Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral (2025). Fantastic film by James Slater about music, friendship and the power of imagination. Do see it if ya can.

When this came out in 2004 I was convinced it was a future cult classic. Listening again now, even more certain.

Happy 78th birthday to Bernard Collins of The Abyssinians. Bernard recorded this legendary 7" at Studio 1 in 1971 without his fellow Abyssinians, but with Leroy Sibbles and George Henry providing the beautiful harmonies... youtu.be/EzSyBBsG2wo?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky

Great evening watching Dreaming of You- The Making of The Coral at the Watershed, Bristol. @thecoral.bsky.social @jamesslater77.bsky.social

Saw the @thecoral.bsky.social film Dreaming of You tonight. Really worth a watch, top stuff.

Look at these fabulous records back on the racks, they go nicely with pot noodles, monster munch and weed……apparently 🙂

Getting lubricated for this. Watched this band since before the first album came out and my kids are fans as a result, one of them with me tonight #thecoral @jamesskelly.bsky.social

Dreaming of you....🎥👏 @thecoral.bsky.social great to see this tonight in Bristol what a film and brilliantly put together.👏 @jamesskelly.bsky.social @holynowhere.bsky.social @jamesslater77.bsky.social were on hand to add a few more tales to the mix!👏

If there’s any of you who profess to be into noir and have not yet seen MR INBETWEEN, you need to fix that asap. If you need further convincing, my @crimereads.bsky.social piece from a few years ago #noirvember crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/

NEW! Columbo Decorations! Celebrating perhaps the greatest tv detective. They can be sent as cards and hung as decorations, the versatility is astounding! Just one more thing...head on over to heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com for these and LOADS of other quality merchandise.

The Coral 'Magic and Medicine' This album will always remind me of the summer just after finishing A Levels. Glorious melodies and fantastic memories. @thecoral.bsky.social @jamesskelly.bsky.social

A thread of Edsel photos on Edsel Ford's birthday 🎂 Ron Howard & Cindy Williams in a promotional picture for American Graffiti, 1973. The still photographer on the set was Paul Ryan #stillonset Where were you in '62?

What. About. Joe. Dante?

Really enjoyed this! James has some brilliant and quite touching stories about his time following the Reds. Going on a hunt for the print paper in Shrewsbury today!

Had a good chat with @bychrissmith.bsky.social about @thecoral.bsky.social and LFC for Blood Red. Pick up a copy when you’re out and about.

Becky and Sandy - I Wish We'd All Been Ready [USA, Xian, Outsider, Folk] (197-) - What could be more festive than this super dark and apocalyptic Larry Norman song done by two sisters in a style that could be described as som https://redd.it/kj0k6v https://youtu.be/RaPv8aXn2UE

Most enjoyable @theliverpoolway.bsky.social pod I've helmed in a while, with Dave and Jules. Nice to come on feeling really positive. Brilliant from all the lads. Hopefully a springboard into Sunday. Repeat that level and intensity and we'll snot 'em. theliverpoolway.podbean.com/e/liverpool-...

New music coming soon…

Considering the recent wave of nostalgic movie documentaries, it blows my mind that nobody has made one about the Sherman Oaks Galleria, aka The Mall In Every 80s Movie. Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Night of the Comet, Commando, Phantom of the Mall, Innerspace, Chopping Mall, Terminator 2 etc...

Fort Perch Rock (Official Video) youtu.be/3lOQ4Tv7iDs?...

Aston Villa pod with me John G and Terry theliverpoolway.podbean.com/e/liverpool-...

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Automatic Sam told Eveready Betty told Prestone Millie with her loonnnng black wavy mane.

Italian poster for Martin Scorsese's MEAN STREETS (1973)

youtu.be/5DZstZzbBn0?... TOWNES VAN ZANDT 'For The Sake Of The Song'

@jamesskelly.bsky.social Ended up getting it from Chalkys, online. Getting it's first spin now. Cheers James 😎

I have @jacquiwine.bsky.social to thank for recommending this astonishing novel by Dorothy B. Hughes: a gripping narrative about a man in the frame for murder that that is ultimately an indictment of America itself. If you haven’t read it, do – but don’t read any more about it before going in…

I can really relate to the way @bychrissmith.bsky.social writes about the football fan experience. This was my favourite Always Liverpool article yet.

If you're a little tired of the present woes, perhaps something a little wistful on Always Liverpool might help... A lot from my own heart in this one.

Butterfield Blues Band

Been out out this afternoon for a birthday shindig. Some excellent sushi, a decent katsu curry and about five pints. Gaffer threw up the bat-signal and I responded. The Reds could learn from this sort of application and flexibility. Enjoy.

New York opening of THE LONG GOODBYE, 10/28/73

Brentford pod - theliverpoolway.podbean.com/e/brentford-...

If anyone is wondering about the correct pronunciation of Croissant. Here’s Dave with a little reminder.

Recorded the pod late last night with Chris and JB, just posted it up now - theliverpoolway.podbean.com/e/eintracht-...

I’m listening to Nebraska. The mood owns whatever room it’s playing in. Heavy album!

delta queen car wash, campbell, california, 1978

youtu.be/nbjs3idqThg?... I've spent the last month or so working on a new podcast for @EarlestownCC - a view inside the life of our special cricket club. Hosted by yours truly, this episode covers cricket and mental health mental health - particularly mine. Shares appreciated.

I'm going to catch that horse if I can…

Roky

Looking forward to this one ⬇️

Following Mean Streets with Alice Don’t Live Here Anymore was a genius move.

The Kinks Garland cards from heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com

Perfect sunday morning record.

@jamesskelly.bsky.social The Coral 18.10.2007 Sheffield Octagon. In support of a great album “Roots And Echoes” and I got to hear my second favourite Coral song “Music at Night”. But most memorable in being my lad’s first concert aged 14. He loved it.