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569. Focus – The House Of The King

Focus

Suggested by Anne from Sandford

Andy Partridge was lead singer with XTC. Alan Partridge was created by Steve Coogan who also played Saxondale. The theme for Saxondale was…

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568. XTC – Making Plans For Nigel

XTC

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Kirsty MacColl was married to Steve Lillywhite, who produced XTC and…

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567. Kirsty MacColl – There’s A Guy Works Down The Chipshop…

Kirsty MacColl

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From one Elvis to another…

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566. Elvis Costello – Alison

Elvis Costello

Suggested by David Newland

From Alley, to Ali, or Alison…

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565. Rod Stewart – Gasoline Alley

Rod Stewart

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Joe Cocker was a gas fitter. So…

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564. Joe Cocker – With A Little Help From My Friends

Joe Cocker

Suggested by Jules from Coventry

From Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker to fellow Sheffielder Joe Cocker (no relation)…

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