Sinister: Planet Balfron

[sleeka at xxx.com]

Hello,

I have been pretending to read a book - "The Boy Who 
Looked At The Moon" about Cat Stevens.  It turns out 
that Mike Hurst was Cat Steven's first producer and 
quite significant in his career.  Mike Hurst produced 
Cat's first single, "I love my dog".  I don't know if you 
know this song, it's a belter - it's got a really over the 
top orchestral backing which I like, cos I like over the 
top things.  Like "Bo Rap" by Queen.  He also produced 
Cat's first big hit, "Matthew and Son" which rocks.  I 
didn't know this, but Cat Stevens stole the tune from 
some obscure band who were kicking about London at 
the time.  Mike Hurst was raging when he found out, he 
made Cat promise never to steal someone else's tune 
ever again.  The section of the book about Mike Hurst is 
written by Mike Hurst, and he comes across like a 
pleasant chap.  I like Cat Stevens almost as much as 
Shakin Stevens, so I'm quite pleased that Belle and 
Sebastian are using him.  Fingers crossed for Joe Boyd 
next time!

Also, my favourite website www.flipfloplyin.com  .   You 
should go and have a look at the micropops, especially 
the micro belle and sebastian (it's on Micropops F-M).  
Try and guess who's who!  I can spot Sarah fairly 
easily.  Also on the same page there's a micro 
Incredible String Band.  Deadly!  I'm going to see them 
tomorrow.

Me and Julia walked across the frozen Lake of Monteith 
to the ruined abbey on the island.  You know what's 
good for you!

Yours,
  Christoff
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