Things explored this week in pursuit of entertainment and diversion …

… Neil Tennant interviews Malcolm McLaren and other delights in Smash Hits, January 1983.

… “there’s no such thing as a finished record!”

… the link between Cliff & the Shadows and the Merry Pranksters.

… a touching interview with Jim Morrison’s father and sister about the son/brother who cut them off completely - plus would Jim Morrison have made it in the age of social media?

… pop stars’ school reports.

… when did the ‘60s turn from black and white to colour?  

… and when did people start talking about old records as if they were like old books - “first pressings”, “imprints”?

… Muriel’s Wedding, Priscilla Queen Of the Desert, Strictly Ballroom and the return of Abba. 

… the pure unalloyed joy of rubbing a shrink-wrapped box-set against your cheek.

… Jack Charlton’s high-rolling £100 spending spree.

… guess the ‘80s fan club from its address!

… and birthday guest Sandra Austin.

Smash Hits Jan 1983 …

https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Smash-Hits/1983/Smash-Hits-1983-01-06.pdf

Jim Morrison’ father and sister …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz63-q8otYM

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