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Andy Conlon
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Avid traveller using our VW Camper Van across the EU. Long distance runner and music fan from all genres and decades. Hull City season pass holder. Retired but volunteer as a grief counsellor and within the social justice sector. No DM'S please
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#DavidsMonthOfMusic

Day 31: A song that defines your year

John Lennon: Watching the Wheels.

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John Lennon | Watching The Wheels. [432HZ/HQ]
YouTube video by Maxy Ruiz737
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December 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Reposted by Andy Conlon
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Dear music lovers 🎶
Since there’s no challenge from David, I’ve decided to start my own #MusicChallenge!
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic starts on December 31 at 10 PM CET.
Hope you’ll all join in!

In the replies, you will find a corresponding Feed.

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#IsmuasMusicChallenge prompts Day 1: A song that instantly puts you in a good mood Day 2: A song that aged beautifully Day 3: A song about falling in love Day 4: A song that makes you want to travel Day 5: A song that feels like “you” Day 6: A song that tells a clear story Day 7: A song with minimal instrumentation Day 8: A perfect song for late-night listening Day 9: A song everyone should hear at least once Day 10: A perfect song for headphones Day 11: A song about society or politics Day 12: A song with a strong bassline Day 13: A song that feels surreal Day 14: A song about self-discovery Day 15: A song that feels like the ocean Day 16: A song you discovered recently but feels timeless Day 17: A song that captures pure anger Day 18: A song for when you feel lonely Day 19: A song that feels happy but has sad lyrics Day 20: A song that introduced you to a new genre Day 21: A song with a powerful live version Day 22: A song that builds slowly Day 23: A song that feels hypnotic Day 24: A song that feels like a warning Day 25: A song that changed your opinion on an artist Day 26: A song that led you to an artist’s entire catalog Day 27: A song you understood only later in life Day 28: A song driven by rhythm Day 29: A song that sounds best loud Day 30: A song with a memorable bridge Day 31: A song that feels like a long journey
December 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Day 30: A Song to Dance to at Your Party

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Free Bird

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Free Bird Live August 21st, 1976
YouTube video by Rogelio Alberto Anguizola Morales
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December 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Government still working hard for ordinary people over the Christmas break. Ten new announcements/info released not picked up by the comics manifesting as newspapers in UK.
1. Faster treatments and support for health workers as AI tackles A&E bottlenecks 2. Drive to tackle workplace sickness with small business occupational health training 3. Lives to be saved by boosting access to drug overdose medication 4. UK and Germany sign £52m contract for cutting-edge artillery 5. 13.5% of shops stand empty, the lowest vacancy rate since 2020 6. The UK has seen the highest value of defence exports in 2025 since records began 7. Armed Forces to launch “gap year” Foundation Scheme in 2026 to give under-25s experience of armed forces 8. Homes fit for heroes: 1,000 military homes upgraded in time for Christmas 9. Almost 40,000 former mineworkers across the UK receive first pension increase 10. Major boost for children leaving care with free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services. 11. Inheritan
December 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Day 29: Another Favourite Song

Interpol: NYC

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NYC
YouTube video by Interpol - Topic
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December 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Day 28: A Song from 1983

Tom Robinson: War Baby

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Tom Robinson: War Baby on Top Of The Pops 1983
YouTube video by Tom Robinson
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December 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Day 27: A Song With a One Word Title

Water from Your Eyes: Break

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Water From Your Eyes - Break | Audiotree Live
YouTube video by Audiotree
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December 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Good choice
December 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Day 26: A Song With Love in the Title

10cc: I'm Not in Love

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10cc - I'm Not In Love (1975)
YouTube video by moondoggy
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December 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Happy Christmas Everyone
December 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Day 25: A Christmas Song

Polysterene: Black Christmas

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Poly Styrene - Black Christmas (Official Video)
YouTube video by PolyStyreneOfficial
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December 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Early Christmas Present to myself. Couldn't resist it! £7 at a local market. Sounds good as well
December 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Day 24: A Song you would kiss to under the misteltoe

Thin Lizzy: Still in love with You

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Thin Lizzy - Still In Love With You - Live & Dangerous HD Video
YouTube video by Moog Bass
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December 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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I spy, with my little eye........ Immingham, just across the Humber
December 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Day 22: A Song With an animal in the title

Joni Mitchell: Coyote

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Joni Mitchell - Coyote (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Joni Mitchell
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December 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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#5debutalbums7074
The Human Menagerie is the November 1973 debut album by Cockney Rebel. Written by Steve Harley when he was on the dole after quitting his career in journalism, he created an art-glam masterpiece featuring electric violin and Fender Rhodes piano instead of electric guitars.
November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Day 22: A Song With Your Favourite Lyric(s)

Tom Robinson: Blood Brother

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Robinson & Jakszyk - Blood Brother
YouTube video by philch1000
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December 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Ar last. Spring is just around the corner
December 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Early afternoon Blondie from the late 70's..
December 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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In the sixth largest economy, millions of Britons rely on food banks.

No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.

Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.

1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
‘Bills keep going higher’: community ‘warm spaces’ on the rise in the UK
As places such as Walworth Living Room step in to help people in need, charities lament lack of government help
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Day 21: A song from 1993

PJ Harvey: Rid of Me

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PJ Harvey - Rid of Me - Live at Metro - Chicago, IL - July 1, 1993
YouTube video by Wreck Your Ears
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December 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Not really a Strictly fan, but have watched this series from the first episode so that I could support Karen. What an individual! Why is she not involved with the Lionesses? Totally wasted on media and could be the driving force behind potential England successes in the future.
December 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Classic Dire Straits on a damp, foggy day in Hull.
December 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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I agree. Nothing changes and unfortunately, it never will.
viviane49.bsky.social LaindonFeminist: Labour led by Keir for me @viviane49.bsky.social · 11d
As demonstrated by the snippets we learn from the Epstein files the one thing we know, have always known, is that money, power and sex go together. That women and girls are used to fulfil any request that money can buy. It’s been that way since time immemorial. They’re untouchable.
December 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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This is really worrying. Difficult to get a handle on it, as their comments/views are basically inaccurate. Why have things come to this?
viviane49.bsky.social LaindonFeminist: Labour led by Keir for me @viviane49.bsky.social · 11d
When powerful women like Kemi Badenoch and Rachel Johnson turn against women to protect men it’s essential to stand up to them. They are wrong. 88% of reported rape against women and girls is carried out by white men/boys.
December 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM