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SERIOUS WRITERS GUILD MEMBER HITS NUMBER ONE

'"'Serious Writers Guild' Member, Alvaro Rabaquino [second from the left in photo] hit the Number ONE spot on the chart in Uruguay, South America and staying there for THREE weeks!
The band: BungEe
The toon: 'Suerte En Pila'
The Member: Alvaro Rabaquino
Written, Recorded and Produced by Alvaro. "

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This is the Third Archive - Latest from 21 Sept 2006 up to this week

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The First Archive - 02 Dec 2001 to 25 March 2003

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From 21 Sept 2006 to 24 July 2008

24 July 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... Now we are at Number 7 in the Official UK Album chart [ I promised to tell how we did it?] ........... So what have I learned in the past weeks? [ all the stuff I write about works! ]............. Be rested and look fit and healthy [booze and late nights are a recipe for disaster]........... The UTube phenomenon? [ and a sad tale of Lena Zavaroni ] ........... Now check the latest UTube? [someone has posted the 'This Morning' TV spot we did on Monday last]......... Subscriber's Section [ remembering lyrics? ]......... The gags: ..... [ And this, my friends, is how government contracting works! ]

16 July 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... A Chance to follow what I will do? [See us in the chart in the next weeks?....The Reaction? [ what other guys are saying? ] ......... Success Story [ someone realises that you have got to learn this business? ] ........... Subscriber's Section [ How to get solid kick in a dance track? ] ........... The gags: ..... [ Bold but funny? ]

24 June 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... Mastering, mastering, mastering [the magic of hit making?]....... Extra Apple Mac Leopard compatibility for Pro Tools [even more power?]............Manchester to host live sound school [do you want to break into big time sound engineering?]............ Subscriber's Section [ Living in a far off country ]..................The gags: ..... [ Cuckoo? From a lady subscriber.]

04 June 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... A Chance to get on the ProTools ladder? [chance in a lifetime?] ........ Servicing? [ a good contact gets in touch] ........... Hidden Battery Power [a neat trick?] ............ Proof of the pudding? [ the vocal performance is little to do with the mic.?] ......... Success Story [ a member keeps his success quiet? ] ............ Subscriber's Section [ How to get a good priced recording computer ] ............ The gags: ..... [ How old are you? ]

22 May 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... My dear friend and business partner is ill [Philip Solomon - the legend] ........ STOP PRESS [Philip recovers] ........ First Gold Disc ever awarded? [Guess which year?] ........Proof of the pudding? [ the vocal performance is little to do with the mic.?] ......... Success Story [ my systems work? ] ........Subscriber's Section [ How to service a Microphone ] ...............The gags: ..... [ GIVING UP WINE ? ]

12 May 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... Do you want a commercial, sellable voice? [you don't get it by accident!].......... Digitech introduces the Harmonyman Pedal [I can't wait to try this idea] ............. Marshall Guitar Amp - check this out [the videos to die for!]........... The Minidisc saga [most companies are discontinuing them] .............. Proof of the pudding? [ the vocal performance is little to do with the mic.?] ............. Success Story [ nice praise! ] ............. Subscriber's Section [ Mother keyboard advice ] .................. The gags: ..... [ Anger management - Hmmmmm! ]

02 May 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... "May I plug a friend of mine?" [Frank at BEM] .......... "And one about our latest Irish album?" [I get loads of compliments re. my band's albums] ........ "Marshall Guitar Amp Videos" [the amps I rave about] "The Minidisc saga" [most companies are discontinuing them] ......... "Unbelievable?" [flattering - but crazy?] ........... "Success Story" [ nice praise! ] ......... "Subscriber's Section" [ I couldn't understand KK's question - he lives in Nigeria ] .......... "The gags" ..... [ Women? From Berril in S.Africa ]

09 April 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... More about our 'gong'? [the Gold Disc we got for Internet sales] ......... "My 2008 update on the Best Way to get a Band up and running." - [ the latest article I have written ]......... Recording King metal body resonators now with champagne matte finishes [The ultimate for the blues player?]............. New Sennheiser sound logo competition [could be good?]............ JBL On Tour [ Quite a stunning bit of kit while on the road ] .............. Success Story [ back to normal - nice praise! ] ........... Subscriber's Section [ Compilation CD question ] ............. The gags: ..... [ This is a strictly mathematical viewpoint from Con Cluskey ]...........

