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'One Minute With Dec'
The widest read 'DELIVERED' weekly music Ezine on the Music Net.
The Archive '2'
[31 March 2003 to 06 Sept 2006]
'Archive '1' [02 Dec 2001 to 25 March 2003]
'Archive '3' [21 Sept 2006 to this week!]
A songwriting/performing/producing/music making service from 'The Serious Writers Guild' at MAKEHITS.COM
Written by Dec Cluskey with a little help from his songwriting friends

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06 Sept 2006 'One Minute With Dec' ..."A warning if you are in Australia [Beware of Impostors]"....."A great new act [Corinne Bailey-Rae]" ......... "So you thought you knew about computer viruses? [read and learn!]" ..... "A good visual laugh [weather forecasting]" .... "Tip of the week [Saving Pictures]".... . "Success Stories [song in a new TV series ]" ..... "Charts "....."Subscriber's Section [ lyrics advice ]" .... The Gags [ Women's Parable ]
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30 Aug 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."An Apology [You haven't heard from me for a couple of weeks?]"....."Tip of the week [viewing your band's photo proof sheets?]" ......... "Interesting observations on one of my band's mega hits 'I Believe' " ..... "A good visual laugh [this will amaze you - what is your birthdate?]" .... "Success Stories [got him a record deal ]".... . "Charts" ..... "Subscriber's Section [ How do I go about starting and registering my own agency?]" .... The Gags [ a kiddie story ]
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Con and Dec The Bachelors release their 68th album:
"Irish Songs - The way we sing 'em"
14 Aug 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."
I can do that [Can you be successful in music?]"....."Interesting observations on my 'reverb' article [good reference pages]" ......... "I haven't seen this for years [a lovely little rhyming couplet]" ..... "Tip of the Day [ Search History ] " .... "Stirling Moss's famous quote [makes you think?]".... . "A good visual laugh [ a hoot ]" .... "Success Stories [a Member gets a radio shot] "...... "Charts" ..... "Subscriber's Section [ how do I start to make dosh?] .... The Gags [ a Texan story ]
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30 July 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."
What a Show-Biz party - Friday night! [Jim Marshall's birthday]"....."R2 D2" ......... "The funniest line of the night?" ..... "Top of The Pops bows out [memories of the longest running Pop show on TV]" .... "Tip of the Day [Offline Browsing]".... "Support a fellow subscriber? [take note - let us know in time!]" .... "A good visual laugh [ a hoot ]" .... "Success Stories"...... "Charts" ..... "Subscriber's Section [ a very usual co writing problem ] .... The Gags [ good idea ladies? ]
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20 July 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."
Whew! The heat? [39 degrees in UK]"....."Our Skype system is a wow with the members of The Serious Writers Guild" ......... "Hilarious Reaction to my advice re lip synching last week: ..... "Tip of the Day [using CC and BC to send multiple Emails]".... "Support a fellow subscriber? [two this week, Paul and Jon]" .... "A good visual laugh [ a hoot ]" .... "Success Stories"...... "Charts" ..... "Subscriber's Section [ a good MCPS question ] .... The Gags [ Do you cook Barbeques? ]
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07 July 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."
Back to Basics"....."Good news for Atari lovers" ......... "Tip of the Day [Event Viewer]".... "A sage warning [tinnitus can wreck your music career]" .... "A good visual laugh [ serious - best help yet for 3rd world?]" ............"57 Secrets Analysis CDrom Version 2 available" .... "Success Stories"...... "Charts" ..... "Subscriber's Section [ lip synching - pros and cons ]" .... "The Gags [The nuns get a shock]"
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22 June 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."
Dec is still away - but writing like mad!"....."Imogen Heap shows the way forward [using technology live]" ......... "Attention to detail?".... "Good news for those collecting royalties:
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09 June 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."
Dec is away - don't die of shock!"....."The Mac Versus PC argument rages on...." ......... "A good visual laugh? [fancy your name in Chinese?]" ............."Tip of the Week: by Bob Osgoodby [Program Arrangements]Support a Member?" ....."Success Stories"...... "Charts" ..... "Subscriber's Section [The mystery of inserts/compressors/outboard connections] .... The Gags [A sexy woman went up to the bar] ] ......
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02 June 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."
