Wednesday, 22 February 2023

the band l was in

Dr Jive. This is just after l was politely asked to leave, which was fair enough, as l was the singer (and couldn't really sing).

From the top..Snoddy, Lammy, Moz and Rocker.

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millenium new years eve

 Oh yes... l was here


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Brexit - Still going well

 More joy from the sunlit uplands



And for anyone still playing Yellowhammer (the governments own predictions of what may happen after Brexit) bingo, l think the card is about complete.

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Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Alice Cooper - Under My Wheels (1971)

Jo Jo Gunne - Run Run Run

the elements are testing me

Thanks to the recent winds, part of my garden fence has come down, and the whole thing may be unsound and need to be replaced. 

Bugger.

I blame God and the Tories.

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Monday, 20 February 2023

The Retreat - Come Alive

slade at the mayfair

I just saw this ticket the other day so thought l'd post. On this day in 1981, l was at Newcastle Mayfair, watching the magnificent Slade, who were having a second wind as a band after going down a storm at Reading Festival the year before (which l was also at). It was packed, sweaty, loud and superb.


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The European Court of Human Rights

 This is what the Conservative party are trying to get us out of.  I don't know about you, but l believe these are pretty fundamental rights, especially for the poor and downtrodden in our society, which is of course, why they want to get rid of them, so the rich business owners and government can exploit people further, and take away their rights to defend themselves in court.

Bastards!!

Never vote Tory.

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two world wars

Very funny and l will be nicking this statement when l am annoying people in the pub.


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Spiritualized - Come Together (Official Music Video)

Primal Scream - Come Together (Andy Weatherall Extended Mix)

kenyan shadows

 Love this picture of runners shadows in Kenya. If l knew how to upload the video from twitter, l'd do so, but that's beyond my capabilities.


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Sunday, 19 February 2023

gaming mania

I stayed at my friends house at the weekend and was in his sons bedroom (he obviously slept elsewhere).  I think it's safe to say he is into gaming, something that has never interested me.





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Spacemen 3 - 'Revolution'

BABYLON ZOO ◊ Spaceman (Official Video)

Dickie Davis RIP

 Another part of my childhood gone. Takes me back to Saturday afternoons waiting for the football results, which, as a Manchester United fan, were not always good in those days.


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some good news for a change

 At last!!  Some good news for the primary school children of that London, thanks to Sadiq Khan.  Now let's get it implemented across the country.

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Thursday, 16 February 2023

T. Rex - Buick Mackane (1973) MusikLaden

Neil Young - Running Dry (Requiem for the Rockets) (2009 Remaster)

an excellent response

 


gas profits triple

 


Bunch of bastards. Ably supported by this present Government.  
Where's my torch and pitchfork?

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tonight's magic

I'm looking forward to tonights game between Manchester United and Barcelona, although l'm also a pessimist regarding what the result will be. Fingers crossed while typing.

The Spanish sports paper agrees with me 'It's going to be a magical night'.

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my kind of lake

 


Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

The Soft Boys - Insanely Jealous of You

Hamell On Trial "Blood of the Wolf"

The Silence of the Lambs as a Romantic Comedy - Trailer Mix

Released on Valentines Day 1992.

a new take on the batman story

 


bad taste valentine advertising


 

more brexit benefits.from the sunny uplands.......

 From The Independent newspaper



Denmark Kite Festival

I want to go and see this at some stage.  Looks fantastic.

cocaine toothache drops

It may have been 400 hour working weeks, 2 year olds chimney sweeping, gruel for every meal and living in an outside toilet (if you were lucky), but there were some advantages to living in the old days. 


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Monday, 13 February 2023

Tim Buckley - Buzzin Fly

Jeff Buckley - Lilac Wine

target advertising for wardrobes

 This is quite old, and l may have put it up already, but I don't think they they thought this page through, and if they were aware, it's a sick sense of humour



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Saturday, 11 February 2023

the mars bar - new york

With Manhattan's non stop gentrification surging ahead, The Mars Bar, like CBGB's and other iconic bars, is no more. Obviously it was a very seedy place, but l loved it, and also the 5 star review below that summed it up. I remember my friends nose bleeding while sitting outside after sniffing what he thought was cocaine (and was obviously something crap), and great loud music among the squalor. Happy days.

Photos and review from here





Here's the review that sums it up

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Billy Connelly's incontinence pants are in fashion at the Brits

Sam Smith modelling Billy Connelly's incontinence pants (look it up) at The Brits.  I think it looks ridiculous, but isn't the point of pop stars to shock, surprise, and get tongues wagging? If so, well played.


Here's David Bowie wearing an early pair.


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Fred again.. feat. The Blessed Madonna - Marea (We've Lost Dancing)

Placebo - Nancy Boy (Official Music Video)

dEUS - Suds & Soda (from Worst Case Scenario)

the victim blaming daily mail

Just when you think The Daily Mail can't stoop any lower, they speculate a murdered woman may have been killed (with her child) because she was basically doing well at work. Bunch of Bastards. Don't buy it (or The Sun).


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This.

Blame the right wing Conservative government sprouting non stop racist, inhumane and derogatory language towards the asylum seekers, not scousers.


Also, no mention of any far right activity regarding the altercations in the BBC news headline.

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Friday, 10 February 2023

god doesn't like his statue

Lightning striking the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on Feb 10th 2023. No doubt some will take it as a sign.  A sign of what l've no idea, but people can concoct the strangest fantasies when it suits them.
Photographed by Fernando Braga



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"Nearer To Thee" Live at The Shrine 1955 - Sam Cooke & Soul Stirrers

Exuma, The Obeah Man

Thursday, 9 February 2023

signs of a good night out last night

 I don't know how l got these marks on Wednesday night (yesterday), but it sure was a good night out. The bottom star shaped red one  feels like a sore bruise, and the patterned mark in the top picture looks like a burn. Hope l wasn't drugged and taken to a S and M parlour, but who knows with the lads l was with.



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Wednesday, 8 February 2023

The Velvet Undergrond - I Found A Reason (2015 Remastered)

Spirit - Morning Will Come

if you're having a bad day....

Remember, in the great scheme of things, everything is pretty much insignificant, so enjoy your life, and try not to harm others.



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and if you're religious....

 The Helix Nebula, also known as the Eye of God


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Tuesday, 7 February 2023

mental health first aider

Completed some rather interesting training recently, and l am now a Mental Health First Aider, so feel free to offload your problems onto me when you see me out and about.

Rather sadly, l've already had to refer to the training with someone's recent issues, but hope everything will be hunky dory in the future, for them and everyone else. 


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Jeff Beck - I Ain't Superstitious (2005 Remaster)

Jeff Beck - You Shook Me

Joe Smooth - Promised Land (Club Mix)