i’ve just heard that Steve Cropper has died. one of the absolute masters who served the song. he was my guitar hero. not Hendrix, Page, Beck etc (as brilliant as they all were). rest in peace genius, what a life you lived. i’m posting something spine-tingling in his honour youtu.be/iJHD9SiI5YU?...

#Top31DavidBowie thought i’d approach this near impossible task in the way the Dame would approve. all his songs in a single playlist, and the first randomly selected one of the day will be my entry 4. Fall Dog Bombs The Moon (2003) youtu.be/Y8XmV6SZr5c?...

#20SongsByYear i’ll start my first one off with the year i was born… 1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣9️⃣ 4. Man Of The World - Fleetwood Mac youtu.be/ndLhGNhVCJ0?...

such a shame that people who are cruel assholes seem to get all the exposure on the news, because there really are some kind, decent, generous people in the world who just get on with life. anyway, good night one and all x

although quite interesting, #SpotifyWrapped is a bit of a ruse. i notice it kept adding Simple Minds songs onto my playlists - but aside from one great song, i think SM are a bit shit and very pompous. but i can’t avoid them if Spotify have decided i should like them! anyway…

i’m so focused on #Top31DavidBowie that i forget it was also #BowieWednesday. next week i’ll try to remember to merge the two, however today counts as a bit of a free hit! youtu.be/u0iF_fJ8yf4?...

#Top31DavidBowie thought i’d approach this near impossible task in the way the Dame would approve. all his songs in a single playlist, and the first randomly selected one of the day will be my entry 3. A Better Future (2002) youtu.be/dQaYjHIzqHw?...

#20SongsByYear i’ll start my first one off with the year i was born… 1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣9️⃣ 3. Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday - Stevie Wonder youtu.be/Tl_Axrry4AM?...

Xmas decorations are up. minimalist, clean, efficient and actually very pretty. no pressies under the tree so far, gifts very welcome but my standard response these days is donations to worthy charities (50% local, 50% worldwide) preferred 😊

#Top31DavidBowie thought i’d approach this near impossible task in the way the Dame would approve. all his songs in a single playlist, and the first randomly selected one of the day will be my entry 2. I Dig Everything (recorded 2000, released 2021) youtu.be/haBMgbMQFZo?...

#20SongsByYear i’ll start my first one off with the year i was born… 1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣9️⃣ 2. What Goes On - The Velvet Underground youtu.be/AC7xbqmlluo?...

to the ignorant, selfish assholes on public transport who pretend not to notice someone in greater need of your seat because you are “busy” on your phone, i have three things to say: 1. you are fooling no-one. repeat. no-one 2. you’ll feel better by being kind and considerate 3. fuck your attitude

as we have reached December, i am now prepared to entertain the build up to Xmas. November is way too soon and i don’t want the playlists to peak early

#Top31DavidBowie thought i’d approach this near impossible task in the way the Dame would approve. all his songs in a single playlist, and the first randomly selected one of the day will be my entry 1. Sex And The Church (1993) youtu.be/UwWCr8PGJsg?...

#20SongsByYear i’ll start my first one off with the year i was born… 1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣9️⃣ 1. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down - The Band youtu.be/QC-eDtV5O0Q?...

the Liverpool supporters showed real class today with their generous applause during the Billy Bonds tribute. such a shame that the great club now pretentiously plays in the colour of “ecru”. i didn’t even know there was such a colour, i thought it was a mistype

i found out about the passing of Billy Bonds on the way to the match and spent most of the game bewildered and upset. he was my first West Ham captain and represented everything that was good about football before money strangled the soul out the game. hardworking, loyal, humble, kind #RIPBillyBonds

#NewWaveNovember i’ll concentrate on the period 1978 - 1982. heading towards being a horrible teenager, glued to TOTP every Thursday, and falling head over heels in love with music 30. Go Wild In The Country - Bow Wow Wow (1982) youtu.be/4QwEO8kxquI?...

#90sTop30 my rules of engagement (to keep my sanity): artist can only be featured once, three songs per year, album tracks only, chronological, and no stress! 30. Revolutionary Kind - Gomez (1999) youtu.be/V2nECCy8uEI?...

the skyline is a wonder to behold. taken a couple of hours ago during my afternoon walk. quite spectacular, really.. contrails, fading sunlight and cloud all coalescing

#NewWaveNovember i’ll concentrate on the period 1978 - 1982. heading towards being a horrible teenager, glued to TOTP every Thursday, and falling head over heels in love with music 29. New Life - Depeche Mode (1981) youtu.be/Vg6A3ND4-hM?...

#90sTop30 my rules of engagement (to keep my sanity): artist can only be featured once, three songs per year, album tracks only, chronological, and no stress! 29. Mellow Song - Blur (1999) youtu.be/bjOdJnLPIQg?...

along the Norfolk coast i was photobombed by an extremely gentle, curious dog. after some consideration it dawned on me that it was actually me doing the photobombing…

#FallFriday youtu.be/RxBPSr8ijJ8?...

#NewWaveNovember i’ll concentrate on the period 1978 - 1982. heading towards being a horrible teenager, glued to TOTP every Thursday, and falling head over heels in love with music 28. Antmusic - Adam & The Ants (1980) youtu.be/Rm9drIwmmU4?...

#90sTop30 my rules of engagement (to keep my sanity): artist can only be featured once, three songs per year, album tracks only, chronological, and no stress! 28. Harvest Festival - XTC (1999) youtu.be/_Zd351nRFN0?...

