PETULA CLARK - 'Colour My World/Who Am I' album (1967) The 6th studio album released on Warner in the US. Produced by Tony Hatch. With both cover versions & songs written by Clark and Hatch. Includes the singles, 'Colour My World' & 'Who Am I'. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEGv... #PetulaClark #Pop

MARTHA AND THE VANDELLAS - 'Heat Wave' album (1963) The 2nd studio album and last album with Annette Beard. Includes the single, 'Heat Wave' (written by Holland–Dozier–Holland). The group's 1st album to chart in the US at No.125. www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9f-... #MarthaAndTheVandellas #Soul #Pop #R&B

La Scala Cinema, Sauchiehall St, #Glasgow. 'Tommy' came to Glasgow in 1975. 📽️ (Anne McKellar)

PETULA CLARK - 'I Know a Place' album (1965) The 2nd studio album on Warner in the US, produced by Tony Hatch. Includes singles, 'I Know a Place' & 'You're the One', cover versions and songs written with Tony Hatch. The album reached No.42 in the US. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtGc... #PetulaClark #Pop

THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS - 'The Mamas & the Papas' album (1966) The 2nd studio album, produced by Lou Adler. Includes singles, 'I Saw Her Again', 'Words of Love', 'Dancing Bear' & 'Dancing in the Street'. The album would reach No.4 in the US. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUNb... #TheMamas&ThePapas #FolkRock

BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST - 'Octoberon' album (1976) The 7th studio album released in October '76. My 1st listening today . Includes a live version of 'Rock 'n' Roll Star' released as a single. The album would reach No.19 in the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx1_... #BarclayJamesHarvest #ProgressiveRock

Congratulations Scotland 👍

Some of the people in this article have shared their recollections with me before - but on condition of anonymity. Coming forward now is an act of patriotism. Farage’s claim that it never happened is the opposite. (Note also the line about pronouncing his name.) www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...

THE KINKS - 'Low Budget' album (1979) The 18th studio album, produced by Ray Davies. The 1st album with Jim Rodford on bass. Among the 5 singles included, 'Pressure' & 'Moving Pictures'. The album would reach No.11 in the US, but fail in the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5lQ... #TheKinks #Rock

Itsy bitsy tiny weeny, the original Fiat 500.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - UEFA Group F Hungary 2 Ireland 3 Call me superstitious, but I avoided the game yesterday, was tempted to listen on radio, but thought hang on, I'll put the mockers on them. Will continue with this avoidance procedure for the Play Offs 😎

NINA SIMONE - 'Nuff Said!' album (1968) With the exception of 3 tracks, the album was recorded live at the Westbury Music Fair on 7th April '68 just 3 days after the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. Includes 'Backlash Blues' and 'Ain't Got No, I Got Life' www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzl_... #NinaSimone

The left in England is splintering and the one party (Labour) that could realistically unite the left by way of numbers, is fragmenting and being torn apart and attacked from other left wing groups (Greens, YourParty etc). These are unsettling times to be living in England.

PETULA CLARK - 'Petula' album (1968) Released in Sept '68 in the USA, this would prove to be the last Clark album of original material produced by Tony Hatch. Among the singles included, 'Don't Give Up' would be Petula's last top 40 hit in the US. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKN1... #PetulaClark #Pop

Recently stated that I wouldn't be bothered watching the World Cup Finals, but Ireland's result yesterday has sparked some interest. A win for Ireland tomorrow against Hungary, gives them a Play Off chance. Didn't think I'd ever find myself saying I'm mildly interested if Ireland gain qualification.

THE CHIEFTAINS - 'The Chieftains 4' album (1973) The 4th album produced by Paddy Maloney and the 1st with Derek Bell on the harp. Beautifully produced and performed, one of the very 1st albums I was introduced to exploring #IrishTraditional #Folk music as a kid. www.youtube.com/watch?v=80q-...

