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Brian James

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Enthusiastic amateur guitarist with a music studio in our home in Bournemouth.Like all styles of music particularly 60s & 70s, Concerts, Football, Cinema, Old Films, Theatre, Photography.Genealogist. Table tennis player. Servant to a cat!

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 1d

Also connections to Eel Pie Island. That was great venue for live music. Went there several times.

www.eelpiemuseum.co.uk/the-story-be...

The Story Behind Eel Pie Island's Music Heritage

Celebrating all that has made this little island so famous - from its unique working boatyards to the part the Eel Pie Island hotel played in the British Blues explosion of the 1960s and how it helped...

www.eelpiemuseum.co.uk

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 2d

No one has chosen Des O’ Connor!

Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 9d

Beautiful sunny day at Southbourne beach in Bournemouth this morning.

Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 15d

You’re right Peter. I also know how to spell son!!!

Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 24d

My sun Adrian appeared at the British Masters Track & Field Championships in Derby at the weekend. He ran in a 400 metres race….. and won. It was his first competitive race at this distance.
He is in the 5th lane in a yellow jersey.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 28d

Never heard this before! Great song and performance from Paul.

Chris Edwards "SINGING TRAIN CONDUCTOR" @singingconductor.bsky.social · 29d

@ppminty.bsky.social Step inside love ...CILLA FREE 😉👍
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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 29d

I agree with your selection Chris. If it had been Tim Hardin singing If I Were A Carpenter and the Four Seasons with I Can’t Get My Eyes Off You , I would have chosen them.

Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 29d

A 60 second segment featuring Mary Hopkin in a channel 5 production of “The Best of Eurovision in the '70s." Whilst Mary disliked the song Knock Knock Who’s There? she gave a wonderful performance. @singingconductor.bsky.social @maryhopkin.bsky.social

Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Sep 9

I had the NME delivered every week. I was still at school. I remember virtually all the songs in the chart.

Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 31

Excellent!

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 31

Graham Nash wrote "Our House" after a simple outing with Joni Mitchell where they bought a vase, and he lit a fire at their Laurel Canyon home.

Corrinne F @traviata.bsky.social · Aug 30

This demo is such a perfect little thing. Their voices together. Joni’s delighted giggle when he makes a mistake. It’s so warm and alive you feel like you’re there.
youtu.be/NYjRzQc_ch4

Our House (Demo)

YouTube video by Graham Nash - Topic

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 30

Saw them play this great song at Richmond Athletic Club. No Stage, same level as the audience. We all sat on the floor!

Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 18

They are touring from October this year.
myticket.co.uk/artists/the-...

Maximum Rhythm And Blues With The Manfreds Tour 2025, Official Concert Tickets from MyTicket.co.uk

Get official tickets to see Maximum Rhythm And Blues With The Manfreds live on tour in October & November 2024!

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 18

You’re right. All in their eighties. The Seekers are my wife’s favourite group. We have seen them on two occasions. Judith Durham was a wonderful singer.

Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 18

I have seen a Manfreds concert with both lead singers Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo singing all their hit songs. A highly entertaining evening. (Poster advertising New Zealand tour!)

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 15

Mary is still making wonderful music. Here is one of my favourite songs. It is from Mary’s 2014 album Painting By Numbers. It has received nearly 30,000 YouTube views and over 60 comments . youtu.be/6ezGF-CUIUc?...

MARY HOPKIN - FRESH OUT OF FAVOURS

YouTube video by Brian James

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 12

Here is a short video of a brilliant two hour boat trip we took to the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast. Home to tens of thousands of sea birds.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 11

I have seen Mike Hugg on three occasions with The Manfreds which were formed in 1991. Really entertaining with the audience joining in with their songs.

Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 9

Great song! One of my very favourite tracks of the’60s. Still regularly play it today.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 8

Have a nice long break Nick. I do hope that you will decide to carry on as you are a marvellous illustrator. Book illustrations have always interested me. My grandad was an illustrator and my great great grandfather John Rapkin drew and engraved maps. www.antique-maps-online.co.uk/john-rapkin....

Antique Maps by John Rapkin - 19th century - for sale

www.antique-maps-online.co.uk

Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 8

I’ve seen 10 of the acts listed perform live. Those were the days!

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 5

Great song! The Four Tops are my favourite Motown group.

Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 5

I have seen the great Errol Brown perform in a solo concert. A really enjoyable evening in 1000 capacity packed theatre.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Aug 4

As mentioned before, I was there for the Saturday and Sunday evening performances. 15 shillings each night. Was at Windsor Racecourse during the summer of love.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · Jul 26

Your garden sounds intriguing Mary. Our garden has many trees and shrubs including the neighbours gardens as well. The downside….many falling leaves.

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