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• Flyer -- WBJ, 15:04:58 09/07/07 Fri
  
  

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  • heads up (NT) -- wbj, 13:13:28 09/25/07 Tue
  • Back to the top... -- A.K, 11:20:06 10/10/07 Wed
  • Thankyou for making this event a big success, we could of done with more people but it was a thurday night after all.....watch this space for more events in the future. -- A.K, 15:05:14 10/12/07 Fri
  
  
• GABRIELLE/WELLER single "Why" -- MODjerry and the tin-can submarine!, 18:47:20 09/29/07 Sat
  Hi all you lucky people on your way to the Astoria tomorrow!! ENJOY that one mates! ...
  
  I know it's kind of old news but does anyone have the Gabrielle single yet?
  
  WHY is simply soulful and haunting. The song has such a fantastic backstory, that of Gabrielle's beautiful voice and the original melody of one of the greatest songs of our time. Paul Weller's WILDWOOD. The deluxe CD of this fantastic album (Weller/Wildwood) is now out- go get it and GET GABRIELLE's beautiful single! ...Soon to be another CLASSIC!
  
  X Love X Peace
  

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  • Long time no post Jerry!...yes off to The Astoria tomorrow, should be a great gig...i have heard WHY on the radio, did'ent know he does backing on it aswell.....speak soon. -- A.K, 19:10:54 09/29/07 Sat
  • ...Have a great night Sir AK! Hi to Jimi aswell. All The Best, mate! -- MODjerry, 01:19:39 09/30/07 Sun
    • Oi Oi Jezza -- Jimi, 12:52:54 10/01/07 Mon
  • Good gig Jezza me olr mucker!..Candi Payne,Simon &SteCollve from OCS and Tim&Martin from The Charlatans +Chriss Difford + Matt Deighton doing old Squeeze classics..and then the man himself..only did about 40 mins and no encore, did a really great acoustic version of Butterfly Collector....but no real suprises other than that, good to see Jim, R.C, Graham, Suzies Room,Darron J Corbett (JOKE) ask Darren about that....FOOKIN FUNNY!! Ossy + his missus (Sorry crap at remembering names)...good weekend had by all. -- A.K, 21:12:27 10/01/07 Mon
  • Cheers, AK! ..Anyone know what happened to DEE C LEE? I was really looking fwd to hearing about her performance. I hope she's alright? -- Modjerry, 04:19:29 10/03/07 Wed
  • I asked Nicky when i saw her about that very thing and she said Dee cancelled at the last mintue, so now replacenment had been found, so now real reason was given to me anyway...who knows could of been family politices? -- A.K, 13:19:16 10/03/07 Wed
  • Here's the link to the WHY Gaby single....enjoy!!...http://www.paulweller.it/gabrielle.htm -- A.K, 17:27:37 10/08/07 Mon
  • Sorry its about half way down the page, there is a making of aswell as the main Video featuring Mr Weller....nice! -- A.K, 17:29:08 10/08/07 Mon
  
  
• This one's for MODjerry.......From The Jam in the USA 2008... -- A.K, 17:14:07 10/05/07 Fri
  Just seen these shows listed.
  
  01/24/08 House of Blues San Diego
  01/25/08 House of Blues Anaheim
  01/26/08 El Ray Los Angeles
  
  Tickets are on sale now
  

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  • Cheers, mate. I'll be going to the El Ray show for sure. Would like to say hello to Rick and Bruce, considering I haven't seen them since 1982 apart from a few one-off Stiff Little Fingers gigs w/ Bruce. Should be a good night! -- MODjerry, 17:31:41 10/05/07 Fri
  
  
• The Astoria Sunday Meet Up? -- A.K, 19:51:53 09/26/07 Wed
  Heads up people, who's going and where is the best place to meet for a drink or three....come on lets have you...how about The Blue Posts Address: 81, Newman St, London, W1T 3EU...good cheap pub just off the Tottenham Rd end of Oxford Street.
  

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  • Blue posts got my vote.. I will give you a call Thursday AK. (NT) -- Jim, 22:24:40 09/26/07 Wed
  • The Angel on St Giles High Street, just 2 minute walk from the venue is just as cheap and a lot closer -- Sam Smith, 11:09:33 09/28/07 Fri
    • LETS JUST MEET UP SOMEWHERE -- Thirsty.............., 10:47:47 09/29/07 Sat
  
  
• Radio 1 Legends -- A.K, 19:51:20 09/05/07 Wed
  Radio 1 Legends kicks off on Monday 17th September between 9 and 10pm.
  
  The shows will be hosted by a different Radio 1 Legend each night, playing a mix of their current favourite tunes and the music that inspired them to get into music.
  
  
  The Legends
  Monday 17th: Paul McCartney
  Tuesday 18th: Dave Grohl
  Wednesday 19th: Gwen Stefani
  Thursday 20th: Paul Weller
  Friday 21st: Paul Oakenfold
  
  Monday 24th: Noel Gallagher
  Tuesday 25th: Debbie Harry
  Wednesday 26th: Arctic Monkeys
  Thursday 27th: Ozzy Osborne
  Friday 28 th: Fatboy Slim
  
  Keep listening for more announcements about Radio 1 Established 1967 celebrations.
  

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  • Fatboy Slim....He's not a fookin legend.....and Gwen Stefani?...someone having a laugh! -- A.K, 15:54:01 09/21/07 Fri
  
  
• New Weller items on Ebay..,.pass onto all forums please -- WBJ, 15:04:45 09/21/07 Fri
  
  

  
  
  

  
  
  

  
  

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• SEX -- PISTOL, 15:09:40 09/18/07 Tue
  Punk legends the Sex Pistols are to reform for a one-off gig in London.
  
  Thirty years after the release of their only studio album, the genre-defining Never Mind the B******s, Here's the Sex Pistols, four of the band's original members will reappear four years after their most recent reunion.
  
  John Lydon, Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock will be playing at the Brixton Academy on November 8th, giving middle-aged fans a chance to relive their spiky-haired youth. Tickets go on sale on Friday.
  
  "Maybe it's because we're all Londoners, but there would be no Sex Pistol without dear old London town," frontman Lydon told the NME.
  
  Adopting a vaguely poetical tone, he added: "See you all at Brixton with proper feelings and proper people all around. From London Bridge to the Rose And Crown, all of Britain is welcome so come on down
  

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  • Is it being presented by Who Brings Joy? -- If not, who cares?, 03:41:06 09/19/07 Wed
  
  
• Paradiso Amsterdam Live Webcast Friday...... -- A.K, 17:57:17 09/11/07 Tue
  Visit http://www.fabchannel.com/ at 18-30 on friday to watch the whole
  gig live.
  

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• SMall Faces blue plaque unveiling -- Happiness Stan, 13:08:58 09/05/07 Wed
  SATURDAY 8th SEPTEMBER CARNABY STREET
  
  12pm
  DJ Eddie Piller
  
  12:30Pm
  Red Track
  
  13:00Pm
  DJ Eddie Piller
  
  13:30pm
  Small Fakers
  
  14:00pm
  UNVEILLING
  
  14:30pm
  Small Fakers
  
  15:00pm
  DJ Eddie Piller
  
  15:30pm
  Darron J Connett
  
  16:00pm
  Finish
  

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• WHO BRINGS JOY presents SOUL SAUCE -- WBJ, 13:13:38 08/31/07 Fri
  The people that brought you ABOVE THE CLOUDS are pleased to announce their next fund raising event.
  
  SOUL SAUCE
  
  A one off night at The RumiBar, Fulham Road, London is scheduled for Thursday 11th October.
  
  7pm � 2am
  
  �8.00 in advance: �10.00 on the door.
  
  Tickets & further info should you need it from:
  jimpiddington66@aol.com
  
  A night of Northern/Soul/Ska/Revival/Cool 60s sounds
  
  No further details as yet, but you will be the first to know.
  
  DJs to include:
  
  Andy Lewis (Acid Jazz) (TBC)
  Martin Freeman (The Office, Radio London) (TBC)
  Jamie O, The Mighty Quinn
  Dr Jimmy
  
  Updates as soon as they are confirmed.
  
  Pencil it in your diaries.
  
  All money raised will go to CANCER RESEARCH UK.
  

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  • Going to be another great night for a great worthwhile cause...be there and make it count. -- A.K, 15:47:47 08/31/07 Fri
  • ANDY LEWIS CONFIRMED (NT) -- WBJ, 08:01:30 09/03/07 Mon
    • KEV LOCK & SOULFUL SALLY CONFIRMED! (NT) -- WBJ, 12:09:05 09/03/07 Mon
      • RumiBar is in Kings Road, not Fulham Road as previously stated. apologies.. (NT) -- WBJ, 13:07:56 09/05/07 Wed
  
  
• The Isle of Wight was buzzing this year,the beer was flowing the weather was hot and the music was wicked x -- cazx, 09:33:36 08/29/07 Wed
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  • I'm there next year for sure!!! (NT) -- JP, 15:27:07 08/29/07 Wed
    • There's always next year (NT) -- Innit?, 04:23:01 08/30/07 Thu
    • And so you should Mr P (NT) -- cazx, 10:35:56 08/31/07 Fri
  
  
• Stax anniversary movie at the cinema -- A.K, 11:25:21 08/17/07 Fri
  Something to look out for at your local cinema, the Stax 50th Anniversary Documentary and Concert - Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story. It will be showing all over the UK (at 23 cinemas) throughout August and September, with two special showings in Manchester and London:
  
  London - Odeon Covent Garden, Tuesday 14th August at 19.00, with Sam Moore from Sam & Dave attending for a Q&A. Tickets �15.
  
  Manchester - Odeon Printworks, Wedneday 15th August at 19.00, with Sam Moore from Sam & Dave will be attending for a Q&A. Tickets �12.50.
  
  You can find out full details at the Advance Warning website, where you will also be able buy an exclusive 50th Anniversary t-shirt for (�15) as well as posters unsigned at �5 and signed I presume by Sam Moore) at �10. You can also buy them at the showings/
  
  Find out more at the Advance Warning website
  

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  • think it may be too late to go to those shows!!! (NT) -- bugger, 11:51:10 08/17/07 Fri
  • I saw this 2 weeks ago over here in Northern Soulsville, USA. Great film if you love the music but don't know a huge amount about the history of Stax. Go see it if you can. (NT) -- Frank (BookerT's love child) Wilson, 14:39:32 08/17/07 Fri
    • Hugh (NT) -- Jarse, 05:36:23 08/21/07 Tue
  
  
• Wild Wood - Deluxe -- Little Splinter (Cut'n'Paster), 01:42:53 08/08/07 Wed
  � This Deluxe edition of Paul Weller's second solo album follows the
  overwhelming success of the 2005 Deluxe reissue of `Stanley Road'
  (sales to date - 47,000) and the platinum-selling `Hit Parade'
  collection. The project has been personally overseen by Paul Weller
  and producer Brendan Lynch.
  
  � Paul Weller re-established his place at music's top table with this
  life-affirming, second solo album - he gained the
  nickname `Modfather' reflecting his revered status within the
  UK `Britpop' movement. There was a feeling of stretching out with
  more diverse influences � particularly the pastoral British folk/pop
  of Nick Drake, Traffic, Van Morrison and even Crosby, Stills & Nash.
  
  � Packed with extras - includes all the relevant b-sides, mixes and
  related tracks. Original album features the classic hit singles Wild
  Wood, Sunflower, Hung Up and The Weaver.
  
  � Features no less than 21 demos, alternative versions, BBC session
  tracks and unreleased songs from the Wild Wood period.
  
