a cable and landed on a large bouncer, who proceeded to kick the stinky stuff out of him. I waded in, and was dealt with in much the same manner. We were tossed out and, as I was dusting off my leathers, the band made their way across from the dressing room (a separate building). I asked Debbie if she could get me into the show. She apologised sweetly and blew me a kiss. I had no choice but to walk out of her life forever – something she undoubtedly regrets to this day.
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Van Baerle Trio - Beethoven Complete Piano Trios -Qobuz hires
The musicians are new to me, but they are exceptionally good and the music is wonderful and very exciting. Can’t recommend this collection enough.
Phil
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Miles Davis - My Funny Valentine
Wow!! These guys were really on it, and what makes it extra special is that it is a live recording. Sublime!
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Listened to this earlier. Joe Henry - Blood From Stars. It’s quite Tom Waits-esque. On checking the musicians, I note that Waits’ favoured guitarist, Marc Ribot, plays guitar on the album.
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Such an exciting band live. Made you wanna “get up and dance”. Great choice, must dig out some my SGB.
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