The Eel Pie Recording Studios, formerly Oceanic, were not located on the River Thames's Eel Pie Island but on the mainland in Ranelagh Drive by Twickenham Bridge. Originally a 1960s boathouse its riverside venue allowed Pete Townshend to commute there by boat having lost his driving licence. From 1981 the studios were run as a commercial operation and were the location for a number of notable rock and pop recordings. Eel Pie Studios' artists include Pete Townshend, A-ha, Rachel Fuller and Michael Cuthbert. In the 1990s, the studio was occupied by the band Cocteau Twins, who called it September Sound, and The Lightning Seeds. Pete Townshend sold the studios in 2008 and the building is now a private house.
Pie and mash is a traditional London working-class food, originating in East London. Pie, mash and eel shops have been in London since the 19th century, and are still common in east and south east London and in many parts of Kent and Essex. The shops may serve either or both steamed and jellied eels.
History
During the Victorian era, industrial air pollution tended to be worse in the east and south east of London because of the prevailing westerly wind, with the result that the East End was settled more by the working classes, while the western part of the city was home to higher social classes. The working class were poor and favoured foodstuffs that were cheap, in plentiful supply and easy to prepare.
The savoury pie had long been a traditional food, and its small handsized form also made it a transportable meal, protected from dirt by its cold pastry crust. European eels baked in a pastry crust became a common worker's meal since eels were one of the few forms of fish that could survive in the heavily polluted River Thames and London's other rivers at that time. Supply was plentiful through to the late 1800s, particularly from the Dutchfishing boats landing catches at Billingsgate Fish Market. Adding cheap mashed potatoes made it a plate-based sit-down meal, and a sauce made of the water used to cook the eels, coloured and flavoured by parsley, made the whole dish something special.
Roger Daltrey recording his part of "Saturday Night's" for Elton John / Bernie Taupin tribute album "Two Rooms" at Revolution Studios July 1991. Pete Townshend had already recorded his part at Eel Pie Studios. In after remarks, John Entwistle says little, probably because his name is misspelled in the font.
published: 23 Jun 2016
Discover the hidden artist community on Eel Pie Island
Famous for once being the home of the Eel Pie Island Hotel where legendary jazz, rock and R&B musicians such as The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Cyril Davies performed, the island’s artistic community now open twice a year to the general public for their open art studios.
Situated on the River Thames’ only working boatyard, the island is accessible during low-tide via a footbridge, making the opportunity to discover and browse unique works of art more special.
SWL visited the studios in December to speak with local artists and volunteers from Eel Pie Island museum to find out more about the island’s rich culture, and why the island continues to be a source of inspiration and creativity.
Visit the Eel Pie Island Artist’s website for more information and the next art studios.
published: 20 Jan 2022
Pete Townshend - Pinball Wizard (Demo Version)
Taken from Pete Townshend's 1987 album, "Another Scoop" released on Atco Records. "These are demo recordings of Who songs, produced by Mr. Townshend's Eel Pie Studios in London. Copyright 1986 EEL PIE Productions. - respectfully yours, Noisy Bastard Productions.
published: 31 May 2010
Clinging to a Mudflat - Eel Pie Island
An Oral History of Eel Pie Island
Eel Pie Island is the largest island in the London section of the Thames and until 1957 it could be reached only by boat. Originally called Paryshe Aite, some historians argue that it was once the site of a monastery and there are rumours that Henry VIII used it as a courting ground. In the 17th century it was used by day trippers and became well known for the eel pies made from locally caught eels.
In 1860 Twickenham Rowing club was established and runs to this day, one of the largest and oldest rowing clubs in London. From the early 20th century ramshackle huts and yards were built on the island and many of these structures exist today as do two of the boatyards built to construct and repair working boats on the Thames. The boatyards are also home to w...
published: 17 Sep 2017
Balinese Sunset 2
Sitting on Kuta Beach
with a Balinese sunset in my reach
I feel I can touch the sky
I'm happy as mushroom pie
Oh I wonder why
Yes I'm singing an easy song
And I'm making it up as I go along
If I can't think of any words I'll hum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Even though I'm not playing loud
Somehow it seems to shake the clouds
And I seem to be drawing quite a crowd
I'm listening to the sea
Happy to feel so free
Oh there isn't a place I'd rather be
Now who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long
All night long
Coconut! Rambutan!