  � The 32-page booklet features extensive new sleevenotes by Lois
  Wilson, including brand new interviews with Weller and others.
  
  Tracklisting:
  
  Disc 1:
  
  1. Sunflower
  2. Can You Heal Us (Holy Man)
  3. Wild Woo
  4. Instrumental One (Part 1) - Part 1
  5. All The Pictures On The Wall
  6. Has My Fire Really Gone Out?
  7. Country
  8. Instrumental Two
  9. 5th Season
  10. The Weaver - Album Version
  11. Instrumental One (Part 2) - Part 2
  12. Foot Of The Mountain
  13. Shadow Of The Sun
  14. Holy Man - Reprise
  15. Moon On Your Pyjamas
  16. Hung Up
  17. Wild Wood - Sheared Wood (Mix/ Remix) / Paul Weller VS Portishead
  18. Sunflower - Lynch Mob Dub Edit
  19. Magic Bus
  20. Ends Of The Earth
  21. This Is No Time - Royal Albert Hall Live Version
  22. Another New Day
  23. Ohio - Royal Albert Hall Live Version
  24. Foot Of The Mountain - Royal Albert Hall Live Version
  25. The Loved
  
  Disc 2:
  
  1. Sunflower - Demo Version
  2. Wildwood - Demo Version
  3. All The Pictures On The Wall - Demo Version
  4. Country - Demo Version
  5. 5th Season - Demo Version 2
  6. The Weaver - Demo Version
  7. Shadow Of The Sun - Demo version
  8. Moon On Your Pyjamas - Demo Version
  9. Ends Of The Earth - Demo Version
  10. Love Of The Loved - Demo Version
  11. Price To Pay - Demo Version
  12. Changes - Demo Version
  13. I'm Only Dreaming - Previously Unreleased
  14. Ohio - Demo Version
  15. Oh Happy Day - Previously Unreleased
  16. Greeting - Previously Unreleased
  17. Wild Wood - Demo Version
  18. Weaver Of Dreams - Demo Version 2
  19. Foot Of The Mountain - Exclusive BBC Recording
  20. Hung Up - Exclusive BBC Recording
  21. Black Sheep Boy - Exclusive BBC Recording
  

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  • INMHP: The WORLD'S GREATEST Album of all time. Yes, that's right! -- MODjerry and the morning meadow fog of Horsell Common, 14:03:49 08/11/07 Sat
    • Have you gone barking mad? (NT) -- Spit (the dog), 05:24:56 08/13/07 Mon
  
  
• For Sale -- AtC, 13:21:20 08/01/07 Wed
  
  

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  • NO ONE INTERESTED IN THIS AT ALL????? (NT) -- aTc, 13:26:54 08/06/07 Mon
  • what is it exactly? -- dim, 11:58:19 08/07/07 Tue
    • My guess is that it is a CD, just a wild guess though! (NT) -- hmmm, 12:53:40 08/07/07 Tue
  
  
• Above The Clouds....Oh what a night! -- A.K, 22:40:00 07/30/07 Mon
  I would just like to say a BIG "Thank You" to everyone who went last night.
  Thanks to Brent and the boys in 17 Black and Darren J Connett, both played blinding sets, to Kev Lock and Andy Lewis + Paulo Hewitt for spinning some great music, and special guest Tracy Young who despite no sound check and not singing for many year's sang "Do I Love You"(Indeed i do) and "Solid bond in your heart" to a very enthusiastic crowd baying for her to sing "Beat Surrender" but she had to rush off to go on holiday later that evening.
  The biggest THANK YOU goes to the MAIN MAN please stand up and take a bow Mr Pink Shirt himself Mr Jim Piddington who has been selfless and a hero, who has put so much work into this event and what made it a great success.
  Last but no means least to Graham Scales and in the loving memeory of Jenny Scales who iam sure would of loved every mintue of it.
  We will let you all know how much was raised on the night for Cancer Research hopefully in the next few weeks. Please look out for more items to be auctioned soon.
  

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  • Well done everyone esp Jim x -- cazx, 09:49:07 07/31/07 Tue
  • She sang "Do I Love You"? I think I've heard of that one. (NT) -- Frank Wilson, 00:28:36 08/02/07 Thu
    • It was Speak Like A Child, not Solid Bond (NT) -- pay attention!, 07:59:29 08/02/07 Thu
      • I think you'll find it was 'headstart for happiness'!! (NT) -- drunk but not that drunk, 22:06:18 08/02/07 Thu
        • drunker than u thought. (NT) -- not drunk at all., 12:36:00 08/03/07 Fri
  
  
• Weller's "Year Off" - -- SK - Duets, 04:35:40 07/29/07 Sun
  Well I a least got good taste and the the 2 Singles he did so far this year with Graham Coxon and Andy Lewis is the best shit he's done for years... I hope he never goes back to "Work" and stops tarting around with his own stuff.
  

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  • HI SK! - How's things? ... Are You up in Seattle now (grunge northwest stabucks et, al), mate? -- MODjerry, 18:18:39 07/29/07 Sun
    • No, Dude. I had to take another job in the 'Great White North', due Visa complications. I was over in Seattle for a 50th Bday party revently & took time out to go to Aberdeen, where Kurt Cobain came from. When you get there, there's a sign that says "Welcome to Aberdeen - Come As You Are". It's a shame MOD's arn't so open minded! But then they wouldn't be MODs would they?! (NT) -- SK, 01:04:49 08/01/07 Wed
      • Exactly SK,was it yr 50th Birthday lol (NT) -- cazx, 10:31:17 08/01/07 Wed
        • No, I'd be embarissed to be this immature at 50, by the time I'm "Grown Up" I'll have grey hair and a saggy arse and I'll stop calling myself a kid. Should be any day now. (NT) -- SK50, 02:38:16 08/03/07 Fri
  
  
• AtC Contact -- AtC, 15:25:55 07/26/07 Thu
  I will not have access to a computer from 5:30pm today until after the gig.
  
  If you have a query or need information about the 100 club please call me (Jim Piddington) on: 07951 592 832.
  
  If I dont answer please leave a message with your number and i will call you back as soon as I can, or just send a txt with your question.
  
  thanks to everyone for your support and if you are coming Saturday or Sunday...SEE YOU THERE!!!
  
  PS
  There have been a few tickets returned to me, so if you still need one, let me know.
  
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• Sunday -- AtC, 23:53:26 07/25/07 Wed
  ORDER OF PLAY AT 100 CLUB.
  
  
  MEET IN THE BLUE POSTS, NEWMAN STREET, W1 FROM 12:00PM ONWARDS FOR MEET UPS AND CATCH UPS..

  
  
  WE PLAN TO AUCTION SOME OF THE ITEMS IN THE PUB AT 5:30PM DEPENDNG ON HOW MANY PEOPLE TURN UP AT THAT TIME.
  

  
  DOORS OPEN AT 100 CLUB 7:00pm
  
  DJ's TO WARM YOU UP
  
  DARRON J.CONNETT 7:45pm - 8:30pm
  
  DJ's play a mixture of MOD, NORTHERN and INDIE classics

  
  IN BETWEEN DJ's WE WILL BE HOLDING THE MAIN AUCTION.
  THE ITEMS WE HAVE DECIDED TO AUCTION ON THE NIGHT ARE:
  
  THE ILLUMINATION PHOTO by LAWRENCE WATSON.
  
  ABOVE THE CLOUDS POSTER SIGNED BY PAUL WELLER'S BAND
  
  ABOVE THE CLOUDS POSTER SIGNED BY RICK AND BRUCE
  
  TOWN CALLED MALICE GERMAN 12" SIGNED BY PAUL, BRUCE & RICK.

  
  17BLACK ON STAGE 9:30pm - 11:00pm when i'm afraid it is hometime :-(
  

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• New exciting auction items -- AtC, 00:45:36 07/25/07 Wed
  We have just recieved these items from LAWRENCE WATSON. They are all 40cm x 40cm prints signed by Lawrence. They will be auctioned either during the day or during the gig on Sunday. These pictures are for sale at the Snap Gallery for over �500.....As all the other items, you can email your bid to me at jimpiddington66@aol.com. Your bids must be in by 5:30pm Thursday 26th July to be considered.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• AtC -- AtC, 18:54:00 07/10/07 Tue
  27 tickets left on 100 Club website only!!!!
  I have a few left so get them quick or miss out..
  
  ANTI COMPLATENCY LEAGUE BABY!!
  

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  • ANTI ILLITERATE LEAGUE BABYYYYY!!!!! moment of madness, apologise for my sloppiness -- aTc, 22:10:08 07/10/07 Tue
    • 25 and decreasing -- __, 09:13:18 07/11/07 Wed
      • 18 (NT) -- AtC, 18:32:35 07/16/07 Mon
  • make that 16. Come on, we can sell out the 100 Club!!! How about a little old fashiopned roll call.... who is going to Water Rats or 100 Club or both?? (NT) -- AtC, 18:37:57 07/16/07 Mon
    • both nights for me (NT) -- internationalist, 20:13:14 07/16/07 Mon
  • 13 and going down by the hour it would seem.... (NT) -- AtC, 23:09:43 07/16/07 Mon
  • Just the Sunday for me nad the missus....looking forward to a great night..... -- A.K, 10:17:46 07/17/07 Tue
    • I'll be at the 100 club -- The Gardener of Eden, 20:30:00 07/17/07 Tue
  • Down to 10 left on 100 Club website!! (NT) -- AtC, 14:49:59 07/17/07 Tue
  • 7 and going fast (NT) -- AtC, 21:11:59 07/17/07 Tue
  • 100 club for me and me mrs ....gonna be a good un -- pompey dave, 13:36:14 07/18/07 Wed
  • 5 left -- partner in crime, 18:21:54 07/21/07 Sat
    • downt to the last one!! -- partner in crime, 18:44:29 07/22/07 Sun
      • Why not give it away for charity then? -- Call me # -1, 05:27:55 07/23/07 Mon
        • SOLD OUT! (NT) -- aTc, 16:32:39 07/23/07 Mon
        • erm...it's been sold for charity.....100% -- call me misty point, 22:42:55 07/23/07 Mon
  • That's fantasic news Jim!...looking forward to a great night to raise shitloads of money for a very worthy cause, with loads of mates....roll on Sunday... -- A.K, 17:35:03 07/23/07 Mon
  
  
• Quadrophenia cast reunion -- Jim, 12:44:24 07/20/07 Fri
  September 1st & 2nd September Earls Court.
  
  http://www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com/
  

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• Weller Talks at Gibson Guitartown launch.... -- Mike From www.brighton-magazine.com, 19:20:17 06/27/07 Wed
  Got chance to interview PW at length yesterday. As a Splinter I voiced concern over setlist the future of Whitey etc. In short, he answered with great thought but, as you can see from attached, things got a little frosty between us to say the least!
  
  Time constraints and lack of regular touring had lead to static Glastonbury setlist. He did say 'I'll play what I want to play and fuck everyone else' but also said he gets off on what he's currently working on was looking forward to playing the new songs into the set.
  
  Forthcoming dates with Craddock will give a career overview but he hopes to 'road test' eight or so new songs. He did agree that working as a four piece had probably run its course, but that he couldn't imagine being on stage without Stevie Whitey.
  
  He asked why 'every fucker and his dog' seems to dis WBY. I couldn't answer this as have loved song since first hearing, though did manage to swing in what a waste of time and money the live and hits album had been. He agreed, and said: 'You gotta bite yer lip sometimes, man, or you don't get to where you wanna go'.
  
  I bought up FTJ and he said 'pass'. Dropped them in again later on and he stared me out until we moved on.
  
