Jeff Astle
Jeff Astle
Genres: 60s, oldies
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About Jeff Astle
Jeffery Astle, commonly known as Jeff Astle, was a British football player, who had a long and successful career as a centre-forward of West Bromwich Albion FC. In 1970 he topped the charts when, as part of the England World Cup squad, he'd contributed to the stirring 'Back Home'. He made a solo single the following year: a slightly countrified version of 'Sweet Water', penned by Guy Fletcher and Doug Flett. In the id-1990s Astle would appear at the end of the 'Fantasy Football League' TV show, leading guests and audience through a classic pop song as the credits rolled. After Astle's death in 2002, BBC deejay John Peel played 'Sweet Water' on his show, remarking that it was one of the very few decent records made by a footballer.
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