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

The Velvet Underground - Oh! Sweet Nuthin' (2015 Remastered)

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

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on this day - the nerk twins!

 From Stuffbymark

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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Symarip - Skinhead Moonstomp (Official Audio)

Cowboy Junkies - Sweet Jane (Live)

my niece has turned out good

I've always included books as part of my niece's Birthday and Christmas presents, and encouraged them to get an education and expand their worlds and minds. Glad to say it's paid off, as here's one of them echoing one of my viewpoints.  Hurrah!!

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coventry were robbed

Despite being a Manchester United fan, Coventry deserved a 4-3 victory after their remarkable comeback from 3-0 down today, and in the olden days before VAR started fucking everything up, they would have had one.  Clear and Obvious Error my arse!

Ah well, at least we now get to be stuffed by Manchester City in the final.

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liz truss at the helm of the titanic

 

The Only Ones - Another Girl, Another Planet (Video)

makes you proud to be british (not)

You couldn't make this sort of crap up, but l guess some people are just really, really stupid. l bet he voted for the Conservatives and Brexit.

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more conservative government madness

 

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filming the new bob dylan movie and my car's relative

Here's a shot f the filming of the new Bob Dylan movie, with him about to enter The Kettle of Fish in Greenwich Village. You can also see my car's relative.

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Bob Dylan - Señor (Tales of Yankee Power) (Official Audio)

manchester city out of europe, and buying harry kane

As a Manchester United fan, l found this picture pretty funny.

And on a related note, if we want to stop City winning the league next year, they should be encouraged to buy this fellow.

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Shangri-La's - 'Give Him a Great Big Kiss'

Jacob Lusk & Jools Holland - Lord Don’t Move the Mountain (Later... with Jools)

it was a cold night in April

I'm not saying the other night was the coldest ever, but it was certainly a bit nippy. It's meant to be more or less summertime FFS! About time the rain buggered off as well. Normally by this time of the year I'd have started wearing shorts to work, so at least my co-workers are spared that sight (for now).

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r.souls in the kings road

A classic shop in Kings Road, Chelsea (that London). Ian Dury namechecked it on his first album.*

* Note to self - Check this latter

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The Style Council - Walls Come Tumbling Down!

Rowan Atkinson : Racist Constable Savage on Not The Nine O'Clock News

keneth clarke becoming decent

I remember the days when Kenneth Clarke used to be one of the bad guys, yet with the government we are lumbered with at the moment, he is standing out as one of the reasonable voices amongst the baying, ignorant, cruel, lying, right wing nut jobs that have infiltrated The Conservative party and who will stoop to any level to stay in power (for whatever short time they have left).

Never vote Tory. 

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why modern football is crap - tranmere rovers

 This.  I agree with all of this.

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I've gained conservative top fan perks

 his shows how skewed algorithms on Facebook and social media can be. Whenever an article from The Conservative Party has popped up on my Facebook feed ( more frequently recently as they are ploughing a lot more money into it), I've always responded with 'Fuck off you Tory Twats'. However, because this is classed as engaging with them, the algorithm shows l must be a fan, when nothing can be further from the truth.

As I've stated many times - Never vote Tory.

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when festivals used to be good - stonehenge 1982

Before the festivals were taken over by the straights and middle class (and rich glampers) they used to be alternative events for the freaks and alternate members of society, with marvellous stores such as this, from Stonehenge Free  Festival 1982. Sulphate and acid for me please! 

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Roy Clark shows how to play guitar

Frank Sinatra - Smells Like Teen Spirit (AI Cover)

Beatles Tribute from The Carol Burnett Show 1967

Phyllis Diller, Gwen Verdon, and Bobbie Gentry!

another normal day on the road to full fascist with laura trott

I've argued for ages that The Conservatives are lurching more and more to the far right of their party, and would turn full fascist if they had the chance, with undermining and overruling The Supreme Court, leaving the ECHR, voter suppression and outlawing protests at the top of their lists (and still ongoing). Once they are hopefully trounced at the next election, l can envisage them being much worse, influenced heavily by the IEA and the Tufton Street brigade, welcoming back the likes of Truss and Braverman, with Farage following (or appearing first).  Replies like this do little to dissuade me.