Why do so many music guys moan?"....."The guys are having a blast on MySpace [or are they?]" ......... "Why Does a Music Business Fail and What Can You Do to Stop It?" ............"The Visual .... [Are you stupid? Take the test!]"....."Tip of the Day Outlook Express Bogged Down" ....."Success Stories"...... "Charts" ..... "Subscriber's Section [ [Do you think that having a drummer as a singer is ok?] ...... "The Gags" [And I'm Irish!]
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14 May 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Bachelors - magnifico in Japan?"....."The guys are having a blast on MySpace" ......... What a nice thought from a member? [The Goose Story] " ............"The Visual .... [great houses?]"....."Good Pro Tools link: " ....."Success Stories"...... "Charts" ..... "Subscriber's Section [how do I create a very unique style with my band?] ...... "The Gags" [A look at old age?]
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09 May 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."David Bowie - genius"....."The guys are having a blast on MySpace" ............"Tip of the Week: by Bob Osgoodby [Obscene Gasoline Prices]"....."Support a Member?" ....."Success Stories"...... "Charts" ..... "Subscriber's Section [I can't seem to get any action for my songs]" ...... "The Gags [Two Jewish sisters-in-law meet on the street]"
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21 April 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Mixing the last tracks"....."The guys are having a blast on MySpace" ............"A quaint and lovely thought [Love, Wealth and Success?]"....."Product Feature [Industry Standard Demo Consultation Service]" ..... "NEW Articles and Q & A's" .... "Success Stories"...... "ChartsSubscriber's Section [make it sound like a full female choir?]" ...... "The Gags [an Olympic endurance swimmer]"
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10 April 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."The 'guv'nor' is back and looking good [Dr. Jim Marshall OBE returns to health] "....."Books for the library [all Dec's books will be archived]" ............"BMW again [why this car is essential in the music business]"....."A good visual laugh?" ..... "Tip of the Day [Rejection]"...... Success Stories [had to add an extra one!]"....... "Subscriber's Section [is the Internet the biggest archive?]" ...... "The Gags [ A teacher asked her class ]"
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Dec and Con The Bachelors with Dr Jim Marshall OBE and Derek Martin [Charlie Slater from Eastenders]
A joy to see Jim up and well again - What a legend
05 April 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."So we should have had a bet on 'Crazy'?"....."Member's Charity Show for Rotary International" ............"Death of The Internet? "...."Are your guitar / keyboard leads good enough?"...."A good visual laugh?" ..... "Tip of the Day [History File]"...... Success Stories [had to add an extra one!]"....... "Subscriber's Section [is your voice supposed to be strong?]" ...... "The Gags [ Not another blonde gag? ]"
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23 Mar 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Waterfront in Belfast - what a gig!"....."Feedback on the Sharon Osbourne Book" ............"A fun look at your percentage attitude?"...."Bob Osgoodby's Free Ezine"...."A good visual laugh?" ..... "Tip of the Day [ Digging for worms?]"...... Success Stories ["Killer Attitude" with the biggest 'K' I've ever heard of ]"....... "Subscriber's Section [the equipment for a basic live performing set-up]" ...... "The Gags [ Quaint ]"
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Con and Dec The Bachelors at The Waterfront
What a Gig ... just a whizzzz!
16 Mar 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Check out the Sharon Osbourne Book"....."Rehearsal makes perfect?" ............"Are you a clever music person?"...."Tips for Radio interviews"...."How Smart Is Your Right Foot?" ..... "Tip of the Day [Locked Up?] "...... Success Stories [The Art Of Live Performing - what a story]"....... "Subscriber's Section [production payment and royalties]" ...... "The Gags [A twist on an old one?]"
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09 Mar 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."I found it [watch this and weep!]"....."The Web Audio is a success!" ............"Tip of the Day [ shut down your PC the easy way?]"...."A new scam? [Paypal - the crook's system]"...."Success Stories [yet another release for a Member]"....... "Subscriber's Section [vocal harmony - inside tricks]" ...... "The Gags [do you wear dentures?]"
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28 Feb 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."My favourite bits of gear?"....."Oh, I forgot...." ............"And I also forgot...."...."Tip of the Day [selling music? by Bob Osgoodby]"...."
"The Visual Laugh [caricatures like you have never seen]" .... "Success Stories" ....... "Subscriber's Section [How did I get that voice sound in 57 Secrets?]" ...... "The Gags [Ageist?]"
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17 Feb 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Beware of Ebay scamsters!"....."Pay Pal and 57 Secrets." ............"The final word on fat [very real]"...."Good series to watch"......."Tip of the Day [for computer guys]."...."
