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Some kind of innocence is measured out in years
You don’t know what it’s like to listen to your fears
First gig was 39 years ago today, Eurythmics at Wembley Arena, gig was in aid of Prince’s Trust with Charles & Diana in attendance although I didn’t know that when I booked the tickets. £9.80 including booking fees.
December 10, 2025 at 6:38 AM
December 1983 (remind me of xmas without being xmas songs)

10. Love of the Common People by Paul Young #2 this week in 1983
Paul Young - Love of the Common People (The Tube 1983)
YouTube video by PaulYoungVEVO
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Introduce yourself with 10 female front bands you've seen live
Spice Girls
Sade (they are a band)
All Saints
Blondie
Eurythmics
Florence + the Machine
Hole
The Pretenders
Girls Aloud
Voice of the Beehive
December 9, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Inspired by
@camdenjonathan.bsky.social
my 5 favourite gigs of 2025
1. Self Esteem - Brixton Academy
2. Suede - Royal Festival Hall
3. St. Vincent - Somerset House
4. Everything But The Girl - MOTH Club
5. Beyonce - Spurs stadium
December 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
December 1983 (remind me of xmas without being xmas songs)

9. Hold Me Now by Thompson Twins #4 this week in 1983
Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now (Official Video) (4K Remaster)
YouTube video by Thompson Twins
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Watched Top of the Pops 1984, Frankie’s Two Tribes, who would have guessed during the cold war, 41 years later that the US & Russia would be on the same side against Europe?
December 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
45 years ago today, a life was ended and the world became a little darker
December 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Reposted by Tony
Bar’s open!

Photographer Martin Parr Union Hotel. Manchester, 1974.
Martin Parr, always making the ordinary extraordinary.
December 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Feeling festive
December 8, 2025 at 6:44 AM
December 1983 (remind me of xmas without being xmas songs)

8. Move Over Darling by Tracey Ullman #8 this week in 1983
Tracey Ullman - Move Over Darling
YouTube video by stiffrecordsuk
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 5:50 AM
For some reason I always think I’ll have more energy tomorrow than I have today, writing xmas cards, I’ll do that tomorrow, wrapping presents, I’ll do that tomorrow, supermarket, I’ll do that after work tomorrow…
December 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Sikhs in the City 10k, I finished 6th which I’m happy with as I woke with a cold - curry and samosas as well as medal and t-shirt all for £19
December 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
December 1983 (remind me of xmas without being xmas songs)

7. Victims by Culture Club new entry at #11 this week in 1983
Culture Club - Victims (Video 1983)
YouTube video by superjanne
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Very busy Saturday afternoon at the V&A East Storehouse- reason for going was the Bowie exhibition
December 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Just over 10 miles including 25 minute pacer at Parkrun - knackered already
December 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Dec 1983 - songs that remind me of xmas without being xmas songs

Islands in the Stream #15 this week in 1983
KENNY ROGERS & DOLLY PARTON - ISLANDS IN THE STREAM - HQ Audio
YouTube video by paradiseresort
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 6:26 AM
I'm getting Ted Lasso vibes but I feel I'm being unkind to Ted Lasso.
Danny Dyer is doing a CBeebies Bedtime story.

“F**king hell, this opportunity is f**ing mad” Dyer said (this is a joke)
December 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Reposted by Tony
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history

75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men

Is this what democracy looks like?

New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
December 2015

Love Yourself by Justin Bieber #2 this week in 2015

My mama don’t like you and she likes everyone
Justin Bieber - Love Yourself (Official Video)
YouTube video by JUSTIN BIEBER CREW
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Santa in the City run - it was fun, different, noice
December 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Once we had Only Fools & Horses Christmas specials, now we have Mrs Brown's Boys, doesn't feel like progress. #XmasTVSchedule
December 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
230 genres but the top ten is mostly pop.
December 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
December 2015

4. Writings on the Wall by Sam Smith #15 this week in 2015

First Bond Theme to have hit #1
Sam Smith - Writing's On The Wall (from Spectre) (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by SamSmithVEVO
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Reposted by Tony
Awkwaaaard 😬
Trump Just Epically Threw JD Vance Under The Bus While Trying To Insult Tim Walz—And Yikes!
www.comicsands.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
My Spotify Unwrapped - I mostly listen to new music, except when I’m running…
December 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM