Alexei Sayle

Dr. Marten's boots
1982, written by Alexei Sayle and radical posture

It's not class or ideology,
Color, creed, or roots
The only thing that unites us
Is Dr. Marten's boots
Dr. Marten's boots of the world
So that everybody can be free
They're classless, matchless, ageless and waterproof
And retail for only 19 pounds and 99p



This particular song is a fragment from the 1980s BBC cult comedy "The Young ones". In this series Alexei Sayle makes regular guest appearances in various guises: i.e. dressed up as Mussolini, as landlord Jerzy Balowski ("Ah, coca cola! symbol of free west!") and as a vampire.

Alexei Sayle is a comedian, writer and apparently now ex-communist.

FAQ

What?

A list of good or interesting music, updated daily.

Why?

Ever since I was a child, music has been an obsession of mine. Most people stick to a certain genre and are not as open to new music, possibly because they do not know where to look for it. This blog is part of a project I am working on, that started off as a present for some friends. A list of different artists and their music, with some background information. A friend of mine suggested it would be nice to share this with people so I decided to put it all online.

Who?

I am a 30 year old female from the Netherlands with an obsession for music. For the time being that is all you need to know.

Why the username?

It is a reference to a song by Belle and Sebastian.

Dear Catastrophe Waitress
Dear Catastrophe Waitress
I’m sorry that you seem to have the weight of the world over you
I cherish your smile
There’s a word of peace on you lips
Say it, and with tenderness I’ll cherish you

Dear Catastrophe Girlfriend
Dear Catastrophe Girlfriend
I’m sorry if he hit you with a full can of Coke
It’s no joke
Your face is bleeding
You’ll soon be leaving this town to the clowns who worship
No one but themselves
No one but themselves

Dear Catastrophe Waitress
Dear Catastrophe Waitress
I’m sorry if the kids hold you in cool disregard
I know it’s hard
Stick to what you know
You’ll blow them all to the wall
When they realise what you’ve been working for
You’ve been working for
You’ve been working for

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Can I suggest a song?

To listen to, of course. To write about, not really no, this is my list :)

What music do you listen to?

Check my lastfm profile if you want to know