About this episode
Things explored this week in pursuit of entertainment and diversion … … Neil Tennant interviews Malcolm McLaren and other delights in Smash Hits, January 1983. … “there’s no such thing as a finished record!” … the link between Cliff & the Shadows and the Merry Pranksters. … a touching interview with Jim Morrison’s father and sister about the son/brother who cut them off completely - plus would Jim Morrison have made it in the age of social media? … pop stars’ school reports. … when did the ‘60s turn from black and white to colour? … and when did people start talking about old records as if they were like old books - “first pressings”, “imprints”? … Muriel’s Wedding, Priscilla Queen Of the Desert, Strictly Ballroom and the return of Abba. … the pure unalloyed joy of rubbing a shrink-wrapped box-set against your cheek. … Jack Charlton’s high-rolling £100 spending spree. … guess the ‘80s fan club from its address! … and birthday guest Sandra Austin. Smash Hits Jan 1983 … https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Smash-Hits/1983/Smash-Hits-1983-01-06.pdf Jim Morrison’ father and sister … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz63-q8otYM Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon to receive every future Word Podcast before the rest of the world, alongside a whole host of extra and exclusive content, benefits and rewards: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.