Paul Hardcastle's 19


Paul Hardcastle's 19

Massive Eighties anti-war song '19' was recorded here.

Location: 98 Grove Green Road, Leytonstone, Waltham Forest

Description: Seminal Eighties anti-war hit '19' was recorded here by Paul Hardcastle. It was in his mother's living room that he famously used the short sample from Vietnam Requiem, a documentary about PTSD, specifically sampling the average age of a US soldier in Vietnam.

In 1985 the song spent five weeks at number one and became a massive hit around the world.

Paul Hardcastle has gone to become a jazz legend notching up 12 jazz chart topping singles in the US.

Themes: MusicMusic Theme  MilitaryMilitary Theme
Paul Hardcastle's 19

Massive Eighties anti-war song '19' was recorded here.

Ranking This Month: 854/3087

Pages Hit This Month: 33


Your Comments:

Name:
Email:
Your email will ONLY be used once, to confirm the publication of your comments. We value your contribution and privacy.

Anti-spam Security: Please enter this code:


Other places nearby:


The The and the classic DUSK», 6.3km

The Hammersmith Apollo», 10.km

Sex Pistols lived here», 6.2km

The Speakeasy Club», 6.7km

The Beeb rocks Out!», 6.7km

The school for Brats», 12.km

Maggie Thatcher's Drinking Club», 9.1km

The Stones rehearsed Here», 6.3km

Paul McCartney's London Home», 7.5km

Glitterbest», 6.4km

Location Pinpointed:


Open Street Maps», Google Maps»