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![]() Right: BSR turntable. Probably the most popular turntable of the Ten Weeks era, they were fitted into thousands of consoles, "portables" and the occasional standalone turntable. This one had a magnetic cartridge; most of them sported ceramic cartridges, which were cheap but hard on the vinyl, which is why so many used records from the era sound so bad. So let's "drop the needle" and sort through what they were listening to, "grooving" to (literally) and expressing what was at the bottom of their souls. In some cases, you can even fill up your iPod, iPhone or mp3 player with it and experience what they did. Some of the links are to videos of concerts of the era or later ones, so you can see it as well as hear it. |
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"The only thing average about her was her height. Her wavy, medium brown hair, wrapped into a ponytail that never quite hung straight, sat atop a well-tanned, husky, athletic physique..." (p. 43)
Denise was one of those people who had to be in absolute control of her situation. When you read what happens when she wasn't, you'll find out why. |
The Music Denise Lived:"Love Like a Man"
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"She was almost Denise’s alter ego, with fairer complexion and slighter build than her imperious friend. Her wide green eyes reminded some people of the shallow waters of the Cresca Sound, but her face reflected an uncertainty that drew her to stick with Denise for stability." (p. 43) |
The Music Vannie Liked:"You Can't Always Get What You Want"
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"Jack’s hair and skin colouring were very much like his sister’s, reflecting both genetics and spending a lot of time in the sun. His hair was very full and shaggy, parted on one side and just barely touching his collar, with the ample sideburns that were the order of the day." (p. 49) |
The Music Jack Liked:"Sometime in Winter"
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"Madeleine’s shoulder-length dirty blond hair and clear blue eyes made her a near replica of her Norman mother." (p. 13) |
The Music Madeleine Lived:"Un aveugle à Jéricho (A Blind Man at Jericho)
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"A Sixth Former like Madeleine, Carla was almost the perfect 'Aryan' in appearance: bleached wavy blonde hair flowing down her back, blue eyes and fair complexion complemented by broad shoulders and a slender figure." (p.28) |
The Music Carla Lived:"Pass it On"
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"'He was tall...he was an inch taller than you, and skinny, like you. His hair was a shade darker than mine. Kind of a nerd, but kind of cute, too.'" (p. 46) |
The Music Julian Liked:"Brother James Air"Julian, a proper Anglican, makes more of an appearance in The Island Chronicles. |
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"...whose...jet black hair went straight down to her waist. Her facial features, along with her hair, reflected her Sino-Italian background, especially the Chinese part...Terry’s use of bold colours was her preference but unnecessary to draw attention. At 181 centimetres, she was the tallest girl in the school..." (p. 44) |
The Music Terry Liked:"May I?"
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"...a petite, miniskirted blonde with the rather strange combination of one grey eye and one green one." (p. 44) |
The Music Cat Lived:"One Bad Apple"
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"Petite with long, straight auburn hair and a plastic hair bow, she eyed the young guard from head to toe." (p. 173) |
Click here to view what Alicia saw from the roof of the guest house, and the music that went with it. |
Notez bien: La musique des Reflets se trouve ici |
Click here if you're looking for more. |
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