Spirit hut and Gamelan!
Who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long...
published: 29 Mar 2015
EATING PIE, MASH & LIQUOR WITH JELLIED EELS IN LONDON
Danny is in London today
published: 09 Aug 2021
Eel Pie Island artists open studios weekend
Eel Pie Island sits on the Thames in Twickenham and was well known in the past for all the famous bands that played early gigs at the Eel Pie Island hotel, from the Rolling Stones to Rod Stewart.
After the venue burned down in 1971 many artists moved into small studios dotted around the boatyard.
Today there are still 26 and twice a year they open up to allow the public to view and purchase their work. I spoke to the painter Wendy Mackenzie at her pop-up gallery in the main boat shed.
published: 17 Jan 2019
Balinese Sunset
Sitting on Kuta Beach
with a Balinese sunset in my reach
I feel I can touch the sky
I'm happy as mushroom pie
Oh I wonder why
Yes I'm singing an easy song
And I'm making it up as I go along
If I can't think of any words I'll hum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Even though I'm not playing loud
Somehow it seems to shake the clouds
And I seem to be drawing quite a crowd
I'm listening to the sea
Happy to feel so free
Oh there isn't a place I'd rather be
Now who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long
All night long
Coconut! Rambutan!
Spirit hut and Gamelan!
Who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long...
Roger Daltrey recording his part of "Saturday Night's" for Elton John / Bernie Taupin tribute album "Two Rooms" at Revolution Studios July 1991. Pete Townshend ...
Roger Daltrey recording his part of "Saturday Night's" for Elton John / Bernie Taupin tribute album "Two Rooms" at Revolution Studios July 1991. Pete Townshend had already recorded his part at Eel Pie Studios. In after remarks, John Entwistle says little, probably because his name is misspelled in the font.
Roger Daltrey recording his part of "Saturday Night's" for Elton John / Bernie Taupin tribute album "Two Rooms" at Revolution Studios July 1991. Pete Townshend had already recorded his part at Eel Pie Studios. In after remarks, John Entwistle says little, probably because his name is misspelled in the font.
Famous for once being the home of the Eel Pie Island Hotel where legendary jazz, rock and R&B musicians such as The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Cyril Davies...
Famous for once being the home of the Eel Pie Island Hotel where legendary jazz, rock and R&B musicians such as The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Cyril Davies performed, the island’s artistic community now open twice a year to the general public for their open art studios.
Situated on the River Thames’ only working boatyard, the island is accessible during low-tide via a footbridge, making the opportunity to discover and browse unique works of art more special.
SWL visited the studios in December to speak with local artists and volunteers from Eel Pie Island museum to find out more about the island’s rich culture, and why the island continues to be a source of inspiration and creativity.
Visit the Eel Pie Island Artist’s website for more information and the next art studios.
Famous for once being the home of the Eel Pie Island Hotel where legendary jazz, rock and R&B musicians such as The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Cyril Davies performed, the island’s artistic community now open twice a year to the general public for their open art studios.
Situated on the River Thames’ only working boatyard, the island is accessible during low-tide via a footbridge, making the opportunity to discover and browse unique works of art more special.
SWL visited the studios in December to speak with local artists and volunteers from Eel Pie Island museum to find out more about the island’s rich culture, and why the island continues to be a source of inspiration and creativity.
Visit the Eel Pie Island Artist’s website for more information and the next art studios.
Taken from Pete Townshend's 1987 album, "Another Scoop" released on Atco Records. "These are demo recordings of Who songs, produced by Mr. Townshend's Eel Pie S...
Taken from Pete Townshend's 1987 album, "Another Scoop" released on Atco Records. "These are demo recordings of Who songs, produced by Mr. Townshend's Eel Pie Studios in London. Copyright 1986 EEL PIE Productions. - respectfully yours, Noisy Bastard Productions.