19 March 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Another 'gong'?" [my band receives Gold Disc for Internet sales] ........ "You Know "The Money Is In The List" "- [how many times have you heard that?] ........ "This actually happened a few weeks ago on the M3 Fleet services". [Ladies be aware] ........ "JBL On Tour " [ Quite a stunning bit of kit while on the road ] ........ "Success Story" [ none this week - first time ever - grin! ] ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ Copyright question re. collaboration ] ........ "The gags": ..... [ Of interest to UK guys? Gordon Brown is the Prime Minister of the UK or is he the President? ]

12 March 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Dec and Victoria on 'Trisha'" - now YouTube available. ..... "18k Glistening Gold Metal Bodied Guitar" [would look good on your wall?]..... "A funny story from Rod" ... [ Twinkle remembered ] ...... "So you want a list to send your newsletter/information/music sales pitch to?" [ this is one of the tools we use ]...... "Behringer enter the software market" [ Will sequencing and VST software prices tumble? ]..... "Success Story" [ best 'thank-you's' ] ..... "Subscriber's Section" [ Can I sell my music without performing? ] ...... "The gags": ..... [ A chauvinist gag from Rod? ] .....

05 March 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Check out Dec and Victoria on 'Trisha' this Friday morning" .... "A word of advice for sound engineers?" [ Boy, was I right to be worried ] ...."My Local Music Store is Tops!" [ my pals get awarded ]..."Pro Tools 7.4 passes 10,000 download mark" [ The only serious virtual studio to use ] .... "Success Story" [ A humbling thank-you ] .... ..... "Subscriber's Section" [ Pitching a song to Cliff Richard and the Ronnie Drew Tribute] ....... "The gags": ..... [ Whoops? ] .....

11 Feb 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Are you in the market for a new guitar pedal?" [ Boy, am I impressed ] ...."Get yet more visitors to your music site?" [ another help to get better Google ratings for your site]..."Mackie introduces new lightweight power amplifiers" [ I will be interested to see their success? ] .... " How about our competition?" [ the results are in ] ... "Success Stories" [ Unbelievable - two heading straight to the top ] .... ..... "Subscriber's Section" [ Digidesign 002 or 003? ] ....... "The gags" ..... [ makes a man squirm? ] .....

03 Feb 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... "My good friend died!" [Jeremy Beadle passed away suddenly] ...."Get more visitors to your site?" [how to get better Google ratings for your site] ]..."How to blend harmony?" [ how the pro's do it? ].... "Could you be interested?" [ an interesting band being formed? ] .... "How about our competition?" [ the results are in ].... "Martin releases three limited edition Elvis acoustics" [better take out a bank loan?] .... ..... "Success Stories" [they keep rolling in - how about yours?] ...... "Subscriber's Section" [ Working too hard for too little dosh? ] .... "The gags:" [ a funny quick one?] .....

Jeremy Beadle RIP helps Dec, Bruce Welsh and Con do their thing for charity plus the Lord Mayor of Eastbourne

28 January 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Watch out this week for Dec on 'Trisha'" [Dec talks about fans who border on stalking] ...."Burns Day" [did you celebrate it?]..."A rare Italian recording from my band on Ebay" [yep, we could sing in Italian].... "Could this affect you?" [ USA songwriters to get bashing? ] .... "How about a competition?" [ the entries were amazing ].... "Fancy a trip to Nigeria and perform?" [ invitation to a Valentine bash ] .... "Marshall announces Randy Rhoads 1959RR Amp." [ my fave guitar amp company release a new classic amp.]..... "Success Stories" [they continue to amaze me] ...... "Subscriber's Section" [ Yet another 'split the royalties' question ] .... "The gags": ..... Tim Sawyer [an aeroplane story] .....

