There's nothing like a Wetherspoons to cheer you up first thing in the morning (not). Here's the recent handwritten lyrics of a new song by Babybird named after that very establishment to cheer you up even more!.
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Sunday, 5 May 2024
my imagined home life compared to reality
This is how l imagined my home life would be by now.
However the reality is slowly getting closer to this (but with more records).
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Saturday, 4 May 2024
the royal family - definitely not inbred
This made me laugh, despite the fact it's kind of true.
I still won't be able to sleep tonight after looking at it.
The Mersey Sound Aka Liverpool - Home Of The Mersey Sound (1964)
An old Pathe news film with a ridiculous voiceover, that has priceless colour footage of The Cavern back in the day (Possibly featuring my relatives in the audience).
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the latest cold war steve pictures
As usual, he captures the mood perfectly. Well played Sir!
Here's another recent one.
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the latest election results
Some highlights from the local election results. I voted Green Party for the new York mayor as he's a mate and does a lot for the community, but l thought Labour would win it easily and was proven correct, and as a Labour supporter, it's been pretty good results wise.
Liverpool obviously delivered the goods, but who are the fucking 27,708 idiots still voting for the Tories? Wankers all of them.
And despite BBC and Sky coverage of rumours and a Westminster 'Source' that Susan Hall looked likely to win, Sadiq Khan won by a larger majority than previously (although you'd think it was still unpopular by most of the news reports today).
And there's always the dickhead Dan Wootton who must be crying into his pillow. How he's got the check to label Sadiq Khan 'Hate -filled' is beyond parody. A great response from Dom Joly though.
Friday, 3 May 2024
david bowie handwritten set list from new york 1974
Not a bad set - I think the lad could go far.
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batman and robin meet the velvet underground (again)
Following on from the previous post, here's more Batman and Robin / Velvet Underground crossover madness. This time Batman and Robin are played by Lou Reed and John Cale.
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batman and robin meet the velvet underground
Here's where two cool pop culture icons of the 1960's overlap. Batman and Robin, here featuring Andy Warhol and Nico, both looking pretty dashing. What an inspired photoshoot.
On the other hand, Britain can instantly destroy any coolness factor, as demonstrated here by the actual Batman at the time teaching underwhelmed schoolchildren how to cross the road safely.
Thursday, 2 May 2024
cliff and norm from cheers not aging well
Another reminder that when Cliff and Norm were in Cheers as two washed up sad old blokes, they actually looked old and past it. Reader, they were aged 33 and 34 at the time. Still mere youngsters.
james melville - a heatwave reminder
This still amuses me greatly. What an epic fail by James Melville.
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Wednesday, 1 May 2024
old youtubers copying my dress sense
Watching a YouTube video about records (as l am wont to do) l realise l am a sad old bastard watching other sad old bastards talking about niche interests. However, it's getting bad when they dress like me, as l have often worn this very combination of open shirt and t-shirt, and l mean the exact items. The t-shirt I bought in New York at a store called Evolution, and l still wear it. Mind you, I still have my hair, and don't wear a hat or glasses, so l suppose that's still something.
I also wouldn't mind the framed John Lennon photograph (by Richard Avedon), although l still prefer his psychedelic one of John with glasses.
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Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Monday, 29 April 2024
bill shankly - a legend
There's no way I'm any way a fan of Liverpool football club, as they have caused me too much grief as a Manchester United fan (who was born in Liverpool) over the years, but a do respect talent and class such as Kenny Daglish, and this man - the great Bill Shankly, who was Liverpool manager up until 1974. He exuded class, commitment, working class community values, and a fervent belief in Socialism, and formed the great Liverpool side of the early 1970's in his own image. What a man.
Luckily we had been blessed with Sir Matt Busby, who was of very similar (if not identical) beliefs.Both titans of the game.
