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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · 2d

Do you any of you lovely folk have a copy of this to hand and would be able to look up something for me? Ta!

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · 3d

Oof.

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · 4d

Chasing away the storm clouds.

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Nige Tassell @nigetassell.bsky.social · 7d

A great listen. And a companion piece to Searching for Dexys Midnight Runners.

Lippy Kid @lippykidmusic.bsky.social · 7d

Excellent way to spend an hour today...

Great to hear from former Dexys members @kevadams.bsky.social and @oharaviolin.bsky.social about the making of the album alongside some journalistic insight.

Perfectly hosted by @simongmusic.bsky.social & @wholehogg.bsky.social 🙏x

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The Giddy Carousel of Pop @giddypoppod.bsky.social · 8d

🎠 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🎠

We're joined by
@oharaviolin.bsky.social @kevadams.bsky.social @simonprice.bsky.social and Chris Heath to discuss all things Don't Stand Me Down on it's 40th anniversary.

Listen here podfollow.com/the-giddy-ca....

Also now on YouTube! youtube.com/@thegiddycar...

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Lippy Kid @lippykidmusic.bsky.social · 7d

Excellent way to spend an hour today...

Great to hear from former Dexys members @kevadams.bsky.social and @oharaviolin.bsky.social about the making of the album alongside some journalistic insight.

Perfectly hosted by @simongmusic.bsky.social & @wholehogg.bsky.social 🙏x

bsky.app/profile/gidd...

The Giddy Carousel of Pop @giddypoppod.bsky.social · 8d

🎠 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🎠

We're joined by
@oharaviolin.bsky.social @kevadams.bsky.social @simonprice.bsky.social and Chris Heath to discuss all things Don't Stand Me Down on it's 40th anniversary.

Listen here podfollow.com/the-giddy-ca....

Also now on YouTube! youtube.com/@thegiddycar...

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · 7d

I have about five copies, non from chazzas though 😂

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · 7d

They certainly explored some interesting sonic territory on that initial run of singles, Sultanesque being my favourite. I've yet to find a decent copy of LITD in a chazza so I can spin the b side on CSC!

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Ben Baker @benbaker.bsky.social · 7d

September 30th October 1st

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · 7d

Roxy’s greatest song and a nice b side too

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The Giddy Carousel of Pop @giddypoppod.bsky.social · 8d

🎠 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🎠

We're joined by
@oharaviolin.bsky.social @kevadams.bsky.social @simonprice.bsky.social and Chris Heath to discuss all things Don't Stand Me Down on it's 40th anniversary.

Listen here podfollow.com/the-giddy-ca....

Also now on YouTube! youtube.com/@thegiddycar...

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The Giddy Carousel of Pop @giddypoppod.bsky.social · 8d

It's #InternationalPodcastDay, so a good day to tell you that a very special episode 'drops' tomorrow, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Dexys great lost album. We're joined by @oharaviolin.bsky.social @kevadams.bsky.social @simonprice.bsky.social and Chris Heath to discuss this unique album! 🎠🎠🎠

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · 14d

RIP Danny Thompson. In full flow on this amazing clip. www.youtube.com/watch?v=31Kg...

Pentangle - Wedding Dress (Captured Live 1972)

YouTube video by Pentangle

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · 14d

I'm looking forward to hosting the next @glossoprecordclub.bsky.social session in a couple of weeks. It'll be an emotional one!

Glossop Record Club @glossoprecordclub.bsky.social · 14d

We're back on Thursday 9th October when we'll be playing Richard Hawley's modern classic Coles Corner on vinyl and in full, plus a whole lot more! Full details here glossoprecordclub.wordpress.com/2025/09/24/9...

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · 21d

One and the same!

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · 21d

It was me that made that discovery and put it on Discogs! I have both albums and they are identical.

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · 26d

If you ever need any sausage sound effects…

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Glossop Record Club @glossoprecordclub.bsky.social · 27d

It's record club TONIGHT with an evening dedicated to Dexys Midnight Runners and their classic lost album Don't Stand Me Down, including special video contributions from band members @oharaviolin.bsky.social and @kevadams.bsky.social. Glossop Labour Club, 8pm. Music starts at 8.30. See you there!

11 September 2025: DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS – Don’t Stand Me Down

We’re back at Glossop Labour Club on Thursday 11 September when we’ll be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Don’t Stand Me Down, Dexys Midnight Runners’ bold and uncompromising third album –…

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Glossop Record Club @glossoprecordclub.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our next session is on Thurs 11 Sept, when we'll be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Dexys' masterpiece, Don't Stand Me Down. We'll be playing the original album on vinyl and in full and a handful of other Dexys tunes to set the scene. Join us! glossoprecordclub.wordpress.com/2025/08/28/1...

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · Aug 28

I feel seen.

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I am the EggPod @eggpod.bsky.social · Aug 27

As heard on Radio Caroline, on this day in 1967.

From an incredible reel to reel bought by the wonderful @simongmusic.bsky.social

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · Aug 26

Well this is excellent news! A date for yer diary.

Bob Fischer @bobfischer.bsky.social · Aug 26

Peak District weirdies! My one-man Haunted Generation roadshow is coming to Glossop Labour Club, thanks @lowwintersun.bsky.social for the invite. Sat 25 Oct for a night of urban folklore, Fighting Fantasy, Zippy & Bungle and Fred Harris-related nightmares. Here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bob-fische...

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · Aug 24

Don’t get used to it.

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · Aug 24

Easy mistake to make. It’s one of the 80s revival EPs. Presumably properly licensed, unlike some of the Guy Stevens Sue singles in the 60s.

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · Aug 24

Fresh back from attending my first car boot sale in about 10 years. One chap selling records all discounted by about 60%. Total spend £20. Pick of the bunch is Merry Mountain Child, an album by an 80 year old Yorkshire sheep farmer. The Donald Byrd ain’t too shabby either! Can’t pass up a Blue Note!

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Simon Galloway @simongmusic.bsky.social · Aug 24

Pretty sure I donated that! 🤣 I’ve put about 500 LPs back into the system at various chazzas around town and beyond over the last few months.

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