#NewWaveNovember i’ll concentrate on the period 1978 - 1982. heading towards being a horrible teenager, glued to TOTP every Thursday, and falling head over heels in love with music 27. They Don’t Know - Kirsty MacColl (1979) (this was once my favourite song of all time..) youtu.be/ACa4TlVod_w?...

#90sTop30 my rules of engagement (to keep my sanity): artist can only be featured once, three songs per year, album tracks only, chronological, and no stress! 27. Cold Brains - Beck (1998) youtu.be/62tCkeXtQW8?...

a trip to the wonderful English coast (albeit rather fresh and breezy) for the last few days blew away the cobwebs. i think i managed to keep up with the #NewWaveNovember and #90sTop30 - although it did feel a bit like doing homework! now i’m home i can catch up with liking the posts of others…

#BowieWednesday youtu.be/vI9XXjP_MZA?...

#NewWaveNovember i’ll concentrate on the period 1978 - 1982. heading towards being a horrible teenager, glued to TOTP every Thursday, and falling head over heels in love with music 26. I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass - Nick Lowe (1978) youtu.be/BDbUEydkuR8?...

#90sTop30 my rules of engagement (to keep my sanity): artist can only be featured once, three songs per year, album tracks only, chronological, and no stress! 26. Bled White - Elliott Smith (1998) youtu.be/Tfb4VNJKjKw?...

#NewWaveNovember i’ll concentrate on the period 1978 - 1982. heading towards being a horrible teenager, glued to TOTP every Thursday, and falling head over heels in love with music 25. Annie I’m Not Your Daddy - Kid Creole & The Coconuts (1982) youtu.be/4rNpxRRv9bw?...

#90sTop30 my rules of engagement (to keep my sanity): artist can only be featured once, three songs per year, album tracks only, chronological, and no stress! 25. The King Of Carrot Flowers Part 1 - Neutral Mill Hotel (1998) youtu.be/-AVLJxHSBxk?...

#NewWaveNovember i’ll concentrate on the period 1978 - 1982. heading towards being a horrible teenager, glued to TOTP every Thursday, and falling head over heels in love with music 24. Mind Of A Toy - Visage (1981) youtu.be/UVuXhWVAxjs?...

#90sTop30 my rules of engagement (to keep my sanity): artist can only be featured once, three songs per year, album tracks only, chronological, and no stress! 24. Cold Irons Bound - Bob Dylan (1997) youtu.be/ZzV_cAnO9zI?...

#NewWaveNovember i’ll concentrate on the period 1978 - 1982. heading towards being a horrible teenager, glued to TOTP every Thursday, and falling head over heels in love with music 23. Pulling Mussels (From The Shell) - Squeeze (1980) youtu.be/nbx_6gavLno?...

#90sTop30 my rules of engagement (to keep my sanity): artist can only be featured once, three songs per year, album tracks only, chronological, and no stress! 23. Calico Skies - Paul McCartney (1997) youtu.be/cjEeg5V69K8?...

#NewWaveNovember i’ll concentrate on the period 1978 - 1982. heading towards being a horrible teenager, glued to TOTP every Thursday, and falling head over heels in love with music 22. It’s Different For Girls - Joe Jackson (1979) youtu.be/KLDFG5vm5kA?...

#90sTop30 my rules of engagement (to keep my sanity): artist can only be featured once, three songs per year, album tracks only, chronological, and no stress! 22. Stockholm Syndrome - Yo La Tengo (1997) youtu.be/ZlTkEnS1Bbw?...

did i really need to be reminded of Dominic Cummings? i thought i’d locked that particular hideousness away; to the dark recess of my mind in a radiation proof container, far beyond the reach of any sudden memory jog #COVIDEnquiry

…and before i forget, my friend Angela and her husband are walking the London Monopoly Board today. i reckon they should be heading towards Fenchurch Street Station by now. good luck, and maybe one for me to try next spring when the weather’s a bit milder!

#FallFriday youtu.be/PH42QBxI6w8?...

#NewWaveNovember i’ll concentrate on the period 1978 - 1982. heading towards being a horrible teenager, glued to TOTP every Thursday, and falling head over heels in love with music 21. Public Image - Public Image Limited (1978) youtu.be/rIAZ8unRm2c?...

#90sTop30 my rules of engagement (to keep my sanity): artist can only be featured once, three songs per year, album tracks only, chronological, and no stress! 21. Meet Me In Heaven - Johnny Cash (1996) youtu.be/4LyrFiycsO4?...

i didn’t turn up to a meeting this evening as i knew my mood was way too punk rock. had i attended i would not have been able to stop myself from ruffling numerous feathers and pissing off all the right people. now i’m unsure whether my course of action displayed maturity or cowardice

well this is quite awful news. safe travels, Mani #RIP www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#NewWaveNovember i’ll concentrate on the period 1978 - 1982. heading towards being a horrible teenager, glued to TOTP every Thursday, and falling head over heels in love with music 20. The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had To Swallow) - The Jam (1982) youtu.be/Aw7kvqk-v4s?...

#90sTop30 my rules of engagement (to keep my sanity): artist can only be featured once, three songs per year, album tracks only, chronological, and no stress! 20. Tired Of Sex - Weezer (1996) youtu.be/THDc2MAMwok?...

i’m not a violent person, quite the opposite in fact. i have the peace / CND symbol tattoo and couldn’t fight my way out of a paper bag. but - if that man told one of my daughters to “quiet, piggy”, i think i would have punched his fucking teeth out. phew, for a minute there i lost myself…