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

Jul 01 2021

Thank you all!

A Pop Life 5 years (apoplife.nl)

5 years A Pop Life! Thanks to everyone involved in making it a huge success. On to the next 5 years A Pop Life!

Jun 28 2021

Boney M.’s Take The Heat Off Me: childhood sweetheart or sin?

Boney M. 1976 (twitter.com)

In 1976 the brain child of Frank Farian seemed viable after all. From Baby Do You Wanna Bump to founding Boney M.

Jun 22 2021

Joni Mitchell impresses deeply with Blue

Joni Mitchell 1970 (morrisonhotelgallery.com)

In 1971 Joni Mitchell released her beautiful, moving and (painfully) honest album Blue. A masterpiece that is still held in high esteem to this very day.

Jun 16 2021

The Smiths release their third masterpiece: The Queen Is Dead

The Smiths - Live Manchester 07/19/1986 (rollingstone.com)

In 1986 The Smiths released their third masterpiece. The story of the difficult road to The Queen Is Dead.

Jun 10 2021

The 10 best Janet Jackson singles

Janet Jackson - The 10 best singles (apoplife.nl)

As a tribute to one the most successful artists of all time, a compilation of the best Janet Jackson singles.

Jun 04 2021

The Gladiators – Trenchtown Mix Up

The Gladiators playing guitar (djdmac.com)

In 1976 many reggae classic were released. One of them was the debut album Trenchtown Mix Up by The Gladiators. The complete story.

May 26 2021

Miles Davis – An introduction

Miles Davis 1970s (variety.com)

As a tribute to the greatest jazz musician that has ever lived, the 10 best/most highly recommended albums by Miles Davis.

May 21 2021

Marvin Gaye displays his genius: What’s Going On

Marvin Gaye - 1970 (rollingstone.com)

In 1971 Marvin Gaye releases his masterpiece What’s Going On. Despite opposition from his own record label it turned into a huge success. A look back.

May 11 2021

Grace Jones and the influential Nightclubbing

Grace Jones - Live (soulmusic.com)

In 1981 Grace Jones released the beautiful Nightclubbing, an influential album that put her on the map. A look back.

May 01 2021

The Mighty Diamonds – Right Time

The Mighty Diamonds - Right Time (music-bazaar.com)

In 1976 The Mighty Diamonds released their impressive Right Time. The story of an undisputed reggae classic!

Apr 14 2021

The Cure impresses with Faith

The Cure live 1981 (Greg Allen)

In 1981 The cure released the dark and moving album Faith, a lifelong favorite. A look back at the great album and tour.

Apr 07 2021

Rick James and the classic Street Songs

Rick James - Live 1981 (pinterest.com)

In 1981 Rick James released his classic Street Songs album. The hits Give It To Me Baby and Super Freak took care of the commercial side, but the album was an artistic triumph as well . A look back.

Apr 01 2021

Prince’s second soundtrack, the sublime Parade

Prince - Live 1986 (bbc.com)

In 1986 Prince And The Revolution released a true masterpiece: Parade. No album has ever sounded like that. A look back.

Mar 20 2021

Prince and 3121, the real comeback?

Prince - Saturday Night Live 02/04/2006 (madcatsandclouds.com)

In 2006 Prince released the wonderful 3121, one of his best albums in the new century. A look back at a great album.

Mar 16 2021

Marvin Gaye changes direction: I Want You

Marvin Gaye - I Want You - Billboard (pinterest.com)

In 1976 Marvin Gaye released the beautiful and erotic I Want You, an intimate tribute to his latest lover. A look back.