Category Archives: New Wave

The John peel Show from the 21st of December 1977
14
Mar

Well, here we are Once again with another Episode of the classic long running John peel show. This Episode was First broadcast on the 21st of December, 1977. Hope you enjoy!

John Peel Show – 21/12/1977



Tracks;
01. Generation X – Your Generation
02. Sham 69 – What ‘Ave We Got
03. Siouxsie & The Banshees – Metal
04. Motors – Bring In The Morning Light
05. John McLaughlin & Shakti – Two Sisters
06. Wreckless Eric – Semaphore Signals
07. Tom Robinson Band – We Ain’t Gonna Take It
08. Sham 69 – Borstal Breakout
09. Stranglers – Something Better Change
10. Rich Kids – Bulletproof Lover
11. Siouxsie & The Banshees – Suburban Relapse
12. Buzzcocks – Pulsebeat
13. John McLaughlin & Shakti – Kriti
14. Generation X – Day By Day
15. Sham 69 – Rip Off
16. Wreckless Eric – Go The Whole Wide World
17. Stranglers – Goodbye Toulouse
18. Tom Robinson Band – Long Hot Summer
19. Siouxsie & The Banshees – Mirage
20. Rich Kids – Rich Kids
21. Sham 69 – Hey Little Rich Boy
22. Buzzcocks – Fast Cars
23. Generation X – Youth Youth Youth
24. John McLaughlin & Shakti – La Danse du Bonheur
25. Motors – Emergency
26. Siouxsie & The Banshees – Love In A Void
27. Wreckless Eric – Rags And Tatters
28. Sham 69 – Don’t Understand
29. Tom Robinson Band – Don’t Take No For An Answer
30. Stranglers – Hanging Around
31. Rich Kids – Young Girls
32. The Buzzcocks – What Do I get?

The John Peel Show

The John peel Show was a long running Radio show that was aired Twice a week on BBC radio Two. It was hosted by the late and legendary DJ John Peel himself and ran for almost 30 years. The show was first broadcast in 1975 and lasted right up til 2024. But sadly it came to an end with the Sudden Death of the DJ, aged 64. Nobody lives forever, but it was sad to hear of his departure.

This show was in my opinion, the best music show on BBC Radio. There were various factors contributing to this verdict. The main factor being his support for up and coming bands. If you had a group or were an artist, you could send your Demo in and he’d try to play it. However, he’d get so much sent into him from all over the world that it was impossible for him to play them all. Groups that caught his eye would often come on the show and play live sessions.

But One of the other great things I loved about John Peel was that he knew lots of listeners would be taping his shows at home. So he would make sure each track had played right out to the end before he said a word. But even when he did talk, it would only be to Introduce each track. However, the BBC conditions required him to do a certain amount of talking on each show. So, he would tell you all about a Tour a particular group is doing. Or an album theyd released. So even the time he had to talk was used constructively.

John Peel Today

It would certainly be True to say that he is gone but not forgotten. Although John Peel himself is dead, his spirit surely lives on. The DJ has been dead for over 20 years now. But we see a lot of his legacy displayed in the styles of many DJs today. John Peel set a new standard for music DJ’s. A Standard worthy of a following.

Back in the day, John Peel was the Only DJ that operated the way he did. But nowadays we see his style reflected in the styles of many DJs today. There’s been many a good DJ over the years, but none have left an impact like Peely did. It’s quite an achievement not only to provide your listeners with great music. But to remould how music is broadcast is something special.

What Did You Think?

Well, what did you think of that show then? Hear any good tracks you liked the sound of? We’d love to hear what you thought in the comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we’re always keen to read the thoughts and opinions of others on the music we share. So please do feel free to indulge yourself using as many words as you need to tell us what you thought of this show.

In fact, if you’re a fellow music lover, then why not join us? If you enjoy discovering new material but also love to share your own favourites and findings, then this is the place for you. We are the Worlds Number One Online Music Community. But we’re always keen to have new members. Just click the button below. It’s completely FREE to join and always will be. See you Inside!