  To his great credit he did say cheers give me a hug afterwards and went beyond call of duty in talking to everyone and signing everything thrust his way.
  
  Next album due Sept 2008. A semi new line-up next summer, but did get feeling things will slow greatly after that.
  

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  • What is WBY? im very tired so maybe it will come to me when I am more awake. ta (NT) -- clueless, 14:56:18 07/01/07 Sun
    • Wild Blue Yonder, Its ok, I got it. (NT) -- Not so clueless, 15:23:52 07/01/07 Sun
      • but it's still crap, and ak, did you get the ftj, from the jam (NT) -- gottaste, 22:27:11 07/01/07 Sun
  • I disagree, I don't know where people are coming from on WBY (Wild Blue Yonder) it's a good romp if you ask me...! Play it louder maybe. It reminds me of a pub-chant, perhaps that's a bit obvious? I think that Small Personal Fortune is class. Historic and pivotal first-time collaboration between Weller/Cradock. -- MODjerry, 22:54:39 07/01/07 Sun
  • Jerry, Not that keen WBY to weak to be a single, should have put out " For Dancers Only" and not given it to OCS..would love to hear PW version of it...looking forward to this Weller\Coxon single coming out.... -- A.K, 08:41:27 07/03/07 Tue
    • It is out (NT) -- Yoof of 2Day, 04:52:41 07/04/07 Wed
  • Fair Enough about the single chioce, AK. Presumably For Dancers is to be a WIGAN-Reunion theme single later this year. What do U think of the NEW WELLER/Coxon material?? Black River reminds me of "Push-Button Automatic"...! -- MODjerry, 20:59:04 07/04/07 Wed
  • Jerry, The new PW\Coxon single is "For Dancers Only" but without the same lyrcs...its just been re-hashed...have'nt heard the E.P as yet..its on order 7"Single...nice!. -- A.K, 15:29:03 07/05/07 Thu
  • Yeh, AK! That's what I read too, about the new WELLER version of "For Dancers Only" It was reported that the new version (not the OCS version) will be used as a Wigan Reunion single, being played during the event, etc.... I'm interested to hear what you think of the "This Old Town" EP..! Peace, bro!! -- MODjerry, 05:59:23 07/06/07 Fri
  • And whats FTJ? (Gawd, can't that geezer type things out properly?!) ... also, whats all this about Whitey? I've been oot the loop ferra while man ... what's da rumours? -- The Loved, 13:48:07 07/13/07 Fri
  • "F T J" = From The Jam, Foxton, Buckler and Co's new band. GREAT to see you here Bully! How's it, mate? Hope U R well. -- MODjerry, 18:53:10 07/14/07 Sat
    • Good, son ... hope you and yours are well also ... so what you hear about Whitey then Jezza? ... whats new across the pond? -- Bully, 21:45:37 07/19/07 Thu
  
  
• ABOVE THE CLOUDS -- AtC, 15:11:00 05/23/07 Wed
  
  
  

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  • travel lodge covent garden has rooms for �26 for the Sunday night -- bell boy, 20:33:52 05/30/07 Wed
    • �49 now -- bell boy, 14:41:48 06/02/07 Sat
      • �15 for the Marylebone travel lodge for the Sunday! (NT) -- The Gardener of Eden, 19:47:51 06/14/07 Thu
        • good spot gardener, are you coming along? it would be good to see you again (NT) -- bell boy, 22:58:28 06/14/07 Thu
          • Yes I'll be there, just booked in! (NT) -- The Gardener of Eden, 19:09:20 06/15/07 Fri
            • nice one!! What about Weaver, do you know if you can make it yet? Anybody else, H, HS, Tall Guy? (NT) -- bell boy, 20:56:50 06/20/07 Wed
              • On our hols but hope to catch up with everyone during the accoustic tour. Good luck for the night. (NT) -- The Weaver, 13:15:18 06/22/07 Fri
  • Correction. If tickets are still available I will be there. I have an item for the auction too if its not too late? -- The Weaver, 19:13:31 07/09/07 Mon
  • Bump To The TOP. Looking fwd to auction items once you posted on ebay or wherever, mate! Best Wishes to you and everyone on the night(s)!! Peace. -- MODjerry and the floating spirits of Wigan, 18:58:29 07/14/07 Sat
  
  
• Anyone going the IOW scooter rally this year -- Cazx, 16:53:41 07/09/07 Mon
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  • Would do but I sold my Scoot for charity... (NT) -- A. Walker, 06:05:22 07/13/07 Fri
  
  
• Acoustic Tour Dates -- A.K, 18:34:13 07/07/07 Sat
  Thur 13-Sep Belgium, Ghent, Handelsbeurs
  Fri 14-Sep Holland, Amsterdam, Paradiso ( Tickets)
  Sat 15-Sep Holland, Groningen, Stadsschouwburg ( Tickets)
  Sun 16-Sep Germany, Frankfurt, Mousonturm ( Tickets)
  Tues 18-Sep Germany, Cologne, Theatre am Tanzbrunnen ( Tickets)
  Wed 19-Sep Germany, Hamburg, Musikhalle ( Tickets)
  Thurs 20-Sep Germany, Berlin, Schiller Theatre ( Tickets)
  Sat 22-Sep Spain, Seville, Cordoba Festival
  

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  • amsterdam here i come (late news again from pw.com - amsterdam sold out the day the tickets were released in may!) -- internationalist, 09:57:59 07/08/07 Sun
  
  
• Friday Night with Jonathan Ross 10:35 pm - 11:35 pm Tonight -- A.K, 11:15:11 07/06/07 Fri
  Music from Arctic Monkeys, Paul Weller and Graham Coxon.
  

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• Latest News about a supporter of AtC -- AtC, 21:09:10 07/03/07 Tue
  
  A quick one to let you know that there is an exhibition containing the largest ever collection of Paul Weller images by acclaimed photographer Lawrence Watson. It kicks off Saturday 7th July at 11:00am and goes on through until September.
  
  Lawrence will be at the gallery all day to meet you and share some of his stories behind the photographs. Lawrence's archive is so strong that every inch of wallspace is covered with his wonderful Paul Weller images.
  
  you can download PDF versions of the price list and brochure at this address:
  
  http://homepage.mac.com/guywhite/FileSharing1.html
  
  In addition, you can view all the exhibition images, and even sit back and play them as a slideshow, at this address:
  
  http://web.mac.com/guywhite/iWeb/Site/Weller%20exhibition.html
  
  We still have room for a few more at the private view party which is
  happening at the gallery on Friday 6 July from 7.00pm til late - food,
  drink and some great DJ's from Birmingham's very own Sunflower lounge.
  If you would like to come, just get in touch and we will put you on the
  guestlist. That's entertainment!
  
  Snap Galleries
  Unit 7 - Ground Floor
  Fort Dunlop
  Fort Parkway
  Birmingham
  B24 9FD
  
  0121 748 3408
  
  www.snapgalleries.com
  info@snapgalleries.com
  
  LAWRENCE WATSON AND SNAP GALLERIES SUPPORT
  CANCER RESEARCH UK.
  
  We will have at least one original print donated by Lawrence Watson for the auction which we will bring you news about soon.
  
  Pass this onto to all those you think will be interested.
  
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• Make of this what you will...personal change?..who know's....do you all think its about time someone should go? -- A.K, 20:00:33 06/26/07 Tue
  whitey here.!
  as far as the current line up is concerned Glastonbury is the last gig for the forseeable furure .
  
  
  TELFORD INTERNATIONAL ARENA .
  
  Well there you have it , Telford international arena , a proud boast for what is essentially a large aircraft hanger with a shopping centre attached , the planners dream gone wrong . But , as a gig it delivers on every level , good sound , good accoustics on stage and for whatever reason a place that 5000 people seem to be up for it enough to come and and give us the pre Glastonbury send off we needed .
  Like the last time we played here it was an excellent gig for us , maybe word of mouth had ensured a capacity sell out last night , all in all a really nice way to close a little chapter . Last night was the last indoor gig for certain that this band will do , definately this year , and probably at the very least until the middle of next year , so all those that have voiced concern to me at the contents of the set recently , you have nothing more to worry about . All in all a nice little high to go off on , i hope Glasto lives up to the hype , those gigs never quite do for me , but then again at my stage in my career i dont really equate the prospect of cider man and brown bottle rolling in the mud and cow shite as we approach the stage as particularly exciting . So this is how things are working out for this year if any of you are interested , keep checking in for info and thanks for all your feedback and support
  

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  • Views People -- John Chelmsford, 10:24:41 06/27/07 Wed
  • Sorry, seemed to have cocked that up. -- John Chelmsford, 13:04:17 06/27/07 Wed
    • Sorry cocked that up -- John Chelmsford, 13:10:44 06/27/07 Wed
      • Again -- John Chelmsford, 13:17:56 06/27/07 Wed
  • Personaly i think it does need shaking up, poss letting Damon go and bringing in maybe a permanant keyboard player...looking forward to a few suprises end of year Acoustic Tour and next year's new album. -- A.K, 19:23:16 06/27/07 Wed
    • I agree about the keyboards. I like the extra dimension they give and thought Seamus Beagram did a good job. I guess Mickey Talbot would be great but would that be seen as progression!? :-) -- The Weaver (happy), 12:06:45 06/28/07 Thu
  
  
• ANTI COMPLANCENCY LEAGUE BABY!!! -- AtC, 00:47:47 06/26/07 Tue
  TICKETS ARE STARTING TO SELL REALLY QUICKLY NOW SO PLEASE DONT BE DISAPPOINTED, GET YOUR TICKETS FOR BOTH EVENTS NOW!!!!
  
  
  

  
  

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  • advert for the 29th looks jolly good in Scootering in the new issue -- Internationalist, 09:26:43 06/26/07 Tue
  
  
• Here is what is on offer in the auctions. -- Atc, 00:50:19 06/26/07 Tue
  

  
  HERE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS THAT WILL BE GOING UNDER THE HAMMER, BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE 29th JULY.
  
  AS SOON AS WE DECIDE WHICH ITEMS WILL BE UP FOR AUCTION ON THE NIGHT WE WILL LET YOU KNOW ASAP. THAT WAY, IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE 29th BUT DESPERATLEY WANT AN ITEM YOU CAN EMAIL THE BID IN.
  

  OUR POSTER SIGNED BY ALL OF WELLERS BAND.
  
  
  

  
  EXCLUSIVE A4 PRINTS BY DODGER
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  THE STYLE COUNCIL LIVE IN CHIPPINGHAM 1984 (NOT PICTURE DISC)
  

  GERMAN 12" RELEASE OF "A TOWN CALLED MALICE" SIGNED BY ALL 3 MEMBERS OF THE JAM
  
  

  
  
  THERE ARE MORE ITEMS TO BE ADDED SO KEEP CHECKING BACK WITH US.
  
  
  

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  • THE A4 PRINTS BY DODGER HAVE BEEN SIGNED BY PAUL WELLER, THE SIGNATURE IS NOT A PRINT... (NT) -- AtC, 00:51:45 06/26/07 Tue
  
  
• Paul Weller and Graham Coxon join forces -- A.K, 13:37:37 06/23/07 Sat
  The pair produce single for Regal Singles Club
  21.Jun.07 4:13pm
  Paul Weller and Graham Coxon have joined forces in collaboration, recording a new single for the Regal Singles Club.
  The Regal Singles Club regularly releases a 7-inch single/digital download from a different artist every time, offering a one-off outlet to underground acts or special collaborations.
  This time round, Weller and Coxon have come together to record new single 'This Old Town'.
  The track also features the drumming talents of regular Oasis and The Who drummer, and son of Ringo Starr, Zak Starkey.
  The track will be available for download from July 2, followed by AA sided 7" single release on July 30.
  Limited to 5000 copies, the release will also feature tracks 'Each New Morning' (written by Coxon) and 'Black River' (penned by Weller).
  Talking about the collaboration, Coxon said "As a long time admirer of Paul I never dared imagine getting a chance to work with him so I was bricking it when we first met...but he is an absolute gent and a shockingly great singer and musician. It's been a total pleasure."
  Weller returned the compliment saying "I've always been a big fan of Grahams and love his work so it was exciting for me to work on something new with him."
  