Dec helps Trisha as the expert on Celebrity Stalking

17 January 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... "What is a Producer" [for once and for all?] ...."How about a competition?" [ the entries are rolling in] ......"CEntrance announces AxePort USB Direct Box" [good news for recording guitar to computer] ..... "Pandora, blocks access to UK users from today".[ is PRS right? ]: .... "Success Stories" [MEGA!] ...... "Subscriber's Section" [ Should I have companies do demos for my lyrics? ] "The gags": ..... Willy again! SENIOR DATING? .....

04 January 2008 'One Minute With Dec' ... "My good friend Vittorio - R.I.P." [what an inspiration] ...."How about a competition?" [for to start 2008]......"How to expand your links?" [cross linking is so important]..... "Good Interviews" [and an inspiration for lyricists] .... "Success Stories" ...... "Subscriber's Section" [ How to start a live career - with apologies to musicians ] ..... "The gags": ..... Willy again! [Boys will be boys?]

24 December 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "The best MUSIC help you will get this Christmas?" [my present to you] ...."Success Stories" [amazing this week!] ...... "Subscriber's Section" [ Sub Publishing? ] ..... "The gags": ..... Willy again! Bad Parrot gag?

13 December 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Do You Really Want Music Success?" [you would be surprised how many don't] ...."50th Anniversary 1957 Stratocaster Guitar And Amp Set released" [ For Vintage guitar fanatics? ] ...... "Digidesign with no fewer than three major product developments" [ New Pro Tools 7.4 ] . ..... "San Remo?" [One of the world's biggest song festivals] .... "Radio ... how to get played?" [the mystery part explained] .......... "Success Stories" [amazing this week!] .... "Visual Laughs?" [ great Christmas laugh ] ......... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ Legal ownership problem ] ..... "The gags": ..... Women are clever; don't mess with them?

21 November 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Did you hear our name check on 'Children in Need?" [My Goodness, what a plug] ...."Taylor launches Solid Body website" [ Mag reviews start ] ...... "Do you help Charitable causes?" [check out what I am doing with Ebay] . ..... Radio ... did it turn you on to music?" [the importance of radio] .......... "Success Stories" [amazing this week!] .... "Visual Laughs?" [ funny song ] ......... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ Guitar modelling software ] ..... "The gags": ..... Willy again! Evil but funny!

02 November 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Sorry for being away so long!" ...."Two good guitar ideas" [you will love these] ...... "Don't get caught by scams!" [the Web is full of them!] . ..... "9th ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST DEADLINE IS COMING SOON" [ Maybe this is your cup of tea?] ..... "It Ain't Gonna Happen [sadly!]" .......... "Success Stories" .... "Visual Laughs?" [ You won't believe this! Even Simon laughed ] ......... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ releasing dance material ] ..... "The gags": ..... Willy again! Voted The Best Australian Joke Of 2006 !! 05 September 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... " Have you missed me?" [How busy can I get?] ...."Another Award?" [my band gets another 'gong']...... "Quick Eye Exam"... [This will blow your mind...!] . ..... "RCF open day and Audex 2007 to be held at City of Manchester Stadium" .......... " Amazing statistics from a clock" [check it out!]...."Success Story".......... "Visual Laugh?" [ Awesome trick ] ......... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [how much do I get from a Publishing deal?] ..... "The gags:" ..... [Good Advice, girls?]

