
Pour A Little Sugar On It — Various Artists
Subtitled “The Chewy Chewy Sounds Of American Bubblegum 1966-1971”

Subtitled “The Chewy Chewy Sounds Of American Bubblegum 1966-1971”

About two years ago I wrote a review of a previous 2xCD package of Frank Sinatra LPs and concluded by writing, “Ol’ Blue Eyes never fails to please.”

While seventies fashion may well be something we’d prefer to forget, music from decade is a different matter altogether. Although derided by some as a decade of cheesy tunes and here-today-gone-tomorrow pop stars, look more closely and there’s plenty to be proud of.

Think for a moment what’s gone missing from our High Streets in recent years.

Kiki Dee isn’t the only British artist to be signed to Detroit’s Motown Records Company, but I’ll bet you hers is the only name you’d recognise if you saw of list of British signees.

Johnny Mathis once said “Nat King Cole was the God of popular music in our house”…

I have to admit that spring is my favourite season. This year it represents more than ever hope: the end of a particularly difficult winter for all of us and the advent of longer days and warmer weather.

Austria produces most excellent wines of all types, many of which are award-winning. Zweigelt is the most-planted red wine grape variety in Austria and the high-quality wines produced are now recognised around the world.

As we enter Spring, it’s important to remember our furry friends and ensure we keep them safe from possible poisons.
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