Justin Vivian Bond ' 'The Golden Age Of Hustlers'

You may remember that last year I blogged about Justin Vivian Bond starting a Kickstarter appeal to make a video to immortalise Bambi Lake's Song, 'The Golden Age of Hustlers'. Well, I supported it and have patiently awaited the result. And I haven't been disappointed. Here's the video:



I first saw Justin perform this song about 8 years ago and I've been transfixed ever since. What is it about the song that draws me in? I've no idea, but it's a description of a world I'll never know but was so real at the time. Justin is doing the world a big favour by keeping it alive. And keeping Bambi alive. I think it's important that these glimpses into past worlds aren't forgotten. The world keeps changing and we need to keep track of these changes to prevent ourselves becoming lost.

Thank you Bambi and thank you Justin. Good stuff!

Justin Vivian Bond - 'The Golden Age of Hustlers'

I've mentioned Justin performing 'The Golden Age of Hustlers' by Bambi Lake in this blog a few times and I don't apologise for mentioning the song again. This time it's for a Kickstarter appeal to raise funds for Justin to do a video of the song. I'm all for it. This is what Justin says:



I don't know what it is about the song that enthrals me. It's a world I don't know and will never know since it's long gone. I suspect that's part of its allure, much like the Berlin of the 1930s and the London of the 1960s. It's almost within touch and sight... but not quite. Listen to Justin singing it live on the Kickstarter page.

Please support the Kickstarter appeal by clicking here and pledge whatever you can afford. This isn't a promo vehicle, it's about keeping the past alive for any curious souls that might like to be a bit adventurous. I've pledged my support.