05 August 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Quite the bravest man I have ever known" [Jim Marshall shows he is a survivor] ...."Check list in your site make-over?" [follow the revamp of our sites week by week]...... "Les Paul and Mary Ford live" [I have always been fascinated with their music]. ..... "A Kick in the teeth from Gordon Brown for UK Record makers" .......... "A truly awesome sound experience" [Only for those who are serious] ...."Success Story".......... "Visual Laugh?" [ Is it real? ] ......... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [snakes and looms?].... "The gags:" ..... A new contributor [ true, funny, but not if you are The Queen? ]

The Bravest Man I know - the legend Jim Marshall

Just a few of the gang at the party
Michael Black [the most infamous agent in the Business!, Rick Wakeman, Terry Marshall, Dec, Con, Nico McBrain [Iron Maiden]
01 August 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Can your site do with a make-over?" [think carefully before answering?] ...."Check out the David Beckham sponsors?" [Herbalife are in for a mighty rise in brand awareness] .... "Lots of UTube of my band" . ..... A bit of sillyness? [someone likes my band?] .......... "Visual Laugh?! [ You will roar! ] ......... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [home studio equipment - necessary?] .... "The gags:" ..... Willie at it again! [ true, but Politically incorrect? ]
27 June 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "What a further disappointment?" [ reports coming in all the time ] ...."Guitarists will never be the same again?" [what a reaction to my latest manual] .... "The Hottest Ticket in town?" [ Jim Marshall throws his birthday bash yet again ] .....   "Support a fellow 'One Minuter'?" ..... "Visual Laugh?" [This will give you a huge laugh.] ......... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [compressors again?] .... "The gags:" ..... Willie at it again! [ you will love this? ]
17 June 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "What a disappointment?" [ something to watch in your career? ] ...."Do you have a good Mission Statement?" [you should have] .... "Are You Really Good At What You Do?" [ the real way to success? ] .....   Support a fellow 'One Minuter'? ..... Visual Laugh?   [This will give you some fun.] .........."Success Stories" [ None this week ... first time ever! ] .... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [The best sound module?] .... "The gags:" ..... Willie at it again! [ A Child? ]
> 06 June 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "End of an Era?" [a great legal brain leaves us] ...."The band to see? Il Divo" .... "Already the excitement grows!" [ slight hold up but launching this week ] .........."Visual Laugh?" [ Did you know? ] .."Success Stories" [ More great stories ] .... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [Where can I find great drum sounds?] .... "The gags:" ..... Willie at it again! [ slightly rude? ]
23 May 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "The TV 'Grease is the Word' type shows" [Syco, if you are offended please sue me!] ...."The Greatest Guitar Teaching Book Ever?" [ this will change your guitar playing forever ] .... "Launching side by side" [ what you have been waiting for] .........."Visual Laugh?" [ Want to do something constructive? ] .."Success Stories" [ More great stories ] .... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ A long, long question ... about a music career at 40? ] .... "The gags": ..... from Bernie this time! [a short one ]
12 May 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Pete Townshend launches music creation software site" [ Interesting! ]....."Things You Never Knew Your Cell Phone Could Do": [ a good one re. cheques sent to card companies ] .... "The Foot Mystery" [ Silly, but fun? ] .........."Just in Case You Don't Believe Me" [there is no point in sending Jiffy Bags!] ..."BANDIT Competition" [ the best A&R Newssheet has a free comp! ...."Visual Laugh?" [ Funny but alarming? ] .."Success Stories" [ More great stories ] .... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ Exclusive, non-exclusive publishing contracts? ] .... "The gags": ..... from Willie [ Whoops! ]
12 April 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "New Digidesign 003R released [It's hot!]"....."Help a fellow 'One Minuter'?" [Stone Cats are at it again! ] ..... "Tip of the Day": [ Get Extra Cache ] .........."Are Your Prices Too Low" [ Your band? Your session playing? Writing? ]..."BANDIT Competition" [ the best A&R Newssheet has a free comp! ...."Visual Laugh?" [ Funny but alarming? ] .."Success Stories" [ More great stories ] .... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ A publishing question ? ] .... "The Gags" from Willie [ Best job in the world! ]
28 March 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Gareth Hunt - dearly loved and now gone" [the untimely passing of the 'Avengers' star is sad]....."A New Idea from Makehits" [now you will know what I get up to!] ..... "Tip of the Day": [ 'Sound on Sound' article from Aidan ] .........."Dame Vera Lynn's 90th Birthday" [ at The Imperial War Museum - London] ..."BANDIT Competition" [ the best A&R Newssheet has a f ree comp!] .... "Visual Laugh?" [ A good warning tip this time! ] .."Ian's list is getting longer" [grab some good gear at knock down prices].... "Success Stories" [ More great stories ] .... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ Most studios around the world now are going the ProTools direction ? ] .... "The Gags" from Willie [ Wrong Email Address! ]

