In 1984 The Waterboys released their second album. It introduced ‘the big music’ to the world. A Pagan Place is a masterpiece by one of the most interesting and consistent bands of all time.
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Video: The Waterboys introduce ‘the big music’ on A Pagan Place
Video accompanying the story on the second album by The Waterboys: A Pagan Place.
The best live albums
What are the best live albums of all time? A selection from my personal collection. My most played, sometimes with the most childhood memories, concert recordings!
1984, the best year for pop music?
5 years ago 1984 was proclaimed to be the best year for pop music. Indeed, the year did spawn many great albums. But was it all really that special?
Closing of 2018
Closing of 2018. What was good? What wasn’t? What were the main events? What blog stories were favorite? A look back at 2018.
The Waterboys say farewell to ‘the big music’: Fisherman’s Blues!
In 1988 The Waterboys surprised a lot of people with their new album Fisherman’s Blues. Where had their well-known and popular ‘big music’ gone? The story about a search for simplicity and honesty.
Paradiso, the most beautiful concert venue turns 50
Paradiso, the ultimate concert venue of The Netherlands and surrounding countries of the world, turns 50 years old. A look back on its rich history and a tribute to 50 years of pop music in Amsterdam.
Best albums, 1966 – 2017: A Pop Life, 1 year anniversary
In honor of the 1-year anniversary of my blog A Pop Life (My life with music), the list of best albums per year from 1966.
Concerts, top 50
Coming after the album top 50, I present the 50 best concerts I witnessed before my 50th birthday!
Album top 50, numbers 25 to 11
On March 14th 2016 I turned 50. In honor of that occasion and to the music my top 50 best albums. Today numbers 25 to 11.
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A Pop Life on Spotify!
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