Join the Community!

The John peel Show from the 21st of June, 1989
14
Mar

Here we are with another little instalment of The Late and Legendary John Peel Show to the collection. This episode which was kindly uploaded by Hingy was first published on the 21st of June, 1989 and features some great bands of the time including Nirvana, The Butthole Surfers, The Siddeleys and many more. Hope you enjoy!

The John Peel Show – 21/06/1978


Tracks;



01. Nirvana – Love Buzz
02. A Guy Called Gerald: Rockin’ Ricki
03. Siddeleys – When I Grow Up I’ll Be A God
04. Mercy Land: Guessing Time Is Gone
05. Damien Aziwa: Essa Nzonga
06. Pussy Galore: Damaged II
07. Ivor Cutler: I Believe In Bugs
08. Tad: Damaged I
09. Zylan: Look Before You Leap
10. Siddeleys: My Favourite Wet Wednesday Afternoon
11. Coffin Break: Psychosis
12. De La Soul: Say No Go
13. James: Sit Down
14. Culture Musical Club: Subalkheri Mpenzi
15. Siddeleys: Love With Blood
16. Rod Taylor: Ethiopian Kings
17. Pierce Turner: Have You Looked At The Sun
18. Vincent Price
19. Bastro: Shoot Me A Deer
20. Butthole Surfers: Rocky
21. Butthole Surfers: Gary Floyd
22. Siddeleys: Theft
23. Fall: Pinball Machine

The John Peel Show

The John Peel Show was probably, at least in my own opinion, the best Radio show ever produced by the BBC. He was certainly a Pioneer in Radio Broadcasting. Although, he had come from the old Radio Caroline Pirate radio Ship and Music was his main focus. So he was already much better than what Radio One usually played.

Back in the old days before the Internet, MP’s and Digital Technology, we used to use Cassette tapes to record songs from the radio that we liked the sound of. However, it was often tricky to get a decent recording when you had some Radio One DJ rabbiting on and interrupting the song. But John Peel would take care to make sure he didn’t interrupt because he knew people would be taping tunes from the show.

However, I think the thing Peely was best known for was for his promoting of the smaller and lesser known groups. Thousands of bands sent their demo tapes into the show in the hope that they’d get aired. But unfortunately, many didn’t as he only had so much time on air and they’d keep flooding in. When he died in 2004, he had a full barn of unplayed demo’s. Although his family have tried to release what they can. But it’d probably take a hundred lifetimes to get through them all. However, there have been many bands over the years owe their fame to the legendary DJ.

What Did You Think?

Well, what did you think of that then? Did you enjoy the Radio Show? Any tracks or groups stand out for you? Whatever your thoughts or opinions are on the show, we’d love to read them in the comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we just love a lovely bit of discussion and debate over the music we share here. So please feel free to let s know what you think of the Show in the comments below.

Better still, why not Join us? If you love discovering New music but also love to share your favourites with the world, then this is the very place for you. We’re always keen to have fresh input to the community. So click the button below Now and start sharing your favourite songs. artists, documentaries and live shows with everyone. It’s completely free to join and always will be. See you inside!

Join the Community!

The John Peel Show from the 23rd of October, 1978
14
Mar

Well, here we have yet another Installation of the long running late and legendary John peel Show. This episode was First Broadcast on the 23rd of October, 1978 and features some of the contemporary artists of the time. Hope you enjoy!