Taken from Pete Townshend's 1987 album, "Another Scoop" released on Atco Records. "These are demo recordings of Who songs, produced by Mr. Townshend's Eel Pie Studios in London. Copyright 1986 EEL PIE Productions. - respectfully yours, Noisy Bastard Productions.
An Oral History of Eel Pie Island
Eel Pie Island is the largest island in the London section of the Thames and until 1957 it could be reached only by boat. Ori...
An Oral History of Eel Pie Island
Eel Pie Island is the largest island in the London section of the Thames and until 1957 it could be reached only by boat. Originally called Paryshe Aite, some historians argue that it was once the site of a monastery and there are rumours that Henry VIII used it as a courting ground. In the 17th century it was used by day trippers and became well known for the eel pies made from locally caught eels.
In 1860 Twickenham Rowing club was established and runs to this day, one of the largest and oldest rowing clubs in London. From the early 20th century ramshackle huts and yards were built on the island and many of these structures exist today as do two of the boatyards built to construct and repair working boats on the Thames. The boatyards are also home to workshops for artists and craftspeople and moorings for houseboats.
From the 1920s the Eel Pie Island Hotel hosted ballroom dances and from the 1950s and 60s a bohemian crowd began to move to the island and it became a venue for jazz and rock musicians including the Rolling Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd - some say that the island is where the 1960s began in the UK. The Eel Pie Island Hotel that hosted many gigs became a hippy commune after concerts stopped in 1967 and it then burned down in 1971.
This little hidden part of London never lost its allure to artists and musicians who continued to move in during the 1970s, many of whom remain to this day and comprise a number of its residents. Today there are 50 houses and 120 residents.
Funded by Heritage Lottery Fund and Civic Pride Fund Richmond.
www.eelpieisland.org.uk
www.digital-works.co.uk
An Oral History of Eel Pie Island
Eel Pie Island is the largest island in the London section of the Thames and until 1957 it could be reached only by boat. Originally called Paryshe Aite, some historians argue that it was once the site of a monastery and there are rumours that Henry VIII used it as a courting ground. In the 17th century it was used by day trippers and became well known for the eel pies made from locally caught eels.
In 1860 Twickenham Rowing club was established and runs to this day, one of the largest and oldest rowing clubs in London. From the early 20th century ramshackle huts and yards were built on the island and many of these structures exist today as do two of the boatyards built to construct and repair working boats on the Thames. The boatyards are also home to workshops for artists and craftspeople and moorings for houseboats.
From the 1920s the Eel Pie Island Hotel hosted ballroom dances and from the 1950s and 60s a bohemian crowd began to move to the island and it became a venue for jazz and rock musicians including the Rolling Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd - some say that the island is where the 1960s began in the UK. The Eel Pie Island Hotel that hosted many gigs became a hippy commune after concerts stopped in 1967 and it then burned down in 1971.
This little hidden part of London never lost its allure to artists and musicians who continued to move in during the 1970s, many of whom remain to this day and comprise a number of its residents. Today there are 50 houses and 120 residents.
Funded by Heritage Lottery Fund and Civic Pride Fund Richmond.
www.eelpieisland.org.uk
www.digital-works.co.uk
Sitting on Kuta Beach
with a Balinese sunset in my reach
I feel I can touch the sky
I'm happy as mushroom pie
Oh I wonder why
Yes I'm singing an easy song...
Sitting on Kuta Beach
with a Balinese sunset in my reach
I feel I can touch the sky
I'm happy as mushroom pie
Oh I wonder why
Yes I'm singing an easy song
And I'm making it up as I go along
If I can't think of any words I'll hum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Even though I'm not playing loud
Somehow it seems to shake the clouds
And I seem to be drawing quite a crowd
I'm listening to the sea
Happy to feel so free
Oh there isn't a place I'd rather be
Now who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long
All night long
Coconut! Rambutan!
Spirit hut and Gamelan!
Who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long!
All night long!