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• Inton Tomorrow DVD Release....Press Release... -- A.K, 17:29:03 06/17/07 Sun
  
  Paul Weller: Into Tomorrow� is a unique insight into the life of a music and style icon. Inspired in part by the Robert Evans film "The Kid Stays iIn The Picture" this 90-minute film features Paul Weller recounting his life story and contains wonderful archive footage and candid nterviews with friends, family and musical associates including his parents John and Anne, Steve Brookes and Bruce Foxton of The Jam, former wife and Style Council member Dee C Lee, Steve White and Mick Talbot of The Style Council, Boy George and Noel Gallagher. Weller tracks his journey from his childhood in Woking through the purchase of his first guitar to the formation of The Jam, the Style Council and his solo years.
  
  Throughout a career that began in the early �70s Paul Weller has evolved and pioneered new musical landscapes – often changing tack at the peak of his popularity, to the bewilderment of his fans and fellow band members. However Weller's instinct and commitment to musical development have always come first.
  
  Today Paul Weller is affectionately dubbed the Modfather, a nod to the fact that he has been a seminal influence to a generation of British bands from Oasis and Blur through to Hard-Fi and the Arctic Monkeys.
  
  Paul Weller: Into Tomorrow is a Double Jab Productions and Globe Productions feature for The BBC. It is produced and directed by Stuart Watts. The DVD is the full 90 minute version of the 60-minute programme first broadcast on the BBC in November 2006 and was first screened at the 2006 Sheffield Documentary Festival.
  
  
  Press
  
  Lead DVD reviews to run in Q Magazine and Uncut, other reviews to run in Mojo and Word Magazine, all running in August issues of these magazine which will be out in July.
  
  Uncut will also be running a Q&A feature with Weller in the August issue and a cover feature on the Top 30 Weller songs in their September issue (out August).
  
  Reviews of the DVD also expected to run in the major broadsheets and daily newspapers and also specialist DVD magazines.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Press ads will be running in the following publications supporting this release:
  
  Q 1/2 page - 02/07
  Mojo 1/2 page - 04/07
  Uncut 1/2 page - 28/06
  Time Out 1/4 page - 04/07
  

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• back in the day -- internationalist, 10:21:43 06/15/07 Fri
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• New auction item for Above the Clouds -- AtC, 22:41:39 06/11/07 Mon
  You will be bidding on
   
  THE ORIGINAL,
  ONE AND ONLY,
  FAMOUS,
  PINK SHIRT.
  
  
  click on the picture to go to the auction.
  

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  • oops -- oops, 22:44:17 06/11/07 Mon
  • I'll give you a �1000 for it! Anything to look as cool as you! LOL!!! (NT) -- SKx, 02:35:50 06/12/07 Tue
    • Is it size XXXLFFB? (NT) -- SKx, 02:39:03 06/12/07 Tue
  • That shirt has been to more PW gigs than some so-called fans.....hope it goes for loads of dosh....good luk Mr Pink. -- A.K, 10:48:18 06/12/07 Tue
  • It's the cowboy shirt I want. (NT) -- Frank Wilson, 20:23:27 06/12/07 Tue
    • F***K ME, he's alive!!!!!!!! (NT) -- remember me?, 23:32:17 06/12/07 Tue
  • Btw....I'm bringing you some kick-ass cowboy boots back for your line dancing routines. Do you want a little neckerchief to go with it? (NT) -- Frank Wilson, 16:58:19 06/13/07 Wed
    • will that for that dance floor at the 100 club? i'll chuck a few quid in to see that (NT) -- internationalist, 23:10:36 06/13/07 Wed
  
  
  Suburban 100 by Paul Weller -- A.K, 13:13:32 06/11/07 Mon
  
  Paul Weller has a book out in September - and it's called Suburban 100.
  
  Basically, it's a lyrics book, with Weller picking his 100 favourites from all eras, all arranged thematically and with each featuring a "commentary" of sorts by the man, putting each in context.
  
  It will be available in hardback with 256 pages and a specially commissioned cover by Sir Peter Blake. Im guessing the finished article will be quite an impressive thing - very "coffee table" too!
  
  It's available from Thursday 6th September, with a recommended price tag of �17.99.
  

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  Summer Festival -- John Chelmsford, 12:40:28 06/05/07 Tue
  Has anyone got any news on any dates etc, apart from the 3 warmup gigs he's playing. Is he playing any of the festivals? Cheers
  

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  • He's playing Glastonbury on saturday night before The Kooks and then The Killers are headlining. -- A.K, 15:17:38 06/05/07 Tue

  
  
  Message for Caz -- AtC, 18:23:18 06/04/07 Mon
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  • you better e mail me I dont know yr addy cazandossy@hotmail.com -- cazx, 23:14:09 06/04/07 Mon

  
  
  Exhibition of Weller pictures -- A.K, 14:54:31 06/02/07 Sat
  Exhibition of Weller pictures, taken by Lawrence Watson. Go along to http://www.snapgalleries.com/paulweller.html for further details.
  

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  Anyone coming ? www.modchester.co.uk -- cazx, 15:02:25 05/30/07 Wed
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  • Hopefully everyone will be coming to Above the Clouds that weekend Caz..... I hope!!! (NT) -- AtC, 18:37:33 05/30/07 Wed
    • Oh ye of course they will,sorry I didnt notice the dates.Bit far for me but I hope all goes well X (NT) -- Cazx, 11:28:28 05/31/07 Thu
      • How far South are you prepared to travel then? (NT) -- SK (Another Country), 08:02:15 06/01/07 Fri
        • Well my head starts spinning when I hit Birmingham lolthats when they start talking funny....seriously my poeple will be in Manc and seeing as my fella organises the Modchester weekend it would be difficult to attend ysr .I remember Jenny with fond memories ,maybe I could do something here up north for yr charity (NT) -- Cazx, 15:04:06 06/01/07 Fri
          • Yeah, you could go on a Mission to Africa and save the "Starving Millions" (Again!). Or ride your Bicycle to work and save us all from "Global Warming", and realy make a difference! If you can't be arsed, then just make sure you're alright & have a good time... (NT) -- SK (Another Cunt) Tree, 06:05:50 06/02/07 Sat
  • Yet another stupid arse comment from S.K, you can always rely on S.K to make a tit of himself (NT) -- Dr will see you now, 12:39:46 06/02/07 Sat
    • I aint even gonna go there and anwser him this time,I was his only friend on here but even Iv had enough when he comes out with shit like that,grow up for God sake (NT) -- Cazx, 14:26:33 06/02/07 Sat

  
  
  Wellerweekend/maximumPow highlights -- Jim, 20:48:02 05/20/07 Sun
  Highlights
  
  
  SMALL FAKERS (named by our very own RC) fantastic band, great set, Steve Marriott wardrobe down to a T. See them soon.
  NOBBY having his picture taken outside Foxtons estate agents. Priceless!
  Seeing STEVE COLLISTER after 5 years and feeling like it was just 5 minutes!! (you dirty biker!)
  AK staying up until 2:30 in the morning!
  
  
  and yes...the fire alarm did go off at 6:00 on Sunday morning as usual but this time it was a real fire although Pompey Dave and his daughter slept through it all.
  
  NEWSFLASH!!!!..... Nobby doesnt like Bruce anymore!!
  
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  • Yes i did stay up untill 2:30am...there is always a first time for eveything!....Small Fakers best thing all weekend..SUPERB!..good to see Steve C after so long and Ed,Jim P, R.C, Mel, Ossy and Pompy Dave (Sleeping Beauty) Thanks to Mag for putting on another great weekend, and of course NOBBY for just being NOBBY, would'nt be the same without him....Hope to see you all soon in July 29th at The 100 Club.. -- A.K, 11:22:05 05/21/07 Mon
  • Yeah a big thanks to Mag, a big get well soon mate, for all of you that don't know, Mag has snapped a hamstring and achilles tendon, the poor love. If you need someone to carry you down the stairs at the 100 Club in July in your wheelchair im sure we can sort something out :-) :-) (NT) -- Jim, 13:23:38 05/21/07 Mon
    • He is the newest member of the Mighty Morphine Power Rangers !! :-) (NT) -- Power UP!, 13:25:10 05/21/07 Mon
  • Great to see everyone again. Had a great time. Can't believe Pompey Dave slept through the fire alarm - the noise was horrendous. Thanks to the early alarm call I had the roads pretty much to myself going home. Hope the idiot smoking in bed got billed for the damages. Just think we could all have watched Dave's Funeral Pyre if the firemen hadn't turned up so quick. -- Steve C, 15:07:03 05/21/07 Mon
  • great to meet up again , that fire alarm thing is a big myth ....right ?? did i dream a certain J.P getting ejected from the front during the first verse of in the city ???? nobby it wouldnt be the same without you , well done to all involved , im off to me bed now , night night ....... -- pompey dave, 22:41:10 05/21/07 Mon
  • cracking weekend, shame there wasn't more on the Friday night, nice little venue though. roll on july! -- Internationalist, 22:36:14 05/22/07 Tue
  • Yes Jim was evicted but returned with a little help lol but il just say he was innocent !! the fire alarm did go off but some of us where still in the bar and didnt need to be woken ! Nice to SC again good tunes Pompey . If youd have got up you could have made some money with your guitar out on the street !! Big thanx to Mags ,Kev etc for filling in -- Ossy, 16:25:24 05/25/07 Fri
    • cheers all.................. -- mag, 22:20:42 05/28/07 Mon
  • Ahhhh..but when the fire alarm went off, I bet there wasn't some bloke standing there in his thundercrackers? Plus, I don't believe AK was up until 2:30am. Photo or it didn't happen. (NT) -- Frank Wilson, 17:48:30 06/01/07 Fri

  
  
  Look whats on here!!! -- AtC, 18:44:41 05/29/07 Tue
  www.deanparrish.com
  

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  • Nice one Jim.....spread the word. -- A.K, 12:15:09 05/30/07 Wed

  
  
  Ebay auction -- AtC, 18:36:53 05/26/07 Sat
  The first batch of auction items from Above the Clouds have gone on Ebay today. Please pass this on to all message, forums that you are involved with.... Thanks.
  
  They include:

  
  
  
  
  A signed picture of George Boateng
  
  
  
  
  A signed picture of Julio Arca
  
  
  
  
  A signed Kylie dvd
  
  
  
  
  A signed Status Quo dvd
  
  
  
  
  A signed CD from Lorraine Silver (Lost Summer Love)
  
  
  
  
  A signed photo of The Housemartins/Beautiful South/Fatboy Slim
  
  
  And a couple of Weller items:

  
  
  
  
  A signed copy by PW & Steve White of Match Day 2 programme
  
  
  
  
  A signed promo copy of CD Modern Classics
  
  
  Just type in CRUK in the Ebay search and it will bring up all Above the Clouds auction items.....
  
