Another vote for 'Quadrophenia': Peters is absolutely right --> it's more than just a record. I listen to it every year on my birthday or when I simply need an emotional lift.
I photographed this legend on the promenade in Aberystwyth in the late 80's when "New South Wales was a hit". He came out of his hotel to meet me with zero airs and graces and was an absolute gentleman who worked with me to get a great photo for the local newspaper. I will never forget how humble and agreeable he was. A true Welshman with strength and kindness at the top of his fame.
The world would be a better place if everyone was like Mike. So many testimonies to how nice he is. If I had had his troubles with health I would probably be bitter but there is not a trace of it with him. An inspiration. The Alarm ( mark 1 for me) is superb. Watched Absolute Reality on the big screen last night and it sounds amazing every time. Like being back in 1985 all over again.
@@martingp Thanks Martin. It is so long ago now but I still wish The Alarm mark 1 had continued because they were so good and given that I have never taken to the 'new' music. Ditto Coloursound although I did think Mike's first solo album was great. I saw him solo live a few times and the gigs were memorable. Not sure if you are a fan of the music but it's great he made a lasting impression. Me and my wife saw James Dean Bradfield at a talk in Hay a number of years ago and he was also very humble and so nice to a fan outside who spoke to him. Must be something in the water in the fair country of Wales! Have a good day!
@@eightiesmusic1984 Great to hear of your encounters and memories. I'm not a huge fan to be honest but definitely appreciate their music. I heard Mike and his wife in an interview on radio 4 about seven years ago and I was amazed to hear about his health struggles and how much he had done to support cancer sufferers. His Mount Everest concert was genius. I understand he's in remission and I wish him and all cancer patients, the very best for their future. It's a horrible disease that I'm sure will eventually be beaten.
great episode! his story of being on the bus reading the clash album cover and excitement of getting it home was everything! have had that experience as many of us had!
Love Mike's picks. He seems like such and nice, humble dude. 'Man In The Camo Jacket' is a great documentary about Mike, and is definitely worth checking out!
Mike is truly a nice guy. The new Alarm album is just as good as their classic stuff. Coloursound is dang good, too! Of course, I've been a fan since the beginning, so... I obviously like his work.
Great choices! And his enthusiasm reminds me of when I was a teenager in the 80's and discovering new bands and buying their albums and cassettes. What a golden age for me. Wish I could go back. But I can't.
Nice one! I met the Alarm back in the mid-eighties. They were really nice guys and were genuinely interested in their fans. They have great chemistry live and Mike really gives you everything when he’s singing.
I enjoy watching all the Amobea - Whats in my bag? but I particularly enjoy the old British rockers choices, stories and just knowledge. Really great stuff!
Youngsters go search out The Alarm live UCLA. You’ll get a chuckle at the haircuts but you will be impressed at the performance. The Alarm are killer live 👍🏼
Agreed. Should have made it instead of U2. They were tipped to do so but U2 made it big and The Alarm were also underachievers in commercial terms although their music is much better in my view.
Amazing desert island discs collection I couldn't really argue with... ok, wait, maybe I'd swap the JS and The Clash albums for just London Calling, but why quibble
"...the late, great John Lennon of The Beatles fame" - as-opposed to the 'other' John Lennon? 🤷♂ I saw The Alarm live at the Birmingham Odeon in 1984/5 on the Strength tour. Great performance.
Wow, the Alarm, 30 years since I thought about them or their hit....whatever it was, with Thingy and Whassisname....Im kidding, I never knew their names... I must say this is aremarkable choice, he has a real talent for finding the worst albums from great artists. Quite a talent, unfortunatlely his only one. Still, cloth ears does explain his career.😂😂😂
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Great to know that such a great artist can be such a humble fan.
And he know so much! I got an education watching this man talk about his love of these albums.
Love his enthusiam for the music he loves. Always thought The Alarm were under appreciated in this country.
Another vote for 'Quadrophenia': Peters is absolutely right --> it's more than just a record. I listen to it every year on my birthday or when I simply need an emotional lift.
I photographed this legend on the promenade in Aberystwyth in the late 80's when "New South Wales was a hit". He came out of his hotel to meet me with zero airs and graces and was an absolute gentleman who worked with me to get a great photo for the local newspaper. I will never forget how humble and agreeable he was. A true Welshman with strength and kindness at the top of his fame.
The world would be a better place if everyone was like Mike. So many testimonies to how nice he is. If I had had his troubles with health I would probably be bitter but there is not a trace of it with him. An inspiration. The Alarm ( mark 1 for me) is superb. Watched Absolute Reality on the big screen last night and it sounds amazing every time. Like being back in 1985 all over again.
@@eightiesmusic1984 Absolutely agree with you. If everyone had a friend like him we would learn a lot about humanity.
@@martingp Thanks Martin. It is so long ago now but I still wish The Alarm mark 1 had continued because they were so good and given that I have never taken to the 'new' music. Ditto Coloursound although I did think Mike's first solo album was great. I saw him solo live a few times and the gigs were memorable. Not sure if you are a fan of the music but it's great he made a lasting impression. Me and my wife saw James Dean Bradfield at a talk in Hay a number of years ago and he was also very humble and so nice to a fan outside who spoke to him. Must be something in the water in the fair country of Wales! Have a good day!