In 1972 I spent a while in Bali. Kuta was still a small quiet place with sand streets and tiny guest houses. It's hard to imagine now, but the pictures in this video might bring back memories for those that were there then. Imagine Kuta with hardly any motorbikes and nothing but forest and rice paddy all the way to Petitenget and beyond. Magic mushroom omelettes were for sale in some of the beach restaurants. After eating one of these I went down to the beach with my guitar - the sky began to change colour - a stunning sunset drew people to see it - I began to play - a small crowd gathered round... it was a magical time and this old recording captures the mood pretty well... Mark plays electric guitars, Venus plays drums, I sing and make other noises.... We made the recording at Pete Townshend's Eel Pie studios in Goring-on-Thames one evening in 1973. The original tape is long gone no doubt - this mix was recovered from an old cassette.
Sitting on Kuta Beach
with a Balinese sunset in my reach
I feel I can touch the sky
I'm happy as mushroom pie
Oh I wonder why
Yes I'm singing an easy song
And I'm making it up as I go along
If I can't think of any words I'll hum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Even though I'm not playing loud
Somehow it seems to shake the clouds
And I seem to be drawing quite a crowd
I'm listening to the sea
Happy to feel so free
Oh there isn't a place I'd rather be
Now who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long
All night long
Coconut! Rambutan!
Spirit hut and Gamelan!
Who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long!
All night long!
In 1972 I spent a while in Bali. Kuta was still a small quiet place with sand streets and tiny guest houses. It's hard to imagine now, but the pictures in this video might bring back memories for those that were there then. Imagine Kuta with hardly any motorbikes and nothing but forest and rice paddy all the way to Petitenget and beyond. Magic mushroom omelettes were for sale in some of the beach restaurants. After eating one of these I went down to the beach with my guitar - the sky began to change colour - a stunning sunset drew people to see it - I began to play - a small crowd gathered round... it was a magical time and this old recording captures the mood pretty well... Mark plays electric guitars, Venus plays drums, I sing and make other noises.... We made the recording at Pete Townshend's Eel Pie studios in Goring-on-Thames one evening in 1973. The original tape is long gone no doubt - this mix was recovered from an old cassette.
Eel Pie Island sits on the Thames in Twickenham and was well known in the past for all the famous bands that played early gigs at the Eel Pie Island hotel, from...
Eel Pie Island sits on the Thames in Twickenham and was well known in the past for all the famous bands that played early gigs at the Eel Pie Island hotel, from the Rolling Stones to Rod Stewart.
After the venue burned down in 1971 many artists moved into small studios dotted around the boatyard.
Today there are still 26 and twice a year they open up to allow the public to view and purchase their work. I spoke to the painter Wendy Mackenzie at her pop-up gallery in the main boat shed.
Eel Pie Island sits on the Thames in Twickenham and was well known in the past for all the famous bands that played early gigs at the Eel Pie Island hotel, from the Rolling Stones to Rod Stewart.
After the venue burned down in 1971 many artists moved into small studios dotted around the boatyard.
Today there are still 26 and twice a year they open up to allow the public to view and purchase their work. I spoke to the painter Wendy Mackenzie at her pop-up gallery in the main boat shed.
Sitting on Kuta Beach
with a Balinese sunset in my reach
I feel I can touch the sky
I'm happy as mushroom pie
Oh I wonder why
Yes I'm singing an easy song...
Sitting on Kuta Beach
with a Balinese sunset in my reach
I feel I can touch the sky
I'm happy as mushroom pie
Oh I wonder why
Yes I'm singing an easy song
And I'm making it up as I go along
If I can't think of any words I'll hum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Even though I'm not playing loud
Somehow it seems to shake the clouds
And I seem to be drawing quite a crowd
I'm listening to the sea
Happy to feel so free
Oh there isn't a place I'd rather be
Now who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long
All night long
Coconut! Rambutan!
Spirit hut and Gamelan!
Who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long!
All night long!