Dame Vera Lynn's 90th birthday bash
The beautiful Catherine Jenkins with Dec and 'The Iron Lady' - Margaret Thatcher ... what an honour!
19 March 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "George Michael scores 'first'" [first artist to play at the brand new Wembley Arena in the UK] ..... "Tip of the Day:" [ sort your Emails fast ] .........."The famous story of the '3 strings'" [ Email me and I will send you the pics. - incredible ] ..." Visual Laugh? [ When it's okay to say the f-word... ] .."Success Stories" [ More great stories ] .......... "Subscriber's Section [ spending all that money in a demo studio? ] ....... "Charts" ........ "The Gags" from Willie [ A POLITICAL LESSON TO BE LEARNED ! ]
06 March 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... " I hate to boast ....but!" [60 tracks of my band just released on Disky? - that makes 69 albums?] ..... "Tip of the Day:" [what to do when you get a dodgy Email or URL link?] .........."Latest Studiospares catalogue" [absolutely necessary to get best prices]..."Visual Laugh?" [ A sound one this time - I hope you are broadminded? ]..."How to check on the genuine Music Help sites?" [I get lots of emails asking me this question] .......... "Success Stories" [ one that made me almost cry ].... "Subscriber's Section" [ a folk singer's question? ]    ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ a writer's block question? ] .. .......... "The Gags from  Willie"  [ MAFIA BOSS & DEAF BOOK KEEPER! ]

