Dave Ross
@daveamitri.bsky.social
Lover of popular music but always wanting to find out more. That golden period between 1978 and 1985 is where my heart lies but always willing to try something else.
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I'm thinking of doing a Monkees Almanac in 2026. Documenting anniversaries of all things Monkee. Something to do and an opportunity for me to learn more about one of my favourite bands, certainly the band I've loved for the longest time. Stuff like this from Christmas 1968
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Well now, I did not have Russia winning the Cold War on penalties on my 2026 bingo card.
“US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House”
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“US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House”
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US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House
In a statement, the White House told the BBC that Trump had made clear that acquiring Greenland was a
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January 6, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Well now, I did not have Russia winning the Cold War on penalties on my 2026 bingo card.
“US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House”
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“US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House”
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If Martin Lewis stopped shouting at 100mph and cramming too much info into one show, the vulnerable and hard of hearing may more easily digest his excellent advice. As it is I’m listening to Pink Floyd through my headphones while Mrs Dude frantically takes notes. Slow down man!
January 6, 2026 at 9:16 PM
If Martin Lewis stopped shouting at 100mph and cramming too much info into one show, the vulnerable and hard of hearing may more easily digest his excellent advice. As it is I’m listening to Pink Floyd through my headphones while Mrs Dude frantically takes notes. Slow down man!
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The most lib possible Brit quip is "everything started going wrong when Bowie died" and the ten year anniversary is this weekend so BRACE YOURSELF. It's WAY more libbed up than "everything was great when the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony was on".
January 6, 2026 at 9:14 PM
The most lib possible Brit quip is "everything started going wrong when Bowie died" and the ten year anniversary is this weekend so BRACE YOURSELF. It's WAY more libbed up than "everything was great when the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony was on".
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Men drinking pints of beer on their own in the pub are often decent people
This place needs some Innocuous Discourse pronto. Quote this with a take that’s not political or aggressive
January 6, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Men drinking pints of beer on their own in the pub are often decent people
On a tangent I watched Sherlock Holmes "The Solitary Cyclist" last night. Jeremy Brett as Holmes applying Queensbury rules in a country public house to dispatch the South African bounder with the enormous tache is a TV highlight I doubt will be bettered this year.
January 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
On a tangent I watched Sherlock Holmes "The Solitary Cyclist" last night. Jeremy Brett as Holmes applying Queensbury rules in a country public house to dispatch the South African bounder with the enormous tache is a TV highlight I doubt will be bettered this year.
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Happy birthday to Kathy Sledge
January 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Happy birthday to Kathy Sledge
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I'm sure I'm not alone in this, but as a kid I always regarded Mike as the least funny Monkee. His dry, sardonic humour flew way over my stupid head. Mike gets the most laughs from me now, and I'm impressed by how he and Peter - the non-actors - are so natural on screen. No wonder they got the gig.
January 6, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I'm sure I'm not alone in this, but as a kid I always regarded Mike as the least funny Monkee. His dry, sardonic humour flew way over my stupid head. Mike gets the most laughs from me now, and I'm impressed by how he and Peter - the non-actors - are so natural on screen. No wonder they got the gig.
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Also, some peculiar music choices in S1. The dreadful Davy-sung Laugh crops up twice unbidden, and Peter's horrendous novelty Your Auntie Grizelda is practically a staple. @outonbluesix.bsky.social and I touch upon that - and so much more! - in this podcast.
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The Golden Age Of Children’s TV – “His Hair Represents Something Or Other”
Watch with Ste Brotherstone on Grange Hill, Martin Ruddock on The Adventure Game, Juliet Harris on The Sooty Show, Danny Kodicek on Big John Little John and Paul Whitelaw on The Monkees.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Also, some peculiar music choices in S1. The dreadful Davy-sung Laugh crops up twice unbidden, and Peter's horrendous novelty Your Auntie Grizelda is practically a staple. @outonbluesix.bsky.social and I touch upon that - and so much more! - in this podcast.
timworthington.org/2025/11/05/t...
timworthington.org/2025/11/05/t...