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  • Is there a COA for the Kylie DVD? (NT) -- Dannii Fan, 06:10:15 05/27/07 Sun
    • There most certainly is. (NT) -- AtC, 10:14:09 05/27/07 Sun

  
  
  Above the Clouds - the Prequel -- AtC, 16:40:59 05/22/07 Tue
  ABOVE THE CLOUDS - The Prequel
  
  LONG TALL SHORTY
  (featuring Dave Cairns from Secret Affair)
  The RT4
  (featuring Gary & Simon from The Purple Hearts)
  
  Auction of AVENGERS memorabilia
  
  SATURDAY 28th JULY
  
  WATER RATS THEATRE
  GRAYS INN ROAD
  KINGS CROSS
  LONDON
  
  TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON
  

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  Take a look -- AtC, 11:54:23 05/15/07 Tue
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  • Please visit this page made wutth great love for Jenny Scales...if your have a page on MYSPACE please link to it or become a friend of Who Brings Joy....Thanks -- A.K, 17:14:35 05/16/07 Wed
  • Well done AtC - good lookin' page .. Just a couple of things - The text on the right could do with being dark though, had to select it to read it - it's also off the page as the flyer is a little bit big:) -- helpful harriet (happy), 09:49:08 05/18/07 Fri
  • Hows that? thanks for the tip, I run on AOL and its fine on mine. ta (NT) -- AtC, 12:17:28 05/18/07 Fri
  • spot on ;) top job -- firefox user, 22:51:53 05/20/07 Sun

  
  
  Wellerweekend/maximumPow highlights -- Jim, 20:36:49 05/20/07 Sun
  Highlights
  
  SMALL FAKERS
  

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  Jenny Scales 'Above the clouds' CD Single -- Brent, 17:28:26 05/16/07 Wed
  17 BLACK have recorded a new (original)track for the
  Jenny Scales 'Above the clouds' tribute night.
  The CD will be available at the gig (Sunday 29th July
  @ the 100CLUB). The CD will also include a track
  donated by Darron J Connett. The money will be donated
  to CANCER RESEARCH UK.
  The 17 BLACK track is entitled 'THE OLD, THE NEW AND
  THE UGLY'.
  More original tracks will be available soon and we
  hope to have a limited edition single available before
  the Camber Sands Scooter Rally. (June 29th/30th/1st
  July)
  
  Regards,
  Brent.
  

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  Paul Weller Interview in The Observer ( Follow this Link) http://observer.guardian.co.uk/woman/story/0,,2075562,00.html -- A.K, 13:08:12 05/14/07 Mon
  Paul Weller in The Observer
  For someone who is supposed to be taking some time off, Paul Weller is certainly putting himself about right now.
  
  His latest interview is in yesterday's Observer magazine - and it's quite an in-depth and interesting one, covering mainly fashion (including his desire for his own fashion label), but also a few other bits and pieces, including a one-off single for later this year with Blur's Graham Coxon.
  
  You can read the interview (less images) online. In fact, just follow the link below.
  
  Read the Paul Weller interview in The Observer
  

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  • are you going to give that lemon yellow ben sherman a walk out AK -- internationalist, 14:25:21 05/14/07 Mon
    • might be the very same one!!! (NT) -- AtC, 14:42:37 05/14/07 Mon
      • you could well have a point there (NT) -- internationalist, 16:17:35 05/14/07 Mon

  
  
  ticket for sale - from The Jam -- AtC, 01:52:48 05/13/07 Sun
  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250114665385&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:UK:11
  
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  a video flyer (1st attempt) -- AtC, 17:23:53 05/09/07 Wed
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obV2aGZt7EM
  

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  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmJ9mUpZZ84 (NT) -- AtC, 19:24:20 05/09/07 Wed
    • now ive goit it!!! -- Atc, 19:29:29 05/09/07 Wed
    • now ive got it!!! -- Atc, 19:29:37 05/09/07 Wed
  • Fecking brilliant....really superb!!.....Thanks for doing that..makes it all worthwhile doing for such a great Charity. -- A.K, 19:37:13 05/09/07 Wed
  • Can't find this on YouTube anywhere....have had a few emails from people with websites who want to put it on there sites....could you post up the exect url please.... -- A.K, 11:45:29 05/12/07 Sat
    • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQgZTT9Z-5g -- internationalist, 12:44:05 05/12/07 Sat
      • or to embed into the html so it appears on a website.... <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eQgZTT9Z-5g"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eQgZTT9Z-5g" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object> -- internationalist, 12:45:30 05/12/07 Sat
        • or type in above the clouds in the search part of Youtube and voila!!! (NT) -- Jim, 17:28:00 05/12/07 Sat

  
  
  Scotsman - From The Jam to the present -- A.K, 19:09:35 05/08/07 Tue
  IF there's one thing guaranteed to get Rick Buckler's tail up, it's calling
  his reformed band a tribute act.
  
  "How dare people suggest that From The Jam are a tribute band," shrieks
  Buckler, genuinely horrified.
  
  "Paul Weller still does Jam songs and no-one dares call him a tribute band.
  Bruce Foxton and I were two thirds of the original Jam line-up, so it's not
  like we're paying tribute to some other person. That gets on my nerves." You
  can see his point. As founding members of a band who had 18 Top 40 hits from
  1977 to their break-up in 1982 - including four No.1's - Buckler and Foxton
  have every right to dip into their own back catalogue.
  
  And before anyone gets on their high horse about the fact that key member
  Weller will absent when two of the original line-up return to the Capital,
  Buckler is clear, straight off the bat, that this is the Modfather's choice.
  
  For the record, Weller has expressed his disinterest in any type of
  reformation many times in the past. In an interview last year, he stated
  that a Jam reunion would "never, ever happen", and that reformations are
  "sad".
  
  Just to get his point across, Weller added: "Me and my children would have
  to be destitute and starving in the gutter before I'd even consider that,
  and I don't think that'll happen anyway
  
  "It [the Jam's music] still means something to people and that's because we
  stopped at the right time, it didn't become embarrassing."
  
  Unlike most bands who are either past their sell-by date or dropped from
  their record company, Weller split the Jam at the height of their success -
  a move he says was intended to preserve the group's integrity.
  
  So while it's quite clear that Weller in no way endorses this current Jam
  reunion, fans will be able to judge for themselves when Buckler and Foxton
  play Liquid Room on Monday, performing classics like Going Underground and A
  Town Called Malice - songs which went on to become the soundtrack for the
  early Eighties.
  
  "I have reflected on the continual demand from the public for a full Jam
  reunion," says Buckler of the decision to reform.
  
  "Bruce and I talked this over carefully as The Jam means so much to
  everyone, including ourselves.
  
  "Times have changed since 1982," he adds. "We've all grown up and got our
  own lives - as The Jam song Burning Sky goes. For all true Jam fans this is
  as good as it gets for now. And I am really looking forward to it.
  
  "There's been a lot written about what Paul's opinions on reforming the band
  are, and if half of what he's said is true, then fair enough. He's got his
  opinion, I have mine, and the fans are entitled to theirs as well."
  
  Certainly, fans' opinion appears to differ from Weller's. Despite the
  absence of the lead singer and songwriter, From The Jam have sold out one
  20-date tour and announced a second. And we're not talking pubs either. "The
  reaction from the fans has been fantastic right from when we announced we
  were getting back together," says Buckler. "It's good to know there are
  still a lot of fans out there who want to hear the songs played live."
  
  Buckler also reveals that he finds former bandmate Weller's constant sniping
  at him and Foxton in the music press as "petty, childish and insulting", and
  says that he's now "sick and tired of all the backbiting".
  
  He adds: "There were three guys in The Jam and two of them weren't called
  Paul Weller. It bugs me and Bruce a little that he took all the kudos. I
  think Jam fans knew that it wasn't just Paul who put The Jam on stage."
  
  As if to prove the point, Buckler and Foxton are not content to simply show
  up on tour and knock off some favourites from the back catalogue.
  
  Instead, to better bring these classic songs to life, the pair have
  bolstered themselves with the addition of two top quality new recruits in
  the shape of Russell Hastings and David Moore.
  
  "The songs were never played with two guitarists when the band were
  together, and having these two excellent musicians on board for the live
  shows really has brought something new to the songs. It's sounding great."
  
  Given that this tour marks the 30th anniversary of the Jam's debut album, In
  The City, and is the first time Buckler and Foxton have got together to play
  Jam songs since they split in 1982, this is a pretty big occasion.
  
  Clearly, Weller won't be there for it, but to dust off an old Meat Loaf
  line, "two out of three ain't bad".
  

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  • I predict that Russell and Dave will be gone by the winter tour and a named guitarist will be brought in to sell tickets. I suggest that seeing From the Jam in a smaller venue is all well and good but Brighton Conference Centre?? hmmm dont think so. So who will be fronting the band?Preston from The Ordinary Boys maybe? any other suggestions or if you want to rip my opinion to shreds, in a civilised manner please be my guest. 'Bout time this board had a good debate. (NT) -- opinions R us, 19:35:00 05/08/07 Tue
    • I also agree with Us... Russel's playing ain't worth a big venue and I think his replacement should be >>>Me<<<. I aready have a Fan Base, like Cazx, Lynn, Hills, RC and Nikki Weller - along with other Tarts like HS, Lee and Steve Collister. (NT) -- SK (� + P), 02:11:31 05/09/07 Wed
      • you're a real 'orrible cunt! (NT) -- i hate wankers, 02:29:59 05/09/07 Wed
        • Must piss yourself off every time you see your reflection then? U stupid fuk. (NT) -- SK, 04:23:49 05/09/07 Wed
      • You know SK,you come out with some bollox sometimes lol (NT) -- Cazx, 01:02:55 05/10/07 Thu
      • I feel honoured to be named as your first tart SK. I'm not sure what I've done to deserve such an accolade!? (NT) -- HS, 00:09:39 05/12/07 Sat
    • Not for me -- John Chelmsford, 16:36:45 05/09/07 Wed
  • i'll agree with you, Mr us. Went to see them last week in cambridge. The show was good, and the playing tight. The lead singer seems to be there just to provide the words to the Brucie show. I enjoy a tribute band and this mob was taking it too serious to be one, with a tribute band, what you see is what you get, the whole thing just sat a bit uncomfortably, I think I prefered The Jam DRC the other week after The Jam Unseen book launch. Interestingly, I was listening to the Jam in Boston 1982 radio broadcast today, and some comments were made about playing the same stuff 20 years later and how the jam would never do that (NOSaying all that, I'm looking forward to seeing them at the Wellerweekend, but it is a bit part for the weekend as a whole. -- Internationalist, 22:24:03 05/08/07 Tue
    • bloomin' laptop...I was in the middle of typing about the quote from boston 1982...it wasn't weller talking about not playing the same stuff 20 years later, but bruce or rick -- internationalist, 22:28:05 05/08/07 Tue
      • to quote Bruce full, "'cos we don't want to be a band that is around in 20 years time playing or old hits 'cos that's not what we are about, you know we're about now, 1982, and relevant songs now" -- Internationalist, 11:15:52 05/09/07 Wed

  
  
  here we go -- AtC, 20:29:46 05/09/07 Wed
  
  

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  WELLERWEEKEND/MAXIMUM POW! -- Heres the good news, 16:44:28 05/09/07 Wed
  Many thanks to all who have bought tickets for our Saturday night gig featuring �from The Jam� at the University which is now SOLD OUT.
  