The John Peel Show – 23/10/1978


Tracks;

  1. George Thoroughgood & The Destroyers – Move it on Over
  2. Patrik Fitzgerald – irrelevant battles
  3. The Buzzcocks – Sixteen Again
  4. Rick Wright – Funky Deux
  5. Matumbi – Guide Us
  6. Lene Lovich – Say When.
  7. Lena Lovich. -Tonight
  8. Lene Lovich. – Writing On The Wall
  9. Fall – Rebellious Jukebox
  10. Squares – No Fear
  11. Neil Young – Motorcycle Mama
  12. Buzzcocks – Everybody’s Happy Nowadays
  13. Wreckless Eric. – Veronica
  14. Wreckless Eric – Roll Over Rock-Ola
  15. Wrekless Eric. – I Wish It Would Rain
  16. Faces – I Wish It Would Rain
  17. Fall – Mother Sister
  18. Linval Thompson – Negrea Africa Dub
  19. Johnny Thunders -Subway Train
  20. Red Krayola (with The Familiar Ugly) – Hurricane Fighter Plane
  21. Buzzcocks – Lipstick
  22. Chou Pahrot – Buzgo Tram Chorus
  23. Fall – Industrial Estate
  24. Status Quo – I’m Giving Up My Worryin’
  25. Cabaret Voltaire – Do The Mussolini-Headkick
  26. Cabaret Voltaire – The Set Up
  27. Ferdia – Maids Of Tramore / Miss McCleod’s Reel
  28. Buzzcocks – Promises
  29. Andy Mackay – The Inexorable Sequence
  30. Fall – Futures And Pasts

The John Peel Show

BBC Radio One’s legendary broadcast, ‘The John Peel Show’ was probably, at least in my own opinion, the best Radio show ever produced by the BBC. He was certainly a Pioneer in Radio Broadcasting. Although, he had come from the old Radio Caroline Pirate radio Ship and Music was his main focus. Soi he was already much better than what Radio One usually played.

Back in the old days before the Internet, MP3s and Digital Technology, we used to use Cassette tapes to record songs from the radio that we liked the sound of. However, this could be tricky to get a decent recording when you had some Radio One DJ rabbiting on and interrupting the song. But John peel would take care to make sure he didnt interrupt because he knew people would be taping tunes from the show.

However, I think the thing Peely was best known for was for his promoting of the smaller and lesser known groups. Thousands of bands sent their demo tapes into the show in the hope that theyd get aired. But unfortunately, many didnt as he only had so much time on air and theyd keep flooding in. When he died in 2004, he had a full barn of unplayed demo’s. Although his family have tried to release what they can. But it’d probably take a hundred lifetimes to get through them all. However, there have been many bands over the years owe their fame to the legendary DJ.

What Did You Think?

Well, what did you think of that then? Did you enjoy the Radio Show? Any tracks or groups stand out for you? Whatever your thoughts or opinions are on the show, we’d love to read them in the comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we just love a lovely bit of discussion and debate over the music we share here. So please feel free to let s know what you think of the Show in the comments below.

Better still, why not Join us? If you love discovering New music but also love to share your favourites with the world, then this is the very place for you. We’re always keen to have fresh input to the community. So click the button below Now and start sharing your favourite songs. artists, documentaries and live shows with everyone. It’s completely free to join and always will be. See you inside!

Join the Community!

The Jam – Punk Icons
5
Mar

Here we have a little documentary about One of Britain’s best loved Pop punk bands, The Jam. Hope you Enjoy!

The Jam – Punk Icons

The Jam

The Jam were a Punk Pop group that were formed, and hit the scene in London in 1977 as the working class answer to their contemporaries like the Sex Pistols and The Clash. The Group was formed by Lead singer and Guitarist Paul Weller and Bassist Bruce Foxton.

What do you think?

Well then. What did you think of that? Did you enjoy it? Or didnt you like it? Whatever your thoughts and opinions are on the show, we’d love to hear them in the comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we just love to chat about music and always keen to read what others have to say about the music we share.


Actually, if youre a music lover like us, who loves to share their favourite tunes as well as discovering new stuff, then why not join us. We’re the world’s Number One Online Music Community and we’re always keen to hear what everyone likes. We also beleive that Music should be available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation or status. So it’s absolutely FREE to join and always will be. Just click the button below to become part of the community. See you Inside!

