The singer knows all the words to Grease and channels Kenny Rogers at karaoke. But which classic musician does he liken to Picasso?
The first song I fell in love with
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‘It’ll be in my Guardian obituary’: David Balfe on inspiring Blur’s Country House and tripping on Top of the Pops ⊕⊕
He was the burned-out bigwig who moved to a very big house. Now back with his first music for decades, he talks about signing the Proclaimers, being punched by Julian Cope – and his Scott Walker-insp…
55 days ago
Clannad’s Moya Brennan had a dazzling, distinctive voice that lifted spirits until the end ⊕
She brought Irish Gaelic to Top of the Pops, featured on soundtracks including Titanic and King Arthur and showed that folk could find pop success
• Clannad singer and harpist Moya Brennan dies aged 7…
64 days ago
Scott Mills faces latest blow as BBC 'wipes his Top Of The Pops episodes from its archives' after he was sacked by the corporation ⊕
The 53-year-old was sacked by the corporation last week, six days after being hauled off air following his final Radio 2 breakfast show.
89 days ago
The unbelievable life of Leo Sayer! The songs, the sex, being swindled – and a spooky phone call from Elvis ⊕⊕
He lit up the 1970s with a string of hits, before falling out of the public eye. But was any man ever more connected? He discusses extraordinary encounters with Muhammad Ali and Keith Moon – and why …
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‘I was mesmerised by Kate Bush and the Smurfs, so I had great taste’: Diane Morgan’s honest playlist ⊕⊕
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The Philomena Cunk star’s life was changed by the Fall and she knows a Spitting Image song inside out. But which haunting banger does she say is the best ever?
The first song I fell in love with
Bagg…
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A moment that changed me: I shaved off my hair – and immediately became an invisible woman ⊕
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Strangers used to open doors, help lift my pram and greet me with approval when I looked ‘like a mum’. After one simple haircut, I was treated very differently
In November 2000, two weeks after giving…
‘Even thinking about Coldplay I get tearful’: Denise Lewis’s honest playlist ⊕⊕
The former heptathlete throws shapes to Cameo and got gold-medal inspiration from Whitney, but which rapper helps get her out of bed?
The first song I fell in love with
I was at nursery school when B…
David Bowie’s childhood home to open to public after 1960s restoration ⊕
South London house to feature never-before-seen archival items and creative workshops for young people
On the evening of 6 July 1972, thousands of young people across the UK had their lives changed wh…
The Cribs: Selling a Vibe review | Alexis Petridis’s album of the week ⊕
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The Jarman brothers’ ninth album adds a little 80s pop sheen to their distorted guitars and confident songwriting, while always sounding exactly like the indie stalwarts
Last summer, the BBC bro…