The Nolans' cover of "Panic" (1990) creates a stir, The Poke, December 13, 2023

The Nolans were a group about as far removed from The Smiths as it’s possible to get. Compare and contrast I’m in the Mood for Dancing with How Soon is Now? and you’ll see what we mean.

So we were a little surprised when this clip of The Nolans covering the classic Smiths’ song Panic appeared on Twitter. Thanks to Ash Preston for sharing.

The discussion generated is then set out.

Here’s a rather unlikely video of The Nolans covering a song by The Smiths. You’re welcome!

The Nolans were a group about as far removed from The Smiths as it’s possible to get. Compare and contrast I’m in the Mood for Dancing with How Soon is Now? and you’ll see what we mean. So we were a little surprised when this clip of The Nolans covering the classic Smiths’ song Panic […]

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• Nolan Sisters - "Panic" (cover) - Apr. 14, 2006

 

[j*e*t]

Sorry if this has come up before but I was wondering if the skinhead in the photo in this video at 0:25 might be Caroline from the Derek Ridgers backdrop photo, and if anyone recognises the location.

 

[Harsh Truth]

Sorry if this has come up before but I was wondering if the skinhead in the photo in this video at 0:25 might be Caroline from the Derek Ridgers backdrop photo, and if anyone recognises the location.

According to the Instagram account A Sense of Style, the girl at 0:25 is Janet Askham and the photo was taken around 1970.

 

[j*e*t]

According to the Instagram account A Sense of Style, the girl at 0:25 is Janet Askham and the photo was taken around 1970.

Thanks! I did wonder if it was Huddersfield.