The Visual Laugh [quickie - funny and true] .... Success Stories ....... Subscriber's Section [ Guitar advice? ] ...... The Gags [ Irish? ]
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09 Feb 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Nice one for my band.... 4 new Album releases."....."The silly hackers are at it again" ............"Did you hear the Special on Radio Oxford?"...."Good series on Channel 4 this week."...."I can read this. Can you?"..... "The Visual Laugh" [here's a good laugh if you like WC's] .... Success Stories ....... Subscriber's Section [ Direction for a Newbie? ] ...... The Gags [ Vi*gra? ]
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01 Feb 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."It's now shipping- '57 Secrets of a Hit Record'"....."We've added Paypal by popular demand" ............"
I like new and innovative promotion ideas"....".Inner Peace system from China"...."The Visual Laugh" [here's a good laugh with a good message] ] .... Success Stories ....... Subscriber's Section [ Protools and Mac ] ...... The Gags [ Tech support questions ]
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17 Jan 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."5 Days to '57 Secrets of a Hit Record' [The most important book release ever?]"....."Test-Drive" the EXACT System a Regular Guy From Nebraska Used to Rake In $8 MILLION eBay... in Just One Year!" ............"Tax time?"...."The Visual Laugh" [here's a good laugh with a good message] ] .... Success Stories ....... Subscriber's Section [ guitar picks? How important are they? ] ...... The Gags [ Ancient Indian wisdom?]
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09 Jan 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."13 Days to '57 Secrets of a Hit Record' [The most important book release ever?]"....."BBC Essex Special " ............"The Rise Of The 50 Quid guy [does it affect your music making?"...."The secret to peak performance is proper brain chemistry. [John Gray - Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus]" ...."The Visual Laugh" [special for the ladies] .... Success Stories ....... The Gags [Australian court decision]
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01 Jan 06 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Emelle [Sugababes] says thank-you"....."Why have Industry Standard Equipment [Pro-tools and Mac, for instance]" ............"Do you just listen to music?"......."The Visual Laugh" [great plane pics.].....how to sell equipment on Ebay .... The Gags [what do you do at Christmas time?]
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21 Dec 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Our method proved right yet again?"....."Check-list for gigging" ............"The Visual Laugh".....
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Vicci Esselle [Makehits Managing Director] does the impossible...
two real policemen performing with her and a Special Needs friend....
11 Dec 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."What a show...what a week?"....."Manure" ..........."Remember your ideas"....."The Visual Laugh".....
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29 NOV 05 One Minute With Dec - ..." American Music Awards"......"Newcomer?"...."The style"....."Outfits."...."Will Smith award"....."Tim McGrath"..... "The Tenth Search Engine Optimisation tip"....."The Visual Laugh"......
14 NOV 05 30 Seconds With Dec - Number 3 ..."The Ninth Search Engine Optimisation tip"....."The Visual Laugh"......
06 NOV 05 30 Seconds With Dec - Number 2 ..."But how will we fare with WI-Fi?"....."More Proof that 'How To Make A $Million from your Music' Works with a vengeance?"....."Support other One Minuters?" ........... "The Eight Search Engine Optimisation tip"......"The Visual Laugh"..... .
30 OCT 05 30 Seconds With Dec? ..."A new proof that 'How To Make A $Million from your Music' Works with a vengeance?"....."Here's a great success story for you." ..........."Does Criticism help?" ...."Bananas help music?" "The Seventh Search Engine Optimisation tip"......"The Visual Laugh"..... .
23 OCT 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Shure SM57 microphones?"....."A new angle on 'copyright'?" ..........."Support fellow 'One Minuters'?" ...."Bananas help music?" "The Sixth Search Engine Optimisation tip"......"The Visual Laugh"..... .
16 OCT 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."King Rat again?"....."What makes 100%?" ..........."What length should a CD be?" ...."Support a Good Cause?" "The Fifth Search Engine Optimisation tip"......"The Visual Laugh"..... .
03 OCT 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Toastmasters - what a good idea"....."Good night with Gordon" ..........."Who makes the most from a recorded song" ...."Support a Good Cause?" "The Fourth Search Engine Optimisation tip"......"The Visual Laugh"..... .
27 Sept 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Success, success and more Success"....."Someone nicking my title?" ..........."Do you dress to increase your music business?" .... "The Third Search Engine Optimisation tip"......"The Visual Laugh"..... .
