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This demands your attention! Poptastic on all levels!

Was chuffed to be invited onto the Giddy Carousel of Pop, where I casually mention that I saw Ultimate Kaos in Rhyl like it’s no big deal.

Bob Mortimer dressed as Phil Oakey

Wasn't expecting a Smash Hits reference in this discussion... CarolineCatzOfficial explains how ver Hits first introduced her to the Velvet Underground. The curriculum at Smash Hits Secondary was a very broad one!

⭐️ 6: The Giddy Carousel of Pop Another great format. Guests pick a copy of Smash Hits magazine and go through the issue page by page. From the publication that brought us the phrase, “Fab Macca Wacky Thumbs Aloft”👍👍 🎠 The Giddy Carousel of Pop 🎠

💥Tanita Tikaram has a fabulous new album out this year which I’m thrilled to have played on 🎻💥🎉 🧡 Here’s a flashback to 1988 when I first met Tanita 🎻Tanita Tikaram - Good Tradition - TOTP - 1988 [Remastered] - YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=zvE3nN…

In 1973 I saw this poster, bought a ticket & hitched to London ⚡️

Hurrah! Cracking episode of 🎠 The Giddy Carousel of Pop 🎠 with an effervescent Miranda Sawyer - decided to savour this while out for stroll to cheer an otherwise leaden day. open.spotify.com/episode/24ql7i…

LIONS! LIONESSES!! Joyous episode of the 🎠 The Giddy Carousel of Pop 🎠 with the excellent Miranda Sawyer leafing through a Stone Roses, Adamskj and Roxette filled Smash Hits Swingorilliant! open.spotify.com/episode/24ql7i… 🦁

What a banger of an episode with Miranda Sawyer! Wit aplenty and fascinating stories from a Smash Hits genius, with special mention to the Madonna-breakfast-order scoop!

I know I don’t tour much, but this is my last. Touring in your seventies, it’s not for me. But my lovely band and crew, we’ll make this one special - love Edwyn x Tickets on sale from 10 am on Friday. edwyncollins.com/news/edwyn-col…