Can you guess which 1974 #2 UK hit this AI generated image references and can you quote the specific lyric referenced? #wombles

Robert Redford (R.I.P.) was a Wombles fan. Here's a still from his movie Brubaker.

The Closest Thing To Crazy by Mike Batt. Great autobiography from a UK songwriter/composer/producer.

Looking forward to my spot at the REBELLION FESTIVAL in Blackpool (literary stage at 8pm tonight). Talking about my memoir. I'm afraid it's SOLD OUT but that's kinda good! 😎 Meeting up with my pal, guitar hero CHRIS SPEDDING there, who has his spot tomorrow (Saturday). @Republic_Media

I just backed Mike Batt: A Symphony on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...

Remember : Epstein’s victims have already told us the names of the men who had done a lot of these crimes, we know there’s a list, we know this is a cover up.

pennyblackmusic.co.uk/Home/Details... I spoke to Spedding about @mikebatt.bsky.social , Sharks, Bryan Ferry and McCartney's folly, Broadstreet.

Very grateful for the nice comments from media folks and critics. 🥳🙏🎶 @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social @bonnierbooks.bsky.social @republicmedia.bsky.social

Sometimes you need to stop the mad rush and take in the beauty of nature.

Posting in tribute to Brian Wilson - a track recorded 35 years ago by Justin Hayward with me and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. (He sings lead, I arrange/conduct/sing backing vocals). One of Brian's most beautiful songs. youtube.com/watch?v=O846... @republicmedia.bsky.social

“I put in my best Brian Wilson voice” youtube.com/watch?v=CCpk... My tribute to the great Brian, who left us yesterday. A huge influence on me and my generation.🙏 RIP

@mikebatt.bsky.social Just found out that Brian Wilson is dead.

Letter to the Herald #NZpol

The perfect Toronto souvenir mug (though the raccoon needs to be grey instead of white).

This was one of my favourite lines about Mike Batt’s post-Wombles career, which I quoted in my review of his autobiography last year: www.tidybag.uk/2024/09/insi...

Finished my symphony-writing session for today. starting to get somewhere. Meanwhile if you fancy a tune to relax/entertain you, here's a movement from my WATERSHIP DOWN SUITE. Hope ya like it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdfw...

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HA! I have an old copy in the attic or somewhere. One of the first interviews I ever did!

Here's a choral setting of Alfred Lord Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar" Laudate Mennonite Ensemble youtu.be/lcikumlHkFs?...

In the midst of rampant division and negativity, here's a bit of hope and inspiration. "Draw the Circle Wide" (Gordon Light, Mark Miller) | Eastminster United Church youtu.be/PcIQrWOYug8?...

Hooray! Our single's out! Justin Hayward and I celebrate RELEASE DAY today! "LIFE IN A NORTHERN TOWN" - originally by DREAM ACADEMY. Hope you like it! Check the video: youtube.com/watch?v=r9-q...

"CHILDREN OF THE SKY" from the HUNTING OF THE SNARK - Just posted on my youtube Channel ,- it's the first video from 1984 - when the album was just newly made. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx5k...

DAILY MAIL today: Sir Brian May weighs in on the campaign to prevent the government from allowing AI companies the unfettered right to plunder the treasure chest of British talent @dailymail.co.uk

A LUCKY ESCAPE! Jimmy Savile had auditioned/tested for the Wombles narraton before they found Bernard Cribbins. Here's a letter to me inviting me to try. I don't remember ever trying for it, I stuck to the music and singing, and they found Bernie Cribbins soon afterwards. #Wombles #JimmySavile

This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen. Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !” globalnews.ca/news/9793403...

Happy birthday Frederick! You’re still a nipper. 🤪 M

Very surprised and pleased to get this at work today! @mikebatt.bsky.social

Stephanie Anne Kyles (artist, gardener, sister in Christ) would have celebrated her 69th birthday today. Still mourning her death from cancer.

Random photo because the news is depressing and I'd rather gaze on the beauty of small things and wonder rather than get upset.

Happy 76th Birthday, Mike Batt! Wishes for good health in the coming year. @mikebatt.bsky.social

Harrison Park in winter c.1959 along with book on the park history on which I did the primary research.

4K blu ray... lots of bonus features but missing the one I hoped would be on it: Mike Batt talking about "Bright Eyes" - the song that saved the movie from a short run in the theatre. #mikebatt

This evening's listening pleasure... 5 mixes to choose from: Dolby Atmos, HD 5.1, Stephen Wilson stereo mix, Glyn Johns original stereo mix, and instrumental mix. 14 bonus tracks!

For flat-earthers, the only thing to fear is sphere itself.

In a world of Pete Hegseths, be a Rev. Mariann Budde.

Whoa, we’re halfway there Whoa, we’re halfway there Whoa, we’re halfway there Whoa, we’re halfway there Whoa, we’re halfway there Whoa, we’re halfway there Whoa, we’re halfway there Whoa, we’re halfway there Zeno’s Karaoke

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Apparently Elon Musk is now following me - can't imagine why. Elon, you could end or greatly alleviate poverty and homelessness but instead want to rule the world. No one elected you to do this. Remember the parable of the rich fool and "whatever you do to the least of these, you did it to me".

Something I have done with the intention of benefitting another has gone awry and I am left wondering if things can be made right again. Worse still, a third party is involved and I didn't discover the outcome for a month and even worse still it is in print in a magazine. I'm sorry it happened.

It’s number one- it’s Top Of The Pops! Congratulations to Paul Carrack, my partner in crime, for a stunning vocal performance. Thanks also to all the Heritage chart voters and @mikeread.bsky.social and the radio stations and websites who featured track. 🥳🎶😂❤️

Agreed with @NormOrnstein - definitely do NOT share this image!!! Lol bluevirginia.us/2025/01/satu...

As I watch the service that is honoring former President Carter, I listened to "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" and “America the Beautiful” and I was in tears. Tears because it’s moving, but also tears because our incoming president seeks to destroy everything those songs and words represent. I’m broken.