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- Bill Nelson and Sandie Shaw on telly discussing David Sylvian’s ‘Brilliant Trees’In William's World·12 February 2023Bill posted this before and it disappeared but it's back again (YouTube giveth and YouTube taketh away) ....45865
- ‘Rock Concert’ poemIn The World And His Wife·6 April 2024Thank you guys for giving me the confidence, at last, to share my poetry since the Oracle Project etc ‘Rock Concert’ Tonight’s the night! Finally! Been counting Down for well over a year. Many anxious Tears, until it was actually confirmed that We had managed to obtain tickets. Had Pre-booked, but the backlog was huge And it was potluck who got a golden Ticket! At last! All was finally well wow! Take our seats. Chattering everywhere. Huge arena was abuzz with excitement. Support band strolled nonchalantly on- To the stage. Played a few songs. Rock And some slower. Nice selection from a Young band. Guitar, drums, bass, piano And vocals. Got the crowd going and Drink was flowing, so it was a decent Atmosphere. Finished their set. CDs Eagerly offered in the carpeted and big Foyer after the concert. Again, checked The sound, then the lights went down….. 2024 😎🎼45123
- Record Collector (March edition) featureIn William's World·5 March 2019Just seen (and bought) a copy of "Record Collector" as I see there's a 4 page spread on Bill written by David Stubbs. Surprised no-one's mentioned it before unless I missed a thread on this.45435
- Festive greetingsIn World Outside The Window21 December 202345
- CLIVE JAMES: AN APPRECIATION FROM BILL.In William's World·27 November 2019Many years ago, in the1970s, I bought an album by Pete Atkin. I think I'd heard it on John Peel's BBC radio show, a programme which, since the 1960s, had regularly introduced me to lots of interesting and obscure music. The album was titled, (if I remember correctly,) 'A King At Nightfall,' and what struck me the most about it was the lyrics, which were witty, wise and poetic. At first I didn't realise that the lyrics were not written by singer/guitarist Pete Atkin, whose name was emblazoned on the album's cover. But I soon discovered that these wonderful lyrics were written by a man called Clive James. Clive went on to become a celebrity in his own right...a poet, television broadcaster and critic whose wit and wisdom illuminated many a tv show. Clive seemed like one of the good guys, a really good guy who appeared honest, stoic and compassionate about events unfolding around him. Clive James's way with words encompassed both humour and profoundity, a man who clearly felt deeply about the human condition, its contradictions, pathos, absurdity, comedy, joy and sadness. This was particularly in evidence in his latter poems, written when he was diagnosed as terminally ill. Today, his death was officially announced. I feel very sad about his passing. This troubled, divided country needs more of his kind to pour a healing salve on our increasingly bitter divisions, but I fear there is no one to replace him or those like him. Rest in Peace Clive...45302
- John Cooper Clarke aged 71 todayIn World Outside The Window·25 February 2020John Cooper Clarke was born 25 February, 1949, in Salford, Lancashire.113220
- “Quit Dreaming & Get On The Beam” anniversaryIn William's World·8 May 2020Released on this day, way back in 1981. .113348
- About the David Bowie rumoursIn William's World·29 April 2022As I'm sure we all know, Bill Nelson's album 'After the Satellite Sings' was influential to David Bowie's earthling album. But I've also heard rumor's about Bowie's past. Among those are rumors that Bowie (allegedly) was going to work with the legendary Bill Nelson (of Be Bop Deluxe fame) on music. Is there any credibility to these allegations? If so, during what time would they have worked together, and what would it have been like?1131309
- Wakefield Record BarIn William's World·9 June 2022The Word In Your Ear podcast from David Hepworth & Mark Ellen recently featured a brief reminiscence from Hepworth about the Wakefield Record Bar. According to Wikipedia, Hepworth was born in Dewsbury but attended Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Wakefield. It's near the start of Podcast 448.113751
- SUNBURST DELUXEIn William's World·24 September 2023After missing out on a gig at the brudenell in Leeds through the covid pandemic I'm highly excited at being able to see this great band at venue 23 in Bills hometown next Saturday . I really can't wait !!!!1131051
- Hoping all is well...In William's World·9 September 2019Haven't heard from Bill on the Journal for quite sometime. Hoping all is improving with the transition from the Mackie platform to Cubase. Fingers crossed that all is as well as can be health wise. These two recent releases are stellar. Can't stop playing them. Super excited about whatever is next.1131674
- Modern music has arrivedIn William's World·20 September 2019cherry red just posted https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/be-bop-deluxe-modern-music-4cd-1dvd-deluxe-boxset-edition/ Exclusive to cherry red is a signed postcard (till stocks last)...........113800
- Eagerly awaiting Dazzlebox!In William's World·23 March 2021Even after 45 years of following Bill and buying everything he puts out as it’s released, I’m both a bit surprised as well as being reassured by the feelings of anticipation & excitement I find myself experiencing at the prospect of getting my hands on this set of recordings. 2 CD’s packed with relatively newly recorded & mastered instrumentals, fantastic packaging and wonderful artwork; surely this has to be a no brainer for anyone who’s interested in the man and his amazing sonic adventures. It’s like waiting for Live! In the Air Age to hit the shelves of my local Virgin Records or HMV store back in ’77. But I can’t wait, I want it, no, more than ever - I need it NOW (or more politely, as soon as you can, please Bill?)!!52172
- WILLIAM'S WONDERFUL WORLD OF GUITARS. (A personal series of six string sentiments...)In William's World6 August 2020Me with my blue J. Joye 'Bel Aire' guitar...52