A lively and handsome Spittelmarkt in 1909 - by Waldemar Titzenthaler #berlin

THE CARS - 'Panorama' album (1980) The 3rd studio album produced by Roy Thomas Baker. Includes the singles, 'Touch and Go', 'Don't Tell Me No' & 'Gimme Some Slack'. The album would reach No.5 in the US, www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G6r... #TheCars #NewWave #PopRock #SynthRock

93 Candles 🎂 today for PETULA CLARK

For how much longer can those who back Trump support him, and where are the investigators and criminal justice system in all this?, They do appear to be remarkably quiet! Are legal institutions in the US now so corrupt, that genuine and reliable police work no longer exists?

As former lovers, Liz Taylor was on set every day keeping an eye on her Husband’s ex-squeeze. THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD (1965)

STING - 'Sacred Love' album (2003) The 7h studio album produced by Sting & Kipper (Mark Eldridge). Includes the singles, 'Send Your Love', 'Whenever I Say Your Name' & 'Stolen Car (Take Me Dancing)'. The album reached No.3 in the US & the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Hy... #Sting #R&B #JazzPop

PAUL MCCARTNEY - 'McCartney II' album (1980) The 2nd solo studio album saw McCartney venture into #SynthPop & #NewWave Includes the singles, 'Coming Up', 'Waterfalls' & 'Temporary Secretary'. The album would reach No.3 in the US & No.1 in the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXMS... #PaulMcCartney #Rock

PET SHOP BOYS - 'Introspective' album (1988) The 3rd studio album. Co-produced with Trevor Horn & 4 others. Includes remixed extended versions of singles, 'Left to My Own Devices', 'Domino Dancing', 'Always on My Mind' & 'It's Alright'. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQnk... #PetShopBoys #SynthPop

BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST - 'Once Again' album (1971) The 2nd studio album and my 1st time listening, going in👍 Produced by Norman Smith it includes the single, 'Mocking Bird'. Alan Parsons plays jaw harp (Jew's harp) on 'Lady Loves'. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXn3... #BarclayJamesHarvest #ProgressiveRock

MOTT THE HOOPLE - 'The Hoople' album (1974) The 7th and final studio album released in March '74 and includes the singles, 'Roll Away the Stone' and 'The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll'. The album would reach No.28 in the US & No.11 in the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXrQ... #MottTheHoople #GlamRock

JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK - (2016) ⭐⭐⭐🌓 Last night's #Movie the 2nd #JackReacher film, this time Directed by Edward Zwick starring Tom Cruise as Reacher of course with, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge, Danika Yorash & Patrick Heusinger.. A good action thriller, enjoyable but not as good as the 1st imo

GANG OF FOUR - 'Songs of the Free' album (1982) The 3rd studio album and first with Sara Lee on bass. Includes the singles, 'I Love a Man in a Uniform' and 'Call Me Up'. The album would reach No.175 in the US & No.61 in the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=22-q... #GangOfFour #NewWave

ALTERED IMAGES - 'Happy Birthday' album (1981) The debut studio album produced by Steven Severin & Martin Rushent. Includes the singles, ''Happy Birthday' & 'A Day's Wait'. There's a birthday in our family today, hence 😎 www.youtube.com/watch?v=n71z... #AlteredImages #NewWave

Not been a fan of BBC News for a long time. The latest developments have not come as a surprise Both left and right accuse it of bias, as have I. It's failure to report the news accurately without prejudice is it's failure, it's pandering to the rich and powerful, it's obsession with the Crown.

JOE JACKSON - 'I'm the Man' album (1979) The 2nd studio album released in October '79. Produced by David Kershenbaum it includes the singles, 'I'm the Man' and 'It's Different for Girls'. The album would reach No.22 in the US & No.12 in the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a089... #JoeJackson #NewWave

JACK REACHER - (2012) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Last night's #Movie Written & Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, based on the novel by Lee Child. Starring Tom Cruise with a fine supporting cast of Rosamund Pike, Werner Herzog, Robert Duvall & David Oyelowo among others. A very enjoyable action thriller. #JackReacher

PEARL JAM - 'Vs.' album (1993) The 2nd studio album co-produced with Brendan O'Brien. Includes the singles, 'Go', 'Daughter', 'Animal' & 'Dissident'. The album would reach No.1 in the US and No.2 in the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJoK... #PearlJam #HardRock #Grunge #AlternativeRock

