I am back again Oct 24

 Hi folks 

I have decided to start writing on this blog again after a long time of not using it,  Since the last entry, Things have changed, I an still in the band even though I was 75 on 24th May this year, I am still rockin my guitar and don,t intend to stop . Alex Left the band after 4 years of playing with Simply Retro and we have another Alex who took his place,

more to come so stay tuned , Paul x

Back after a long time.

Hi folks , After a long time , This is my new post,

lots of thing have happened since my last entry on 

this blog, Alex my grandson has joined our band

Simply Retro, In 2021 I ended up in hospital with covid phnemonia and came right through it, and a lot of other things have happened since then.

The band has a new  drummer yet again but this one is dedicated and is also a drum teacher.

                        Here is Ash our drummer

                             Alex our Grandson

Also ,After a good few years I managed to catch up with my Son Robin Burns and his girlfriend and 2 more Grand daughters Erin & Hazel. How fantastic is that ! Also I have found my dear nephew Steve Sledge Armstrong  who has been playing Bass guitar with Neville Staple from the Specials, He has been with them for about 20 years,We went to see them at the Southwark park festival, They are a fantastic scar band,

Lots of things have been happening and it is amazing how time flies   

Our band Simply Retro will be playing for the Joe Meek Society AGM at the Ace caffe on the 6th of April 2024, As I was one of Joe Meeks Recording artists in 1965-67 . After over 50 years, They have found my Audition tape  in the Joe Meek tea chest tapes and I am over the moon about it, Cherry Red records now own the tea chest tapes and have used a lot of unheard material on Vinyl & CD formats,

This is a picture of Simply Retro at the South Norwwod Comunity Festival 2023.

Steve Sledge Armstrong

from the Specials  Neville Staple Band

And here is Steve again.

Here am I with Steve at the top pic

And with Neville And Christine Sugery Staple.

                       My son Robin Burns.

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Thank you for reading this blog page, Hope you enjoyed it enough to visit us again.

pbpaulburns2@gmail.com

Hi I am Back

 Hi folks ,its been a long time since my last post,  Let me put you in the picture, 

last year in November 21 I got covid then Pnewmonia and spent all Christmas in hospital

so I nearly was a gonner,  But I am back now and ready to go.  Have recorded a new song that I wrote about 2 months ago  called  Playing in a Band , I will post it up soon , Meanwhile. Have a great Christmas

and I will be back here soon , Regards Paul

 Hi folks, Just to let you know that this blog is still alive, 

more topics coming soon

New song for NHS & key workers covid 19

                               Hazel Young


Hi folks, Let me introduce you to a young lady who is my niece,  Her name is Hazel Young, So she decided to write a poem, Me being a musician, Asked her if I could put music to it and she said yes, The    outcome is quiet amazing.
I worked out a tune and added a chorus & hey presto, We have a song and here it is.

It is called The Light ( We wanna'thank you )

We hope you will please support and share this video for all the key workers of covid 19 days.
Thank you .


Words and music by Hazel Young & Paul Burns , May 2020.   Sung & played By Paul Burns.


        pbpaulburns2@gmail.com

Simply Retro & Corona virus update

Hi folks,

Just an update , due to the Corona virus , Simply Retro have not been able to play, But never fear, they will be back as soon as it is possible to gig,

 

I am sure you have missed them , So keep a lookout for them and support them please, 

       Stay home, Stay safe, Save lives.

                @newsimplyretro

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Simply Retro are in full swing.

  Hi folks and Happy  new year , Now that we have left the EU , Thngs are finaly looking good for our band Simply Retro. Not only do we have Alex on guitar and vocals to boost our sound, But we also have a new fab drummer called Simon and these 2 great musicians have boosted us up to another level. Gigs are coming in at a fast rate and plenty of playing is on the cards, Along with new songs too, It should be a great new year for the band.

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