In 1972 I spent a while in Bali. Kuta was still a small quiet place with sand streets and tiny guest houses. There were hardly any motorbikes and nothing but jungle and rice paddy all the way from Kuta to Petitenget and beyond. Magic mushroom omelettes were for sale in some of the beach restaurants. After eating one of these I went down to the beach with my guitar - the sky began to change colour - a stunning sunset drew people to see it - I began to play - a small crowd gathered round... it was a magical time and this old recording captures the mood pretty well... Mark plays electric guitars, Venus plays drums, I sing and make other noises.... We made the recording at Pete Townshend's Eel Pie studios in Goring-on-Thames one evening. The original tape is long gone no doubt - this mix was recovered from an old cassette.
Sitting on Kuta Beach
with a Balinese sunset in my reach
I feel I can touch the sky
I'm happy as mushroom pie
Oh I wonder why
Yes I'm singing an easy song
And I'm making it up as I go along
If I can't think of any words I'll hum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Even though I'm not playing loud
Somehow it seems to shake the clouds
And I seem to be drawing quite a crowd
I'm listening to the sea
Happy to feel so free
Oh there isn't a place I'd rather be
Now who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long
All night long
Coconut! Rambutan!
Spirit hut and Gamelan!
Who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long!
All night long!
In 1972 I spent a while in Bali. Kuta was still a small quiet place with sand streets and tiny guest houses. There were hardly any motorbikes and nothing but jungle and rice paddy all the way from Kuta to Petitenget and beyond. Magic mushroom omelettes were for sale in some of the beach restaurants. After eating one of these I went down to the beach with my guitar - the sky began to change colour - a stunning sunset drew people to see it - I began to play - a small crowd gathered round... it was a magical time and this old recording captures the mood pretty well... Mark plays electric guitars, Venus plays drums, I sing and make other noises.... We made the recording at Pete Townshend's Eel Pie studios in Goring-on-Thames one evening. The original tape is long gone no doubt - this mix was recovered from an old cassette.
Roger Daltrey recording his part of "Saturday Night's" for Elton John / Bernie Taupin tribute album "Two Rooms" at Revolution Studios July 1991. Pete Townshend had already recorded his part at Eel Pie Studios. In after remarks, John Entwistle says little, probably because his name is misspelled in the font.
Famous for once being the home of the Eel Pie Island Hotel where legendary jazz, rock and R&B musicians such as The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Cyril Davies performed, the island’s artistic community now open twice a year to the general public for their open art studios.
Situated on the River Thames’ only working boatyard, the island is accessible during low-tide via a footbridge, making the opportunity to discover and browse unique works of art more special.
SWL visited the studios in December to speak with local artists and volunteers from Eel Pie Island museum to find out more about the island’s rich culture, and why the island continues to be a source of inspiration and creativity.
Visit the Eel Pie Island Artist’s website for more information and the next art studios.
Taken from Pete Townshend's 1987 album, "Another Scoop" released on Atco Records. "These are demo recordings of Who songs, produced by Mr. Townshend's Eel Pie Studios in London. Copyright 1986 EEL PIE Productions. - respectfully yours, Noisy Bastard Productions.
An Oral History of Eel Pie Island
Eel Pie Island is the largest island in the London section of the Thames and until 1957 it could be reached only by boat. Originally called Paryshe Aite, some historians argue that it was once the site of a monastery and there are rumours that Henry VIII used it as a courting ground. In the 17th century it was used by day trippers and became well known for the eel pies made from locally caught eels.
In 1860 Twickenham Rowing club was established and runs to this day, one of the largest and oldest rowing clubs in London. From the early 20th century ramshackle huts and yards were built on the island and many of these structures exist today as do two of the boatyards built to construct and repair working boats on the Thames. The boatyards are also home to workshops for artists and craftspeople and moorings for houseboats.
From the 1920s the Eel Pie Island Hotel hosted ballroom dances and from the 1950s and 60s a bohemian crowd began to move to the island and it became a venue for jazz and rock musicians including the Rolling Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd - some say that the island is where the 1960s began in the UK. The Eel Pie Island Hotel that hosted many gigs became a hippy commune after concerts stopped in 1967 and it then burned down in 1971.
This little hidden part of London never lost its allure to artists and musicians who continued to move in during the 1970s, many of whom remain to this day and comprise a number of its residents. Today there are 50 houses and 120 residents.
