Peter Steel
@thepetersteel.bsky.social
It may sound square, Vicky, but there must be order! Greyhounds, Lewes FC and Sixties stuff.
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Remembering Alex Chilton on his birthday. Lovely 1973 photo by William Eggleston
December 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Remembering Alex Chilton on his birthday. Lovely 1973 photo by William Eggleston
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We should start by talking about older, successful professionals who have fallen into a sort-of high-status conspiracism, promoting distrust in institutions to drive crowdfunding ventures.
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/why-im-not...
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/why-im-not...
December 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
We should start by talking about older, successful professionals who have fallen into a sort-of high-status conspiracism, promoting distrust in institutions to drive crowdfunding ventures.
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/why-im-not...
takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/why-im-not...
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#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 26 - A Song With Love In The Title
The Damned - Love Song
youtu.be/gc0och2Q_zg?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 26 - A Song With Love In The Title
The Damned - Love Song
youtu.be/gc0och2Q_zg?...
The Damned - Love Song (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Ace Records
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December 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 26 - A Song With Love In The Title
The Damned - Love Song
youtu.be/gc0och2Q_zg?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 26 - A Song With Love In The Title
The Damned - Love Song
youtu.be/gc0och2Q_zg?...
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How I'm turning up to the Blue sky Christmas party
December 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
How I'm turning up to the Blue sky Christmas party
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Told the husband I was going to have a capon for Christmas dinner, he said "what? Like Dave Vanian?" 🙄
December 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Told the husband I was going to have a capon for Christmas dinner, he said "what? Like Dave Vanian?" 🙄
Excellent thread.
It’s the 55th anniversary today of Elvis whacked-out-on-anything-he-could-get-his-‘doctor’-to-‘prescribe’ Presley meeting Richard ‘Honest’ Nixon in order to help in the latter’s anti-drug war, add to his police badge collection, and have a pop at the Beatles... 🧵
December 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Excellent thread.
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Oh man, sad to hear that Joe Ely has left us. My brother tour managed Joe's band round Europe in 1987, so I got the great good fortune to hang out with them and see them play in Oslo. What an incredible showman and songwriter, and impeccably decent too. RIP, Joe. youtube.com/watch?v=1AsJ...
Boxcars
YouTube video by Joe Ely - Topic
youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Oh man, sad to hear that Joe Ely has left us. My brother tour managed Joe's band round Europe in 1987, so I got the great good fortune to hang out with them and see them play in Oslo. What an incredible showman and songwriter, and impeccably decent too. RIP, Joe. youtube.com/watch?v=1AsJ...
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The US is a hostile state.
Now official policy of the United States:
—Immigration is exclusively harmful
—All nations must “only rarely” grant citizenship to foreigners
—Immigration will “erase” Europe within 20 years and the US must act to prevent that
Read it yourself.
—Immigration is exclusively harmful
—All nations must “only rarely” grant citizenship to foreigners
—Immigration will “erase” Europe within 20 years and the US must act to prevent that
Read it yourself.
A few thoughts on the new US national security strategy that was released today.
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www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
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www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
December 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The US is a hostile state.
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Fascinated to know what those who got very upset about a few Labour activists having a working jolly on the Harris campaign because "foreign interference" think about the American government saying its aim is to promote fascism in Europe.
December 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Fascinated to know what those who got very upset about a few Labour activists having a working jolly on the Harris campaign because "foreign interference" think about the American government saying its aim is to promote fascism in Europe.
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Brilliant choice of Misha Glenny for In Our Time! He interviewed me at the Vienna Humanities festival a few weeks ago and he had the perfect wide-ranging interests and intelligence. As a fan of IOT I am cheering. www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
Misha Glenny to present BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time
The much loved series returns on 15 January 2026
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Brilliant choice of Misha Glenny for In Our Time! He interviewed me at the Vienna Humanities festival a few weeks ago and he had the perfect wide-ranging interests and intelligence. As a fan of IOT I am cheering. www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
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RIP Steve Cropper - one of the greatest guitarists ever
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
RIP Steve Cropper - one of the greatest guitarists ever
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"Do a vulgar roast. Use forbidden words."
