Erwin Barendregt

Erwin Barendregt, owner of A Pop Life (.nl) blog. Subtitle My life with music show the reason behind blog-subjects. Personal stories and preferences are the main subject for the posts and reviews on this blog. Erwin is a passionate musiclover and can frequently be found in concert venues in Holland, and is a person who lacks the stamina/talent to be a musician himself :-).

Most commented posts

  1. Prince releases the fine album Come (and nobody seems to care) — 48 comments
  2. Lovesexy: Prince’s crowning achievement — 48 comments
  3. 30 years ago, the best show I ever witnessed — 40 comments
  4. Prince is victorious (once again) with Sign O’ The Times — 30 comments
  5. My 10 best Genesis songs — 26 comments

Author's posts

Mar 23 2023

Roxy Music also convinces with the second album: For Your Pleasure

Roxy Music - For Your Pleasure - Poster (recordmecca.com)

Early 1973 Roxy Music released their second album. Nowadays, many regard it as their best album. A look back on an impressive sequel to an already amazing debut.

Mar 14 2023

Birthday gifts

Prince singing Happy Birthday to Cat at Camden Palace London on July 26 1988 (youtube.com)

Through the years I have been given many (musical) presents for my birthday. My sincere gratitude to all who have blessed me with their gifts!

Mar 07 2023

Tears For Fears – The Hurting

Tears For Fears - The Hurting (spotify.com)

In 1983 Tears For Fears released their debut album. The story of ‘primal scream’, unexpected success and sincere emotion.

Feb 28 2023

Frank Zappa at the Hammersmith Odeon London 1978

Frank Zappa - Hammersmith Odeon (zappa.com)

In 1978 Frank Zappa performed in London. The recordings were released posthumously on his 70th birthday. Another impressive release!

Feb 18 2023

Cat Power – You Are Free

Cat Power - You Are Free (spotify.com)

In 2003 Cat Power released an album with her own material. It was called You Are Free, an impressive collection of haunting songs.

Feb 09 2023

Carmen Electra debuts on Paisley Park

Carmen Electra - Carmen Electra (discogs.com)

In 1993 the Carmen Electra album was released on Paisley Park Records, was it a worthy release by a Prince satellite act?

Jan 28 2023

Zwan, the story of Mary Star Of The Sea

Zwan - Mary Star Of The Sea (spotify.com)

After disbanding the Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan was unsure of his next step. It was Zwan, who released their first and final album in 2003. The story of Zwan and Mary Star Of The Sea.

Jan 20 2023

The world gets to know Kate Bush: the release of Wuthering Heights

Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights (katebushcollectibles.com)

In 1978 Kate Bush made her debut with the beautiful Wuthering Heights: the start of an exciting, innovative and bold career!

Jan 10 2023

Neil Young schocks with the release of Trans

Neil Young - Live 1982 (yahoo.com)

In 1983 Neil Young releases the atypical Trans, an album with synthesizers and vocoders. An electronic album with a warm beating heart.

Dec 24 2022

Christmas With The Rat Pack

Christmas With The Rat Pack (2007) (last.fm)

In 2007 I bought Christmas With The Rat Pack. A compilation of beautiful Christmas songs by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin.

Dec 09 2022

Neil Diamond – Hot August Night

Neil Diamond - Hot August Night (bol.com)

In 1972 Neil Diamond released his best (?) album, the fabulous double live album Hot August Night. A look back!

Nov 30 2022

Lijntje Elisabeth Pel 1943 – 2012

Mama 11/30/2022 Header (apoplife.nl)

Ten years ago my mother passed away. Next to all the hurt and hassle there was music as well. A look back.

Nov 28 2022

Parliament – Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome: the end of the P-Funk trilogy

Parliament - Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome (spotify.com)

In 1977 Parliament released parth three of their P-Funk trilogy: the fantastic Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome. Read the full story!

Nov 20 2022

Andy Allo debuts on NPG Records with Superconductor

Andy Allo - Superconductor (andyallo.com)

The story of Andy Allo, The NPG, Superconductor and Oui Can Luv. Love, music, beautiful shows and passion!

Oct 28 2022

Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols 1976 (udiscovermusic.com)

Late 1977 the Sex Pistols’ debut album was finally released. Yet again coupled with chaos, police and success. The story of the punk classic Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols.