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I'm Tom. Music geek, leftish, sub-optimally organised librarian, optimist - Pompey FC, Hampshire CCC and KC Royals fan, so needed! Musically all over the shop. Tile courtesy of the William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow. Rubbish at sticking to character lim

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · Nov 16

If you've followed me recently because I'm in a couple of music Starter Packs, thank you! But please let me manage any expectations - I'm genuinely just a bloke who posts songs he likes, usually within themed 'music challenges', and enjoys other people's contributions. That's pretty much it...! :-)

Welcome! Now, lower your expectations...

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 13h

Day 14: beabadoobee - The Perfect Pair (2022; UK-Philippines)

beabadoobeebossa... Glorious.

The only artist with two songs in my 50; her voice sends me squiffy. And for those who may not know, her record label Dirty Hit was co-founded by the late Ugo Ehiogu.

song.link/y/HwtEBQiuX-c

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beabadoobee - the perfect pair (Official Audio) by Beabadoobee

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 23h

1974, Day 14.

Wanna hear it on the radio...

Raspberries - Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)
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Overnight Sensation (Hit Record) (Remastered) by Raspberries

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 23h

One of my favourite albums of the year too :-)

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 23h

Thanks, Sita - she's got such a fantastic voice.

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 23h

Absolutely! Thank you :-)

We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 1d

Beautiful.

We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 1d

That must be horrible - I hope you're able to keep things under control as much as possible.

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 1d

This is the one of hers I've liked the most so far :-)

We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 1d

Yep, reminded me of both too - which is great!

We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 1d

Superb :-)

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 1d

A classic :-)

We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent choice :-)

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Day 13: Adia Victoria - Magnolia Blues (2021; US)

A sultry Southern slow burn.

song.link/y/sVlQPpQ3xlY

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Adia Victoria - Magnolia Blues [Official Music Video] by Adia Victoria

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 1d

1974, Day 13.

I'm not sure it's humanly possible to get much funkier than this...

Betty Davis - Your Mama Wants Ya Back
song.link/y/dNU4qjr44pI

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Your Mama Wants Ya Back by Betty Davis

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 2d

Sorry for the late reply, but try not to freak out... ;-)

We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks, Colin!

We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 2d

Stunning still.

We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 2d

Day 12: Guided By Voices - Queen Of Spaces (2023; US)

Robert Pollard doesn't break your heart very often, but when he does he does it properly, with simple efficiency and strings.

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Queen of Spaces by Guided by Voices

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 2d

And I mean in 15 days. So not that soon. I never said soon. I've hardly ever met soon. Soon begged me to say soon but I didn't. I've ended seven soons. Biden said soon. If Obama said soon they'd give him the Nobel Soon Prize but my soon would be sooner.

We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 2d

Clearly @savemeaseat.bsky.social, @atcl.bsky.social and I are DISGUSTED that we didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize for last month's #5CoverSongsSwitch, and will be placing a 150% tariff on CROOKED NORWAY's 'music', so take THAT on me, A-Ha!

But #5CoverSongsTreat starts soon, so maybe next year...

#MusicChallenge
#NewMusicChallenge

#5CoverSongsTreat

Post one cover song each day from 27th - 31st October. Each song should mention a sweet or otherwise mouth-watering treat in the title, lyrics or artist name. Save the tricks for your neighbours!

Early posting starts at 6pm ET (11pm UK time) the night before.

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 2d

1974, Day 12.

Oh, the mess I'm in...

UFO - Doctor Doctor
song.link/y/J-U5H6hmw6E

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Doctor Doctor (2007 Remaster) by UFO

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 3d

Day 11: boygenius - Not Strong Enough (2023; US)

And not just because one of my friends is the absolute spitting image of Lucy Dacus...

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boygenius - Not Strong Enough (official audio) by boygeniusVEVO

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 3d

1974, Day 11.

I never heard the melody until I needed the song.

Tom Waits - San Diego Serenade
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Tom Waits - "San Diego Serenade" by Tom Waits

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 4d

This is great - thank you :-)

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We Could Send Letters @wecdsend.bsky.social · 4d

It's the choice I'd make too :-)