60 Tracks of my band 'The Bachelors' just released
Triple CD Set
27 Feb 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... " '57 Secrets of a Hit Record' proved right again?" [now go check it on your 'Analysis software' ?] ..... "See how far ahead of British Showbiz the USA scene has gone?" [Just a cheesy USA TV talent show?] .........."Car Tax will hit Show Biz in the UK hard" [the feedback has been huge, and intelligent] ..."Good Philosophy lesson". [ This is excellent advice ] ..."Good Visual Laugh?" [ Would you like one of these? ]   .......... "Facts about my band?" [I get lots of emails telling me stuff I didn't know].... "Success Stories" [ so many this week ]     ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ a writer's block question? ] .. .......... "The Gags"  [ WATER & WINE EDUCATION! ]
14 Feb 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Never send unsolicited Jiffy bags" [now do you believe me?] ..... "Car Tax will hit Show Biz in the UK hard" [the end of rock bands as we know them?] .........."Good opportunity for excellent synths and PA equipment" [ These are genuine bargains ] ... "Good Visual Laugh?" [ This is an incredible video ]      .......... "Tip of the Week" [ Disappearing Buttons on Outlook Express? ]..... "Success Stories" [ so many this week - One has landed a major TV advert ]     ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ a further question from a lyric writer - could it help you? ] .. .......... "The Gags"  [ Not meant to offend - just very funny! ]
04 Feb 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "I must be more famous than I thought?" [now there are web sites dedicated to destroying my reputation?]..... "Hammersmith Palais to make way for offices and a restaurant" [a legendary venue closes] .........."Please state that an attachment is genuine" [ There are so many viruses about ] ... "Good Visual Laugh?" [ This is not a laugh really ... the cover of a DVD of me producing in Italy ... what an experience? ]      .......... "Tip of the Week [ Vista? Should you upgrade? Words of wisdom from Bob ]..... "Success Stories" [ just a few of the many ]     ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ a question from a lyric writer - could it help you? ] .. .......... "The Gags" [ Sad ... but so funny! ]
29 Jan 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Another record I achieved?" [And didn't know?]"..... The Most Popular 30 per cent off product?" ..... [only two days to go] .........."Have you noticed that this is a 'One Minute' for the boys?" [sorry girls!] ... "Good Visual Laugh?" [ Forgive this one ladies ... but it is funny? ]      .......... "Tip of the Week [ Secure your computer ]..... Support a fellow 'One Minuter'?............"Success Stories" [ a lot this week ]     ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ Songwriting degree - is it worth it? ] .. .......... "The Gags" [ Irreverent...again? from Willie! ]
21 Jan 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "The Most Popular 30 per cent off product?" [ ends on 31st Jan ] ...... "Online auction sites now a primary channel for faked microphones" [watch out! You have been warned] .........."A New Angle on Guitar Playing" [ Stand by to be stunned ] ... "Good Visual Laugh?" [ Forgive this one ... but it is funny? ] .......... "Tip of the Week [ Cache Files ... Your credit card numbers are safe! ]..... Support a fellow 'One Minuter'?............"Success Stories" [flattering?]     ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ a question re computer tower noise - from a long time member in Nigeria ] .. .......... "The Gags" [ Someone is going to kill me for this one!!!!! ]
15 Jan 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "A lesson in what success is all about?" [ how to be a real Superstar ] ...... "My magic illusion of last week" [ I love 'magic' ] .........."Amazing new cell phone idea": [ use your laptop practically anywhere?] ... " Good Visual Laugh?" [ You have to have a broad sense of humour for this - very funny! ] .......... "Tip of the Week" [ Emoticon Warning ]...... Support a fellow 'One Minuter'?............"Success Stories" [ good one this week ]     ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ advice on producing a song? ] .. .......... "The Gags" [ Scared of flying? ]
09 Jan 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "30% sale is a Wow!" [ www.makehits.co.uk/30sale.htm ] ...... "Noisy guitar in the studio?" [easy solution] .........."Good food for thought in the New Year?" [save it for a special occasion?] ... "Good Visual Laugh?" [ Quite the most amazing thing you have ever experienced.] .......... "Tip of the week" [Tacky Email]...... "Success Stories" [ good one this week ]     ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ another on how to get into session playing?]    .. .......... "The Gags" [ Good Investment?]
03 Jan 2007 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Is it really that easy to be successful?" [ The real way? ] ...... "My good pal John is having a giggle on TV" [Just the Two Of Us] .........."And another pal is Number 3 in the chart" [Nicco McBrain - Iron Maiden] ... Good visual laugh" [A hoot!]   .......... Tip of the week [Restore Defaults]...... "Success Stories" [ good one this week ]     ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ how to get into session playing? ]    .. .......... "The Gags" ( THE IRISH CANDLE [a little rude!] )
21 Dec 2006 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Bandit consistently provide the contacts". [ The only Tip Sheet , in my opinion! ] ...... "Great mic. deals for all 'One Minute' subscribers" [I've just bought a couple] .........."All film songs are mimed [lip-synched]" the discussion continues ... Good visual laugh" [A good warning at this festive time?] .......... Tip of the week [Last Minute Shopping]...... "Success Stories" [ again, many this week ]    ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ natural talent needed for writing strong melodies? ] .. .......... "The Gags" [ THE MIRACLE OF TOILET PAPER ]
14 Dec 2006 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Those pictures of me at work!" [ Now the documentary is ready! ] ...... "All film songs are mimed" [lip-synched] ........."Franz Ferdinand on songwriting" [sent by a friend] .........."Good visual laugh" [Too much exercise?]   .......... "Tip of the week" [Special Characters and keystrokes]  ...... "Success Stories" [ again, many this week ]    ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ if you haven't natural talent for melody construction? ]        .......... "The Gags" [ Monks in a monastery ]

