Welcome to my blog! Everyone has a blog these days, so why shouldn’t I! As you may know, I was in broadcasting for many years, this blog is just an extension of that. I share my thoughts on whatever subject attracts my attention. Comments are welcome!
The Dave Porter Blog
Friday 25th April 2025
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Still some quality about
The demise of British radio is very sad, but perhaps it's had its day. I feel lucky to have worked in the radio industry during the 'good days'. The 1970's - 1990's were the good days when radio was vibrant, fun and creative. In the old days you picked the music you...
Ding Dong – Fail!
So, the official chart is out and the song that people have been buying in the aftermath of the death of Margaret Thatcher, has failed to make it to number one. As I said in my last post on this subject, it now takes very little to get into the single chart in the UK....
Distasteful perhaps, stupid – definitely
In the 1960's there was only one way to buy music, you had to go to a 'record shop' and hand over your money. A 'single' in those days cost six shillings and eight pence, you could therefore buy three for a pound. I remember once as a boy being asked if I'd like a...