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Don Letts on BBC Breakfast this morning

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Big PSA, guys.

I’m just in awe of the bloke. Speaking from the heart, a tiny bit controversial, and a new solo record on the way. So glad he’s still around, what a great human.

Have a look on catch-up if you missed it, it’s worth it. Apart from that twat Charlie whatever his name is doing the interview/not so cool.

Vive Don!!
I play at my dining room table.
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  • EricTheWearyEricTheWeary Frets: 15603
    I haven’t seen BBC Breakfast in ages, Charlie’s embarrassing interview style part of the reason. 
    Don is an interesting chap who has had done some cool work. I rewatched his documentary about skinheads not long ago and have a couple of his compilation albums but he’s a thoughtful person always worth a listen to. 
    I presume this is off the new record: 

    https://youtu.be/dt98_LONPrs?si=gmAbDtr1MfEgSluE
    I’ll handle this Violet, you take your three hour break. 
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  • mrkbmrkb Frets: 5594
    His Big Audio Dynamite stuff was good but don’t know of any of his other work. What should I check out?
    Karma......
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  • EricTheWearyEricTheWeary Frets: 15603
    I know him as a film maker, DJ and presenter. He made some well regarded compilation albums of lesser known reggae tracks. I guess those will be on spotify or whatever now and worth a listen. Deadman will know more than me but I don’t really know of much he has done as a recording artist. 
    I’ll handle this Violet, you take your three hour break. 
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  • HeadphonesHeadphones Frets: 927
    Saw it this morning, had no idea who he was - but jolly entertaining and definately a fun night down the pub!
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  • EricTheWearyEricTheWeary Frets: 15603
    Starts one hour fifty into it on iPlayer. 
    I’ll handle this Violet, you take your three hour break. 
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  • EricTheWearyEricTheWeary Frets: 15603
    Quite entertaining. I was expecting a bit of a political rant although we didn’t get that. Charlie wasn’t horrendously embarrassing. 
    I’ll handle this Violet, you take your three hour break. 
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  • EricTheWearyEricTheWeary Frets: 15603
    Not heard the whole album as yet (sort of Madness does dub reggae so far) but does have Holllie Cook featured on some tracks so I’ll tag @Placidcasual79 in as he might be interested. 
    I’ll handle this Violet, you take your three hour break. 
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  • DeadmanDeadman Frets: 3663
    I’ve got it on in my big bastard private garden in the countryside (currently on hols in Cornwall). I’m loving it so far and in fact I’m about to crack open some ale to go with it.
    I play at my dining room table.
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  • Placidcasual79Placidcasual79 Frets: 896
    EricTheWeary said:
    Not heard the whole album as yet (sort of Madness does dub reggae so far) but does have Holllie Cook featured on some tracks so I’ll tag @Placidcasual79 in as he might be interested. 
    Thanks @EricTheWeary I have this on my iTunes wish list - it was only released a couple of days ago..... and I have a few other things I want to get before this...... Hollie Cook is on a couple of tracks - I am still enjoying her most recent album and have just bought. the dub of it - it's good and has some excellent musicians on it..... but there was just something very special about Prince Phatty's production and mixing that is missed. 

    Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips is on this album - which is interesting - in fact it sounds a bit like the Thievery Corporation album that Wayne Coyne was on.....

    I think Don Letts has some strong mix/compilation albums out - that might suit him better - his entry in the 'late night tales' series is pretty good - has some newer stuff on it.  
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  • DeadmanDeadman Frets: 3663
    My knowledge of him is very poor @EricTheWeary but thanks for thinking I’m the authority on him :lol: 

    Like most young Clash fans, I was introduced to him by his depiction on the cover of Black market Clash. At that moment, he was a hero to me and has been ever since.
    I play at my dining room table.
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  • LittlejonnyLittlejonny Frets: 84
    Deadman said:
    Big PSA, guys.

    I’m just in awe of the bloke. Speaking from the heart, a tiny bit controversial, and a new solo record on the way. So glad he’s still around, what a great human.

    Have a look on catch-up if you missed it, it’s worth it. Apart from that twat Charlie whatever his name is doing the interview/not so cool.

    Vive Don!!
    I play in an originals band with his backing singer Tiece. She’s brilliant. 
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  • DeadmanDeadman Frets: 3663
    Wow that’s really cool @Littlejonny ! Got any links you’d like to share?
    I play at my dining room table.
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  • LittlejonnyLittlejonny Frets: 84
    This is our first release. Actually recorded live in the studio with a few overdub bvs. https://spotify.link/zeGlAqcABDb
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  • DeadmanDeadman Frets: 3663
    Littlejonny said:
    This is our first release. Actually recorded live in the studio with a few overdub bvs. https://spotify.link/zeGlAqcABDb
    Brilliant. I’m straight on it. Cheers!
    I play at my dining room table.
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  • DeadmanDeadman Frets: 3663
    So, let’s get this straight, you’re playing (guitar?) on ‘Water’ Jonny? 
    I play at my dining room table.
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  • Placidcasual79Placidcasual79 Frets: 896
    Littlejonny said:
    This is our first release. Actually recorded live in the studio with a few overdub bvs. https://spotify.link/zeGlAqcABDb
    I really like that grove - its a good recording too - feels like you're in the room. Brilliant 
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  • DeadmanDeadman Frets: 3663
    Very much so. It’s great!
    I play at my dining room table.
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