Fran, your initial impressions of London weren't too different from mine when I went in March--though I was 60 with a wife and son. No nightclubbing for me, but I checked out the same historical attractions. Stumbling onto the legendary Denmark Street was a treat. A visit to 60 66 Music led to a sighting of Steve Diggle. I wonder if he heard me wailing away on a cheap acoustic, playing Cliff Richard's "Move It?" At Hank's Guitars next door, I picked up an acoustic Gretsch and played a few originals. A kindly gentleman picked up a mandolin and accompanied me. A very enjoyable time.
Fascinating. Your reflections on London then versus now are so vivid. It's cool how some adventures still feel timeles, even with all the new tech. Such a gift.
Thanks, Roxy! There are so many instances and songs and movies now that seem like they're only a few years old when they're over 40. And I wonder where the time went.
Fran, your initial impressions of London weren't too different from mine when I went in March--though I was 60 with a wife and son. No nightclubbing for me, but I checked out the same historical attractions. Stumbling onto the legendary Denmark Street was a treat. A visit to 60 66 Music led to a sighting of Steve Diggle. I wonder if he heard me wailing away on a cheap acoustic, playing Cliff Richard's "Move It?" At Hank's Guitars next door, I picked up an acoustic Gretsch and played a few originals. A kindly gentleman picked up a mandolin and accompanied me. A very enjoyable time.
Fascinating. Your reflections on London then versus now are so vivid. It's cool how some adventures still feel timeles, even with all the new tech. Such a gift.
Thanks, Roxy! There are so many instances and songs and movies now that seem like they're only a few years old when they're over 40. And I wonder where the time went.