The boss Dec on the right in a rare picture
producing Bobby Solo in Rome, Italy

01 Dec 2006 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Alan Freeman [Fluff] R.I.P".   [My good pal has died] ...... "Unique pictures of me at work!" [ I do my thing in far off places! ] ......... "Want good quality band pins to merchandise?" [a good contact]    .........."Good visual laugh" [a laugh before Christmas?]   .......... "Tip of the week" [Special Characters and keystrokes]    ...... "Support a fellow 'One Minuter'?" [gigs coming up?]........"Success Stories" [ again, many this week ]    ....... "Charts"; ........ "Subscriber's Section"   [  Which Computer system for recording? ]      .......... "The Gags" [ No Sex Since 1955? ]
13 Nov 2006 'One Minute With Dec' ... "San Remo Song Festival Still going Strong?" [Check out these facts] ...... "Country Music Newsletter" [ a great f ree newsletter ] ......... "A Few Opinions re keeping the 'articles' and 'Questions and Answers' as a historical archive? [good reaction]" .........."Good visual laugh"  [ a laugh for Christmas? ] .......... "Tip of the week" [ Close Windows Quickly ]   ...... "Success Stories" [ again, many this week ]    ....... "Charts"; ........ "Subscriber's Section" [  Write two toons in a hurry? ]    .......... "The Gags" [ Could this be true? ]
06 Nov 2006 'One Minute With Dec' ... "Your opinion please?"   [Should web pages be updated?] ...... "The best Ryder in the world?" [ The famous Iggy Pop Ryder for his concert requirements ] ......... "How long does it take to write a song?" [ The real story ]   .........."Good visual laugh"  [ for those conspiracy theory guys ] .......... "Tip of the week" [ undo command - very interesting ]   ...... "Success Stories" [ again, a good one, from the many ]    ....... "Charts"; ........ "Subscriber's Section" [  What drum sequencer software would you recommend ]    .......... "The Gags" [ A rude one? ]
30 Oct 2006 'One Minute With Dec' ... "An Easy Way To Help A Real Show Biz Charity? [Costs nothing and helps a great charity]" ...... "Miking an upright piano [ At last the definitive way] ......... "Are you afraid of failure in your music endeavours? [good advice when needed] .......... "Good visual laugh [this will set you thinking?]" .......... "Tip of the week [Scanning Offline] ...... "Success Stories" [ again, many this week ] ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ Harmonies? Vocal arrangement? ] .......... "The Gags" [ Husband and wife? ]
17 Oct 2006 'One Minute With Dec' ... "The MySpace Revolution [Are you getting in on the act?]" ...... "Beware of dodgy Shure microphone copies [Beware!] ......... "A great book on composition [good suggestion from a Member] .......... "Good visual laugh [this will set you thinking?]" .......... "Tip of the week [Stealing your Clipboard Info]...... "Success Stories" [so many this week ] ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ more on MySpace ] .......... "The Gags" [ The Bathtub Test ]

The boss and his brother ...
celebrating their 68th album - click on the picture

21 Sept 2006 'One Minute With Dec' ..." "What a Success Story?" [This week is all about success in music] ...... "A program called Workrave" [Do you suffer from RSI?] ......... "So you have a hit song for this girl?" [she needs a hit song] .......... "Support a fellow 'One Minuter'?" .......... "A good visual laugh" [You may never fly again] ...... "Tip of the week" [Easy way to highlight] ....... "Success Stories" [so many this week ] ....... "Charts" ........ "Subscriber's Section" [ worried about lyrics? ] .......... "The Gags" [ A 3 yr old ]

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