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Top rollmo’ star. Writer. Media node. Author of the 33 1/3 on George Michael’s Faith. Arsenal. Running. Dartford. https://matthewhorton.com

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · Sep 8

My 33 1/3 book on George Michael’s Faith came out in the UK three years ago today. Dominated the headlines for – ooh – a good 12 hours until the Queen went and died. Anyway, still available. #GeorgeMichael #Faith‬⁩ www.bloomsbury.com/uk/george-mi...

A copy of Matthew Horton's 33 1/3 book on George Michael's Faith.

The author holding a copy of Matthew Horton's 33 1/3 book on George Michael's Faith.

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 14h

I think what these Arts-rubbishing politicians fail to realise is my mate Alan, who studied Mechanical Engineering, was easily the laziest bastard I met at the place. He was deep in those culture wars though. His final year project was 'Why Arts students won't understand this cantilever experiment'.

Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 1d

Yorra gent.

Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 1d

Mind you, in my actual earning job I'll be promoting the STV stream, so I think you should watch it there too if that's ok, cheers.

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 1d

If you HAD done so, you'd have been able to watch it without adverts. But no. Never mind.

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 4d

(and still)

Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 4d

WE. ARE. TOP OF THE LEAGUE. (CURRENTLY).

Arsenal and West Ham football teams on a pitch.

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 4d

Word. This expresses the attitude with which I've been alienating half my friends/colleagues for the last 25 years. Their loss.

Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 5d

I also strenuously reject the idea that any pop music is “not aimed at me”. I doubt that, say, Chappell Roan or Billie Eilish are gunning for my demographic but a good song is a good song. Pop music isn’t some mysterious language that only people under 30 can comprehend

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 4d

There was a Gladys Knight song on Only Connect (I think?) the other night that I not only didn't recognise but also thought sounded awesome. Been meaning to explore for some time. Love the hits, obvs.

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 5d

And here – semi-exclusive! – is singer Shirley Lewis in the book, talking about her contribution to Father Figure and the bond between her and George.

When Lewis and Michael meshed on the ‘Father Figure’ chorus, it came out pure gospel. ‘I’m not even sure if he was really prepared for that,’ says Lewis. ‘But once I got in there, he played up to it.’ The gospel effect delighted Michael so much, he went for it again three years later on ‘Freedom 90’, the second track on Faith ’s follow-up Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1, featuring Shirley Lewis once more. The comeback established her as a fixture of the George Michael team and she would tour and record with him right up until his final album release Symphonica in 2014 (largely recorded live on tour in 2011/12). ‘Every time we performed “Father Figure” in rehearsal, he’d say, “That’s just me and you, Shirl, isn’t it?” He always said it.’

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 5d

Here to educate the youth, twice a day. (Let me know if you see any youth here, cheers).

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 5d

Taylor Swift fans! If you want to know all about the origins of Father Figure, buy my 33 1/3 book on George Michael's Faith. www.amazon.co.uk/George-Micha...

George Michael's Faith (33 1/3) : Matthew Horton: Amazon.co.uk: Books

www.amazon.co.uk

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Eamonn-Forde @eamonn-forde.bsky.social · 5d

A post about Novel Audio, Chris Atkins and their podcast on EMI and Terra Firma.

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 5d

Ah, right. Thought it might've been the original concept, yeah.

Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 5d

They did this reissue though. Went with the mad Where The Wild Things Are painting for the actual cover, mind you.

ABBA Greatest Hits CD gatefold cover. The four members painted as glam rock monsters.

ABBA Greatest Hits CD inside cover. Benny and Frida snogging, Bjorn ignoring glum Agnetha.

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 5d

RIP Patricia Routledge. As Taylor Swift sings on The Life Of A Showgirl, 'Thank you for the lovely Bucket'.

Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 5d

(no, YOU'RE shameless)

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 5d

Taylor Swift fans! If you want to know all about the origins of Father Figure, buy my 33 1/3 book on George Michael's Faith. www.amazon.co.uk/George-Micha...

George Michael's Faith (33 1/3) : Matthew Horton: Amazon.co.uk: Books

www.amazon.co.uk

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 5d

Ha. I THINK he's talking about the devil, but yeah, George has better tunes than both.

Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 5d

Natalie Portman [laughing]: It's not as bad as Tortured Poets though, right?

Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 6d

Just her, presumably.

Headline reading, "Kemi Badenoch expected to announce plan to leave ECHR"

Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 6d

I'm with all this. Got a couple of nice coats though, so that mitigates some of the autumn gloom.

Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 6d

Are you saying "no blasters NO BLASTERS" is his legal get-out?

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 6d

In fairness, blasters are banned. He's clear about that.

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 6d

Publication day for #IntoTheGroove!

Thanks for your patience and tolerance in the run-up to this.

I will be on BBC Radio Sheffield at 10.10 and BBC Radio Northampton at 11.40 this morning. BBC Sounds will have them up later.

And here’s me signing copies in Cover to Cover, Mumbles.

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Matthew Horton @matthewhorton.com · 6d

Congratulations Justin! Look forward to reading.