I LOVE THE 60's

So its Tuesday 23rd 00.12am, I've had quite a busy week or so having a new haircut looking for a second job and trying to figure out when it will be possible for me to actually go traveling, i say traveling i mean leaving the country and just returning when i feel i've seen enough of what i want to see. Possibly if i sold my DVD collection i could actually pay for a months worth venturing just off there sale, buuuuuuuuuuuuut i'd rather not get rid.

What else has happened ooooooh yer the biggest outrage and disgrace to the world hapened last sunday around 9pm with the moron which is Simon Cowell keeping that skank Katie in over Aiden on Xfactor, honestly Cowell WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU THINKING??????????????? and dont even get me started on Wagner. I planned never to watch the show again but unfortunately i caved in to the power that Mr Cowell has on the nation and crumbled, watch both shows but slagging it off the whole way through.  

Anyway I've just got in from a boys night of xbox, the gadget show and cordial. The mass amounts of intellectual conversations that we have had tonight (mainly how hot pollyanna from the gadget show really is) has kept me wide awake, so i thought it was about time I that I supplied you all with another film update.

Right now i'm tucking into a toasted buttered baguette and a ice cold beer in hand with the film that captured my imagination as a child. BACK TO THE FUTURE 2,  this film also has possibly the greatest quote form any film i have ever seen....."roads? where were going we don't need roads". Every time I hear it I smile from ear to ear.

I'm afraid this is not the film I will be reporting about but do not worry i will bring to you a Back to the Future triple feature in my next blog. 

The reason for this is because last weekend i had abit of a moment with a film watching it over and over again. I became totally captivated and won over by "The Boat That Rocked".

I've always been a massive fan of music from the 60's and 70's but this film really made me fall in love with the era completely. So much so i have downloaded the soundtrack and it has been played non stop all week. Here we go this is the soundtrack for the film, as its about music i thought you'd best see what your going to be listening too. I've highlighted some of my personal gems but in all honesty its all golden and well worth buying.

 Disc 1

1. Duffy - Stay With Me Baby
2. The Kinks - All Day And All Of The Night
3. The Turtles - Elenore                                                    
4. Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice
5. John Fred And Playboys - Judy In Disguise
6. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
7. Smokey Robinson - Ooh Baby Baby
8. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love
9. Tommy James - Crimson & Clover
10. Jeff Beck - Hi Ho Silver Lining
11. The Who - I Can See For Miles
12. The Troggs - With A Girl Like You
13. Boxtops - Letter
14. The Hollies - I'm Alive
15. Chris Andrews - Yesterday Man
16. Paul Jones - I've Been A Bad Bad Boy
17. Tremeloes - Silence Is Golden
18. Skeeter Davis - End Of The World

 Disc 2

1. The Who - My Generation
2. Cream - I Feel Free
3. Jimi Hendrix - The Wind Cries Mary
4. Procul Harem - A Whiter Shade Of Pale
5. Otis Redding - These Arms Of Mine
6. Junior Walker - Cleo's Mood
7. Supremes - The Happening
8. The Turtles - She'd Rather Be With Me
9. Easybeats - Friday On My Mind
10. The Bystanders - 98.6
11. The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
12. Cat Stevens - Father And Son
13. Moody Blues - Knights In White Satin
14. Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
15. Lorraine Ellison - Stay With Me
16. The McCoys - Hang On Sloopy
17. The Isley Brothers - This Old Heart Of Mine
18. David Bowie - Let's Dance

This feel good film really is for everyone, i know that alot of people my age wont watch this because of the era and the music that its about but people please watch it you will be fully captivated by one of the greatest eras ever.

What is this film actually about then I hear you saying,  it's a comedy in which the romance takes place between the young people of the '60s and pop music. It's about a band of rogue DJs working for a pirate radio station in the middle of the North Sea that's populated by an eclectic crew of rock and roll DJs that captivated Britain, playing the music that defined a generation and standing up to a government that preferred classical and jazz. 

I started thinking after watching this film for the umpteenth time why do i want to live in this time period so much?

I really think that everything really everything about just makes me want to see what it was like. The attitude of people, the love for music, the fashion, the lifestyle, the world cup success and the women ooooooooooooooooooooooooh the women they really are incredible from 1966. They are generally incredible curvy, a little crazy and with the perfect amount of make up on none of this 10cm of foundation that covers your white t-shirt in tan, seriously girls it's not cool it took me ages to find a nice t-shirt and you ruin it with your face, i;m not saying stop i'm just saying calm it down for the sake of saving on washing atleast.

Another thing that i'd really like to speak to a hippy about is the really odd attitude and open conversations about drugs and sex. I'd like to know did that really happen or is it all put on for hollywood?

I'm pretty sure thats what the attitude was like but it would be nice to sit down get high listen to the rolling stones and just listen to someone talk about what it was really like. So if anyone is out there that is a hippy or knows what it was like in the 60's i will by the weed and bring the music all you have to do is turn up with your stories and beard. This is a open invitation to anyone who would also like to join.

I really might try and organize this it sounds like it would be ace.

This film has some incredible talent in it with Nick Frost (sean of the dead), Rhys Ifans (notting hill), Bill Nighy (Pirates of the Caribbean). It really did surprise me how well Rhys Ifans plays a doped up DJ this being the second time he's done so as he plays the modern day version in "its all gone pete tonge".

This film really is brilliant i'm trying to pick faults with it but it will make you smile from ear to ear. Really if you have a single mind for music you really should broaden your horizons and fall in love with rock and roll for the first time.

After watching this it lead me to watch Almost Famous and Anvil both top quality films and must haves in any DVD collection. I know that i'm really brown nosing this film now but please for yourself WATCH IT you need to have this in your life. Also on the extras of the DVD there is a brilliant deleted scene with TV's big man James Corden and everybody love James Corden.

I'm currently sitting here listening to the sound of the smiths, I love rock and roll so much I know this sounds so cliche and all in all a little gay, but they really dont make music like this anymore some of this stuff takes me to a whole different place. This is the same for Bowie, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Bob Dylan and many many more really make me feel like anything is possible. This film really gives credit to such a amazing time for music and people.

I'm yet to re read this blog but i already feel its a little scrappy and possibly a little shit so i do apologize if you read this and think what the hell is this kid on about please make sure you let me know what you think.

Stay pretty beautiful people.

Tom

xxx

p.s im very tired so i'm not spell checking so sorry about the spelling.