November 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"Do a vulgar roast. Use forbidden words."
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A quick little throwaway tune in RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION from the late, great Neil Innes.
I'd love to hear various artists cover this ditty in concert... (Which artist will take up the challenge first?)
I'd love to hear various artists cover this ditty in concert... (Which artist will take up the challenge first?)
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
A quick little throwaway tune in RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION from the late, great Neil Innes.
I'd love to hear various artists cover this ditty in concert... (Which artist will take up the challenge first?)
I'd love to hear various artists cover this ditty in concert... (Which artist will take up the challenge first?)
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#90sTop30
#MusicChallenge
Day 13 (unranked)
Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
Yeah, Sabotage was a tune and it had that video but this is the song that endures. RIP Adam Yauch.
youtu.be/JhqyZeUlE8U?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 13 (unranked)
Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
Yeah, Sabotage was a tune and it had that video but this is the song that endures. RIP Adam Yauch.
youtu.be/JhqyZeUlE8U?...
Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
YouTube video by BeastieBoysVEVO
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 7:41 AM
#90sTop30
#MusicChallenge
Day 13 (unranked)
Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
Yeah, Sabotage was a tune and it had that video but this is the song that endures. RIP Adam Yauch.
youtu.be/JhqyZeUlE8U?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 13 (unranked)
Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
Yeah, Sabotage was a tune and it had that video but this is the song that endures. RIP Adam Yauch.
youtu.be/JhqyZeUlE8U?...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Never forget that the only country in NATO history which triggered NATO article 5 is USA after a bunch of Arab terrorists took down some buildings in New York.
Now when Europe is in existential threat by former Soviets, the USA is throwing us bones and expecting gratitude.
EU need to step up.
Now when Europe is in existential threat by former Soviets, the USA is throwing us bones and expecting gratitude.
EU need to step up.
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Never forget that the only country in NATO history which triggered NATO article 5 is USA after a bunch of Arab terrorists took down some buildings in New York.
Now when Europe is in existential threat by former Soviets, the USA is throwing us bones and expecting gratitude.
EU need to step up.
Now when Europe is in existential threat by former Soviets, the USA is throwing us bones and expecting gratitude.
EU need to step up.
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FWIW, the criticism of BBC Arabic appointing or using a number of people who were virulent or violent antisemites has way more legs, the accusation of bias over the gender question also - as it directly relates to U.K. politics. The “recycling Hamas propaganda” line I have less time for.
One thing not being said - indeed, I think everyone misses this - but the requirement for the BBC to show impartiality and balance relates to the politics of *this* country, there’s no requirement to show some mythical balance globally, only to report the truth without fear or favour.
November 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
FWIW, the criticism of BBC Arabic appointing or using a number of people who were virulent or violent antisemites has way more legs, the accusation of bias over the gender question also - as it directly relates to U.K. politics. The “recycling Hamas propaganda” line I have less time for.
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As a man of a certain age, class and palette you realise there is a fine line between "nice autumn outfit" and "dressed like a woodland creature in a children's story".
November 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
As a man of a certain age, class and palette you realise there is a fine line between "nice autumn outfit" and "dressed like a woodland creature in a children's story".
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Private Eye excellence…
October 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Private Eye excellence…
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#5debutalbums8084 Orange Juice - You Can't Hide Your Love Forever (1982) I've played this to death over the last four decades. Hi Life guitars, melodies steeped in the misspent youth of soul and pop fascination. Dying Day is a particular favourite. I sang along with every word in the car yesterday.
October 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
#5debutalbums8084 Orange Juice - You Can't Hide Your Love Forever (1982) I've played this to death over the last four decades. Hi Life guitars, melodies steeped in the misspent youth of soul and pop fascination. Dying Day is a particular favourite. I sang along with every word in the car yesterday.
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Next...China Drum-"Goosefair" "96 lp...absolute banger of an album, melodic punk at it's best!👌
October 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Next...China Drum-"Goosefair" "96 lp...absolute banger of an album, melodic punk at it's best!👌