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I resisted the temptation to play the obvious Jam single referring to the story of the day, because it's not that great. Instead I mark the anniversary of the recording of Eddie & The Hot Rods' finest fifteen minutes, the 'Live At The Marquee' EP. I remember where I was when I heard it on the radio (Billy Doherty's mother's kitchen) in the summer and I also remember where I was the night they recorded it, July 9th 1976. We were camping in the back garden of Feargal Sharkey's sister's house in Shroove in Donegal. I realise these locations aren't very rock n roll, but the records are, so there are two outings tonight. Speaking of the Jam, though, there's a great version of a Small Faces song, recorded during the Sound Affects LP. Amidst a slew of redundant covers, this is very good.

Eddie & The Hot Rods – 96 Tears
? & The Mysterians – "8" Teen
Jam – Get Yourself Together
Domestic Bliss – Domestic Bliss
Nips – Stavordale Road N5
Television Personalities – Jackanory Stories
Rich Kids – Empty Words
Johnny Thunders – Great Big Kiss
NewΜύOrder - Everythings Gone Green
Generation X – From The Heart
Saints – I'm Stranded
Talking Heads – The Good Thing
Suicide – Fast Money Music
Eddie & The Hot Rods – Gloria / Satisfaction