Never vote Tory.

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brass eye - pulp parody - blouse

another desirable record - status quo 'hello'

If only l had more money (and a bigger house).  I only discovered this record today, and now it's on my wants list.  A promotional copy of Status Quo's 'Hello' album, with a lighter cover. I'm salivating as l type.

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nick boles on angela rayner in the times

My loathing of The Conservative party is well known, but even l have to show some respect when they do the right thing. This letter in The Times from ex Conservative MP Nick Boles supporting Angela Rayner certainly fits that description. If only more of them where as honourable.

But never vote Tory.

On a related note...

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why l won't live in australia

This picture is from a video of an infestation of spiders in someone's room in Australia. The left side of the room was a lot worse, but this is enough to freak me out. I'd have to burn the house down and start again somewhere else.

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careful what you wish for

 

THE DAY TODAY - Rok TV

never trust your own eyes or brain

This still bugs me.  The top and bottom are both the same colour, but your eyes and brain tell you otherwise. Don't believe me?  Cover up the white part in the middle. And there you go.

I blame God.

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Twisted Sister and Newcastle Mayfair Rock Club - 1964 - 1999: RIP

On this day many years ago I was at Newcastle Mayfair watching Twisted Sister, in the days when you could still pay at the door for most concerts (Christ I'm old).  Myself and many others have had some great nights at The Mayfair over the years, and it's sadly missed. One of the best places to see a band in the whole country, and the Friday night Rock Nights were great as well.

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David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust (Demo) (2024 Remaster)

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard - Stockton KU Bar and Therapy (Live)

Just got back from seeing Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard at the KU Bar in Stockton. They've certainly gone for a heavier approach with the new songs, but I'm sure they will grow on me. I already like this one a lot.

Rock on!

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The Black Crowes - Remedy

everton fan eats all of the pies

 This looks like a man who has invested heavily in Greggs. He makes me look positively svelte.

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the king charles royal announcement

 Nothing to see here.  Move along.

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rod stewart kickers advert

 I'm glad to say l've never owned any Kickers footwear, as l'm a man of style and taste.

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Manchester United v Liverpool Highlights FA Cup 2024 ITV Sport

What. A. Game.

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life before mr parrot

Before l had Mr Parrot bugging me for attention (he's currently sitting on my chest), l used to be hounded by these two, plus another cat. All wanting attention just as much (but l loved them!). Sadly all dead now.

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lp collection fence

This is an ingenious idea, and l'd like it on my garden fences, but I'd imagine it was very time consuming and expensive, so it's very unlikely to happen. A fence painted to look like an LP collection.

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Dae Lims Presents The Beach Boys - SMiLE (with the help of AI)

my brain after the football

My brain today trying to take in and make sense of the Manchester United v Liverpool FA Cup Quarter final game earlier today.  What a game it was, and more importantly, what a great 4-3 win for United!

Bring on Coventry!!

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RIP Steve Harley - The Best Years of Our Lives (2014 Remaster)

Another musician l liked a lot has gone to that great gig in the sky. Here's one of my favourite Steve Harley songs. Luckily l've seen him live a few times, but was hoping to see him again soon. Bugger!

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happy st patrick's day!

 

bbc impartiality

 And people accuse it of being left wing.

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Church Not Made With Hands - The Waterboys (1984) HD Video HQ Audio

World Party - Ship of Fools RIP Karl Wallinger

ever wrestled naked in a roman amphitheatre?

Have you ever wrestled naked in a roman amphitheatre?  Well I have! (apart from them footwear).

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the olden english money

 This seems like a lifetime ago, and l can hardly remember using them now, especially the pound note. It's amazing how quickly you can adapt to a completely new way of paying.

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moody white shops photographs

I took these a while ago, but l like their moodiness.  It's the area known as White Shops in Catterick Garrison.

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when status quo were cool

It gets harder every year to convince people that Status Quo used to be cool, but trust me on this one - they were. 

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The Raconteurs – Steady, As She Goes (Official Music Video)