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Sorry for being late but just a few thoughts on tonight’s menu, starting with the Mekon’s first single, which is said to have been a swipe at the Clash for having the nerve to write a song called “White Riot” - unfortunately the Mekons aren’t as good as the Clash, but never mind, it’s always good to start a record (and a radio show) with ‘1,2,3,4’.
Listening again to the Cortinas debut LP, it struck me that they were as much an English R&B band as a punk band. With a good record collection. Also good to remember David Johansen’s solo records, which kept some New York Dolls fans happy during those thirty years wilderness before his chums reformed.

Mekons - Never Been In A Riot
Fall - It’s The New Thing
Cortinas - First I Look At The Purse
Artificial Peace - Wasteland
Neon Boys - Thats All I Know Right Now
B 52s - 52 Girls
Cure - 10.15 On A Saturday Night
Girls At Our Best - Too Big For Your Boots
David Johansen - Girls
Gorillas - She’s My Gal
Dexys Midnight Runners - Dance Stance
The Light - Back Up
Gang Of Four - He’d Send in The Army
The Clicks - She’s Looking At Me
June Brides - We Belong
Ian Dury - Billericay Dickie