18 Sept 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."The 'Examiners' are at it again"....."I get the most Hate Mail on the Internet." ..........."Some guys just cannot abide success in music" .... The Second Search Engine Optimisation tip:".... "Soundproofing Tip"......."Does this sound like a recipe for success?"........."The Visual Laugh"..... .
Dec [on the left] with DJ Fergus breaking the 'Guinness Book of Records' record for longest DJ stint" ...
07 Sept 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."And Craig did make Guinness Book Of Records!"....."How do I have successful websites?" ..........."The first Search Engine Optimisation tip:".... "The 4th great method for additional dosh [what a success]"......."Nashville Recording Tips"........."The Visual Laugh"....."Please Support this event [a second and last plea]"
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31 August 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Craig just missed....aaaaah!"....."Mariah Carey joins my special club!" ..........."The 4th great method for additional dosh".... "Qualified Sound Engineer"......."How many countries will help the USA in the Hurricane flood disaster?"........."The Visual Laugh"....."Please Support this event"
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Dec [on the left] with Bruce Welch [Shadows] play 'Apache'" ...
every guitar player's dream .. to stand in for Hank Marvin
22 August 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..." Hi Energy - a blast from the past "....."I saw a lot: I regretted a lot: " ..........."I do admire bands who concentrate on promo 'ing ".... "Here's a good way to publicise your web business. "......."The sweet smell of success [an excellent article mainly for the girls] "........."The Visual Laugh"....."Marshall JMP1 plus Valvestate rack amps"
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17 August 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Never be afraid of change"....."Back to The Congress Show " ..........."What an audience...what a 'happening'. ".... "Mackie proved itself "......."Lesson to be learned?"........."Burning CDs called bigger problem than file sharing"....."Our 'Prezzie for Zilch' "
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07 August 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Dec caught on camera - Don't Make This Mistake"....."Back to The Congress Show " ..........."Good pic. of Steve Smith".... "More than one way of skinning a cat?".......
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Our Managing Director: Vicci Esselle gets to 'do it' with Brian Johnson [AC/DC] a great pair in helping charity.
We are 'real' successful performers and music makers running a 'real' music site
31 July 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Commerce V Creativity!"....."There is no answer to the argument" ..........."There is two kinds of music".... "Good offer from Chrissy"......."Good free 'clean-up' program"...."Dream Stealers™......... Beware!! "
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19 July 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..." I couldn't bring myself to write!"....."The Congress Show" ..........."Anything to learn?".... "NEW SECTION: The visual laugh".......
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03 July 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Live 8, how was it for you?"......"Worst and Best of Everything?" ..........."BEST Lessons to learn?".... "Vicci Esselle at it again!"...."Last week run up to Monday 11th weeks run up to Monday 11th July"...
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26 June 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."At last we are sorted! "......"A word of warning, and a lesson to learn" ..........."Always use a reputable, reliable Internet Company.".... "Vicci Esselle at it again!"...."Final weeks run up to Monday 11th July"...."I came across this good music advice"..."A sage bit of advice from David re Firewall technology
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14 June 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."It's hotting up"......"How can you help?" ..........."Theatre Details".... "A bit of game fun?"...."Be Generous in your Living"...."The biggest problem I see in music guys?"..."The all time great testimonial?"
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05 June 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..." Okay, so I've been missing?"......"What an opportunity for Tim, our Member" ..........."Are you like me?".... "A bit of fun?"...."So You Want To Run a Music Business?"....
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19 May 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Excitement and a sage warning?"......"The sage warning?" ..........." How about this for service: ".... " So who is William the Music? "...." Lesson?"...." Support fellow 'One Minuters'? " ... "A great networking chance? "
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05 May 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."An important day for the UK "......"Isn't it amazing?" ..........."Good stuff from a business expert".... "A complaint that FREE material does not arrive on time?"...."Mad about Music is ready"...."Interesting Idea? " ... "Subscriber's Section - the 29 Word Lyric proof "
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28 April 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Check out the equipment first?"......"The day of the mega session" ..........."Good lyric stuff from a Member".... "The Music Business is a lot to do with self promotion"...."The ultimate 'downer'?"...."Interesting Idea?"
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20 April 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."'Last of the Summer Wine' Country "......"Date for the Diary?" ..........."I get this question a lot".... "Good Tax News?"...."Support fellow 'One Minute' subscribers? "....