Join the Community!

The John Peel Show from the 26th of December, 1978
1
Mar

Here we have another Radio Broadcast from the Late and Legendary D.J. John Peel with a recording of ‘The John peel Show’ which was First broadcast on Tuesday the 26th of December, 1978 from the famous BBC Studios in Maida Vale, London.

This broadcast was kindly uploaded by the legendary YouTuber ‘Creative Flow’ to whom we are eternally grateful to for their thoughtfulness in sharing this gem.

The John Peel Show – 26th of December, 1978

Tracks;

  1. Misunderstood – I Can Take You To The Sun
  2. Who – Won’t Get Fooled Again
  3. Little Feat – Long Distance Love
  4. Doors – Riders On The Storm
  5. Beatles – Strawberry Fields Forever
  6. Rolling Stones – Brown Sugar
  7. Poco – Rose Of Cimarron
  8. Free – All Right Now
  9. Jimi Hendrix Experience – All Along The Watchtower
  10. Derek & The Dominos – Layla
  11. Led Zeppelin – Stairway To Heaven
  12. Siouxsie & The Banshees – Metal Postcard
  13. Thin Lizzy – Emerald
  14. Neil Young – Like A Hurricane
  15. Flying Lizards – Summertime Blues
  16. Bob Dylan -Desolation Row
  17. Sex Pistols – EMI
  18. The Jam – In The City
  19. Siouxsie & The Banshees -Jigsaw Feeling
  20. Siouxsie & The Banshees – Mirage
  21. Siouxsie & The Banshees – Switch

The John Peel Show

John Peel was a well known D.J in the United Kingdom who had become a household name by the time he died in 2004. He started off on the Pirate Radio Ship ‘Radio Caroline’ in the 1960’s, but soon ended up broadcasting on the BBC. His time with the beeb was spent mainly DJing. However, he did make a few TV appearances as a presenter, the most famous of which being Top of the Pops which he presented between 1978 and 1985. But this wasn’t for him really and he soon went back to his Radio Show.

However, although his show was broadcast on Radio One which is generally pretty crappy, his show was top quality. Unlike most other Radio One DJs, he never interrupted the music. The rest of them would talk over the track but John peel would deliberately wait til the song had finished completely before saying a word because he knew many listeners would be at home recording tracks from the show on cassette tape.

Champion of the Underdog

However, I think one of the greatest things about this show was that Peely would always try promote little unheard bands. Many groups would send their music demos in to John Peel in the hope of being aired. But unfortunately he wasn’t able to play them all, although he did bring a quite a lot of bands into the limelight.

But although he’d try play as many as he could, he only had a few hours a week airtime but the Demos were coming flooding in. When he died, he had a whole Barn on the farm he bought, stacked full of unheard demos from rising bands all over the world. However, his family have started trying to release some of this material. Although, It will take a few lifetimes to play them all. But at least some are getting aired. The spirit of Peely lives on. Many modern Radio DJs and shows have adopted the same approach.

Did You Enjoy the Show?

Did you enjoy that show then? Any particular tracks or groups catch your ear? Whatever your thoughts or opinions on this show are, we’d love to read them in the comments below. So please feel Free to elaborate using as many words as you need to let us know your views on this video. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we just love to hear what others have to say about the music we share here. So knock yourself out.

Better still, why not join us? If you not only love to discover New tunes but also love sharing your own favourites or recent finds with the world, then this is the place for you. We are the Worlds Number One Online Music Community and we love to share music with each other. Just click the button below to join us. It’s completely Free and always will be. See you Inside!

Join the Community!

Chumbawamba – Anarcho Punk from Burnley
14
Feb

Here you will find everything you need to know or hear of Chumbawamba, the Anarcho-Punk group from Burnley.

Chumbawamba

Chumbawamba Discography

Albums

Songs

Live Shows

Radio Shows

Movies

Documentaries

Are You a Fan?

Well then. What do you think of Chumbawamba then? Are you a fan? have you heard them before or is this your first time discovering them? What do you reckon? Do you like them? Whatever your thoughts or opinions on the group are, we’d love to read them in the Comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we love a bit of discussion and nice juicy debate on the music we share here. So, please knock yourself out and Indulge yourself. Take as many words as you need to tell us what you think of this group.

Join the Community!

The John Peel Show – Thursday the 21st of June, 1979
14
Feb

Here we come with another couple of hours of carefully selected music from the late and legendary John Peel. This is The John Peel Show that was First Broadcast on Thursday the 21st of June, 1979. Hope you Enjoy!

The John Peel Show – 21st of June, 1979

Tracks;

  1. Excess Energy – Use you
  2. Cate Brothers – I Won’t Wait
  3. The Distributors – Melt Down
  4. The Specials – Gangsters
  5. The Swell Maps – Bandits
  6. Dalek 1 – Freedom Fighters
  7. Medicine Head – Coast to Coast
  8. Public Image Ltd – Death Disco
  9. The Tribesmen – Finsbury Park
  10. David Bowie – African Night Flight
  11. The Distributors – TV Me
  12. The B52s – Lava
  13. Siouxie & The Banshees – Playground Twist
  14. T-Rex – Dandy in the Underworld
  15. Hardware – Walking
  16. Prince Jammy Vs Crucial Bunny: Jammy’s On The Move 
  17. Graham Parker & The Rumour Discovering Japan
  18. The Distributors – We Have Fun
  19. Xdreamysts – Bad News
  20. Glass Torpedoes – Heart Surgery (
  21. The Swell Maps – Vertical Slum / Forest Fire
  22. Railbirds – I Am So Proud
  23. The Yardbirds – Happenings Ten Times Years Ago
  24. Cabaret Voltaire – Nag Nag Nag 
  25. Gene Vincent ‘Jumps Giggles And Shouts
  26. The Distributors – Wireless
  27. The swell Maps – Armadillos
  28. Stiff Little Fingers – Gotta Get Away
  29. The Cravats – The End

The John Peel Show

The John peel Show was a long running Radio show that was aired Twice a week on BBC radio Two. It was hosted by the late and legendary DJ John Peel himself and ran for almost 30 years. The show was first broadcast in 1975 and lasted right up til 2024. But sadly it came to an end with the Sudden Death of the DJ, aged 64. Nobody lives forever, but it was sad to hear of his departure.

This show was in my opinion, the best music show on BBC Radio. There were various factors contributing to this verdict. The main factor being his support for up and coming bands. If you had a group or were an artist, you could send your Demo in and he’d try to play it. However, he’d get so much sent into him from all over the world that it was impossible for him to play them all. Groups that caught his eye would often come on the show and play live sessions.

But One of the other great things I loved about John Peel was that he knew lots of listeners would be taping his shows at home. So he would make sure each track had played right out to the end before he said a word. But even when he did talk, it would only be to Introduce each track. However, the BBC conditions required him to do a certain amount of talking on each show. So, he would tell you all about a Tour a particular group is doing. Or an album theyd released. So even the time he had to talk was used constructively.

John Peel Today

It would certainly be True to say that he is gone but not forgotten. Although John Peel himself is dead, his spirit surely lives on. The DJ has been dead for over 20 years now. But we see a lot of his legacy displayed in the styles of many DJs today. John Peel set a new standard for music DJ’s. A Standard worthy of a following.

Back in the day, John Peel was the Only DJ that operated the way he did. But nowadays we see his style reflected in the styles of many DJs today. There’s been many a good DJ over the years, but none have left an impact like Peely did. It’s quite an achievement not only to provide your listeners with great music. But to remould how music is broadcast is something special.

What Did You Think?

