It's so sad now that 'factual" means "left-coded" and "complete bullshit" means "being balanced". Tired of that ignorant right wing twist.

#fungifriends Some Orange Peel Fungus, Aleuria aurantia, Chilworth, near Guildford.

Token 2 Ruck P: Belvedere I dug into the depths of my lo-fi music favourites for this one. It always makes me think of sitting in the garden on a hot summer's day or relaxing on a tropical beach, even in the depths of winter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1Zj...

Oh! I feel another NOT A TOKEN coming up. Nona Hendryx and Labelle: A Man In A Trenchcoat.

Also, If you haven't seen this bio yet, you really should give it a go... I thought it was very well done. *NOT A TOKEN*: SLY LIVES! (on Hulu/Disney+) youtu.be/x_j07QOX42Q

For Token 2, I'm gonna assume it's the first reference to a forklift so far today? Bob Marley - Night Shift "Working on the nightshift, with a FORKLIFT" youtu.be/OqFCBarT-Q0?...

Afternoon all. So many great tracks to choose from! Token 1, William DeVaugh - Be Thankful For What You've Got "For you may not drive, a great big Cadillac" youtu.be/tSt5MaSDDj8?...

It's 11am. Welcome to the Mystery Jukebox 4.0! Kitty's plotted up on the windowsill as it's raining outside. I've plugged in the Jukebox so the valves can warm up and I'm polishing glasses behind the bar. Follow the rules or you'll be barred for 6 days. michaelgallagherwrites.com/the-mystery-...

Going back a few years with Token 2, Louis Armstrong doing his version of Edith Piafs's - La Vie en Rose youtu.be/fJkftOrBW1g?...

Lovely day here in West Sussex, hope everyone is well. Token 1, Roy Ayers - Everybody Loves the Sunshine "Just bees and things and FLOWERS" youtu.be/nC9dQOnUyao?...

Before the Mystery Jukebox starts today, today will be the last Jukebox for a few weeks unless someone else steps up. The drill: 1) Let me know in advance (in case someone has already nabbed the date 🤣) 2) Post an announcement the day before that you'll be hosting

Mystery Jukebox 4.0 is running today. Am posting this in case, like me, it is not showing up on your jukebox feed. This is Token 1 from this week's host, Wagane

1/2 Morning all. It's 11am and I've just picked up Kitty from the airport. She was attending a Conclave in Rome or something. Mystery Juke Box 4.0 is about to start. There are rules. Please follow OR THERE WILL BE ETERNAL CONSEQUENCES!! michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/

Tomorrow, I'll be hosting Kitty and Michael's Mystery Jukebox 4.0. Set your alarms for 11am sharp and get those tokens ready for some eclectic, funky and thoroughly thought provoking music and chat. 🤜

Token 2, Gomez - Whippin' Piccadilly "Once upon a time, not too long ago, we took a day out in MANCHESTER..." youtu.be/7wkYocRVnYc?...

NOT A TOKEN You're right, why didn't I use this!! youtu.be/fa1v2PIGIGA?...

Morning all. With a 1 minute and 10 second intro here's Token 1, Alpha Blondy - Jerusalem youtu.be/WcqK9Ls7Eos?...

Token Two is Max Romeo "Chase the devil". m.youtube.com/watch?v=rsYP...

Token 2, Stan Getz - A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square youtu.be/Dk-lZXhV8yw?...

Do big fish, little fish and cardboard box count as shapes? Anyway, here's Token 1, Gil Scott Heron - Or Down You Fall "The World Is Just A Simple Circle" youtu.be/Z98WzedOCIw?...

Token 1, I get tongue tied every time. Barrington Levy - Here I Come youtu.be/3epH_KNnwYE?...

For such a short track there's a lot of lyrics. Token 2, Gil Scott Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised youtu.be/QnJFhuOWgXg?...

Been out in the sun all day so it's the perfect word choice for this week. Can't believe this hasnt gone. Token 1, Kool And The Gang - Summer Madness youtu.be/2SFt7JHwJeg?...

