London's Most Iconic Album Covers: Then & Now

🎵 Exploring London’s Iconic Album Cover Locations (1960s–1990s) 🎸 London has provided the backdrop for countless album covers — from misty Primrose Hill mornings to grubby tube stations, the neon glow of Soho and more. In this video, join me for a tour through some of the city’s most iconic music landmarks, tracing the spots where classic album artwork was captured between the 1960s and 1990s. We’ll visit the scenes behind famous covers by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, The Clash, Pink Floyd, Madness, Blur, Oasis, Pulp, and many more — uncovering the stories behind each photo, how they were taken, and what those locations look like today. Expect everything from the Abbey Road crossing to Ziggy Stardust’s Heddon Street, from The Clash's Camden ramps to Blur’s Walthamstow Stadium — a nostalgic journey through music history and London’s ever-changing streets. 🗺️ Map of all locations featured: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edi... 📽️ Related videos: • Exploring London’s Music Video Landmarks (1960s–1990s):    • London Music Video Locations: Then & Now (...   • Eel Pie Island: The Birthplace of British Rock:    • Inside The Secret World of Eel Pie Island   If you enjoy exploring London’s hidden history through music, film, and culture, please consider subscribing to the channel — it really helps me keep making more videos like this. Which of these albums is your favourite? And can you think of any other London album covers I missed? Let me know in the comments below! #LondonHistory #MusicHistory #AlbumCovers #TheBeatles #DavidBowie #PinkFloyd #TheRollingStones #TheClash #Blur #Oasis #Pulp #Madness #Robslondon Special thanks to Simon Lordan and Sean Munger (   / @seanmunger  ) *** Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:20 The Beatles 04:38 Wings 05:49 Ian Dury & The Blockheads 06:46 The Who 08:05 Peter Tosh 08:27 The Rolling Stones 09:12 The Kinks 09:43 Carly Simon 10:02 David Bowie 12:12 Pink Floyd 13:07 The Jam 14:27 Bob Marley & The Wailers 15:08 Carroll Thompson 15:34 Ram John Holder 16:44 Cast 17:28 The Clash 18:33 Madness 19:07 Smiley Culture 19:36 Blur 20:02 Oasis 20:21 Softcell 20:47 Pulp *** Links for this video: Chiswick House: https://chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk/ Osterley Park: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visi... *** Thank you so much to all of you who support my channel with your kind words, likes and shares. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also support my work with a tip via either the YouTube 'thanks' button (which appears as a heart icon below the video), or alternatively, via my Ko-fi account: https://ko-fi.com/robslondon Any such financial donations are of course greatly appreciated, and they really do help when it comes to creating content. My other links: Twitter:   / cabmirror   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert_lord... Thanks again for watching, friends. Stay well, and please be sure to stay tuned! *** Credits Images & Footage: Baxter Dury:    • Baxter Dury | One Cover One Word Interview...   The High Numbers:    • The Who The High Numbers At The Railway Ho...   Pink Floyd Pig:    • Pink Floyd - Animals 2018 Remix Documentar...   * Sound Effects (via freesound.org) Smashing Guitars (jackwheatley) Horse at trot (dobroide) * Music: Easy Lemon 60 Second by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Yeah Yeah by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Natural (Endless Love) Well Worth the Wait (Silent Partner) Ticket To Nowhere Man by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Measured Paces by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ In 3 (Godmode) Helium (TrackTribe) Down the Drain (Everet Almond) Thug Dun (Quincas Moreira) Isolated by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ The Gunfight (Everet Almond) Merry Go - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Fuzzy Feeling (Everet Almond) Night Time Stroll (E’s Jammy Jams) ***