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I'm Tom. Music geek, leftish, sub-optimally organised librarian, optimist - Pompey FC, Hampshire CCC and KC Royals fan, so needed! Musically all over the shop. Tile courtesy of the William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow. Rubbish at sticking to character lim
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I compared her to Dusty Springfield too :-)
November 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Day 1: Allo Darlin' - Tallulah

"And you were searching for something to sing to,
As the radio played another terrible song,
But lucky for me, you found the tape with 'Tallulah' on..."

song.link/y/4-WDTTGXFjk

#MusicInMusic
A photo of the band Allo Darlin'. The cover of The Go-Betweens' 1987 album 'Tallulah'.
October 31, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Thank you to everyone who's taken part in #5CoverSongsTreat - it's been a real... erm... event or gift that brings great pleasure :-)

Please join @savemeaseat.bsky.social, @atcl.bsky.social and myself at the end of November for #5CoverSongsBlackFriday - no better value anywhere!
#5CoverSongsBlackFriday Post a cover song each day from 26th to 30th November Each song should feature in the title, lyrics or artist name something related to buying and selling; a shop/store/mall; or waiting in line. Early posting starts at 6pm ET the night before (so for Day 1 that's 6pm ET on 25th November). #MusicChallenge #NewMusicChallenge
October 31, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Day 2: The song you can listen to between meals without ruining your appetite.

Metric - Under The Milky Way
song.link/y/KP2Evj_fQKY

#5CoverSongsTreat
A photograph of the Canadian rock band Metric. A 1970s advert for Milky Way (10p) with the slogan 'The sweet you can eat between meals without ruining your appetite'.
October 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Day 1: George Jones liked the hazelnut whirl best, but Elvis preferred the orange creme.

Elvis Costello and The Attractions - Good Year For The Roses
song.link/y/Mvc_qoOmeMs

#5CoverSongsTreat
The cover of Elvis Costello's single 'Good Year For The Roses'. An open tin of Cadbury's Roses.
October 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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I'm midway through reading this, so I've been soundtracking it appropriately - Gary Numan and Ultravox yesterday, and the early Spandau Ballet 12"s today! :-)
The cover of Richard Evans' book 'Listening To The Music The Machines Make: Inventing Electronic Pop 1978-1983'.
October 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Many thanks to everyone sharing their #20SongsByYear music, and to @buddygott.bsky.social for hosting duties! I chose 1974, and as a special treat for you all here's a photo of me from that year - taking some time off from my stint in The Osmonds... ;-)
A cherubic looking boy (oh, how things change...) with a full head of hair and sporting a very fetching peach-coloured shirt (with sizeable collars) and tie.
October 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Post your first record.
The cover of the 1979 K-Tel compilation album 'Video Stars'. The back cover of the 1979 K-Tel compilation album 'Video Stars', showing the track listing. Side 1 1. BA Robertson - Knocked It Off 2. Suzi Quatro - She's In Love With You 3. Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night 4. The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket 5. Lowrell - Mellow, Mellow, Right On 6. Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body 7. Viola Wills - Gonna Get Along Without You Now 8. The Dooleys - Chosen Few 9. Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia 10. Matchbox - Rockabilly Rebel Side 2 1. Racey - Such A Night 2. Darts - Reet Petite 3. The Tourists - I Only Wanna Be With You 4. Errol Dunkley - OK Fred 5. XTC - Making Plans For Nigel 6. The Skids - Working For The Yankee Dollar 7. Cats UK - Luton Airport 8. Sparks - Tryout For The Human Race 9. Sugarhill Gang - Rappers Delight 10. Village People - Ready For The 80s
October 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Clearly @savemeaseat.bsky.social, @atcl.bsky.social and I are DISGUSTED that we didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize for last month's #5CoverSongsSwitch, and will be placing a 150% tariff on CROOKED NORWAY's 'music', so take THAT on me, A-Ha!

But #5CoverSongsTreat starts soon, so maybe next year...
#MusicChallenge #NewMusicChallenge #5CoverSongsTreat Post one cover song each day from 27th - 31st October. Each song should mention a sweet or otherwise mouth-watering treat in the title, lyrics or artist name. Save the tricks for your neighbours! Early posting starts at 6pm ET (11pm UK time) the night before.
October 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Thanks, Paul! Weird about Songlink - still seems to be fine for me...
October 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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According to Dave of The Wave Pictures, Allo Darlin' are 'an indie pop Mötley Crüe' backstage... I can definitely see that - Elizabeth unapologetically said 'fudge' on stage, once, turning the whole venue blue... ;-) @allodarlin.bsky.social
Allo Darlin' on stage at EartH, Hackney. Allo Darlin' on stage at EartH, Hackney. Allo Darlin' on stage at EartH, Hackney.
October 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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On my way to saying allo to Allo Darlin' :-)
Notification for tonight's gig by Allo Darlin' at EartH, Hackney.
October 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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A black and white headshot photo of Billie Holiday.
October 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Thanks to everyone who joined in with #5CoverSongsSwitch - so many brilliant choices!

