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It's Young Punctum blog time, and this week it's the hits and whaddya-mean-they-weren't-even-singles-let-alone-hits of March 1978. The penultimate chapter, no less:
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funthirty.blogspot.com/2026/01/marc...
MARCH 1978
Notes on Text Nottingham Forest went out of the 1978 F.A. Cup in the sixth round, beaten 2-0 by West Bromwich Albion. The Cup was eventu...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:35 PM
It's Young Punctum blog time, and this week it's the hits and whaddya-mean-they-weren't-even-singles-let-alone-hits of March 1978. The penultimate chapter, no less:
funthirty.blogspot.com/2026/01/marc...
funthirty.blogspot.com/2026/01/marc...
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On this day in 1984, Strawberry Switchblade recorded their first BBC radio session for Janice Long, with their 5-piece indie guitar line-up, a few months before they decided to go for electro arrangements instead (forgive the quality, taped off the radio at the time!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPFS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPFS...
Strawberry Switchblade - Deep Water (Janice Long session January 1984)
YouTube video by Strawberry Switchblade
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January 23, 2026 at 5:06 PM
On this day in 1984, Strawberry Switchblade recorded their first BBC radio session for Janice Long, with their 5-piece indie guitar line-up, a few months before they decided to go for electro arrangements instead (forgive the quality, taped off the radio at the time!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPFS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPFS...
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Trump in Davos, Switzerland:
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
January 21, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Trump in Davos, Switzerland:
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
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Happy 82nd birthday to Geno Washington! Here he is with the Ram Jam Band, singing a version of "Michael (the Lover)" by the C.O.D.'s.
#1001CoverSongs
Cover Song # 69:
youtu.be/T7IOeH3wYAw?...
#1001CoverSongs
Cover Song # 69:
youtu.be/T7IOeH3wYAw?...
Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band - Michael (The Lover) (1967)
YouTube video by Beat-Club
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Happy 82nd birthday to Geno Washington! Here he is with the Ram Jam Band, singing a version of "Michael (the Lover)" by the C.O.D.'s.
#1001CoverSongs
Cover Song # 69:
youtu.be/T7IOeH3wYAw?...
#1001CoverSongs
Cover Song # 69:
youtu.be/T7IOeH3wYAw?...
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🖼️ Edward Gorey
December 14, 2025 at 5:50 AM
🖼️ Edward Gorey
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Thinking of George today, I made a mix of Beware of Darkness highlighting with just strings and vocals (and a bit of Hammond organ) youtu.be/BI_k6x2lY64
George Harrison - Beware of Darkness (strings and vocal mix)
YouTube video by Producing The Beatles
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Thinking of George today, I made a mix of Beware of Darkness highlighting with just strings and vocals (and a bit of Hammond organ) youtu.be/BI_k6x2lY64
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Jazz OTD: Only one of the eight tracks John Coltrane recorded with Wynton Kelly (p), Paul Chambers (b), and Jimmy Cobb (d) on December 2, 1959 made it onto his classic album with the group, "Giant Steps," but "Naima" remains one of his most beloved pieces. #jazzsky
John Coltrane - Naima (2020 Remaster) [Official Audio]
YouTube video by John Coltrane
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Jazz OTD: Only one of the eight tracks John Coltrane recorded with Wynton Kelly (p), Paul Chambers (b), and Jimmy Cobb (d) on December 2, 1959 made it onto his classic album with the group, "Giant Steps," but "Naima" remains one of his most beloved pieces. #jazzsky
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Stripped down - almost like something from the John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band album - John singing Girl with just his acoustic guitar accompaniment highlights one of his best vocal performances
youtu.be/nSXU7Lr3ncE?...
youtu.be/nSXU7Lr3ncE?...
The Beatles - Girl (Stripped Down Mix, Only John's Vocals & Guitar)
YouTube video by Deirdre
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Stripped down - almost like something from the John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band album - John singing Girl with just his acoustic guitar accompaniment highlights one of his best vocal performances
youtu.be/nSXU7Lr3ncE?...
youtu.be/nSXU7Lr3ncE?...
