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Perth Now
a day ago
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- Perth Now
Sir Michael Palin gets musical memories from John Peel
Sir Michael Palin learned about music from late DJ John Peel. The Monty Python comic and the legendary broadcaster used to attend Shrewsbury School, and although they were in different year groups, Michael always tried to "hang around" to hear what John was listening to and certain tracks had a particular impact on him. Asked his favourite piece of music, he told The Times newspaper: "Springsteen or Sibelius. I went to the same boarding school as John Peel and though I was in my first term and he was in his last I always tried to hang around when he played his music. "He was the housemaster's favourite and allowed to play his music very loudly. And to hear Sibelius's Karelia Suite at full volume was not something you ever forget. "Springsteen's music was big too. I was making the Ripping Yarns series in Yorkshire, and to go from being a man with two shovels to a man driving over the Pennines with Thunder Road at full pitch was all I wanted to live for." The 82-year-old star wishes he'd written songs by Pulp and Billy Joel. He said: "The lyric I wish I'd written [is] Billy Joel's haunting New York State of Mind. It's not a blaster, but it's thoughtful and a little melancholic and echoes my nostalgia for a city I used to know so well. Jarvis Cocker's Common People would run it a close second." However, Michael admitted his own musical talents have always been very limited. He said: "At school I played the triangle, so I think if I were part of a band I'd probably be a roadie." Asked the instrument he wished he had learned, he said: "I love the saxophones in a big band, but can't imagine myself ever sorting out where to put my fingers." If he is feeling down, Michael knows the music of pianist Jools Holland can always uplift him for a while. Asked the music which cheers him up, he said: "Anything played by Jools Holland. As soon as he sits at the piano I know I'm going to enjoy life for at least the next three minutes."
Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Sir Michael Palin gets musical memories from John Peel
Sir Michael Palin gets musical memories from John Peel The Monty Python comic and the legendary broadcaster used to attend Shrewsbury School, and although they were in different year groups, Michael always tried to "hang around" to hear what John was listening to and certain tracks had a particular impact on him. Sir Michael Palin (Image: Getty ) Sir Michael Palin learned about music from late DJ John Peel. The Monty Python comic and the legendary broadcaster used to attend Shrewsbury School, and although they were in different year groups, Michael always tried to "hang around" to hear what John was listening to and certain tracks had a particular impact on him. Asked his favourite piece of music, he told The Times newspaper: "Springsteen or Sibelius. I went to the same boarding school as John Peel and though I was in my first term and he was in his last I always tried to hang around when he played his music. "He was the housemaster's favourite and allowed to play his music very loudly. And to hear Sibelius's Karelia Suite at full volume was not something you ever forget. "Springsteen's music was big too. I was making the Ripping Yarns series in Yorkshire, and to go from being a man with two shovels to a man driving over the Pennines with Thunder Road at full pitch was all I wanted to live for." The 82-year-old star wishes he'd written songs by Pulp and Billy Joel. Article continues below He said: "The lyric I wish I'd written [is] Billy Joel's haunting New York State of Mind. It's not a blaster, but it's thoughtful and a little melancholic and echoes my nostalgia for a city I used to know so well. Jarvis Cocker's Common People would run it a close second." However, Michael admitted his own musical talents have always been very limited. He said: "At school I played the triangle, so I think if I were part of a band I'd probably be a roadie." Article continues below Asked the instrument he wished he had learned, he said: "I love the saxophones in a big band, but can't imagine myself ever sorting out where to put my fingers." If he is feeling down, Michael knows the music of pianist Jools Holland can always uplift him for a while. Asked the music which cheers him up, he said: "Anything played by Jools Holland. As soon as he sits at the piano I know I'm going to enjoy life for at least the next three minutes."
Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Oasis ride Britpop revival as 90s make nostalgic comeback in UK
30 June 2025 13:03 LONDON (AFP)With "Britpop" bands Oasis and Pulp topping the charts and filling concert halls, a 90s vibe is floating over the music scene this summer amid nostalgia for a "cooler" time when people seemed "happier".On Instagram and TikTok, young people are filming themselves styled like the band's brothers Liam and Noel band's reunion, 16 years after the brothers' messy split, has generated huge enthusiasm across the generation for the UK and Ireland tour, which kicks off on July 4 in Cardiff, were snapped up at the end of last Liam and Noel aren't the only ones making a recently returned to the top of the charts for the first time in 27 years with their new album "More".At the band's concerts, the first notes of most famous hit "Common People" are greeted with the kind of delirium last seen when it was released in will release an album in September and Supergrass are touring this summer to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's debut album. Reason for Resurgence "Everyone likes an anniversary, don't they?" said Glenn Fosbraey, a popular music academic at Winchester particular, 1995 was "a great year for music" with the release of Oasis album "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" said the 42-year-old lecturer, who grew up with Britpop."It's a nice opportunity to relive our own youth and secondly to introduce this to the next generation," as he is doing with his teenage nostalgia for the 1990s doesn't just affect those in their forties, but also Gen Z, young people born between 1997 and 2012, added James Hannam of Solent University in perceive those times as "less stressful" than the ones they face, weighed down by concerns about climate change, war, and artificial intelligence, he added. The music industry economics professor has noticed a return of 90s fashion among his students for several years now, with a return of baggy jeans and bucket hats, a staple of Liam Gallagher's wardrobe at the height of his fame.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge pop star spotted watching Pulp at Glastonbury before own headline show – would you have spotted her?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE pop star was spotted watching Pulp at Glastonbury before her own headline show. The group took to the Pyramid Stage after it was revealed that they were the highly-anticipated surprise act. 8 Jarvis Cocker surprised Glastonbury fans after Pulp was revealed to be the mystery act named Patchwork Credit: Getty 8 Greg James was in the crowd as he spotted fellow Glastonbury headliner Olivia Rodrigo partying along Credit: Instagram 8 The Good For You singer prepared to take to the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm Credit: The Mega Agency The Britpop icons, fronted by Jarvis Cocker, had ramped up speculation for their set by not appearing on the line-up. Before the likes of Raye and Neil Young took to the stage, a mystery act was due to perform in a slot, which was mysteriously billed as 'Patchwork'. It had long been speculated the secret act was actually Pulp, and a piece of their equipment appeared backstage seemed to confirm their presence on Worthy Farm. As they performed in front of a huge crowd, it seems that a fellow headline act was hidden in the audience. As Olivia Rodrigo made her way to Worthy Farm ahead of her own performance, she was seen to fully immerse herself in the Glastonbury spirit. She was spotted sitting on her boyfriend Louis Partridge's shoulders singing her heart out as Pulp performed their hit track, Common People. The Good For You singer was spotted in a low-key monochrome vest and large shades as she waved her arms about. She paired the look with leopard print shorts, white over-the-knee socks and hunter wellies. The smash-hit singer was spotted by BBC Radio 1 Breakfast host Greg James, who was seen singing along to the act. He took to his Instagram story as he partied with his pal, fellow Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens. Incredible moment Olivia Rodrigo brings out Ed Sheeran at huge sold out BST gig ahead of Glastonbury Greg posted the behind-the-scenes video selfie to his followers on social media along with the caption: "Watching Pulp with Olivia Rodrigo." In the clip, he jokingly asked his fans: "Who's that?" as other members of the audience appeared to be blissfully unaware about her presence. Olivia last performed at Worthy Farm on The Other Stage back in 2022. As she prepared to take to the Pyramid Stage, she would have seen the band make a cheeky swipe at fellow Glastonbury performer, Charli XCX. Glastonbury 2025 - confirmed acts so far TICKETS to the 2025 festival sold out in just minutes before some of the acts were even confirmed. Here is who has been confirmed so far. Confirmed headliners: The 1975 will take to the Pyramid Stage on Friday. Neil Young will headline the festival for the second time after his last set in 2009 on Saturday after RAYE makes her return. Charli xcx will headline the Other Stage on Saturday night. On Sunday, Olivia Rodrigo is due to belt out her hits for her first appearance while Rod Stewart will perform in the legends slot. More acts to appear on the Other Stage include Loyle Carner and The Prodigy. Doechii will make her Glastonbury debut on the West Holts Stage on Saturday night. Other names confirmed include Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Gracie Abrams, Busta Rhymes, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Myles Smith, En Vogue, Amaarae, Cymande, Shaboozey, Osees and Gary Numan. At 6.15pm, the Pyramid stage filled with nearly 100 people dressed in black and white ponchos as the band was finally revealed. Before Charli, 32, headlined the Other Stage, a screen behind the band flashed the words "Are you ready for.... Pulp Summer." The message was a direct reference to the 'Brat Summer' trend that the pop singer celebrated last year thanks to her smash-hit album. When the message appeared, the on-stage crowd parted, revealing the band led by Cocker. After the tracks, Cocker joked: "We're Pulp. Sorry for the people that were expecting Patchwork. "Did you know we were going to play?" he asked, and when the crowd loudly declared "yes" he responded, "How? Psychic? Good." This comes after Olivia celebrated a sell-out gig at the BST festival in Hyde Park. The Drivers Licence singer sent fans wild as she brought out Ed Sheeran for a highly-publicised cameo. 8 Greg partied with fellow Radio 1 star Huw Stephens Credit: Instagram 8 He spotted the globally famous star on the shoulders of her boyfriend in the crowd Credit: Instagram 8 Olivia celebrated her sell-out gig in Hyde Park at the popular BST festival Credit: The Mega Agency 8 She sent fans wild as she brought out Ed Sheeran for a huge cameo Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge pop star spotted watching Pulp at Glastonbury before own headline show – would you have spotted her?