And remember when Run-DMC claimed "It's tricky, tricky, tricky, tricky, HUH!"? Well...

They were wrong! It's treat-y, treat-y, treat-y, treat-y - or at least it will be in October!

#5CoverSongsTreat
#5CoverSongsTreat #MusicChallenge #NewMusicChallenge Post one cover song each day from 27th - 31st October. Each song should mention a sweet or otherwise mouth-watering treat in the title, lyrics or artist name. Save the tricks for your neighbours! Early posting starts at 6pm ET (11pm UK time) the night before.
September 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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September 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Day 24: "I don’t go for fancy cars,
For diamond rings
Or movie stars...
I go for penguins.
Oh Lord, I go for penguins..."

Lyle Lovett - Penguins
song.link/y/bNvKOzg03Es

#MotherNatureSong
September 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Looking for something to brighten up the last five days of September? Why not join us in #5CoverSongsSwitch - explanation below, and pinned on @savemeaseat.bsky.social's page.

Early posting starts 6pm ET (11pm UK), Sep 25th.

#MusicChallenge
#NewMusicChallenge
Coming Sep 26 2025 - #5CoverSongsSwitch Each night post a cover version featuring a singer/artist who identifies as a different gender from the singer/artist who recorded the original. Early posting is from 6pm Eastern Time the night before. #MusicChallenge #NewMusicChallenge
September 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Day 11, #20: Swan Swan H

Marching feet, Johnny Reb, what's the price of heroes?

This is a fascinating piece about some of the lyrics if you have a few minutes.
bullrunnings.wordpre...

song.link/y/_NSJbEeNSe0

#REMtop30
A sampler by Elizabeth Jane Hawkes, Salem, North Carolina, c. 1865. Inscription: “Elizabeth Jane Hawkes aged 13, Salem, North Carolina.” Originally noted on former frame. Stitches: cross, tent. Silk on wool, 12 3/4″ h. x 12 3/4″ w. The sampler contains all of the opening lyrics from R.E.M.'s 'Swan Swan H':: “Swan, Swan, Hummingbird, Hurrah, We are all free now. What noisy cats are we, Girl and Dog, He bore His cross.”
September 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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I'm with Linus :-)
Linus from the 'Peanuts' cartoon strip, sat on the floor looking sad next to a radio, with the caption 'Happiness is a sad song'.
September 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Hi G - great to have you joining in, but the idea behind the challenge isn't just the cards references, it's also that the songs are cover versions, and your choices so far haven't been! But you still have three more days to come up with some excellent covers if you want to carry on :-)
August 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Day 28: The Clientele

Most recently in January last year - sumptuous shimmerings and swirls, with Alasdair Tom Verlaine-ing out when called for, and Mel's presence a lovely pre-Raphaelite bonus.

Bonfires On The Heath
song.link/y/kGdXBx3xjVc

2024 setlist: www.setlist.fm/setli...

#SceneAndNotSeen
The Clientele on stage at Lafayette, London, January 2024.
August 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Hi Nick - these are both great, and I love her voice on 'Angel...' Just to say, though, that if you're posting using the 5CoverSongsRoyalFlush hashtag, the idea is that you share a song a day relating to a cards theme - see below - rather than simply just great covers! You're welcome to join :-)
August 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Day 26: The Chills

Last seen on what was sadly Martin Phillipps' last UK tour in 2023. I love bands who are clearly enjoying themselves as much as the audience, and they were always one.

Pink Frost (from this gig)
song.link/y/FmmxYIymNtY

2023 setlist: www.setlist.fm/setli...

#SceneAndNotSeen
The Chills on stage at EartH, London, 16th June 2023.
August 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Day 50: Neko Case & Her Boyfriends - Twist The Knife (2000)

Tenderly, tenderly, please take my breath from me... The incomparable Neko Case, ratcheting up the sweet darkness and soulful, soul-shattering desperation.

12 points, please.

song.link/y/x66MhulalXg

#ALL50RTS
The cover of Neko Case & Her Boyfriends' 2000 album 'Furnace Room Lullaby'.
August 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Day 49: The Sundays - Skin And Bones (1990)

Sunday's child is fair of voice.

song.link/y/4gOPrxV5PVI

#ALL50RTS
The cover of The Sundays' 1990 album 'Reading, Writing And Arithmetic'.
August 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM