1888. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Messages

OMD, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Suggested by Simon in Bromley

From a message to messages…

1887. The Specials – A Message To You Rudy

The Specials

Suggested by Seamus in Carlisle

Telegram is a way to send a message…

1886. T. Rex – Telegram Sam

T. Rex

Suggested by Pete. Weston Athletic Club

Wire used to be another word for telegram…

1884. Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins – Rabbit Fur Coat

Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins

Suggested by Tim in UB40 country (Birmingham)

From Bunny to rabbit…

1883. Echo & The Bunnymen – The Back Of Love

Echo & The Bunnymen

Suggested by Sue in Northop Hall, Wales

People Are Strange’ was covered by Echo & the Bunnymen…so here’s a tune by them!

1882. The Doors – People Are Strange

The Doors

Suggested by Andy on a very crackly line from Oakham, Rutland

On ‘Bang Bang’, the guitar was played by Billy Strange…

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1888. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Messages

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