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mattypenny
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Bloke from Salisbury

Chelsea FC, podcasts, slow af running, Powershell, pop music of various sorts, a bit of politics

Posting mainly from my micro.blog account. When I go on a bit it renders as a link on here - sorry about that.
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A bit about my old school and William Golding.

Golding was a bit before my time, but we ‘did’ Lord of the Flies with a teacher called Mr Gammon, who we all called ‘Piggy’

BBC News - How teaching inspired Lord of the Flies author
February 14, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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This is fun…I know some of the songs, and some of the books, but apart from the Jefferson Airplane and the Joy Division, I wouldn’t of linked any of them

From Brontë to Ballard, Orwell to Okri: the best songs inspired by literature – ranked!
A portrait of a woman holding a red lily is set against a vibrant sunset background, alongside the words Clouds Joni Mitchell.
February 13, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Crucial Track for 12 February 2026: "Rain" by The Cult

Today's prompt: What song do you associate with the current season? #CrucialTracks

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February 12, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Thoughts on 'Saipan'. The TLDR is football nerds should go and see it: https://mattypenny.micro.blog/2026/02/11/thoughts-on-saipan-the-tldr.html
Two men face off against a tropical backdrop, with the text SAIPAN prominently displayed between them.
February 11, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Crucial Track for 11 February 2026: "First Time Ever (Live)" by Christy Moore

Today's prompt: What’s your favorite love song, and why? #CrucialTracks

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February 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Crucial Track for 10 February 2026: "Woman In Love" by Barbra Streisand

Today's prompt: What’s a guilty pleasure song?

From the 'Guilty' LP

#CrucialTracks

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February 10, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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Crucial Track for 09 February 2026: "Don't Falter (with Lauren Laverne)" by Mint Royale

Today's prompt: What’s a song you’ve had on repeat recently? #CrucialTracks

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February 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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The weather is still rubbish here in the Shire.

But it feels like it’s rubbish Spring weather, rather than rubbish Winter weather, so that’s good.
February 9, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Crucial Track for 08 February 2026: "Marie La Cordelière" by Fairport Convention

_Another song that tells a story_ #CrucialTracks

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February 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Crucial Track for 07 February 2026: "Where the Wild Roses Grow (2011 - Remaster)" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds & Kylie Minogue

Today's prompt: What’s your favorite collaboration between artists? #CrucialTracks

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February 7, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Crucial Track for 06 February 2026: "My Choo-Ca Choo" by Alvin Stardust

_Which song would you use to introduce yourself to someone new?_

Very old, very English, and very odd. #CrucialTracks

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February 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Crucial Track for 05 February 2026: "A Man of Our Times" by The Fureys

#CrucialTracks

"Spain had it's Franco, and France its de Gaulle,
We had our Dev, and God rest his soul"

An interesting song.

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February 5, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Crucial Track for 04 February 2026: "Ma Baker" by Boney M.

_What song always makes you feel better?_

Boney M usually put a smile on my face #CrucialTracks

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February 4, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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Crucial Track for 01 February 2026: "A Mess of Blues" by Elvis Presley

Today's prompt: What was the first album you ever bought? Pick your favorite song off that album. #CrucialTracks

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February 1, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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We saw the Henry Girls at Salisbury Rugby Club tonight. Wonderful music. They are on in Hammersmith tonight - wish I could go to that too

youtu.be/QaPAY8Kn9…
January 31, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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Crucial Track for 30 January 2026: "Streets of Minneapolis" by Bruce Springsteen

#CrucialTracks

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January 30, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Crucial Track for 29 January 2026: "The Wind Doesn't Blow This Far Right" by Lisa O'Neill

Today's prompt: What is your favorite song from last year?

This could maybe be seen as companion to Springsteen's latest. #CrucialTracks

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January 29, 2026 at 8:17 AM
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Leon Russell: why do you keep making these shitty movies

Elvis Presley: last thing I remember....I was driving a truck

Great podcast in which Cameron Crowe talks about and plays the demo's from his unmade Elvis film​

www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/rev...

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Blue Seattle with Cameron Crowe | Development Hell | Revisionist History
In 1986, Cameron Crowe, the film director, and Nancy Wilson, of the rock group Heart, got married. They honeymooned in a little cabin in the Pacific Northwest, and while they were there decided to wri...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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Crucial Track for 28 January 2026: "Biko (feat. Ekome) [live at WOMAD 1982]" by Peter Gabriel

Today's prompt: Describe a concert that changed your perspective on music or life. Pick a song from that artist or band.

WOMAD #CrucialTracks

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January 28, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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Had to run an errands, and took the opportunity to see whether a bit of my running route is navigable in trainers. I think it is

This bit is close to where Constable did his painting
Auto-generated description: A flooded rural path stretches under a bright sun, bordered by a fence and overhung by bare tree branches. Auto-generated description: A flooded field with a fence and waterlogged landscape is set in front of a distant church spire surrounded by bare trees. John Constable - Salisbury Cathedral from the water meadows
January 27, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Crucial Track for 26 January 2026: "Mirror in the Bathroom (2012 Remaster)" by The English Beat

Today's prompt: What was your favorite song in high school? Why did it resonate?

#CrucialTracks

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January 26, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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Crucial Track for 24 January 2026: "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas

_What is a song that instantly energizes you?_

Perfect pop....L'chaim! #CrucialTracks

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January 24, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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Well done Kier Starmer

"“I consider President Trump’s remarks to be insulting and frankly appalling, and I’m not surprised they caused such hurt to the loved ones of those who were killed or injured”"
January 23, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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Crucial Track for 22 January 2026: "Intensified" by Desmond Dekker & The Aces

Today's prompt: What song do you wish you had written? #CrucialTracks

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January 23, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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Lord Byron was allegedly mad, bad and dangerous to know

DJT sometimes seems a little mad, often bad, and just plain dangerous
January 23, 2026 at 5:31 PM