  We are pleased to confirm other bands for the night as follows:
  
  The Young Soul Rebels
  
  The Upper Fifth
  
  Together with our very own DJ�s Kev Lock, Soulful Sallly & Gregor
  
  *Doors open:* 7.30pm please be EARLY
  
  We have just finalised details for our Friday night and are pleased to announce that tickets are now available although *limited* for the following :
  
  *Fri 18th May *
  
  Wellerweekend & Maximum POW! presents....
  The Small Faces tribute - *"The Small Fakers"*
  plus DJ's Kev Lock, Soulful Sally and Gregor
  
  The Boileroom 13 Stokefields Guildford
  www.theboileroom.net
  *Tickets:* � 7 from *www.ticketweb.co.uk* 08700 600 100 R.O.A.R.
  
  Available on door on night subject to availability.
  *Doors:* 7.30pm - 12.30am
  
  We look forward to seeing you over the weekend and thank you for your
  continued support of our annual event.
  
  Cheers then mates��**
  

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  Above the Clouds -- Jim, 19:12:58 05/08/07 Tue
  As the WW is only just over a week away I am not gonna push AtC until after, wouldn't be fair... but... I would like to say that I will have tickets on me for Sunday 29th July so if you haven't bought one yet, you can do so in Guildford. only �10!!!
  
  Heard excellent reports about Small Fakers from John Hellier, he really rates em so really looking forward to seeing them on the Friday and also heard good reviews about From the Jam, so bring it on!!!!
  

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  The Jam at Reading -- The Weaver, 17:32:56 05/08/07 Tue
  Apologies if you've seen this before:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuo4b_uBxnY&NR=1
  

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  WellerWeekend/POW! -- Jim, 19:02:30 04/26/07 Thu
  Hello all
  
  I hope you are all attending the annual shindig in Guildford this year... it's only 3 weeks away...
  
  If you are not going, SHAME ON YOU!!!! you know its the 10th Anniversary dont you!!??
  
  If you are, see you there.
  
  Mag, as always has done a great job for our pleasure..cheers Mag.
  
  so who is going and who isn't?
  

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  • Hi Everyone - I'm going to be there this year. Looking forward to it. Booked the hotel last night. See you all soon. -- Steve Collister, 19:07:10 04/26/07 Thu
  • i'm there for the duration! -- internationalist, 22:30:11 04/26/07 Thu
  • I'd go but I've traded my time-off Work to meet Caz at Donny. -- SK (Double 99), 02:37:44 04/27/07 Fri
    • Sorry,but Ill be at Wembly watching the mighty reds X maybe another time SK lol -- Cazx, 12:31:37 04/27/07 Fri
  • Of course, i will be there...looking forward to it.... -- A.K, 13:52:29 04/27/07 Fri
  • after seeing Ed and Ossie on sunday, they're going as well -- internationalist, 14:01:27 05/01/07 Tue
  • i shall be there too , cant make friday tho , see ya there ... -- pompey dave, 17:17:42 05/02/07 Wed
    • bring a guitar or 2 Dave, a jam is on the cards (NT) -- mr tamborine man, 23:10:50 05/02/07 Wed
  • Looking to be there for Saturday - just finalising with the boss at home.. ;) -- spence, 10:16:50 05/03/07 Thu
    • be good to see you spence -- internationalist, 08:43:12 05/05/07 Sat
  • shall pack the tambourine aswell .....wont be there till lunch time . -- pompey dave, 17:21:46 05/03/07 Thu
  • is the rehearsal studio going to be hired or is this for the bar afterwards? -- I am the Music Man, 08:36:57 05/06/07 Sun
    • I come from far away... And I can play... The Pia Pia Piano, Pi-An-O, Pi-An-O the Pia Pia Pi-An-O the Pi-An-O the Pi-An-O. (NT) -- What can you play?, 09:20:54 05/06/07 Sun
      • Sax-o, sax-o, sax-o-phone, Sax-o, sax-o, sax-o-phone, Sax-o, sax-o, sax-o-phone, Sax-o, sax-o-phone (NT) -- I am the Music Man, 12:16:23 05/06/07 Sun
  • If there is enough interest for me to book the studio for the saturday afternoon then please let me know.....don't forget folks its the FA Cup Final in the afternoon, which will be on the big screen tele in the bar of the hotel.... -- A.K, 20:30:19 05/06/07 Sun
    • and the bar has beer..mmmm...beer -- homer simpson, 23:21:46 05/06/07 Sun

  
  
  Taken From MOJO Mag....... -- A.K, 19:35:04 04/30/07 Mon
  In this months Mojo Magazine (June), there is the regular back
  page "Hello Goodbye" feature where a band member tells how they joined
  and left a particular group.
  This time it's Bruce Foxton. I think we are all aware of how The Jam
  split up in '82, but he reveals new information at the end.
  
  "We didn't speak again until last year when my band, The Casbah club,
  were supporting The Who at Hyde park. We were backstage, and Paul was
  hanging out with Ocean Colour Scene. We exchanged embarrased glances
  and pretended not to see each other for 20 minutes. Just before I went
  on stage I nipped into the loo, and paul came in straight behind me and
  gave me a geat big hug. "It's been too long man," he said, "it's great
  to see you." I was pleased the ice was broken. It was great to talk to
  him again."
  

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  • I dont believe a word -- cazx, 23:12:29 04/30/07 Mon
    • R U takin the piss? I'm surprised the Supporting Artists are even allowed in the same toilets as the real ones?? They should go in the Public bogs with the rest of us. (NT) -- SK (Tart), 04:16:59 05/01/07 Tue

  
  
  Whats happened to SK -- Caz x, 01:01:47 04/10/07 Tue
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  • Someone's bumped him off, because of his habit of talking SHITE (NT) -- Dr Evil, 08:30:08 04/10/07 Tue
    • You mean 'Talent'... (Everyone else was with talking Shite so I just joined in, you don't like it coz my Shite's better than yours) (NT) -- SK, 17:11:41 04/10/07 Tue
      • Oh there you are my dear,I knew you wouldnt be far away.I dont have any news other than saw Weller at the charity gig in Manc the other Fri which was cool.Nice to see Ian Brown X (NT) -- cazx, 18:37:50 04/10/07 Tue
        • News: I got a busted for �40K back-tax bill from Germany and now live in a log cabin in the Yukon Territory with a large overdraft and face Civil/Criminal prosecution The good news is the Krauts only picked on Brit Contractors so we can take them to EU Court for Discrimiation. The Bad news is, I found out today, Germany hasn't signed Protocol 12 of the EU Rights Act about Discrimination so they can do waht they like - Funny that! (NT) -- SK(int), 12:36:08 04/12/07 Thu
          • I visited Auchwitz in Feb,that was spooky (NT) -- Cazx, 22:42:13 04/14/07 Sat
            • Yeh, I went to Dachau (Munich), the gas chambers were never used because people were dying from hard labor and no food at such a rate the furnaces couldn't keep up! More non-jews died in camps than jews, but they don't count do they? Because they had sod-all. Why dosen't Hollywood make 100 movies about them? (NT) -- SK, 23:07:05 04/14/07 Sat
              • You really need to chill,or youll be having a heart attack x (NT) -- cazx, 01:23:15 04/16/07 Mon
                • Are you sure you're "Fat & Ugly"? You must have some good points?? For example:- You have good taste because you're into Weller and like me (Same thing nearly). Any others then??? (NT) -- SK (MODest), 00:55:38 04/18/07 Wed
                  • Im not yr type lol (NT) -- cazx, 12:24:09 04/19/07 Thu
                    • Well, do you at least have all your own teeth and hair? (NT) -- SK (Type "B" Rh D -ve), 04:51:01 04/20/07 Fri
                      • No teeth no hair ,sorry SK x (NT) -- Cazx, 10:04:10 04/22/07 Sun
                        • "No teeth" is a good point though, is it? (NT) -- SK, 01:28:31 04/23/07 Mon
                          • Youll never know SK,X (NT) -- cazx, 12:20:40 04/23/07 Mon
                            • In that case I'd like to meet you - Donnington Park, June 22/24. You'd have to bring your own Tent, but I might buy you an Ice-cream. (NT) -- SK, 03:43:54 04/25/07 Wed
                              • Donnington Park? Are you having a laugh (NT) -- cazx, 13:26:35 04/25/07 Wed
                                • Hi SK I'm going to donnington then. Might see you there. But I'm not giving you a BJ though so I might not get the ice cream. (NT) -- Steve Collister, 19:11:07 04/26/07 Thu
                                  • Hi Steve, I'd prefer an Ice-Cream. If you're going we should bring our Guitars and have a session in the camp site then... Didn't know you were into MotoGP?? (NT) -- SK, 02:31:28 04/27/07 Fri
                                • No? You're a Northerner, so I'm willing to meet you half way. (NT) -- SK, 02:27:02 04/27/07 Fri
                                  • Been going to moto gp for last 5/6 years. Got myself a bike now too. Yamaha Thunderace. (NT) -- Steve Collister, 17:43:01 04/27/07 Fri
                                    • You got a big one then! I had a trick Yam R6 in Germany and did some Track Days at the N�rburgring (Nordschleife) and Magny Cours in France. But now I'm saving up for Husqvarner SMR450 Supermoto... (NT) -- SK, 03:34:56 04/29/07 Sun
                                      • Fook me yr on a Weller board talking about motorbikes....tut tut (NT) -- cazx, 15:16:52 04/30/07 Mon

  
  
  PW DJs -- Taken from Mod culture, 18:28:56 04/25/07 Wed
  Event location:
  Petrol Club
  't Zuid
  Antwerp (Belgium)
  
  
  Event details:
  Dyn-O-Mite & Petrol Club present Heavy Soul - the first Belgian vintage black music allnighter with a top-notch DJ line-up.
  2 rooms with top djs spinning Club Soul, authentic Rhythm & Blues, deep funk, ska and dancefloor jazz.
  
  PAUL WELLER (uk)
  KEB DARGE (Legendary Deep Funk, uk)
  EDDIE PILLER (Acid Jazz, BBC, uk)
  ANDY LEWIS (Acid Jazz, uk)
  THIERRY STEADY GO ! & SOULIGAN
  RIVERSIDE RnB club djs feat. AXEL, RULE & KRIS (Antwerp)
  OLE SOLLIED & FLO (Petrol Club Soul sessions resident djs, Antwerp)
  
  Admission: Pre sales 10 Euros or at the door 12 Euros.
  Doors:10pm - 6am
  

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  The Jam At Christies..... -- A.K, 17:30:55 04/24/07 Tue
  http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/search/LotDetail.asp?intObjectID=4894382
  

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  • Oh my god!!!! -- I wish, 02:04:43 04/25/07 Wed

  
  
  Paul Weller's rock star style....Taken from The Sunday Mail -- A.K, 12:12:45 04/16/07 Mon
  Will you still be making compilation tapes for your mates when you�re almost 50? I only ask because that�s what Paul Weller does.
  
  After I last interviewed him, he sent me a mix of old soul and Mod numbers.
  He�s also a big fan of new music, some that I�ve heard of � Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, The View � and some I very much have not.
  Today, for example, he�s brought me a CD by cult young British outfit Tunng that he thinks I�ll like.
  More follows...
  �It�s a bit acoustic, folky, but there are beats underneath,� he says. �They�re really good, really different, without being up their backside.�
  
  How does he feel about reaching the half century? �It�s just wrong,� he says, smiling dolefully.
  
  �Forty was s*** as well. I mean, I look all right. I could look a lot worse, considering what I�ve tipped down my throat over the course of the decades.�
  
  It is easy to see why this man is revered as one of the coolest men on the planet.
  
  While Weller has been described as a punk, a soul boy, a pin-up for dad-rock and laddism, throughout it all he has been, first and foremost, a Mod.
  