A HUGE pop star was spotted watching Pulp at Glastonbury before her own headline show. The group took to the Pyramid Stage after it Advertisement 8 Jarvis Cocker surprised Glastonbury fans after Pulp was revealed to be the mystery act named Patchwork Credit: Getty 8 Greg James was in the crowd as he spotted fellow Glastonbury headliner Olivia Rodrigo partying along Credit: Instagram 8 The Good For You singer prepared to take to the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm Credit: The Mega Agency The Britpop icons, fronted by Before the likes of It had long been speculated the secret act was actually Pulp, and a As they performed in front of a huge crowd, it seems that a fellow headline act was hidden in the audience. Advertisement READ MORE ON GLASTO As Olivia Rodrigo made her way to Worthy Farm ahead of her own performance, she was seen to fully immerse herself in the Glastonbury spirit. She was spotted sitting on her boyfriend Louis Partridge's shoulders singing her heart out as Pulp performed their hit track, Common People. The Good For You singer was spotted in a low-key monochrome vest and large shades as she waved her arms about. She paired the look with leopard print shorts, white over-the-knee socks and hunter wellies. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz The smash-hit singer was spotted by BBC Radio 1 Breakfast host Greg James, who was seen singing along to the act. He took to his Instagram story as he partied with his pal, fellow Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens. Incredible moment Olivia Rodrigo brings out Ed Sheeran at huge sold out BST gig ahead of Glastonbury Greg posted the behind-the-scenes video selfie to his followers on social media along with the caption: "Watching Pulp with Olivia Rodrigo." In the clip, he jokingly asked his fans: "Who's that?" as other members of the audience appeared to be blissfully unaware about her presence. Advertisement Olivia last performed at Worthy Farm on The Other Stage back in 2022. As she prepared to take to the Pyramid Stage, she would have seen the Glastonbury 2025 - confirmed acts so far TICKETS to the 2025 festival sold out in just minutes before some of the acts were even confirmed. Here is who has been confirmed so far. Confirmed headliners: The 1975 will take to the Pyramid Stage on Friday. Neil Young will headline the festival for the second time after his last set in 2009 on Saturday after RAYE makes her return. Charli xcx will headline the Other Stage on Saturday night. On Sunday, Olivia Rodrigo is due to belt out her hits for her first appearance while Rod Stewart will perform in the legends slot. More acts to appear on the Other Stage include Loyle Carner and The Prodigy. Doechii will make her Glastonbury debut on the West Holts Stage on Saturday night. Other names confirmed include Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Gracie Abrams, Busta Rhymes, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Myles Smith, En Vogue, Amaarae, Cymande, Shaboozey, Osees and Gary Numan. At 6.15pm, the Pyramid stage filled with nearly 100 people dressed in black and white ponchos as the band was finally revealed. Before Charli, 32, headlined the Other Stage, a screen behind the band flashed the words "Are you ready for.... Pulp Summer ." Advertisement The message was a direct reference to the 'Brat Summer' trend that the pop singer celebrated last year thanks to her smash-hit album. When the message appeared, the on-stage crowd parted, revealing the band led by Cocker. After the tracks, Cocker joked: "We're Pulp. Sorry for the people that were expecting Patchwork. "Did you know we were going to play?" he asked, and when the crowd loudly declared "yes" he responded, "How? Psychic? Good." Advertisement This comes after The Drivers Licence singer sent fans wild as she 8 Greg partied with fellow Radio 1 star Huw Stephens Credit: Instagram 8 He spotted the globally famous star on the shoulders of her boyfriend in the crowd Credit: Instagram Advertisement 8 Olivia celebrated her sell-out gig in Hyde Park at the popular BST festival Credit: The Mega Agency 8 She sent fans wild as she brought out Ed Sheeran for a huge cameo Credit: Getty 8 The superstar last performed at Glastonbury in 2022 (pictured at BST in 2025) Credit: Getty