Token 2 is Quincy Jones's take on the Loving Spoonful's Summer In The City ( @propanegary.bsky.social used this today) and is probably my favorite tune EVER!!!!! youtu.be/6xN3KOY2kbg?...

Token 2, Bloodstone - Natural High youtu.be/cbuCt5wJ8-U?...

Great topic. From my favourite of his albums. Token 1, Stevie Wonder - Too High youtu.be/UvtYEdYjkJM?...

For Token 2, I'm going for a Jazz standard written by Paul Desmond in 1959 reworked by the master himself King Tubby youtu.be/rbt78buj80Q?...

Morning. Too many choices again. Originally by The Real Thing, this version was on repeat from when I first heard it and love it to this day. Token 1, Courtney Pine - Children Of The Ghetto youtu.be/0ayC2ybxkUc?...

Especially poignant this week. RIP Token 2, Roy Ayers - Fire Weaver youtu.be/XYWnXSE2NTg?...

Morning all. Token 1, Big Youth - Marcus Garvey "Bag'o'wire catch a fire" youtu.be/Mwa4pi1YjX0?...

2/2 All replies here please. Kitty is with Wagane today. Spring is on its way and trees are budding and bursting to life so the theme today is TREES. So anything tree related will be acceptable. You have 2 tokens. Use them wisely. Token 1, Orchestra Baobab - Utrus Horas youtu.be/m4yFmRNcX3I?...

So, the time has come to turn off the jukebox. Time for my 2nd token. Much copied and instantly recognisable to all Reggae fans Peace out 🐱✌️ Token 2, Yabby You - Tree of Satta (Dub) youtu.be/C0V96jesiiY?...

It's your favourite time of the week! Welcome to the Mystery Jukebox 4.0 Here's the rules for those that don't know. They will be STRICTLY enforced. But like Kitty, I'm a pussycat and can be easily bribed with treats and flattery. michaelgallagherwrites.com/rules/

Surprised this one hadn't been picked already. Token 1, Lee Perry - Roast Fish and Corn Bread youtu.be/7xvN80fNSIc?...

Token 2, Curtis Mayfield - Pusherman youtu.be/xatZALKiI8A?...

GREAT TOPIC!!!! Lots of reggae too, so here's some more. 😀 Token 1, Barrington Levy - Murderer youtu.be/W9mvTNh-plY?...

Token 2, Hot Chocolate - Emma "And when she said she'd be a movie QUEEN Nobody laughed" youtu.be/IFYOHrwi-W8?...

Afternoon pop pickers. From 50 years ago (NOOOOOOO) Token 1, Big Youth - Yabby Youth "King of Kings and Lord of Lords...." youtu.be/8LYTExgPD00?...

Token 2, The Commodores - Easy "Girl I'm leaving you TOMORROW" youtu.be/saaLW0jiiUE?...

Afternoon Micheal, Kitty and Jukeboxers With 3 keywords I think it should be a 3 token week but not being 1 for breaking the rules I'll stick to 2 Token 1, Billie Holiday - Trav'lin Light "He said, "Goodbye" And took my heart away So from TODAY I'm travellin' light" youtu.be/CnYINIgIvH0?...

I wonder what this guy's favorite number is? 🤔

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Afternoon all. Hope everyone is well. Token 1, Donny Hathaway - Someday We'll All Be Free youtu.be/cv1B0ejhFVE?...

On a big old soggy dead oak fell in Farnham. #Farnham #surrey #fungifriends

At the base of a dead prunus. #fungifriends

Originally by Gil Scott-Heron, this is a superb version and gives me the shivers every time. Token 2, Esther Phillips - Home Is Where The Hatred Is "A junkie WALKING through the twilight, I'm on my way home" youtu.be/RvdnMzQGbEQ?... youtu.be/RvdnMzQGbEQ?...

Late to the party but so glad there's a party!! Hope everyone is well. (Miss this so much) Token 1, URoy - Runaway Girl "Don't stop your RUNNING wild and change your style" youtu.be/O-vrp3pGCXs?...

#fungifriends First Amethyst Deceiver of the year I think the other is a fibre cap.

#fungifriends #Leatherhead Agaricus Xanthodermus, Yellow Stainer