Yvonne Elliman - I Can't Explain

Deep Purple - When A Blind Man Cries (1997 Digital Remaster)

so the old folk are to blame?

 Britain's latest voting intentions. It looks like the old folk (and l include myself) will have a lot to answer for. I know your more likely to be a socialist when you're younger and get more conservative as you age and acquire more money (plus homes and children), but this is ridiculous. As l'm indestructible, l'll have to suffer the effects of this, and most of the older gits voting for Reform would have died off shortly afterwards. Bastards!!!

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getting your knickers in a twist

 This is where we are at.

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a signed bible for sale

 Well this looks legit.

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the adjusted melania posters are an improvement

 Whoever is doing this - Well played. More please.

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more nigel farage twatiness

Imagine the fuss if this was a Labour MP. Angela Raynor for example. Farage is a twat and the right wing press enable him because they and their rich friends would benefit if Reform gained power.

Also, l see he is still toadying up to Donald Trump at the expense of NATO and Europe. Mind you, he is also (like Trump) doing Putin's bidding. Once again - what a twat (and a racist).

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The Big Push - Live at The Brighton Dome (full show)

nothing's changed since 1973

 This is from 1973, but could have been produced yesterday and still be as relevant (sadly).

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Carol Hunter - Look Out Cleveland

Maldoon - Clouds in My Hair

new pub outfit is sorted

Heading to the local tonight instead of Wednesday this week. At lease l've got my outfit sorted in time.

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Barry Ryan - Eloise (1968)

Hawkwind - Motörhead - HD Promo Video

Bruce Graham - Over Again The Integrity of Joseph Chambers for Robert’s movie

Bob Dylan - New Danville Girl [Unofficial Video] - Early version of Brownsville Girl

the next tidying up job - books

 Now that my records (not the cds though) are finally about sorted, it's time for the books to suffer the same fate, starting with this bookcase, which is two deep with them. It's still a better option than trying to sort out my cds in the spare room, which is (as the saying goes) still being kicked into the long grass.

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The Big Push - Sympathy For The Devil (Live at The Brighton Dome)

The Big Push - Praise You ( Fatboy Slim Cover )

sounds charts - october 1977

 From Sounds music paper 15th October 1977. Punk had well and truly arrived and Elvis Presley (and Marc Bolan) had recently died. The alternative chart looks pretty good, there's still a lot of dross in the normal charts, and the playlists have some 'interesting' choices.

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reform gain an immigration minister

 

boy george waiting for david bowie at victoria station

 Boy George highlighted himself in the photograph of fans waiting to great David Bowie at Victoria Station, 1976. David was travelling in by train for The Thin White Duke tour. Photograph by Chalkie Davies.

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a couple more snaps from outside manchester united's ground

 

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kaist spray on powder to stop bleeding

More good news! Just imagine how many lived this may save. Also it will come in very handy when Trump starts World War 3.

More on the story here.

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donald trump's xray photograph is released

No surprises here.

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Gimme shelter - Sisters of mercy

Motörhead - Sympathy For The Devil (Bad Magic 2015) - Rolling Stones Cover

the reform / conservative crossover

 It's not just 67% at the moment, it's some of the worst Conservative MPs from their previous corrupt and self serving tenure, and that really is scraping a barrel of crap.

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Truth - Hank Green

I like Hank Green's books, and l agree with what he says here. The USA government is lying (not for the first time) to it's own citizens (and the world). 

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meanwhile, in the grown up world...obama gets the nobel peace prize

When a Nobel peace prize wasn't just being given away as bribes. 

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donald trump gets his peace prize

Just when you start to think world events can't go any lower. 'For the work l have done' FFS. The thing is, this will achieve nothing. Trump is obviously happy now, but when his whims change, all the previous grovelling and gifts will mean nothing, and he'll just do whatever benefits him.

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organised chaos by antje woolum

I don't know much about art but l do know what l like. And l like this. Organised Chaos by Antje Woolum

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Spirit - Morning Will Come

my tits are too nice

The story of my life....

 

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Kapt Kopter (Randy California) - Rain

t. rex release their new single 'telegram sam'

 News from 1972. Now pass me my time machine.

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Donovan - Season of the Witch (Remastered)

Hurdy Gurdy Man - Donovan {Stereo} Summer 1968

renee nicole good - american mom poster

 Now this is the kind of poster l can 100% approve of. More please.

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some good news at last - the hunger strike ends

It's about time the news gave us something to be happy about, and this certainly qualifies. Now release them.

 

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an most excellent day at Old Trafford

 You don't have to be a rocket scientist to work out where l've been today. Only the home of Manchester United, which has changed a hell of a lot since l last attended a game there. The main takeaway? The dressing rooms are a lot smaller than you'd imagine. It was for work, so l also got paid and fed. What a result. 

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woodgate takes training at manchester united

Jonathan Woodgate arriving to coach the training at Manchester United and then leaving later in the day. 

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alexa - show me a good night out

Now this looks like the kind of night out l wouldn't have minded gatecrashing. A 'refreshed' looking Keef, Tina and David. 

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pink floyd - atom heart mother advert

 From Rolling Stone magazine, and l like it.

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Townes Van Zandt, Waitin´ Around to Die - From Heartworn Highways

my sister knows me well

 A small gift from my sister. Who knows me well.

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translating trump speak

 

l think we've got the wrong country

 

a 'coordinated trained terrorist' (while still alive)

Remember - this USA government are defending ICE agents following their shoot and kill at point blank range  'People driving away from you while saying friendly things?' actions, and then trying to convince you your eyes,ears and brain are lying to you after seeing the videos of the shooting, and the killer walking away unharmed.

Patti Smith - Gimme Shelter

T Bone Burnett - It's not too late (OST from "Mr. Mercedes").

I've just finished watching series one of 'Mr Mercedes', and despite the odd cliche and plot devices l thought ridiculous, l enjoyed it. However, not enough to watch series two, of which l tried part of episode one and found that to be totally unbelievable, and let's face it - life's too short. Great choices of music though.

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venezuala - 'we'll be treated like liberators'

How it's going.

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Belle & Sebastian - Boy With The Arab Strap (Glastonbury 2015)

Ren - Back on 74 / Message In A Bottle (Live retake)

keith richards artwork

This must be worth a fortune now (I very much doubt). A drawing l did when l was a teenager of Keith Richards l have just found while sorting out some records. The thing is, l'll stash it away again somewhere for 'safekeeping' and probably never see it again as l will have forgotten where l put it in a couple of weeks (hours). I'm also aware l can't draw, which is annoying as my wife was so good at it.

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David Bowie - Lazarus (Official Video)

putin - don't nuke liverpool

 

the new turntable is now up and running

 I've only had it sitting in the living room for the last few months but the new turntable (and speakers) are now up and running. And jolly fine they sound as well.

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the cartoonists are really nailing ice and the usa at the moment

Some excellent recent cartoons summing up these dark times. 

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the epstein files - still out there