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13 April 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."What a week, the excitement is unbearable"......"So getting out there and doing it works!" ..........."They will make it as producers and writers".... "Here's a bit of fun"....Scam to watch out for?"...."The logic involved for selling a Potential Hit Record"....."A great mic.Home Theatre Audio Systems?"
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06 April 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Dec proved right yet again?"......"My pal's son is Richard Joy and the band 'Freefaller'. " ..........."Hilarious requests".... "Scam to watch out for?"...."So you want to start an Ezine for your band/web site/music business ".....
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31 March 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."A Guy Like Me Has To Keep Learning!"......"Beware Card Problems." ..........."So When I Lose My Card?".... "Also - Beware gig dressing rooms"...."Visuals are 80% and music is 20%"....."Date for your Diary?"....."Do you have trouble fitting everything into your day?"....."Good one from fellow subscribers and members"
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23 March 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."A Businessman is simply a problem solver! "......" Beware Music Sites on the Net" ..........."Talking of dodgy deals".... "A call from Engelbert"...."The 3rd of the ten best ways of making Dosh"....."A Radio Mic. to die for"....."Some frightening figures as regards record releases"....."'Mad About Music' in Brighton, UK"
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07 March 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Beware EBay problems"......"Is it cheaper on EBay?" ..........."You need a good reference site".... "See you in Brighton?"...."The 2nd of the ten best ways of making Dosh".
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23 Feb 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."I have so much to tell you "......"Martin Audio Sound rig presenting the worst mix " ..........."The sound rigger who 'hit' me last week ".... "Jim Marshall at The Stables in Milton Keynes "...."The Albanian Ambassador was there"....."Quad 303 amp"....."My opinion on the ten best ways of making dosh ".
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16 Feb 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."The Crazy Awards Season"......"But the Star of the Show? " ..........."Norman at Ninety ".... "A great Freebie Newsletter ".
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07 Feb 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."The 3 Biggest Questions"......"So what Have I done?" ..........."The Books I am Currently Reading :".... "Why do I Still do It?"....."Words of wisdom [that I overheard]?" ...."Beware if you run a web page".
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26 Jan 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."It'll never happen again - "......"Now what would you do for an 8 min. spot?" ..........."Brian May told me:".... "The best 'search phrase'? "
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19 Jan 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."I try to vary my 'One Minute With Dec' "......"Drummers - don't get annoyed ?" ..........."My honest reply to Ian".... "A Member has a brand new copyrighting service "
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12 Jan 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."What an honour?"......"A piano sound to die for?" ..........."Do you fit the bill?".... "The way the big boys plan for the coming year?"
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Our Managing Director: Vicci Esselle strutting her stuff to 4,000 at Bournemouth International Centre
We are 'real' successful performers and music makers running a 'real' music site
02 Jan 05 'One Minute With Dec' ..."I sometimes look and wonder in awe."......"John took me to lunch. The most important thing he did?" ..... "What an idea from John Waterman?"........"Want to sell your musical masterpieces online?".... "Music words of wisdom from a Member:"
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Suspended due to upgrading of Database systems
10 DEC 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."A great book to buy your friends/kids?"......"Carnegie: make sure to give your wealth away:" ..... "Good news for guys short of dosh?"........"How to feel amazing?".... "Up Coming major Showcase".............."HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE?"
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02 DEC 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."P.P.P.P.P.P.'"......"So what has this P.P.P.P.P. got to do with all this? And more to the point what has it got to do with music?" ..... "Simon Cowell Says"........"So my advice to any who will listen?".... "Still got trouble on the Net?"..............
"The biggest Show Biz Ball of the year?"
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24 NOV 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."No - I haven't died and gone to Heaven!'"......"Trouble on the Net?" ..... "Have you got your Beema yet?"........"Check out John Waterman's 'Bandit A&R Newsletter"....
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26 OCT 04 - 22 NOV 04 ..... Hey! I've taken the whole crew to our Spain headquarters ....... first time in 9 years! What a time we had!
26 OCT 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Where were you when you heard John Peel died?"......"The 'Ben Sherman' book launch" ..... "Have you got your own Publishing Company?"........"Mic's.....is that the standard Shure 58 or the beta that you use?"....
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19 OCT 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."A Great Band is Born"......"Why identical mics are essential" ..... "Tickets to the biggest Show Biz Ball of the year?"........"Just getting around to the photo shoot ?"...."CD cover design is an art for professional CD designers"....