@@eightiesmusic1984 Great to hear of your encounters and memories. I'm not a huge fan to be honest but definitely appreciate their music. I heard Mike and his wife in an interview on radio 4 about seven years ago and I was amazed to hear about his health struggles and how much he had done to support cancer sufferers.
His Mount Everest concert was genius. I understand he's in remission and I wish him and all cancer patients, the very best for their future. It's a horrible disease that I'm sure will eventually be beaten.
Happy to see Mike looking abundant with wellness! Keep fighting
great episode! his story of being on the bus reading the clash album cover and excitement of getting it home was everything! have had that experience as many of us had!
I was such a big alarm fan in my teen years -- powerful Singer
He just gives off such a nice guy vibe. I want to be friends with him
Love Mike's picks. He seems like such and nice, humble dude. 'Man In The Camo Jacket' is a great documentary about Mike, and is definitely worth checking out!
Mike is truly a nice guy. The new Alarm album is just as good as their classic stuff. Coloursound is dang good, too! Of course, I've been a fan since the beginning, so... I obviously like his work.
They really are one the greats. I wish they got a little bit more recognition over here in the states, they deserve it.
Great choices! And his enthusiasm reminds me of when I was a teenager in the 80's and discovering new bands and buying their albums and cassettes. What a golden age for me. Wish I could go back. But I can't.
Give this man a music show!!!
Nice one! I met the Alarm back in the mid-eighties. They were really nice guys and were genuinely interested in their fans. They have great chemistry live and Mike really gives you everything when he’s singing.
Oh God, Mike is the nicest sweetest guy you could meet! Love his music! If you can see his show, make sure not to miss it!
This guy is awesome and has great taste, I’m gonna check out his music
Enjoyed that 👍 Top man. Top picks. Top knowledge.
I enjoy watching all the Amobea - Whats in my bag? but I particularly enjoy the old British rockers choices, stories and just knowledge. Really great stuff!
such a cool guy, and hella good taste of music.
What a nice chap…….hope he’s well and keeping on rocking.😎👍🎸
Mike is a very nice guy of the rock n roll scene. I love you Mike, and y love The Alram, Coloursound and all the side projects
Makes me want to throw the clash album on again. Classic album from my youth and he still sold the concept to me.
Mike Peters. Top man. Wrote some top tunes too.
Mike is diamond hearted.
True.
great albums Mike, one of my favorite 'at home' episodes!!!
Man that copy of Quadrophenia looks well loved!
Great choices -agree with all the selections-top notch!!
Yes! He truly knows his stuff, all deep info on John Lennon shows how much passion he has for music.
Awesome choices love all of them makes you want to go listen
He’s from my hometown of Rhyl, Wales!
Mike is a cool dude. No arrogance about him. Class act.
I've only become a fan recently, though I'd heard of The Alarm as a teen (late to the party). I need to add some of these recommendations!
I know what you mean. I always knew who they were, but only recently appreciated how amazing and influential they are.
We Are The Light From Declaration is my favorite song by them. He has very good 👍taste.
Nice video wasn’t it david ?😃
@@robwalkerletthemusicplay That it was & a great game by Spain & Croatia !
Even though all his choices are top -notch classics, the Alarm would fit right in with this collection.
Youngsters go search out The Alarm live UCLA. You’ll get a chuckle at the haircuts but you will be impressed at the performance. The Alarm are killer live 👍🏼
Which must have gone a little way to making up for the almost complete lack of songwriting talent
Finally a Who fan someone with good taste
what a great guy Mike Peters
love it good choice from are welsh lad
Great smile like always Mike.
Yeap, also have all Joe Strummer solo and Mescaleros albums but still bought Assembly. Had to do it.
Great selection of Vinyl.
Best whats in my bag so far!
Mike’s a good lad and he’s a big red 👹
seeing him and the alarm in march, excited as fuck
love you mick keep on rockin
Nice Mike, your bag looks a lot like mine. - And I had the 45 as well!
more MORE
clash CLASH
Mikes looking good, nice choices too 👍
Dude's a boss.
I knew Mike had good music taste. Quadrophenia is one of my favorite albums.
Hi Mike!!!!
What a nice young man.
The Alarm are utterly underrated.
Agreed. Should have made it instead of U2. They were tipped to do so but U2 made it big and The Alarm were also underachievers in commercial terms although their music is much better in my view.
Love Mike…nice one
You don't get stories like this with MP3s or streaming
Best "what's in my bag" I've seen, but I might be a bit bias.
And that 7" clash record is worth more than the first edition of that LP . You`re looking at about 200 quids worth of single....
I had the copy with the red sticker when it was first released, I didn't send it off for the single though. Ouch.
JOE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ✊🏻 😎👍
Amazing desert island discs collection I couldn't really argue with... ok, wait, maybe I'd swap the JS and The Clash albums for just London Calling, but why quibble
Quadrophenia is The Who's meisterwerk.
Sounds like a really nice person
What a nice bloke
"...the late, great John Lennon of The Beatles fame" - as-opposed to the 'other' John Lennon? 🤷♂ I saw The Alarm live at the Birmingham Odeon in 1984/5 on the Strength tour. Great performance.
nice
Mike Peters or Richard Hibbard ?
Wow, the Alarm, 30 years since I thought about them or their hit....whatever it was, with Thingy and Whassisname....Im kidding, I never knew their names...
I must say this is aremarkable choice, he has a real talent for finding the worst albums from great artists. Quite a talent, unfortunatlely his only one. Still, cloth ears does explain his career.😂😂😂
nice