Also, can confirm that the song It's Over on their new album is entirely different from the song of the same title they released in 1993, even though this one was written first.
Finally got round to listening to the new Squeeze album. It's quite good.
Any "DHL support" accounts that like or repost this are scammers, by the way
Oh I tell you who else blocked me, John Matthews from Undercover when I told him I was the best John Matthews in pop.
I wonder if they're planning to rerun the post- 2006 Christmas and New Year specials at the end?
All my favourite Eagles moments here (the slinky bass intro from One Of These Nights and the theme from Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy).
At least replacing historical figures on banknotes with animals will take all the controversy out of those decisions
![MAN STOLE TERRY THOMAS'S Β£2,000 HOLDER β POLICE
THE Β£2,000 cigarette holder belonging to Terry-Thomas, the comedian, was mentioned at Liverpool Magistratesβ Court today when two men were remanded on bail until March 21. James J. Tarbuck (20), comedian, of Queenβs Drive, Liverpool, was accused of stealing a diamond studded cigarette holder, worth Β£2,000, belonging to Thomas Terry Hoare Stephens (Terry Thomas), on February 27, and Alan Williams (28), unemployed salesman, of Stockville Road, Liverpool, was accused of receiving two diamonds, total value Β£40, on March 11. Mr. J. W. Bonner, prosecuting, said Terry-Thomas was appearing in midnight variety performance at the Odeon Cinema, London Road, Liverpool. [subheading] Left in room. At 1.15 a.m. he went on the stage, leaving his cigarette holder in his dressing room. When he returned at 3.20 a.m. it was missing. Williams was seen yesterday by detectives Exley and Hammond in Whitechapel, Liverpool. Told that it was vas believed he had some diamonds, he was said to have replied: "I've only got two." It was alleged that he brought out from his pocket a jewel box containing two diamonds and said: "A man asked me to sell them for him." [subheading] βIt was meβ Later the same day, Tarbuck was questioned by the detectives about stolen diamonds. He was alleged to have replied: "You seem to know all about it. It was me who took Terry-Thomas's cigarette holder." The detectives went with Tarbuck to his home, and there, the court was told, found hidden in a rolled-up carpet in the hall, were 40 diamonds and pieces of gold setting.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vckf3haopb3yncclmf7o2m3f/bafkreiddbmakqqoxwb7aafviorua3htkagpiqhrmqdfz3feeuym7hq7i24)
MAN STOLE TERRY THOMAS'S Β£2,000 HOLDER β POLICE THE Β£2,000 cigarette holder belonging to Terry-Thomas, the comedian, was mentioned at Liverpool Magistratesβ Court today when two men were remanded on bail until March 21. James J. Tarbuck (20), comedian, of Queenβs Drive, Liverpool, was accused of stealing a diamond studded cigarette holder, worth Β£2,000, belonging to Thomas Terry Hoare Stephens (Terry Thomas), on February 27, and Alan Williams (28), unemployed salesman, of Stockville Road, Liverpool, was accused of receiving two diamonds, total value Β£40, on March 11. Mr. J. W. Bonner, prosecuting, said Terry-Thomas was appearing in midnight variety performance at the Odeon Cinema, London Road, Liverpool. [subheading] Left in room. At 1.15 a.m. he went on the stage, leaving his cigarette holder in his dressing room. When he returned at 3.20 a.m. it was missing. Williams was seen yesterday by detectives Exley and Hammond in Whitechapel, Liverpool. Told that it was vas believed he had some diamonds, he was said to have replied: "I've only got two." It was alleged that he brought out from his pocket a jewel box containing two diamonds and said: "A man asked me to sell them for him." [subheading] βIt was meβ Later the same day, Tarbuck was questioned by the detectives about stolen diamonds. He was alleged to have replied: "You seem to know all about it. It was me who took Terry-Thomas's cigarette holder." The detectives went with Tarbuck to his home, and there, the court was told, found hidden in a rolled-up carpet in the hall, were 40 diamonds and pieces of gold setting.
In showbiz news today, itβs the 66th anniversary of gap-toothed comedian Jimmy Tarbuck robbing gap-toothed comedian Terry-Thomas backstage at a theatre in Liverpool. He nicked a βcustom-made cigarette holder ... decorated with 42 diamonds and a gold spiral band. It was insured for Β£2000β π§΅
Who could forget the dubbing?
Top of the Pops camera script (tx 10th March 1983)
You know what's a lovely thing indeed?
"Nightingales" by Prefab Sprout.
You know what's an even more lovely thing indeed?
The 12" version of the above.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrBy...
On every Tube journey home I pass a sign that says, "The school with the strictest headmistress!" & think, "Who tf wants that?" It's the same when I see accounts on here that have got thousands of followers by repeatedly scolding & ranting at their audience
when you know a language
Said this before, but Arthur Askey's first TV appearance was on Baird's experimental transmissions and his last was on Channel Four
So is this the official Cadbury's Fudge text of Robinson Crusoe?
Coincidentally, YouTube recommended me this clip where Chris Difford remembers seeing a woman doing a striptease dancing to Gilbert O'Sullivan (he doesn't say which song). youtube.com/shorts/XQW_p...
A Swan about to tuck into something in the water, with a coot in the background.
Two cattle taking it easy
A Cape Barren Goose on green grass by a lake.
I didn't take a lot of photos at the Wetland Centre today, but I did say hello to my birthday twin the Cape Barren Goose.
I'm not at home but I know exactly which song was playing.
I do not wish to see the face of Russell Grant associated with the word "hardcore", thank you.
Also covered lower down the charts:
The return of Wire
Talulah Gosh
Gaye Bykers On Acid
1000 Violins
Mighty Mighty
Close Lobsters
Thirteen Moons
Wiseblood
Coil
BMX Bandits
Misty In Roots
Icicle Works
Big Flame
Taffy
Smithereens & Suzanne Vega
Soup Dragons
PWEI
Stitched-Back Foot Airman
AND MORE.
Hey #sumo fans! I've published a special instalment of The Bad Shodo Diaries in honour of this month's tournament. It's about ε
η‘ε, "uchimuso." Check it out!
lauradelcolbrown.com/Uchimuso/
All foreign TV pop shows look a bit weird because in the UK we direct music by counting the bars, whereas elsewhere in the world they don't bother, which is why so many big worldwide TV shows have British directors
A Facebook advert for Homeopathy UK's Celebration of Homeopathy. 'Join us for an inspiring evening of celebration, featuring High Tea, live music and an immersive experience not to be missed!' No thanks
Presumably this takes place in a swimming pool and they only let one person in at a time
![Cover of the Louis Prima album "The Call of the Wildest" with Louis singing to a moose [head].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:r23oqmp22lkgvynjji7g3jyn/bafkreifg2qo35tnu73npyoibdkkj7u22izo2fb54nxokxeew2hyqo4lbzi)
Cover of the Louis Prima album "The Call of the Wildest" with Louis singing to a moose [head].
CAPITOL RECORDS EXECUTIVE: We need to set up a photo session for your next album cover, Louis. What we're thinking is you on a darkened stage in a nice suit, singing with Keely at a big microphone...
LOUIS PRIMA: Hell no! Sam, boys...bring in the moose head!
(GREATEST ALBUM COVER EVER!)
youtu.be/t9UsFbCuM7I?... Turns out it's already on YouTube.
Apparently Sting has recorded a live album in front of the paintings at the Rijksmuseum, playing Louis XIV's guitar. Well, of course he has.
*Whispers* Oh My God it's incredible
