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If you are looking for an insightful book on modernists, this book isn't it. This is simply about suburban mainstream mods 'tickets' to anyone familiar with, or on the scene. One thing is for sure, nobody in this book can be called an 'original' in any way, shape or form.
Although the book contains some bad spelling and grammar you cannot fault the author for writing and publishing the book himself, his efforts should be applauded as he readily admits in the second book 'he is no writer'. It offers a fairly interesting look at society in the mid - late 60's but is mostly limited to events that occur in and around middlesex (Isleworth and Houslow) and offers nothing in relation to the original modernist scene.
Regardless of the above, the author did clearly have a zest and enthusiasm for the scene and this does come across although one has to note that so does the author's confusion to where he wants his life to go. The second book, 'pushin' and shovin' highlights this fact even further, Don Hughes seems to be intent on finding a group of people to belong to rather than stick to what he likes and has a passion for, individuality is as equally rewarding (if not more) than being part of the mainstream. After all, soul and R&B has always been around, in fact it has grown stronger.
The author's vulnerability does show with this weakness and his subsequent alcohol problem. One hopes the second book will help others who are experiencing the same issues to find a positive direction rather than slip into near oblivion.
Although there are better books regarding both eras that these two books cover, there are also worse.
Although the book contains some bad spelling and grammar you cannot fault the author for writing and publishing the book himself, his efforts should be applauded as he readily admits in the second book 'he is no writer'. It offers a fairly interesting look at society in the mid - late 60's but is mostly limited to events that occur in and around middlesex (Isleworth and Houslow) and offers nothing in relation to the original modernist scene.
Regardless of the above, the author did clearly have a zest and enthusiasm for the scene and this does come across although one has to note that so does the author's confusion to where he wants his life to go. The second book, 'pushin' and shovin' highlights this fact even further, Don Hughes seems to be intent on finding a group of people to belong to rather than stick to what he likes and has a passion for, individuality is as equally rewarding (if not more) than being part of the mainstream. After all, soul and R&B has always been around, in fact it has grown stronger.
The author's vulnerability does show with this weakness and his subsequent alcohol problem. One hopes the second book will help others who are experiencing the same issues to find a positive direction rather than slip into near oblivion.
Although there are better books regarding both eras that these two books cover, there are also worse.
I bought this as soon as I heard about it back in the summer of 2009 and took it along with me to the coast to endulge in: I wasn't dissapointed one bit. There are not that many books I can read within the space of a few days, especially large tombs like this one, but as soon as I got this book in my hands, starting with an hefty introductory reading session on the beach, I was hooked.
The Post-War years of Don Hughe's childhood and growing up period, I found really interesting... his storytelling is exceptional - and includes plenty of earthy and honest full of warmth humour - and draws you quickly capturing your imagination and inquisitiveness in one compelling sweep. These formative pages take up quite some space, but its never a dull ride and truly evokes what it must have been like to be coming of age just prior to the greatest cultural revolution ever! the Mod-enthused so-called swinging sixties!
As our writer becomes engrossed in the early sounds of Mod R&B and the subsequent merging into a new style of Gospel meets Blues- Soul, we can almost taste the same excitement as though we are back there with him, listening to his much-loved Dee Dee Sharpe and the rest of the early Cameo Parkway stable. We follow Don's natural progression into a fully-fledged Mod, complete with his own self doubts on where this will lead him, and further into the early Mod period and many tales of musical and teenage self discovery. From here on in, its absolutely unputdownable!!! one of those books that you really just don't want to end. The whole mid sixties Mod era explodes across the remaining chapters, and for a refreshing and very welcome change, its now being told not by a musician, rock promoter or self-reverential journo... but by Don Hughes; a child of the fifties... a working class kid with a deep love of music and all things Mod... an honest and uncompromisingly truthful voice telling the story exactly as it was for himself and many other kids all over the country, not only in London but in other cities as the Mod code spread further afield to future Mod strongholds such as Manchester and Sheffield.
'Friday on my Mind' is a true writing triumpth and quite likely the way forward for Rock memoirs. It swiftly sold out on its first run and is now due for a second print. The story continues in 'Pushin' and Shovin' which is yet another compelling read... and (for a change) tells the story from out of the inner circle of trend setters... but a more honest and refreshing tale of what it was like for a lad from the suburbs...job well done!
The Post-War years of Don Hughe's childhood and growing up period, I found really interesting... his storytelling is exceptional - and includes plenty of earthy and honest full of warmth humour - and draws you quickly capturing your imagination and inquisitiveness in one compelling sweep. These formative pages take up quite some space, but its never a dull ride and truly evokes what it must have been like to be coming of age just prior to the greatest cultural revolution ever! the Mod-enthused so-called swinging sixties!
As our writer becomes engrossed in the early sounds of Mod R&B and the subsequent merging into a new style of Gospel meets Blues- Soul, we can almost taste the same excitement as though we are back there with him, listening to his much-loved Dee Dee Sharpe and the rest of the early Cameo Parkway stable. We follow Don's natural progression into a fully-fledged Mod, complete with his own self doubts on where this will lead him, and further into the early Mod period and many tales of musical and teenage self discovery. From here on in, its absolutely unputdownable!!! one of those books that you really just don't want to end. The whole mid sixties Mod era explodes across the remaining chapters, and for a refreshing and very welcome change, its now being told not by a musician, rock promoter or self-reverential journo... but by Don Hughes; a child of the fifties... a working class kid with a deep love of music and all things Mod... an honest and uncompromisingly truthful voice telling the story exactly as it was for himself and many other kids all over the country, not only in London but in other cities as the Mod code spread further afield to future Mod strongholds such as Manchester and Sheffield.
'Friday on my Mind' is a true writing triumpth and quite likely the way forward for Rock memoirs. It swiftly sold out on its first run and is now due for a second print. The story continues in 'Pushin' and Shovin' which is yet another compelling read... and (for a change) tells the story from out of the inner circle of trend setters... but a more honest and refreshing tale of what it was like for a lad from the suburbs...job well done!
I heard about this book on radio 4, my husband was a scooter boy in his youth and loves to reminice. An ideal christmas present, I'm sure he will let you know what he thinks of the content once he's read it.
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