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 31 2021

Sinatra At The Sands

Frank Sinatra - Sinatra At The Sands (spotify.com)

In 1966 Frank Sinatra released his first live album. A definite highlight, the story about Sinatra At the Sands.

Jul 24 2021

Roxy Music and the superb Viva!

Roxy Music - Live 1975/76 (youtube.com)

Following five studio albums in three years, Roxy Music needed a short break, but not without almost thoughtlessly releasing one of the best live albums of all time: Viva! Roxy Music.

Jul 17 2021

Disco – The 20 best singles

Disco - Dancing at Studio 54 1978 (krwg.org)

In 1976 disco really made an impact in The Netherlands. Although it was quickly hated with a vengeance, it was responsible for a huge amount of classics. My best 20!

Jul 11 2021

Prince and North Sea Jazz in 2011: three unforgettable nights in Rotterdam

Prince - North Sea Jazz 2011 (northsejazz.com)

In 2011 Prince performed three nights in a row at the Dutch North Sea Jazz festival. The story of an unforgettable experience!

Jul 09 2021

Prince fulfills his contract on Chaos And Disorder?

Prince - Chaos And Disorder (spotify.com)

In 1996 Warner Bros. released the TAFKAPrince album Chaos And Disorder. Was it just filler to fulfill contractual obligations?

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!