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#Singles1988
GROUP 12
PALE SAINTS - Children Break
It's their first release but a shared flexi disc so loosely a debut single but I'm liking this a lot already.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgmj...
GROUP 12
PALE SAINTS - Children Break
It's their first release but a shared flexi disc so loosely a debut single but I'm liking this a lot already.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgmj...
Pale Saints - Children Break
YouTube video by Karen Koltrane
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October 31, 2025 at 6:36 AM
#Singles1988
GROUP 12
PALE SAINTS - Children Break
It's their first release but a shared flexi disc so loosely a debut single but I'm liking this a lot already.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgmj...
GROUP 12
PALE SAINTS - Children Break
It's their first release but a shared flexi disc so loosely a debut single but I'm liking this a lot already.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgmj...
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Stone Country ~ Time Isn't There (Anymore)
(RCA 45, 1967)
#NowPlaying #Psychelic60s #MusicSky
One of my favorite singles out of the West Coast from 1968. Excellent Steve Young vocal and great production from Rick Gerrard (Jefferson Airplane).
youtu.be/XKJCZ75SNOw via @YouTube
(RCA 45, 1967)
#NowPlaying #Psychelic60s #MusicSky
One of my favorite singles out of the West Coast from 1968. Excellent Steve Young vocal and great production from Rick Gerrard (Jefferson Airplane).
youtu.be/XKJCZ75SNOw via @YouTube
Time isn't there anymore Stone Country
YouTube video by Aaron Angell
youtu.be
October 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Stone Country ~ Time Isn't There (Anymore)
(RCA 45, 1967)
#NowPlaying #Psychelic60s #MusicSky
One of my favorite singles out of the West Coast from 1968. Excellent Steve Young vocal and great production from Rick Gerrard (Jefferson Airplane).
youtu.be/XKJCZ75SNOw via @YouTube
(RCA 45, 1967)
#NowPlaying #Psychelic60s #MusicSky
One of my favorite singles out of the West Coast from 1968. Excellent Steve Young vocal and great production from Rick Gerrard (Jefferson Airplane).
youtu.be/XKJCZ75SNOw via @YouTube
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Nico ~ Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
(Chelsea Girl, 1968)
#Nico #BOTD #MusicSky
Beautiful early Velvets song written by Lou Reed, and featuring Jackson Brown, Lou Reed and John Cale on the backing track.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWZ2...
(Chelsea Girl, 1968)
#Nico #BOTD #MusicSky
Beautiful early Velvets song written by Lou Reed, and featuring Jackson Brown, Lou Reed and John Cale on the backing track.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWZ2...
Nico - Wrap your troubles in dreams (1967)
YouTube video by MusicaLivre S/A
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October 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Nico ~ Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
(Chelsea Girl, 1968)
#Nico #BOTD #MusicSky
Beautiful early Velvets song written by Lou Reed, and featuring Jackson Brown, Lou Reed and John Cale on the backing track.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWZ2...
(Chelsea Girl, 1968)
#Nico #BOTD #MusicSky
Beautiful early Velvets song written by Lou Reed, and featuring Jackson Brown, Lou Reed and John Cale on the backing track.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWZ2...
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because witches’ cats, & familiars, like story time, too
October 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
because witches’ cats, & familiars, like story time, too
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Remembering Alton Ellis on the 17th anniversary of his death. He was 70 when he passed away.
youtu.be/f5pej9JfrzE?...
youtu.be/f5pej9JfrzE?...
Alton Ellis 'Willow Tree' (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Trojan Records Official
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Remembering Alton Ellis on the 17th anniversary of his death. He was 70 when he passed away.
youtu.be/f5pej9JfrzE?...
youtu.be/f5pej9JfrzE?...
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#Singles1982
3RD ROUND - MATCH 14
PLAIN SAILING
Tracey Thorn
🎵 Tempting to think now it will all be plain sailing
Old enough now to.know there's no such thing 🎵
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE2G...
3RD ROUND - MATCH 14
PLAIN SAILING
Tracey Thorn
🎵 Tempting to think now it will all be plain sailing
Old enough now to.know there's no such thing 🎵
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE2G...