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13 OCT 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."A Tired Little Boy!"......"We use a mighty sound trick" ..... "Donnie Osmond and Robbie Williams Dad ...Pete Conway"........"How long should a commercial for television and radio be?"...."What is the writing sequence for commercials for television and radio?"....
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04 OCT 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Now that is what I call a sound system"......"Stage lights to die for" ..... "A good upload site for your music?"........"If a person was a better piano player than Elton John?"...."Give me your take on how the new chart run by The Official UK Charts Company is affecting"....
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27 SEPT 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."The grass is always greener?"......"A Master Class in stagecraft" ..... "Live Sound"........"I’m ashamed to admit that tonight I heard for the first time a Bachelor’s song "....
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Sound check with me and me brother! We use more Marshalls nowadays than in the Sixties!
But 'Diane' still sounds the monster Multi Million seller it was.
20 SEPT 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Much to learn and understand about our business?"......"X Factor is the start of a career" ..... "with VAT [Value Added Tax] you say nearly everything can be reclaimed"........
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09 SEPT 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Check out my daughter's TV ad. this Sunday"......"The quality of 'Demo Consultation' material" ..... "A warning re. joining 'tribute' and former chart bands"........"performing to backing tracks" ....
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03 SEPT 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."The Festival Season in the UK - what can you learn?"......"Black Eyed Peas had the worst sound mix ever at Glastonbury....awful or what?" ..... "A big chance to attend a proper record 'launch'"........"Critique for this week? Win a nice prezzie from Dec " .... "Dec, I need your help in the best order to lay these tracks down"
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26 AUG 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."So where do I get all the quotes?"......"What I want to suggest to you is a twist on the list idea" ..... "Writers Guild Member featured on Radio One"........"Another Member gets Song Contest success"
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20 AUG 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."It's 9 months since the launch!"......"WHAT AN INCREDIBLE SUCCESS!!!" ..... "Performing - if you want that extra kick in the pants?"........" Sheena Munro was runner up in Hip Hop/R&B/Rap"
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13 AUG 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Promise you won't tell John"......"Weekly Major writing tip" ..... "How many times does it take to sell to a record company?"........"finding the kind of producers who can take it up to the level of West End type productions?"
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06 AUG 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."I'm so embarrassed by the success stories!"......"Check out this web-site for the greatest stage and TV/Film shoes" ..... "Do you ever have writer's block?"........"which earplugs should guitar players use?"
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30 JULY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Be careful - check the sender's Email address!"......"Do you have a mentor that you follow?" ..... "Try using familiar coupled words to make your toons much more instantly memorable"........"which companies we could contact regarding this type of song"
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22 JULY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Is it nearly finished?"......" I give a major tip each week on making your lyrics much more commercial.
" ..... "My Performers score big time!"........"29 DIFFERING words.....with the emphasis on 'differing'."
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17 JULY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Back to normal"......"A New music idea you may like
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04 JULY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Back to Sunday...where we belong"......"Engelbert Humperdinck
" ..... "Don't give the sound engineer a hard time"........"What kind of effect pedals does DEC like to use in his recordings?"
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Englebert arrives with the Boss, Dec, to present a Sunshine Coach to Special Needs kids
Always give your time to help a great personal charity
24 JUNE 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."That's what friends are for?"......"Friday 2nd July Congress Theatre
" ..... "why you actually choose a Stagg MC0-7 microphone?........"A/B test [in fact A/B/C/D test] on the Interactive CD's "
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16 JUNE 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."The dreaded overseas journeys"......"Giving the truth is correct at all times!
" ..... "How many Members of The Serious Writers Guild have actually had Number Ones?"...."How much do you really have to know about all the different side of the music industry?"
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03 JUNE 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Giving of yourself works!"......"EMI....changes" ..... "lead, double-tracking, harmonies, vocal effects, grunts and groans, etc?"...."I have a used five dollar acoustic guitar that I bought at a thrift store"
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28 MAY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."What a great production team, now available to Members"......"Computer Mixing that sounds 'small'?" ..... "Have you got a Potential Number One Hit?"...."Searching for a Lead / Rhythm Guitar?"
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18 MAY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."What time percentages makes a great record?"......"Best member's call this week was 28mins 17secs" .... "Support 'One Minute' subscribers?" ..... "Strong words to get you moving?"...."Good Music Web Sites?"
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06 MAY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Record label advice, P.A. advice."......"Best member's call this week was 56 mins 08 secs" .... "Nastiness on the Internet" ..... "A word of warning and advice for record distribution success"...."Best Demo Consultation Service in the World?"