Well, what did you think of that show then? Hear any good tracks you liked the sound of? We’d love to hear what you thought in the comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we’re always keen to read the thoughts and opinions of others on the music we share. So please do feel free to indulge yourself using as many words as you need to tell us what you thought of this show.

In fact, if you’re a fellow music lover, then why not join us? If you enjoy discovering new material but also love to share your own favourites and findings, then this is the place for you. We are the Worlds Number One Online Music Community. But we’re always keen to have new members. Just click the button below. It’s completely FREE to join and always will be. See you Inside!

Join the Community!

Punk & New Wave 1976-1978 ~ The Way They Were
26
Jan

Here we gave a little Punk Documentary from years ago. It was produced by Granada TV and features mmm any of the Punk & New Wave acts from the 1976 to 1978 Era. We also get some timepiece adverts from days gone by. Enjoy!

Punk & New Wave 1976-1978 ~ The Way They Were

The Music;

  1. Sex Pistols – Anarchy in the UK
  2. Elvis Costello – Alison
  3. The Buzzcocks – What do I get. .
  4. John Cooper Clarke – You’ll never See a Nipple in the Daily Express / Cycle Sluts .
  5. Iggy Pop – The Passenger .
  6. Wreck less Eric – I got the whole wide world
  7. Ian Fury – The Cockney Prayer
  8. Penetration – .
  9. Blondie – Rip Her to Shreds
  10. The Fall – PsychoMafia/ Industrial Estate
  11. The Jam – In The City/ Bricks and Mortar
  12. Jordan – Devo – Interview
  13. Tom Robinson Band – Glad to be Gay
  14. Johnny Thunders – Interview
  15. Elvis Costello – Watching the Detectives
  16. . XTC – .
  17. Jonathan Richman – .
  18. Nick Lowe – .
  19. Siouxie & The Banshees.
  20. Cherry Vanilla – .
  21. Magazine –

Punk & New Wave

In 1976, there was a musical explosion both sides of the Atlantic. A phenomenon that would change music forever. It was called Punk Rock. This Video shows is a compilation of many of the main players in this musical revolution from The Sex Pistols to Elvis Costello. Iggy Pop to John Cooper Clarke. We see interviews with these acts before they perform.

This video has been taken from an old VHS video tape recording. You can see the age of the films in the picture quality which only adds a bit of character to it. The maker has left some old TV adverts in there which just adds to the nostalgic quality all the more.

What do you think?

Well then. What did you think of that? Did you enjoy it? Or didnt you like it? Whatever your thoughts and opinions are on the show, we’d love to hear them in the comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we just love to chat about music and always keen to read what others have to say about the music we share.


Actually, if youre a music lover like us, who loves to share their favourite tunes as well as discovering new stuff, then why not join us. We’re the world’s Number One Online Music Community and we’re always keen to hear what everyone likes. We also beleive that Music should be available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation or status. So it’s absolutely FREE to join and always will be. Just click the button below to become part of the community. See you Inside!

Join the Community!

The John Peel radio show from 30th of November,1983
23
Jan

Here we have a little helping if The John Peel show from the early Eighties. This episode was first broadcast on the 30th of November, 1983. Quite a good little show and contains Row hours of tunes from the times. Music from groups such as The Membranes, Aswad, The Undertones, Eton Crop and many more. Hope you enjoy!

The John Peel radio show from 30th of November,1983

Tracklisting


01. Waterboys: December (7″) Chicken Jazz
02 Peel gives out football results, while Kid Jensen starts chatting with him
03. Accurate Team: Kouche Is Hot (7″) Hot Stuff
04. Eton Crop: He Didn’t Say Anything (Peel Session)
05. Three Johns: A.W.O.L. (EP – A.W.O.L.) Abstract
06. Aswad: African Children (LP – Live And Direct) Island