Tracey Thorn - Plain Sailing
YouTube video by EcstasyWine
www.youtube.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:13 AM
#Singles1982
3RD ROUND - MATCH 14
PLAIN SAILING
Tracey Thorn
🎵 Tempting to think now it will all be plain sailing
Old enough now to.know there's no such thing 🎵
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE2G...
3RD ROUND - MATCH 14
PLAIN SAILING
Tracey Thorn
🎵 Tempting to think now it will all be plain sailing
Old enough now to.know there's no such thing 🎵
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE2G...
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Good afternoon! Ready for another Top 40 countdown from the past? This week we go ALL THE WAY BACK to...the week ending 11 October 1969!
October 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Good afternoon! Ready for another Top 40 countdown from the past? This week we go ALL THE WAY BACK to...the week ending 11 October 1969!
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a respected senior CDC official telling the public that the federal agency has undergone a hostile takeover and it barely makes the news because that’s the state of the world today
This is another damning picture of Kennedy refusing to meet with senior scientists and get advice about infections or vaccines whilst he spreads disinformation #healthpolicy
A ‘hostile takeover’: ousted CDC official raises alarm over RFK Jr approach to infectious disease
Debra Houry speaks after testifying on eight months under Kennedy, who critics say shuns science and spreads falsehoods
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
a respected senior CDC official telling the public that the federal agency has undergone a hostile takeover and it barely makes the news because that’s the state of the world today
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Japanese wildlife photographer Kei Nomiyama
Fireflies light up a bamboo forest on the Japanese island of Shikoku as night descends, 2016.
#Photography
Fireflies light up a bamboo forest on the Japanese island of Shikoku as night descends, 2016.
#Photography
October 5, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Japanese wildlife photographer Kei Nomiyama
Fireflies light up a bamboo forest on the Japanese island of Shikoku as night descends, 2016.
#Photography
Fireflies light up a bamboo forest on the Japanese island of Shikoku as night descends, 2016.
#Photography
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#Singles1982
3RD ROUND - MATCH 4
ALL OF MY HEART
ABC
Released: August 27, 1982
B-side: "Overture," an instrumental medley of songs from The Lexicon of Love.
Chart performance: It reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
Production: Trevor Horn.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlJ-...
3RD ROUND - MATCH 4
ALL OF MY HEART
ABC
Released: August 27, 1982
B-side: "Overture," an instrumental medley of songs from The Lexicon of Love.
Chart performance: It reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
Production: Trevor Horn.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlJ-...
All Of My Heart
YouTube video by ABC - Topic
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:59 AM
#Singles1982
3RD ROUND - MATCH 4
ALL OF MY HEART
ABC
Released: August 27, 1982
B-side: "Overture," an instrumental medley of songs from The Lexicon of Love.
Chart performance: It reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
Production: Trevor Horn.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlJ-...
3RD ROUND - MATCH 4
ALL OF MY HEART
ABC
Released: August 27, 1982
B-side: "Overture," an instrumental medley of songs from The Lexicon of Love.
Chart performance: It reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
Production: Trevor Horn.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlJ-...
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I have been haunted by this statement all day www.kgw.com/article/news...
September 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I have been haunted by this statement all day www.kgw.com/article/news...
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Stereolab ~ Jenny Ondioline
(from Transient Random - Noise Bursts with
Announcements, 1993 - Official Video)
#NowPlaying #Stereolab #MusicSky
youtu.be/zsIBzVSZeIQ via
@YouTube
(from Transient Random - Noise Bursts with
Announcements, 1993 - Official Video)
#NowPlaying #Stereolab #MusicSky
youtu.be/zsIBzVSZeIQ via
@YouTube
Stereolab - Jenny Ondioline (Official Video)
YouTube video by Stereolab
youtu.be
September 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Stereolab ~ Jenny Ondioline
(from Transient Random - Noise Bursts with
Announcements, 1993 - Official Video)
#NowPlaying #Stereolab #MusicSky
youtu.be/zsIBzVSZeIQ via
@YouTube
(from Transient Random - Noise Bursts with
Announcements, 1993 - Official Video)
#NowPlaying #Stereolab #MusicSky
youtu.be/zsIBzVSZeIQ via
@YouTube