Bobby Gillespie’s memoir Tenement Kid takes him from his childhood days in Glasgow, through to his cultural awakening when Punk came along, to his early days of music stardom with the iconic The Jesus and Mary Chain and Primal Scream, ending just as the seminal Screamadelica is released. Enjoy this collection of songs that were childhood favourites, and formative memories.

Tenement Kid
By Bobby Gillespie
Published by White Rabbit Books

She Loves You – The Beatles

Although his mum was more of a Stones fan, Bobby Gillespie’s earliest recording is of him singing along with The Beatles.

Cryin’ Time – Ray Charles

Moanin’ the Blues – Hank Williams

San Quentin – Johnny Cash

Where’s the Playground Susie – Glen Campbell

Streets of Baltimore – Charley Pride

Rip Off – T Rex

Time – David Bowie

Hellraiser – The Sweet

Hellraiser was the first single Bobby Gillespie bought in 1973.

This Flight Tonight – Nazareth

Next – The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

I’ve Got the Music in Me – Kiki Dee

Don’t Believe a Word – Thin Lizzy

Bobby Gillespie’s first gig was Thin Lizzy in Glasgow’s Apollo.

Tenement Kid by Bobby Gillespie is published by White Rabbit Books, priced £20.00.