07. Aswad: Soca Rumba (LP – Live And Direct) Island
08. Play Dead: Total Decline (Peel Session)
09. The Goodies: The Funky Gibbon (7″) Bradleys (A short snippet was played)
10. Nocturnal Emissions: No Separation (LP – Viral Shedding) Illuminated
11. Johnny Osbourne: Water Pumping (7″) Jammy’s
12. Eton Crop: Gay Boys On The Battlefield (Peel Session)
13. Bobette’s: Mr Lee (v/a LP – Atlantic Records History Of Rhythm And Blues Vocal Groups) Cat
14. V-Effect: Master / Slave (LP – Stop Those Songs) Rift

15. Andy Capp: Popatop (7″) Treasure Isle
16. Play Dead: The Tenant (Peel Session)
17. Membranes: Kafka’s Dad (LP – Crack House) Criminal Damage
18. Michael Palmer: I’ve Got A Problem (7″) Black Roots
19. Undertones: Here Comes The Summer (LP – All Wrapped Up) Ardeck

20. Eton Crop: Explain (Peel Session)
21. Chalkdust: Watch The Mixture (LP – With A Bang) Straker’s
22. Don Woody: Make Like A Rock And Roll (v/a – Rare Rockabilly) MCA
23. Play Dead: Gaze (Peel Session)
24. Chordettes: Zorro (7″) Ace
25. Nightingales: Nothing But Trouble (LP – Hysterics) Ink
26. Jimmy Riley: Bang Bang (split 7″ with Al Campbell – Back Off With The Cocaine) Taxi
27. Eton Crop: Boring Isms (Peel Session)
28. June Tabor: The Band Played Waltzing Matilda (LP – Airs And Graces) Topic

The John Peel show

John Peel

The John Peel show was a Radio Show on BBC Radio 2 which ran for years up til the DJs death in 2004. He was one of the first broadcasters to play Psychedelic Rock and Progressive Rock records on British Radio.

He was most famous for his promotion of small, obscure Bands that wee unheard of and promoted them. Way back before the days of the Internet, if you had a band, you sent your demo tape into John Peel and hope it got heard by him and played.

However, he got thousands of Demo tapes sent into him. I once saw a documentary where he’d enter his office of a normal day and his door would have a massive pile of mail lying piled up behind it. He’d have to shoulder the door to get in. So you can imagine the backload of tracks he had to play. But when he died, the barn that he owned was stacked full of stuff that he still hadn’t had a chance to listen to yet.

Respect for the Tunes

But I think the thing I loved most about John Peel as a D.J was the fact that he let each single play fully right to the end before he said a word. Most DJs rabbit on over the music. Disturbing it. So annoying. Again, Back in the pre internet days before MP3 Downloads that take a few seconds, we used to tape things from the radio.

This required putting a cassette tape in the player and pressing record n play to capture songs we liked on the Radio. Since Peely was an ex pirate ship radio D.J from the Radio Caroline days, he was onboard with this. So he always made sure he let the track play right to the end before talking. He also liked to be constructive when he did talk. As far as John Peel was concerned, he was there to play music.

However, broadcasting rules required DJs to have a certain amount of taking in the 2 hour slot he’d gave on a Tuesday and Thursday nights between 8pm and 10pm. So instead of just babbling Luke most D JJ s seemed to do for the same of it, he’d use the time wisely. Between every second song he would tell you the song that had just played and introduced the next track. But every half hour or so, hed spend about Five minutes telling all about a group or a new release, etc

What do you think?

Well then. What did you think of that? Did you enjoy it? Or didnt you like it? Whatever your thoughts and opinions are on the show, we’d love to hear them in the comments below. Here at The Collective Jukebox, we just love to chat about music and always keen to read what others have to say about the music we share.


Actually, if youre a music lover like us, who loves to share their favourite tunes as well as discovering new stuff, then why not join us. We’re the world’s Number One Online Music Community and we’re always keen to hear what everyone likes. We also beleive that Music should be available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation or status. So it’s absolutely FREE to join and always will be. Just click the button below to become part of the community. See you Inside!

Join the Community!