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28 APRIL 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Performers Special [A TAD SERIOUS!]"......"'MARILLION' - big news for music makers?" .... "He has since had a 6 week series on Radio 4 in the UK " ..... "The new Government regulations re. agents and artists payment arrangments".... .
21 APRIL 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."A very exhausted Dec!"......"Our biggest show this year to date?
'" .... "Easiest way to get space in a mix" ..... "A Lyric writing tool'".... "Did I annoy a 'demo consultation' guy?
" .
14 APRIL 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."A 'Dolly' special"......"Lawyers and Accountants" .... "'The Art of Live Performing' has got it exactly right?" ..... "Modern day Pro Tools and Logic approach "
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05 APRIL 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Excitement and Panic at 'Makehits'" .... "This Seminar has nothing to do with Makehits. " ..... "A WARNING RE 'SHOWCASES'".... "SM58 is the Industry standard head used throughout the industry"
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17 MARCH 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."St Patricks day is here!" .... "What a scam?" ..... "International Songwriters Seminar".... "'One Minute with Dec - The Annual'...
www.makehits.co.uk/annual.htm
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11 MARCH 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Beware the Imposters are about again!" .... " More help for your music business?
" ..... "The Jim Marshall Lunch - we are snowed under with thanks
".... "CORPORATE LESSON NO: 3"
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02 MARCH 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Self Production = No Production" .... "Sir Cliff - the darling of UK Pop
" ..... "It's all looking good for Jim Marshall's tribute lunch
".... "Self Publishing is essential!
"
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Jim Marshall with Dec, Viccie Esselle and a gang of 'One Minuters'
You get to some mighty places when you join Dec - Savoy Hotel, London.
25 FEBRUARY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Getting out of your music rut?" .... "APPLE MAC G4 replaced by G5...so we can all benefit?" ..... "Have you ever blown up your computer?".... "Norah Jones helped jazz break the 2% barrier"
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17 FEBRUARY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Late - Waiting for the Brits awards" .... "So do you want to come and honour Jim Marshall?
" ..... "What is the secret of success for a music web site?
".... "The Brits - 2004"
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10 FEBRUARY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Quiet time of the year - time to start planning?" .... "The most missing Hit points in a potential hit toon" ..... "Setting up an inexpensive Industry Standard Home Studio?".... "The one great, simple, test of a hit toon?"
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02 FEBRUARY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."War of The Worlds - World Tour 2005 takes shape" .... "Help for Gospel/Christian music guys" ..... "Need Management?".... "And help with getting success for your web site?"
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28 JANUARY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."'Ben Sherman' - and coincidence!" .... "'Cheeky Girls' strike again:" ..... "War of The Worlds - Jeff Wayne".... "Replacement for Yamaha NS10's?"
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19 JANUARY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."What a week! 'Number One' success, and Radio One plays" .... "BungEe hit Number One for Serious Writers Guild Member" ..... "Cherry wins Radio One comp.".... "vocal arrangement tips"
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12 JANUARY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Dec - prove to me that your program works!" .... "Vote for Cherry for the Radio 1xtra Homegrown Cuts show" ..... "The real story of the 'My Sweet Lord' copyright case."
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05 JANUARY 04 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Picture my shock - me with Man United!" .... "Good Info from a great guitarist" ..... "Book to get:
'Star Man' by Michael Francis."
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31 December 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Happy New Year....." I will make 'me' a music success story in 2004
" .... "
The best book ever?
" ..... "considering NS10s have been discontinued, what is the best new alternative?
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23 December 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Last One Before Christmas....." Marshall Amplification had placed me in the Top Ten of contributors to the Music Business in the past 40 years
" .... "
Do you want a plug for your web-site?
" ..... "'Aubrey Lemmon' releasing first single on Jan 5th....just watch it. 'What In The World'
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Dec and Con join two legends, Vera Lynn and Elaine Page
09 December 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."At last my Marshall Award"....."A new opening for your act?....How to appear with the Treorchy Male Voice Choir
" .... "
D&B Speakers...good?
" ..... "Unhappy with current music today?
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02 December 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."The Annual Show Biz Party"....."My table companion was Jeremy Beadle.
" .... "
MP3.com closed it's operation today, 2 DEC 2003 at 12 noon....sad.....
" ..... "The best current thinking on vocal arrangement ?
