In response to Zoe Williams' claim that no good songs were released in 1973 (I'm trying to pick the best party tunes since 1966. Why are all the real bangers from 1989?, 26 May), readers born in 1957 argue that many iconic songs like Radar Love, Candle in the Wind, and No Quarter were recorded that year. They note that music loved at age 16 remains beloved forever, and Williams, being 16 in 1989, naturally favors that era.
Tim Winton's Juice and Climate Concerns
Considering current European temperatures and the debate about the Guardian's best 100 novels list, Tim Winton's Juice is suggested as a contender. Its depiction of underground living, water harvesting, and societal change resonates with today's climate challenges.
Remembering Times Tables
A reader recalls learning multiplication tables in the 1950s through rote drilling by strict teachers. While it felt like abuse, the knowledge remains useful even at age 73.
Labour's Priorities and Tony Blair
Tony Blair's essay is criticized for not mentioning inequality, as Andy Burnham noted. However, the 2024 Labour manifesto also mentions inequality only once in 136 pages. Another reader questions Blair's self-awareness, given his comment on Labour's capacity for self-delusion.
