Originally Posted by Jedikiah:
“John Peel's deadpan delivery is definitely suited to Hurll's party atmosphere. It really wouldn't have worked so well in the Robin Nash era, that's for sure. When we come to choosing our favourite presenter at the end of the year, i'd say, Peel has to be there or thereabouts. With his disdain, i think he's pretty much behaving in a way that many of the more mature viewers can relate to, and especially those who had been watching Top Of The Pops for a number of years already. The new Top Of The Pops generation, i would imagine, wouldn't quite see it in the same way, not having experienced anything different. Those acts and latest fads are obviously for the youngsters to relate to. Obviously, those acts are attempting to appeal to the young generation, predominantly.
It will be interesting to see how 1982 compares to 1981, from the perspective of today. 82, in a sense, lacks some of the diversity, of 81, and is becoming a little more glossy. However, there are possibly more songs that left a strong impression on me, in 82, than 81.
''Michael Caine'' is one of the few Madness songs where Suggs doesn't sing lead vocals, but aside from the voice seeming a little deeper (it is Carl Smyth singing), the accent gives it a familiar feel..”
Michael Caine is my fav Madness single as well.
After over 30 yrs of listening I never realised it wasn't Suggs on vocals.
Thanks for the info
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