"
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24 November 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."This is our best week ever!"....."Chaz Smash joins The Rats
" .... "
Graham Cole also joins The Rats
" ..... "You may be interested in this exchange - could it help you?:
"
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17 November 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Well, Sandy hit the big one!"....."Surprise best seller, this year" .... "
Are the UK charts so different? " ..... "Are you using your equipment to it's true potential?"
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11 November 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Is this my band's season?"....."Nude Bachelors?" .... "
So you want to get going 'full time' in music? " ..... "Good stuff on computer recording"
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03 November 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Oh my! My warning was absolutely correct!" .... "NEVER open mail on Saturday" ..... "New regular Showcase in New York"
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27 October 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Like father like son?"...."Innovation and 'newness' work every time! JAMIE CULLUM.....
"Do you know any companies that deal in public liability insurance?"
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20 October 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."So Beware! The tax-man cometh! "...."Let me tell you what HM Government are doing now. A word of warning
" ....."The last word on 'adult record buying audience'"
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14 October 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."So what's your excuse?"...."Do you realise what HM Government are doing now? A word of warning
" ....."Do you ever feel like you will never succeed? What's your excuse?"
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06 October 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Platinum Cards? Gold Cards? Hmmmmmm!"...."CASH IS KING! Every time!
" ....."Do you work too hard?"
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29 September 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."I've broken a promise!"...."Wedding of Oliver Cluskey and Emma-Louise Fathers
" ....."The 'covers' question?"
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14 September 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Give all you can, and it will come back!"...."Another Member writes a book
" ....."A thought for those who have been 'at it' for quite a while"
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07 September 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."R&B is evolving and evolving"...."Support fellow Subscribers?
" ....."A Harmony Question"
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31 August 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."The New Format"...."MP3 Announcement" ....."There are two standards : 4 DB and -10 DB
."
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17 August 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Hang your Hat on a good Charity"...."Music Help in Birmingham, UK?" ....."A lot of guys fret over the similarity of lyrics."
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10 August 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."The original Simon Cowell?!"...."How to get your Email read by the right people?" ....."was Simon's character modelled on me? "
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04 August 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Robbie - UK, stand up and be proud!"...."Check out the 'Busted' book" ....."financing a really good demo"
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28 July 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Another ambition achieved!"...."I live by a few philosophies" ....."Actual Student GCSE Answers "
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21 July 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."I Found Her!"...."All the great music sites co-operate" ....."Desiderata again?"
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13 July 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Be supremely prepared!"...."Plus a FREE gift" ....."Self appointed examiners of our material?"
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07 July 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Any publicity is great publicity"...."Top Forty next week?" ....."more on: Is a great producer really necessary?"
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01 July 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."What a week!"...."when am I getting a new case for my Fender?" ....."Is a great producer really necessary?
"..."Jim Marshall has asked my band to perform for his very private 80th birthday party"
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23 June 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Party in the Park - Brighton...Hmmmmm!"...."Never talk on stage unless you have something to say"....."Is guitar work done to death?"
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16 June 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Thank you! And a warning! Plus a competition"...."One of those letters I shall read again and again"
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04 June 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."A 'live PERFORMING band' special"...."What's the difference between a musician and a large pizza?"...."Bring Value to the marketplace."
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25 May 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Scam Alert - Special"...."they require that your toon passes their A&R board before you get membership"....'Data Protection Corporation' scam.
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18 May 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."1st Songwriting Special"...."Work in a Studio watching the experts?"...."Success will creep up on you"
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11 May 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."A Funny Limo Story"...."Finish on the track...or fade?"....The best finish for a Track
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05 May 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."I Will Never Do That!"...."Fun at The London Hilton"....Which Mixing Desk?
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28 April 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."What a week...what a reaction?"...."One of the Members of The Serious Writers Guild strikes gold!"....Are radio plays the way forward to plug your music?
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23 April 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."A 'MUST SEE' SHOW"...."Only deal with the Top Music Equipment Suppliers"....The Verner Brothers..
15 April 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Getting on the 'A' Celeb. list"...."With very little musical knowledge he wrote mega music and pulled in a $fortune"....Nelly Furtardo..
05 April 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."A License to Print Money"...."Indian Music?"...."BBC Asian Radio".
31 March 03 'One Minute With Dec' ..."Lots of Information"...Gene Simmons [Kiss] looking for release material...Spammers and Hackers...Showcase or CD release party?
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