  Looking sharp is all important to Mods � it�s almost a religion to devotees � and for more than three decades Weller has been a style icon. Recently returned from a family holiday in the Caribbean � which explains the healthy walnut veneer on his angular face � Weller looks the part.
  
  Over a sausage sandwich and a cup of coffee in a caf� near his home in trendy Maida Vale, north London, he is expounding on his latest style.
  
  His outfit is particularly honed � pointed Bottega Veneta shoes (�mega-expensive but top shoes�), blue-and-brown checked Prada trousers (�it�s a houndstooth thing; no matching jacket, unfortunately�), and green Margaret Howell jumper.
  
  �She�s English, but everything else I have, 98 per cent of it is Italian.�
  
  Weller obviously has an eye for Italian design classics. The previous day I�d met up with him and Noel Gallagher, and Weller was quick to borrow his friend�s new scooter.
  
  �It�s a 1969 Lambretta SX200,� says Weller today. �Perfect nick �n� all. Although, if I�m honest, I�m not sure how much he rides it.
  
  It�s a bit like that chocolate-brown Rolls-Royce that [Creation boss] Alan McGee gave him. Noel couldn�t drive it!�
  
  The Modfather loved Gallagher�s Lambretta so much he couldn�t resist hopping on... and he hasn�t been without it since, even riding it to and posing on it for Live�s shoot today.
  
  Weller is, of course, a music icon. His three decades of performing kicked off in 1977. His band the Jam went on to score 18 Top 40 singles �including four No 1s � in five years.
  
  The Style Council came next, giving him continued chart success and helping him break America.
  
  With his solo career still buoyant (eight solo albums, a Brit Award for lifetime achievement and regular sell-out arena tours), Weller is effectively on his third act � and showing no signs of slowing down. This passion and drive is the reason he is here today.
  
  And so it was that Ben Sherman approached him to collaborate with them on the design of a new shirt.
  
  Well, a new old shirt. The initial inspiration was a vintage Ben Sherman given to Weller by Steve Ellis, singer with cult Sixties pop/R&B outfit Love Affair.
  
  �I wore it at Glastonbury in �94. A proper Sixties one, beautiful � turquoise with chocolate-brown stripes.
  
  I based my designs on that � big candy-coloured stripes and a bigger, fuller collar. It�s got all the little details � the pleat and the little hook at the back, square along the bottom.� He still has the shirt.
  
  His love of clothes began as a style-obsessed adolescent in Woking, Surrey. �The right clothes meant everything to me,� he says. �I still appreciate good design, whether it�s a bag or a pair of shoes.�
  
  Little wonder, then, that fashion companies are keen to co-opt his talent. The hook-up with Ben Sherman follows previous collaborations with shoemakers Hudson, for whom he came up with a basket-weave shoe, �which really took off.
  
  I also did a desert boot-style shoe, which sold f*** all. That was the end of that.�
  
  He was also involved with another British clothing classic, Fred Perry.
  
  �I went through their archives to try to find the same kind of weave they used 35, 40 years ago.
  
  I wanted to make the collar a little wider and have more of a roll � all the little details that they lost along the way.
  
  One day, I�d like to do my own line � if I could use someone else�s money. I�m talking with someone at the moment about maybe doing a little range next year.
  
  I�d want to do the total look, top to bottom � sunglasses, belts, shoes. Music�s my first love but very close behind has always been clothes.�
  
  Weller bonds with Noel Gallagher over their love of music rather than clothes, and they spent a lot of time together recently rehearsing at Wheeler End, Oasis�s Buckinghamshire studio, gearing up for their spot at the Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at the Royal Albert Hall.
  
  At the previous day�s shoot, the two fell into the kind of quick-and-ready ribbing close male friends indulge in.
  
  Weller had launched an attack on Oasis for their lack of stage presence.
  
  �Why can�t you lot dance around a bit, rather than just stand there?� he said.
  
  �We can�t jump about like a lunatic like you,� replied Noel, then he asked Weller for a demonstration.
  
  �The last time he started having a bit of a boogie at our rehearsal rooms, he fell over, cracked two of his ribs on the mixing desk! F****** funny man!�
  
  But for all their sniping at one another, Weller is the only person whose advice the notoriously self-assured Gallagher will listen to.
  
  �Weller voices his opinion a lot � a bit too much for my liking,� Gallagher said, while Weller was in front of the camera.
  
  �But he�s an honorary member of this band. When you�re around him you can see why he�s a solo artist � because he�s intense and pursues perfection.
  
  I love him to bits. He�s a friend first and foremost, my oldest friend since I moved to London.
  
  Weller�s the kind of guy that phones you at three in the morning and goes, �I�ve been listening to these demos of yours and they�re rubbish.�
  
  I say to him, �Oi, I don�t phone you at three in the morning and slag off your songs.� And Weller goes, �That�s because mine are the f****** b******s!��
  
  Spend any time with Weller and you�ll be beset with opinions. He comes from the generation of pop stars that took on the Tory government of Margaret Thatcher in the Eighties and he is still passionate about politics.
  
  �I performed at an anti-Iraq-war gig before the 2003 invasion and I�m disgusted at our role in the continuation of the mess in the Middle East.
  
  Meanwhile, hospitals aren�t getting any better. I don�t know where all our taxes go to � it certainly isn�t into any welfare system or schools.
  
  All my kids have to go to private school to get a decent education. They can find the money to go to war, though � imagine how many millions a day that is. It�s a phoney veneer of democracy.�
  
  He shakes his head, takes a slurp of coffee and is on again about his first passion � music. One of his daughters has just played him Kelis�s single Millionaire.
  
  He loved it but is withering about modern American R&B albums. �There are always one or two great tracks and the rest is just padding, making up the numbers.
  
  Beyonc� � two great tracks on that record, the rest is all bland ballads. I was at the Q Awards last autumn and the most influential act in the world or something was Take That!
  
  Are we on the same planet? If it was �sold the most records�, fair enough. But I can�t see Take That�s influence or inspiration.�
  
  Indeed, the recent trend for outfits to reform only fills him with anger. �I�m not into it at all. I think it�s rubbish. It�s cabaret. I don�t want to get involved in it.
  
  I just think, rise above it all. Songs and bands should stay where they are � as a good memory for the people who were involved in them in whatever shape or form.�
  
  Weller rises to pay the waitress and buttons up his elegant Dolce & Gabbana pea coat.
  
  He is a man for whom passion and integrity are his trusted touchstones.
  
  �When I go on tour, I take cases full of suits and scarves and shirts � all smart gear,� he says.
  
  �A few weeks back, I was in the Oasis dressing room before a big show and they were all standing there waiting to go on wearing the same clothes they�d been in all day.
  
  I couldn�t believe it. F****** scruffy northerners!'
  

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  Radio Highlight of the week -- A.K, 13:40:26 04/12/07 Thu
  Stax Records 50th Anniversary . Saturday 14th April.
  BBC radio present 2 shows this weekend in celebration of the 50th birthday of legendary Memphis record label Stax.
  
  BBC Radio 4. 10.30am - 11.00am
  Hit the Road Stax - Paul Gambaccini explores the Stax/Volt tour of 1967, which introduced Europe to soul giants Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, and Booker T and the MGs. With input from Sam Moore, Steve Cropper, Wayne Jackson (of the Memphis Horns) and Stax boss Al Bell.
  
  BBC Radio 2. 8.00pm - 9.00pm
  Soulsville - Trevor Nelson celebrates the 50th anniversary of Memphis-based soul studio Stax records. Recalling the label's glory days are Stax house composers Issac Hayes and David Porter, guitarist Steve Cropper and trumpeter Wayne Jackson.
  

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  • Some good quality recordings of these will go down well if anyone has the technology! -- The Weaver, 16:58:00 04/13/07 Fri

  
  
  POW! May 18/19 Guildford Line up in process of being finalised, details will go etc -- Mag, 19:17:46 02/16/07 Fri
  Line up in process of being finalised, details will go live
  Tues/Wednesday next week.
  
  some bumph on previous years.
  
  www.maximumpow.com
  
  Can Andy K please give me a call 07798 567541 cheers
  

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  • so who's going this year? looks like it's sold out, so much for waiting for details!!!! -- unusual suspect, 16:20:05 03/21/07 Wed
  • Its NOT sold out, special rates will be availble for people who post on this board and related PW/Mod boards. Annocument and who is playing+Hotel and Weekend details will be posted here within the next few weeks....Thanks -- A.K, 22:00:41 03/21/07 Wed
    • thanks AK, I'd just had a surf round and found that ticket<bastard> (insert whatever variant) had it as sold out, as had websites listing the whole tour. I'd much rather buy direct rather than pay inflated fees, money goes in the right direction. Look forward to hearing more. -- The Boy Who Didn't Mean To Cry Wolf, 10:23:37 03/22/07 Thu
      • any news as tickets are appearing on ebay and some going for silly money (buy it now for over 80 quid!!) and i know of people on other forums have hung back waiting for the forum offers and are now concerned as the ticket agents have sold out. -- The Boy Who Didn't Mean To Cry Wolf, 13:21:53 03/26/07 Mon
  • I think your getting the Pow weekend mixed up with From THE JAM gigs totally differnet thing. -- A.K, 13:34:23 03/27/07 Tue
    • so the From The Jam gig on the POW weekend isn't the same thing? Check ebay and From The Jam, Guildford and sussex university. so something different is happening the same night as the ftj gig?? -- confused now, 16:28:21 03/27/07 Tue
  • They are yes, but its part of The Weller Weekend/POW..... -- A.K, 11:31:21 03/28/07 Wed
    • therefore the tickets allocated to the agencies have sold out for the saturday night pow but there have been some held back for the forums? have i got it now? -- still a little confused, 13:12:44 03/28/07 Wed
  • Yes -- A.K, 16:07:04 04/04/07 Wed
    • so i stand corrected -- orthopedic pete, 19:49:32 04/04/07 Wed

  
  
  From The Jam -- Paul Weller, 03:59:50 04/01/07 Sun
  "From The Jam featuring Paul Weller", one third of the original line-up of The Jam, today announced a major 21-date UK tour in November and December.
  
  The winter tour starts Saturday November 24th at Plymouth Pavilions, and includes London, Glasgow and Birmingham and ends at Brighton Centre on Friday December 21st. The Brighton gig marks the band's 25th anniversary and coincides with when the original line-up performed their last ever concert together at the very same venue (Brighton Centre, December 11th 1982).
  

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  • i'd heard these were the dates for the world tour... -- boris the spider, 14:33:39 04/01/07 Sun
  • Weller later commented: "There were 3 people in The Jam, and 2 of them weren't me!" (NT) -- Sunday Sun, 15:31:21 04/01/07 Sun
  • Weller sues Foxton for not paying him Royalties for the guitar parts he added to Bruce's songs. (NT) -- �12.49, 05:09:20 04/02/07 Mon

  
  
  WELLER COUNTRY -- A.K, 00:05:41 04/01/07 Sun
  In a break from his normal british mod r&b sound and following on
  from his highly successful covers album 'Studio 150' mod god Paul
  Weller has recorded a mini-album of country and western classics and
  orginals. The 6 track cd was recorded whilst Weller and his band were
  on a recent tour of the USA in sessions in Memphis and Nashville, but
  only guitarist Steve Craddock, of Ocean Colour Scene, and drummer
  Steve White, appear on the cd. Craddock plays steel slide guitar on
  two tracks, White bushes on all the tracks. Two of the tracks are
  duets with new country acts Randy Travis and Garth Brooks
  contributing vocals to their own songs covered by Weller.
  
