ON THE JUKEBOX

10 essential recordings from the pub rock era.

Music Every Night – Bees Make Honey This amiable shuffle, like the Brinsleys’ Country Girl, evokes the warm atmosphere and bonhomie of pub rock’s early days.

Rough Kids – Kilburn And The High Roads “Oi, Ian, what’s going on over there?”… “I dunno, I think there’s a bit of trouble… ‘Rough kids, play rough games and kick tin cans… They leave their feet out in the aisle!’

Desert Island Woman – Chilli Willi And The Red Hot Peppers Phil Lithman’s take on the American West Coast sound features an extended guitar solo from Martin Stone, and great drumming from future Attraction Pete Thomas.

Coast To Coast – Ducks Deluxe A clip of the live performance is often seen on pub-to-punk TV docs. This record rocked harder and faster than most back in 1973. (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding –

Brinsley Schwarz Massive power chords redolent of

The Who open this 1974 cracker. The song has since acquired almost anthemic status.

I Don’t Mind If I Do –

Charlie & The Wide Boys Updated 1960s beat music. Cornwall’s Wide Boys described their image as “no platform boots and trousers slightly tapered”.

How Long – Ace An early highlight of composer Paul Carrack’s long and distinguished career as a vocalist, this was one of pub rock’s few hit singles.

Speedway – Kursaal Flyers A staple of the Kursaals’ entertaining live show, the speedway rider’s lament was the group’s debut single for UK Records.

She Does It Right – Dr. Feelgood Wilko Johnson’s debut composition was first aired on Bob Harris’s BBC radio show and showcases blistering vocals from Lee Brilleaux.

Teenage Depression – Eddie And

The Hot Rods Roaring out of Canvey in the wake of the Feelgoods, this young band were the gateway to punk.