Category Archives: Nostalgia

Nostalgia and Popular Music: Words vs Music

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Paul Carr

I spent some time a couple of weeks ago recording a publicity video for a forthcoming talk and performance I have at Rhosygilwen. This will be the first public talk I have done since I retired as a full time … Continue reading →

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Final Conference in Newcastle – Talking About Nostalgia

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Paul Carr

I had the pleasure of doing my final conference as a full time academic in Newcastle last week. Who would have thought that after 30 years – this would be the final location – and also – I was speaking … Continue reading →

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New Book: Nostalgia, Song and the Quest for Home.

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Paul Carr

I have a new edited collection out next year – related to my long standing interest in musical nostalgia. I have posted the info about the book at the bottom of this post – but to give you more of … Continue reading →

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The Nostalgia Popular Music Market: Why do we prefer live over recorded?

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Paul Carr

As we move toward the third decade since the millennium celebrations, the interrelationship of music and nostalgia continues to be profound. Perhaps the best example of this includes the clear visibility of ‘vintage’ artists in worldwide ticket sales, with Bruce … Continue reading →

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