  Weller has said he was inspired by the albums by the Byrds such
  as 'Sweethearts of the Rodeo' and Gram Parsons as well as country
  albums by artists such as Ray Charles and Neil Young.
  
  The albums track listing is being kept a well guarded secret but
  Weller hopes that this album will finally see him break america in
  artist as his own right not just the cult following he enjoys today.
  
  It is hoped the limited edition album will be released late June or
  early July, and it is thought a speciallist country and western label
  is being sort.
  
  Weller has no plans to tour the album, although one of gigs in
  Nashville or Memphis could be a possibility and a DVD probable in the
  future.
  

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  • Yes it was an April Fool.....Did anyone notice? -- A.K, 22:37:02 04/01/07 Sun
  • Oh-Kay.... 2 seconds in and I knew this was toss. AK you got me for a second. Ha Ha!!! Happy April Fools!! In addition on this new Country and western album, a guest appearance duet from Sting! -- MODjerry, 23:19:41 04/01/07 Sun

  
  
  He don't like Sting does he? Who does!! -- John Chelmsford, 13:51:38 03/30/07 Fri
  A little snippet in the Daily Mirror, states that the Gobfather spat at a picture of Sting at the RAH the other night. Fair play to him, Sting is a pretentious cock of the highest order imo.Good to see him growing old disgracefully!
  

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  • Thats my boy lol -- cazx, 09:27:14 03/31/07 Sat

  
  
  Charity Night in remembrance of Jenny Scales....Above the Clouds -- A.K, 13:41:36 03/09/07 Fri
  Above the Clouds
  
  In memory of Jenny Scales 1969 - 2007
  
  100 Club
  
  Oxford Street
  
  London
  
  W1
  
  Sunday 29th July 2007
  
  17 Black
  
  Darren J Connett
  
  + Special guests
  
  + DJ
  
  Raffle or auction TBC
  
  Tickets �10 in advance.
  
  Ticket & event info from: Jimpiddington66@aol.com
  
  ALL proceeds to Cancer Research UK
  
  Doors 7pm
  
  R.O.A.R
  

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  • I know I don't post often here but this is one that deserves a role call like the good ole days.. I was just talking to Nicki (as in Ed!) at work about getting the old gang back together in solidarity for a night for Graham. I'm there..nice one Jim. -- spence, 08:58:33 03/10/07 Sat
  • Jim and myself have been getting this gig together since the news of Jenny's passing and would love to get everyone there on the night to celebrate Jenny's life. Come on people a show of hands for this one, its going to be a great night!!... -- A.K, 10:17:50 03/11/07 Sun
  • Howdy y'all. I'll be there if I can get over by then. I sincerely hope so and would love to be there to raise a glass. (NT) -- Frank (still waving my arms around in Denver) Wilson, 18:47:08 03/20/07 Tue
  • Nice one Frank W, would be good to see you! -- A.K, 19:14:12 03/20/07 Tue
    • http://www.wegottickets.co.uk/event/17190 - Paolo Hewitt first guest DJ to confirm. More news as and when. (NT) -- Jim, 16:59:08 03/28/07 Wed
      • Good work for a good cause. Holidays permitting, I'll be there. (NT) -- The Weaver, 19:31:10 03/28/07 Wed

  
  
  Telford tickets for charity sale -- Internationalist, 14:12:06 03/06/07 Tue
  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130087165352&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D130087165352%2B%2B%26fvi%3D1
  

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  • Nice idea. Good to hear from you Graham. Hope to catch up soon. -- The Weaver, 11:03:00 03/07/07 Wed
    • cheers mate, somebody on another forum offered out of the blue. T'internet isn't all a bad place. yeah, hope to see you soon -- internationalist, 16:40:10 03/07/07 Wed
  • went for a sum of �127 in the end, ALL straight into the charity pot, thanks alot for any body who had a bid and a big thanks to the person who actually won the tickets, enjoy!! -- Internationalist, 11:22:17 03/20/07 Tue
  • Graham, Thats great news, iam raising money as well at the moment for Cancer Research....by the end of the year should be loads of money raised. (NT) -- A.K, 12:40:14 03/20/07 Tue

  
  
  Ben Sherman PW Designed Shirt....Follow link.... -- A.K, 13:17:51 03/16/07 Fri
  http://www.cazual.co.uk/sherman-paul-weller-candy-shirts-c-21_25_149.html
  

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  The Fake Jam -- spence, 09:11:18 03/10/07 Sat
  OK so this Jam reunion thing is gaining more profile - been all over the BBC news yesterday, with interviews too it seems.. (Recorded it last night but not seen yet - my Mum told me!)
  
  Can't see how another singer is gonna cut it, and what about the the small matter of being the only guitar??
  
  I'm of the opinion that PW will eventually cave in to the rewards on offer, it's too big to ignore..
  
  But I can't stand the thought of a middle-aged Jam playing slowed down versions of all the pop stuff at Finsbury Park a la Madness, with middle aged mums all doing a crap 80's can-can to "..Malice".
  
  For it to work for me it would have to be gigs like the Civic or smaller, with all the sweat that they can muster out of the good and true real-music loving teenagers of the country. But that contradicts any money-making really so I won't hold my breath!
  
  Forgive me if I'm going over old ground but as it's getting on the news I can still see momentum in it.
  

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  • hadn't seen the NME thing below - seems there's 4 of them - yuk.... -- spence, 09:14:36 03/10/07 Sat
  • Spence....dont worry PW will never reform with Bruce&Rick, as long as the sunshines... -- A.K, 10:11:56 03/11/07 Sun

  
  
  MOTOWN ON THE MERSEY Tonight Radio 2 -- A.K, 18:53:03 03/06/07 Tue
  Tuesday 6th March 2033-2230
  Craig Charles presents a documentary looking back at Liverpool�s Mardi Gras Club and the special relationship it had with 1960�s soul music. In 1957 a club opened in Liverpool that went on to become a heaving, gathering place for a post war generation of young, music fans�.and no, we�re not talking about The Cavern, but an establishment that is now regarded as a forgotten mecca of 1960�s black music, The Mardi Gras.
  

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  • Anyone know how to record from this 'Listen Again' link? -- The Weaver, 12:38:13 03/09/07 Fri
    • Open for link... -- The Weaver, 12:42:27 03/09/07 Fri
  • Weave, Get yourself a program called TOTEL RECORDER...excellent little program...just goole it. -- A.K, 13:38:42 03/09/07 Fri

  
  
  PAUL WELLER TO PLAY 'VERSUS CANCER' GIGS -- A.K, 11:05:44 03/02/07 Fri
  Paul Weller is confirmed as the latest act to be confirmed for the Manchester charity gig Versus Cancer. He joins a star studded line up for the concert at the MEN Arena on March 30th which already includes music legends such as Ian Brown, The Charlatans, Echo and the Bunnymen and McAlmont and Butler.
  http://www.seetickets.com/?a=ver+can
  

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  PAUL WELLER burgled.... -- A.K, 22:38:45 02/25/07 Sun
  British rocker PAUL WELLER has been left devastated after his
  west London home was burgled. The GOING UNDERGROUND hitmaker lost car keys and money when a burglar raided his luxury
  house in Maida Vale after disabling the home's security
  system. The 48-year-old was away at the time, but his
  housekeeper slept through the break-in. MARTIN BOULDEN, a
  44-year-old unemployed man, appeared before West London
  magistrates on Monday (19FEB07) to face charges of
  burglary.
  

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  Were the New York shows filmed, and if so does anyone know if they will be released? -- John Chelmsford, 13:00:23 02/23/07 Fri
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  • Yes John they were as far as i know...they might pop up on a bootleg sometime in the future on the Internet or on message boards like PW.com (NT) -- A.K, 16:21:15 02/25/07 Sun

  
  
  The Brits 2007 -- The Weaver, 11:15:55 02/15/07 Thu
  Missed the show myself but just read this line from Noel:
  
  �I won�t feel like an elder stateman until Paul Weller dies. He�s still in charge. Until he goes I�m only second in command.�
  
  Quality.
  

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  • Hes putting himself a bit infront at 2nd,Id say he was way down the line.....And I dont even wanna think about Weller dying..... -- cazx, 11:35:40 02/15/07 Thu
    • I'm not the biggest Oasis fan but for his generation I think Noel is about right. I do enjoy his interviews too - more enlightening and less of the 'you know's than Weller. Who would you say? -- The Weaver, 15:29:10 02/15/07 Thu
  • Way down the line from who? cazz...can't think of anyone else who would take that mantel apart from Noel... -- A.K, 11:29:11 02/16/07 Fri
    • What I mean is,if youve heard one oasis song youve heard um all.Liams just learnt his stuff off Ian Brown.Though I did like the interview they gave, -- Cazx, 14:31:28 02/16/07 Fri
  • Yeah Right! -- John (Chelmsford), 11:12:33 02/20/07 Tue
  • I'd say Marco Nelson would be a better choice. -- John (Chelmsford), 11:17:04 02/20/07 Tue

  
  
  Could both Gardener and H please get in touch with me please on my e-mail addy.....cheers -- A.K, 17:30:16 02/16/07 Fri
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  • Just mailed you (NT) -- The Gardener of Eden, 11:25:33 02/17/07 Sat
  • Cheers Gardener......H are you out there???...please get in touch... (NT) -- A.K, 19:44:57 02/19/07 Mon

  
  
  S.K Could you get in touch with me please on my e-mail. -- A.K, 19:43:48 02/19/07 Mon
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  Paul Weller missing as 'The Jam' reform -- A.K, 17:51:03 02/19/07 Mon
  http://www.nme.com/news/the-jam/26537
  

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  Runny nose and runny yolk -- Broken heart and broken bones, 04:55:02 02/18/07 Sun
  Runny nose and runny yolk
  Even if you have a cold still
  You can cough on me again
  I still haven't had my full fill
  
  In the someday, what's that sound?
  In the someday, what's that sound?
  In the someday, what's that sound?
  In the someday, what's that sound?
  
  Broken heart and broken bones
  Think about some capsules of horse pills
  One more quirky cliched phrase
  You're the one I wanna refill
  
  In the someday, what's that sound?
  In the someday, what's that sound?
  In the someday, what's that sound?
  In the someday, what's that sound?
  

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  Taken from Splinters -- Can' t think for myself, 02:10:54 02/18/07 Sun
  I personally dont have any bad feeling if Rick and Bruce are touring as "Foxton and Buckler's the Jam" (they were in the Jam, wheresnt they?) even if Im one of those who prefer the band to remain "The Gift" or another name.
  
  What I judge as very ridiculous and very cash-in is when people like my friends the italian promoters (dont know if its the same there in Uk) are sending press releases where they talk of a Jam reunion. Reunion is not, obviously, it's more like the Doors without Morrison, with the only difference Weller is alive, and rocking, Mod bless him :O)
  
  I dont understand why there is this "black or white" sensation around, like you have to stay on Paul side versus Rick & Bruce or viceversa. I will go and see R&B and Im sure I will enjoy it. It's a fun-revival (passion-less) project imho, but in the right perspective it will be fantastically enjoyable.
  
  Weller is on a different level as he still creates music, and lives for it. And still he has that "spark". And what we "pretend" from him is consequently different and higher.
  
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  WATCHA GONNA DO ABOUT IT � THE SMALL FACES STORY BBC RADIO 2 TONIGHT -- A.K, 18:04:00 02/17/07 Sat
  
  Saturday 17th February 2004-2100
  Take four London lads, add a mohair suit and some Mod swagger, a dose of Cockney humour, a touch of music hall and some drug induced psychedelia and you have a band that made some of the most exciting and vibrant pop of the 60�s�.
  

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