The Clash’s Paul Simonon, running into some young street musicians, will make your day. 💕 🎸 @theclash.com @faroutmagazine.co.uk

NEIL YOUNG - 'Comes a Time' album (1978) The 9th studio album released in October '78. Includes the singles, 'Comes a Time'/'Motorcycle Mama' and 'Four Strong Winds'. The album would reach No.7 in the US & No.42 in the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cccs... #NeilYoung #Folk #Country

PAUL MCCARTNEY - 'McCartney' album (1970) The debut solo studio album released in April '70 on Apple Records. Produced by McCartney using basic home recording equipment & Linda backing vocals. The album reached No.1 in the US & No.1 in UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlsE... #PaulMcCartney #Pop #Rock

BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER - (2025) ⭐⭐⭐🌓 Recent #Movie watch. Directed by Edward Berger and starring Colin Farrell, Fala Chen, Deanie Ip, Alex Jennings & Tilda Swinton. A dark comedy thriller set in opulent casinos and hotels. Although shot well and reasonably acted, it failed to grip me.

#OnThisDay November 9, 1⃣9⃣8⃣1⃣ 'Business as Usual' by #MenAtWork released in #Australia & April 1982 in the United States. It spent nine weeks at the top of the Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart from December 1981 through to March 1982. Happy #anniversary

STEVE WINWOOD - 'Roll With It' album (1988) The 5th solo studio album co-produced with Tom Lord-Alge and among the 4 singles included, 'Roll With It' & 'Don't You Know What the Night Can Do?' The album reached No.1 in the US & No.4 in the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSro... #SteveWinwood #Pop #Rock

THE CARS - 'Candy-O' album (1979) The 2nd studio album produced by Roy Thomas Baker and includes the singles, 'Let's Go', 'It's All I Can do' & 'Double Life'. I've had to censor the sleeve for #BlueSky trust OK? The album reached No.3 in the US. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m04r... #TheCars #NewWave

THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT - 'Stereotomy' album (1985) The 9th studio album, released in December '85, 8 months after 'Vulture Culture'. Includes the singles, 'Stereotomy' & 'Limelight'. The album would reach No.43 in the US. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMtp... #TheAlanParsonsProject #ProgressiveRock

SQUEEZE - 'Babylon and On' album (1987) The 7th studio album produced by Glenn Tilbrook & Eric "ET" Thorngren. Includes 5 singles, among them 'Hourglass' & '853-5937'. The album would reach No.14 in the UK. Remembering Gilson Lavis RIP. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpc8... #Squeeze #NewWave #PopRock

RIP Gilson Lavis, the legendary English drummer and portrait artist. Best known for his work with Squeeze and later Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, he also painted icons like Dylan, Hendrix, and Smokey Robinson. He was 74.

Gilson Lavis, rest in peace. If a drummer ever can. Another Nail In My Heart seems an appropriate title. Opening this evening's Late Show buff.ly/A3iwlWE

BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD - 'Last Time Around' album (1968) The 3rd and final studio album produced by Jim Messina following the breakup of the band. Includes the singles, 'Special Care' & 'On the Way Home'. The album reached No.42 in the US. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIdn... #BuffaloSpringfield #FolkRock

TRAFFIC - 'The Low Spark of High Heeded Boys' album (1971) The 5th studio album produced by Steve Winwood. The only #Traffic album to feature 2 lead vocals by Jim Capaldi. Includes the single 'Rock & Roll Stew'. The album reached No.7 in the US. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUnt... #ProgressiveRock

The Beatles on the former DDR (East Germany) label Amiga. After the wall fell, Amiga would be swallowed up by a West German publishing company, who in turn got swallowed up by Sony Music in 2008.

79 Candles 🎂 today for double Oscar winner SALLY FIELD

Bonnie lassie, will ye go, Will ye go, will ye go; Bonnie lassie, will ye go To the Birks of Aberfeldy A view along the ravine at the Birks of Aberfeldy. Now Simmer blinks on flowery braes, And o'er the crystal streamlets plays Come let us spend the lightsome days In the Birks of Aberfeldy R Burns