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baby reindeer and a richard gadd mr logic put down
I absolutely loved the Netflix drama series 'Baby Reindeer' and have been encouraging everyone l know to check it out, despite (or maybe because of) how dark and dirty it got, and also despite the fact l myself have had a stalker. Both Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning were tremendous in it and it's more harrowing knowing it's based on real events. However, l also appreciate fantastic put downs, and this one by Jaygee on The Afterword site from when Richard Gadd was being interviewed on This Morning certainly me laugh. Well played sir.
robyn hitchcock - 1967 how l got there and why l never left
As a fan of Robyn Hitchcock (and The Soft Boys), I'm looking forward to his upcoming book '1967 Hoe I Got There and Why I Never Left'. I've only got a few of his musical releases, but l've always liked what he does and have been to see him live, and will be doing so again in September. His brand of whimsical psychedelia appeals to me, and he is coming from the same reference point as me regarding music. The book has a YouTube playlist to go with it, which can be found here. Check it (and him) out if unfamiliar with him. A Spotify playlist is here. Enjoy!
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Sunday, 28 April 2024
football - created up north
As modern football pulls further and further away from it's grassroots and history, (and Everton escape relegation) here's a reminder of how it all began.
Saturday, 27 April 2024
Millie Watson & Dixie Dix - "Fuck The Tories"
Millie Watson was support for last night's gig in Stockton, and this was unsurprisingly my favourite song of her set. Only clip l could find of it was this earlier one, so just try to ignore all the people yapping all the way through it.
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THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE - Empty Plastic Cup and Stockton Georgian Theare
Saw these last night in Stockton and they were excellent. Much drink was taken, and we had a laugh and chat with them afterwards (and have the photos to prove it). Go and see them if you get the chance. You won't be disappointed.
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Thursday, 25 April 2024
labour pledges rail nationalisation
If Labour obtain power at the next election and actually do this, that would be great, as the profits could go back to the country rather than private exploitative profiteers, and hopefully bring the prices down. This could also be expanded to other privatised industries such as Water and Fuel, amongst others. However, what is to stop any future Conservative government just selling them of again like Margaret Thatcher (Milk Snatcher) did?
In the meantime - never vote Tory.
More information from this story here.
the internet archive website
It's been going for many years, but for a geek like me, this is still one of the best sites on the internet. The amount of free stuff available is staggering. Look here. Then wave goodbye to the rest of your day.
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[NEW] The Beatles on Ready Steady Go! (October 4th, 1963) [8mm Film]
I'm a sucker for this - never seen before film of The Beatles at Ready Steady Go
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donald trump - the greatest american ever?
The answer, in one word, is no.
But it's a reminder that this is how some Americans view Donald Trump, who as far as l'm concerned, should be in jail. That's why America's in so much trouble at the moment, and if he gets into power again, it will reap a whole lot of damage both to America itself, and to the world at large.
john lennon - a spaniard in the works possible inspiration
Methinks John Lennon (or the photographer) leaned heavily on the Sandeman's Port advert for his 'A Spaniard In The Works' book, but on the other hand, l have been known to be wrong on occasion, so don't take this as Gospel.
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
the YouTube sale to Google
This is being flagged as though the people behind YouTube were foolish to sell it at the time, as it is making so much money now. On the other hand, they would not have known that at the time, and something unexpected may have come along to decimate its worth, like mobile phones did to landlines, or illegal downloading did to record sales. Also (and this is the main point), they were still really young, and got $1.65 BILLION. I repeat - BILLION. That is one hell of a lot of money to be enjoying the rest of your life with, and l wish l had that kind of wealth. There's no need to be too greedy - after all, how much money does a person need? Enjoy life when you're able to, as (back to the earlier point) you never know what's coming up in the future.
st george's day going off as usual
Flag draping knobheads, all of them. They probably vote Tory (or more right wing). I agree with Stormzy, it's dickheads like this that make people ashamed to be English or associated with the flag.
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024
the haymarket pub - newcastle
The best pub (and jukebox) in Newcastle before it was demolished. Had some great times in there, especially before The Rolling Stones show at St James' Park in 1982.
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another normal day in government
In news that will shock no-one, this government get crueller every day as they try to cling on to power.
Never vote Tory
Monday, 22 April 2024
our insignificance
I've said it before and l will say it again. In the great scheme of things, we are all insignificant, so enjoy life and do whatever you want, as long as you don't harm others.
And never vote Tory!
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