Funded by Heritage Lottery Fund and Civic Pride Fund Richmond.
www.eelpieisland.org.uk
www.digital-works.co.uk
Sitting on Kuta Beach
with a Balinese sunset in my reach
I feel I can touch the sky
I'm happy as mushroom pie
Oh I wonder why
Yes I'm singing an easy song
And I'm making it up as I go along
If I can't think of any words I'll hum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Even though I'm not playing loud
Somehow it seems to shake the clouds
And I seem to be drawing quite a crowd
I'm listening to the sea
Happy to feel so free
Oh there isn't a place I'd rather be
Now who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long
All night long
Coconut! Rambutan!
Spirit hut and Gamelan!
Who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long!
All night long!
In 1972 I spent a while in Bali. Kuta was still a small quiet place with sand streets and tiny guest houses. It's hard to imagine now, but the pictures in this video might bring back memories for those that were there then. Imagine Kuta with hardly any motorbikes and nothing but forest and rice paddy all the way to Petitenget and beyond. Magic mushroom omelettes were for sale in some of the beach restaurants. After eating one of these I went down to the beach with my guitar - the sky began to change colour - a stunning sunset drew people to see it - I began to play - a small crowd gathered round... it was a magical time and this old recording captures the mood pretty well... Mark plays electric guitars, Venus plays drums, I sing and make other noises.... We made the recording at Pete Townshend's Eel Pie studios in Goring-on-Thames one evening in 1973. The original tape is long gone no doubt - this mix was recovered from an old cassette.
Eel Pie Island sits on the Thames in Twickenham and was well known in the past for all the famous bands that played early gigs at the Eel Pie Island hotel, from the Rolling Stones to Rod Stewart.
After the venue burned down in 1971 many artists moved into small studios dotted around the boatyard.
Today there are still 26 and twice a year they open up to allow the public to view and purchase their work. I spoke to the painter Wendy Mackenzie at her pop-up gallery in the main boat shed.
Sitting on Kuta Beach
with a Balinese sunset in my reach
I feel I can touch the sky
I'm happy as mushroom pie
Oh I wonder why
Yes I'm singing an easy song
And I'm making it up as I go along
If I can't think of any words I'll hum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Ooooayaaa Humdriliadiadum
Even though I'm not playing loud
Somehow it seems to shake the clouds
And I seem to be drawing quite a crowd
I'm listening to the sea
Happy to feel so free
Oh there isn't a place I'd rather be
Now who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long
All night long
Coconut! Rambutan!
Spirit hut and Gamelan!
Who can say what's right or wrong?
Seasons change in a timeless song
Balinese sunset shine on and on
All night long!
All night long!
In 1972 I spent a while in Bali. Kuta was still a small quiet place with sand streets and tiny guest houses. There were hardly any motorbikes and nothing but jungle and rice paddy all the way from Kuta to Petitenget and beyond. Magic mushroom omelettes were for sale in some of the beach restaurants. After eating one of these I went down to the beach with my guitar - the sky began to change colour - a stunning sunset drew people to see it - I began to play - a small crowd gathered round... it was a magical time and this old recording captures the mood pretty well... Mark plays electric guitars, Venus plays drums, I sing and make other noises.... We made the recording at Pete Townshend's Eel Pie studios in Goring-on-Thames one evening. The original tape is long gone no doubt - this mix was recovered from an old cassette.
The Eel Pie Recording Studios, formerly Oceanic, were not located on the River Thames's Eel Pie Island but on the mainland in Ranelagh Drive by Twickenham Bridge. Originally a 1960s boathouse its riverside venue allowed Pete Townshend to commute there by boat having lost his driving licence. From 1981 the studios were run as a commercial operation and were the location for a number of notable rock and pop recordings. Eel Pie Studios' artists include Pete Townshend, A-ha, Rachel Fuller and Michael Cuthbert. In the 1990s, the studio was occupied by the band Cocteau Twins, who called it September Sound, and The Lightning Seeds. Pete Townshend sold the studios in 2008 and the building is now a private house.