- MOJO October 2022 ''Sound On Sound'' InterviewIn William's World17 August 2022Only today picked up a copy of Mojo and not had time to read the entire piece yet, but I glanced at the closing words, (always a good way to get a feel for the whole article,) and read John Leckie's comment that 'all Bill needs is an editor.' Well, as much as I love John, I'll respectfully take issue with that comment, and for the following reasons: It implies that some kind of 'quality control' is needed, that some of the work is not as good as it could be. But, who is to say what is good and what isn't? What one editor might erase a different editor might keep. What one editor might think 'sub standard' another editor might deem essential and perfect. It just comes down to personal taste and musical bias, there are no absolutes in art. If an editor favours classic rock, he may not be particularly disposed towards jazz or ambient or avant music and would therefore edit in favour of the former. It''s entirely subjective. and avoids generalisations. I can understand that, if you're chasing commercial success, and an editor thinks he knows what formulas might help achieve such results, he will probably edit out anything that negates a potential success. That's what many producers are hired to do, to make hits, to aim at mainstream success, that's how they earn their money after all. But an artist doesn''t consider such things, he is dedicated to following the muse and damn the torpedoes.He has to do what he has to do. Editors are valuable for magazines and tv documentaries and so on, where numerous contributers are involved in producing the final product, (though they don't always get it right.) But a true artist and an editor are polar opposites. It becomes an imposition, a vendetta, a negation of vison and mission. An artist needs the opposite: the freedom to express whatever he wants, whenever he wants. You don't have to like it, or agree with it, but it has the right to be what it is. It's unbounded, boundless, free... By the way, don't think for one minute that the fact that I'm a prolific musician means that any of this music comes easy to me. It's an absolute joy to create it, and I love the process, but its creation requires intensely hard work, deep thought and great and loving care. 😉52
- House of Prog - phone interviewIn William's World·15 January 2025Hopefully this Friday (17th January), Bill will be the guest on Ian Gregson's show on the internet radio station House Of Prog. Due to be aired at 8pm UK time, Ian gave Bill a call to chat about his career. If you miss the show, I will hopefully be putting the interview on Dreamsville in the near future. https://houseofprog.com52182
- I just had to shareIn William's World·10 May 2022After 4 months at the framer, I finally have this awesome photo on my wall! Sorry about the reflections, but clearly I am not a photographer.52180
- New Material Fantastic news that Bill Nelson’s creative conveyor belt continues to sound out the optimism that Sonoluxe provides.In William's World·6 October 202352320
- Record Store Day - a new Bill vinyl?In William's World·29 January 2023I can't be the only noticing the resurgence in vinyl sales. I believe they overtook CD sales last year for the first time in eons. My lad got a new amp, speakers and turntable for Christmas and his interest in vinyl has reignited my own. I have always preferred physical product over downloads and streaming and enjoying even more time with my lad sifting through record stores has alerted me more to the "Record Store Day" movement and special releases. To cut to the chase, and i don't know the economics of short run vinyl printing, but I wondered how viable it might be for Bill to release a special record? Maybe a 4 or 6 track EP on a 12" or, to really stand out, a 10" record. Just a thought. Maybe too costly but I notice new vinyl releases tend to be priced circa £25 to £30 and some seem to be short volume runs of maybe 1,000 copies.52473
- BARON WOLMAN RIP.In William's World·13 December 2020Only now read of the death of legendary photographer Baron Wolman. Baron photographed virtually every major rock star in the 'sixties when he was Rolling Stone magazine's chief photographer. His iconic photographs of Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin, The Doors, Miles Davis, Frank Zappa and so many others are highly regarded classics. He was Rolling Stone magazine's official photographer at the famous Woodstock Festival too. A few years back, when I was invited to be a guest at Classic Rock magazine's annual awards ceremony, the magazine arranged for me to be seated at a table next to Baron who turned out to be a charming and erudite man, an ideal companion and conversationalist throughout the evening. His stories of photographing so many stellar musicians were fascinating. It was a privilege to be in his company for a few hours. Baron Wolman passed away on the 2nd of November due to complications from Motor Neurone disease. My sympathies to his family and loved ones. And yes, yet another cruel blow from this cruellest of years...52254
- It’s arrived!In William's World19 April 202252
- RIP Dickey Betts Allman Brothers BandIn World Outside The Window·18 April 2024Dickey Betts has passed away from Cancer at age 80. He wrote their hit "Ramblin' Man". They're putting the band back together - in Heaven. Thanks for all the great music Dickey and rest in peace. Tom5262
- Powertron CD pre-order from Burning ShedIn William's World3 May 2024Today is Bandcamp Friday! for those who prefer to buy your music digitally...Powertron is now available as a digital download from Bandcamp!52
- PhotosIn World Outside The Window23 February 2024The Big Backyard, including a Sandhill Crane in the Rio Grande, and Morris the feral cat that I feed and made a shelter for. Color tweakage on the clouds photos.52
- Potential Bill Nelson album covers.In The World And His Wife16 November 202052
- Masters of Macabre, Hosts of Horror...In World Outside The Window2 August 202152
- Smoke ’em if you got ’em.In World Outside The Window15 April 202052
- New CD'sIn William's World10 March 2025New release early summer We're told.1
- If the Moon were only 1 pixelIn World Outside The Window·4 December 2020A nice visualization of our solar system, and good fun too. In this interactive demo, the Moon is one pixel across and everything else is scaled to that, including the distances between planets. Get ready to scroll. A lot. If the Moon Were Only 1 Pixel ...just use right and left arrow keys accordingly.21085
- PhotosIn World Outside The Window5 June 2022San Francisco the other day.210
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