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U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (Official Music Video)

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The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 14h

At number 17 in my #80sTop30, it’s U2 and I still haven’t found what I’m looking for, 1987.

Quite surprised to find this in my top 20 songs of the decade but I have to be honest with myself. I did REALLY like U2 in the 1980s, particularly The Joshua Tree, so that’s why it’s included.

YouTube video by U2VEVO

Steely Dan - Haitian Divorce

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The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 14h

Ok, it’s the final couple of #steelydan songs in the #ArtistFave15.

So, at number 2, a song with truly fascinating lyrics. Surprised nobody ever made a movie based on this song.

A holiday romance produces an unwanted baby, with the inevitable repercussions. Fabulous little song.

Haitian Divorce.

YouTube video by Steely Ben

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The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 14h

Anyway, keep in touch and hopefully we can catch-up in person soon!

That’s my way of saying “please leave me alone now”.

The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 15h

Well, my fingers will be (metaphorically, not literally) crossed for you!

The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 15h

My advice is don’t over-think it. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable because that will make you feel more relaxed. As for your hair, well that’s up to you. I can’t offer hair advice, sadly.

The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 17h

People on here wishing Cliff Richard a happy birthday - bit weird. Can’t imagine he’s spending his 85th birthday looking through BlueSky.

The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 17h

Just sent a WhatsApp which contained far too many exclamation marks!!!!

Honestly!! Far too many!!!!

The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 22h

It’s the end of the world as we know it and I don’t feel fine.

The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 1d

How does it feel to be 29? 😀

a man is covering his nose with his hand while sitting in a chair .

The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 1d

Current mood.

ALT: a man is covering his nose with his hand while sitting in a chair .

Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full (Coldcut Remix)

Reposted by The Bristolian

23RyanD @23duff.bsky.social · 1d

Day 14 of my #80sTop30

17. Paid in Full (Seven Minutes of Madness - The Coldcut Remix) - Eric B & Rakim (1987)

youtu.be/vDBeSszh8Ok?...

Click for Stereo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDBeSszh8Ok&fmt=18 Paid In Full (Seven Minutes of Madness - Coldcut Remix) Eric B. was born Eric Barrier in 1965 in Elmhurst, Queens; his future…

Scritti Politti 'Absolute' TOTP (1984)

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The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 1d

Another one that REALLY should have been in my #80sTop30. VAR needs to intervene, to overturn this clear and obvious error.

Scritti Politti
Absolute
1984

When the words are vodka clear.

YouTube video by Beggars Banquet Records

Tom Robinson: War Baby on Top Of The Pops 1983

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The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 1d

#80sTop30
And, at number 18, War Baby by Tom Robinson.

A surprise hit single from 1983, several years after the Tom Robinson Band’s last hit, in the late 1970s.

Only the very young and the very beautiful can be so aloof. Hanging out with the boys, all swagger & poise.

One of my “divorce songs”.

YouTube video by Tom Robinson

YouTube video by Steely Dan - Topic

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The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 1d

#ArtistFave15
#steelydan
Time for the top 3
And, at number 3, the title track from the 1977 album, Aja.
For a long time, I was convinced that this would be my number 1 but it goes on for a couple of minutes too long, so it’s number 3.

Still a great song. Almost perfect, but not quite.

Aja

tony the tiger is standing in front of a chain link fence with a group of people .

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The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 1d

Literally no idea what you are talking about but it sounds grrreeeaaattt!

ALT: tony the tiger is standing in front of a chain link fence with a group of people .

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The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 1d

It was her birthday a few days ago so I sent a card, and got a year’s worth of news in return, including a picture of a baby girl.

The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 1d

The woman who broke my heart a few years ago has sent me a picture of her with her new granddaughter. So that’s nice.

tony the tiger is standing in front of a chain link fence with a group of people .

The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 1d

Hope it’s been good, so far, and continues to be grrrreat.

ALT: tony the tiger is standing in front of a chain link fence with a group of people .

Blancmange - Living On The Ceiling (TOTP 1982)

The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 2d

Broccoli, The Ballad of Wallis Island, 99 Red Balloons.

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The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 2d

Forget to post my latest #80sTop30 last night so here it is.
This is number 19.
Blancmange
Living on the Ceiling
1982

Here they are on Top of the Pops.

YouTube video by Top Of The Pops Redubbed

a husky dog is wearing a pink party hat and a pink collar with pom poms

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The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 2d

Fantastic song. Probably my favourite of theirs.

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The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 2d

In case I forget to say anything tomorrow, have a great day, and happy birthday!

ALT: a husky dog is wearing a pink party hat and a pink collar with pom poms

The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, that counts. Good luck with the application !

Steely Dan ~ FM (No Static At All) 1978 Classic Rock Purrfection Version

The Bristolian @cruiserscreek.bsky.social · 2d

#ArtistFave15

#steelydan

Number 4.

It’s FM, which I believe was taken from a film of the same name. Never seen the film, probably never will.

FM (No Static at all).

Not much else to say about this one, so I’ll shut up.

YouTube video by DJDiscoCat