Richard Williams reveals “the peak moment of Western civilisation”

[@thezootsuits8151]

Great stuff! 2 singles that I recall having great B sides - "I Knew I'd Want You" on the flip side of the Byrds' "Mr Tambourine Man", and "You're All Around Me" on the flip side of The Walker Brothers' "Love Her". I only found out a few years ago that the latter flip side was co-written with the late Lesley Duncan.

[@jimcondon762]

What a lovely interview. A quietly spoken, understated man with a ream of fantastically interesting stories. Even David and Mark seem to defer to Richard as the "senior" man.

[@patrickhanafin3780]

A very charming, almost shy man. Lovely discussion

[@SonicSurf3r]

"See that jacket? That belonged to John Cale." Tremendous interview, fascinating stories & insights. Thank you Richard, Mark, and David.

[@chriswright5016]

So wonderfully understated. What an interview. Please have Richard back again soon.

[@ronparry9903]

I remember reading Richard's jazz pieces in the Melody Maker way back, which I always enjoyed. He also gave us a nice write up one time which was the first decent feedback we'd had. Great chat by the way.

[@martinhayman532]

Wonderful to hear that fecund period of the 70s replayed with such warmth!

[@paulkendall4593]

I vividly remember Richard’s article about the Roxy Music rehearsal and enthusiastically bought Virginia Plain immediately on its release. IIRC the cinema was the Granada in Wandsworth Road, only recall as I lived near there as a nipper.

[@Bambloozled]

Excellent stuff - what a lovely, relaxed conversation.

[@neilb224]

Lovely man. Great interview. The thing I like about Mark and David is that they let their subjects talk without interrupting.

[@GOGOLH]

I've been waiting for this one. Happy Sunday!

[@ainsleyperry5192]

Lads, What a fabjoyus interview this was. Drummers in groups with not much kit. Ringo has said when he started playing in different groups at dance hall's on a Friday or Saturday he only took 1/2 his drum kit with him. He alway's had to leave the gig to catch the last bus and he couldn't lug a full drum set home. I think this must have been in the late 50's. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@drrhythmn]

Great conversation - humility, integrity, knowledge and excellent stories - and the Blue Moment is a wonderful space to read fantastic writing and music recommendations - thank you

[@jeremydicker6613]

Just for your information i was an Island Records employee (sales/promotion team) from 1985 to 1993 , so its very interesting to hear of richards early years at Island..

[@corocoro4]

Great again men........ Richard Williams, such an early respected Critic and early memories...Dont talk about, Van Morrison......

[@martinabrahamsmusic2141]

A thing of beauty. Thank you!

[@Milo_Molnar]

Fantastic interview and fantastic Richard.

[@markwatkins8309]

Super stuff. Mark made a good point about CV/look in terms of info to go on for reviews, and I guess interviews too to some extent.

[@oakygreen7573]

Wish he'd been asked why he had to quit school. Fascinating interview.

[@MrDanjon76]

In all the imaginary interviews I’ve given, in my head since I was 13 in 1989, when asked what the greatest record of all time is I’ve answered “Tracks of My Tears”. Nice to hear someone else give the right answer!

[@pommycalva]

Very understated,but insightful Richard,not even a word about TOGWT…..Perhaps for the next time ?Thanks.

[@smythharris2635]

Wash board, boiler for the washing and a mangle with wooden rollers to press the excess water out of the washed items before being hung out to dry.

[@paulyflyer8154]

Fantastic. Again.

[@chrischarlesworth4408]

Wonderful.

[@SubTroppo]

I moved to East Twickenham from Coventry more or less by luck; and what luck! I nearly ran over Pete Townsend on my push-bike in Twickenham near the White Swan pub. Unfortunately Eel Pie Island was no longer a music venue however there is a wonderful documentary about the good old days of the hotel here on KZbin.

[@philiphaigh8349]

First class thanks ❤️

[@kareljbeer]

that was a good one, plenty of understatement, Back in 1979 when he was editor of the Melody Maker and I was in Paris Richard asked me to track down Malcolm McLaren who he had heard was making porn movies with under age kids!... it didn't take long before Malcolm and I were drinking beer in a tabac in Les Halles before going out postering... that's only the introduction to the evening....

[@robertgough508]

Why no records behind you why change location?

[@philiphalpenny3783]

Maybe David, Like Dylan, Springsteen, Stevie Knicks & the rest, is selling off his catalogue, as is de rigueur!

[@ecc84]

Have you been kicked out of your attic Dave?

[@olliebeak131]

Wearing a school uniform at aged 17?

[@timtopham3021]

Nottingham High School c1964 Sixth Form was probably Suit with School tie - no cap required. His move to ,the Nottingham Evening post and early Journistic apprenticeship would have been interesting.