The first record I remember looking for (unsuccessfully) was "Surf City" by Jan & Dean. The first album I remember owning (a Christmas present I requested) was a double LP "The Springfields Collection". The first album I bought with my own money was Bert Kaempfert's "Living It Up" (Polydor - round about the time they were recording the Beatles' first sessions).

Theme from "CaptainZeppos" (Living It Up)

I used to watch the "Captain Zeppos" series on TV when I should have been studying, couldn't get the tune out of my head and some kind soul at the BBC eventually told me what it was.

I do sometimes wonder how I got here from there. But listening to that clip, maybe that's why I play guitar the way I do. Wierd.

Ross