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As well as the '60s Batman TV series, I'm also doing a Monkees re-watch. They compliment each other, for obvious reasons. One thing that's surprised me about S1 of the latter is, despite being more conventional than the trippy S2, it's still quite meta. They're already poking fun at the formula.
January 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM
As well as the '60s Batman TV series, I'm also doing a Monkees re-watch. They compliment each other, for obvious reasons. One thing that's surprised me about S1 of the latter is, despite being more conventional than the trippy S2, it's still quite meta. They're already poking fun at the formula.
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There are only 2 Robin Hoods
January 6, 2026 at 12:14 PM
There are only 2 Robin Hoods
My very favourite Talk Talk song. Probably in my top 5 of all time. Everything about it is perfect and contains a couple of those goosebump moments very few songs have. There's an "everything's alright" where Hollis finds a pitch or note or tone that hits my dopamine button like a hammer.
January 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
My very favourite Talk Talk song. Probably in my top 5 of all time. Everything about it is perfect and contains a couple of those goosebump moments very few songs have. There's an "everything's alright" where Hollis finds a pitch or note or tone that hits my dopamine button like a hammer.
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Hey @profpop.bsky.social, your rundown of PY songs has turned out to be very apposite - as I've just spotted that this is on the tellybox at the weekend! 👍
January 6, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Hey @profpop.bsky.social, your rundown of PY songs has turned out to be very apposite - as I've just spotted that this is on the tellybox at the weekend! 👍
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“There's a song on Headquarters called 'Early Morning Blues and Greens.' I look back and I think, 'I should've fought to do that song.' It has me written all over it, and I should've been the guy who sang it." - Guitar World (July 26, 2013)
Footage from 1997 courtesy of not old but ripe.
Footage from 1997 courtesy of not old but ripe.
January 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
“There's a song on Headquarters called 'Early Morning Blues and Greens.' I look back and I think, 'I should've fought to do that song.' It has me written all over it, and I should've been the guy who sang it." - Guitar World (July 26, 2013)
Footage from 1997 courtesy of not old but ripe.
Footage from 1997 courtesy of not old but ripe.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:27 PM
You know how you can hear a song a hundred times then you hear it on a particular day and it's like you've never really heard it before. Blimey this is a brilliant song.
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How Do You Live Without Sunshine?
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How Do You Live Without Sunshine?
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How Do You Live Without Sunshine?
YouTube video by Nick Heyward - Topic
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January 6, 2026 at 7:27 PM
You know how you can hear a song a hundred times then you hear it on a particular day and it's like you've never really heard it before. Blimey this is a brilliant song.
@nickheyward.com
How Do You Live Without Sunshine?
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@nickheyward.com
How Do You Live Without Sunshine?
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A lot think this album came out in 2024 not 2025 being a 2 part consecutive season album.
Seems to have been its downfall that it had never been done before.
For me personally it’s the most original album I’ve ever been part of.
It’s for long dark winter nights.
Try it.
You might get addicted x
Seems to have been its downfall that it had never been done before.
For me personally it’s the most original album I’ve ever been part of.
It’s for long dark winter nights.
Try it.
You might get addicted x
December 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A lot think this album came out in 2024 not 2025 being a 2 part consecutive season album.
Seems to have been its downfall that it had never been done before.
For me personally it’s the most original album I’ve ever been part of.
It’s for long dark winter nights.
Try it.
You might get addicted x
Seems to have been its downfall that it had never been done before.
For me personally it’s the most original album I’ve ever been part of.
It’s for long dark winter nights.
Try it.
You might get addicted x
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Somewhat to my surprise I was completely in the bag for MARTY SUPREME 📽️, an expertly told story that isn't arrogant since it can back it up movieswetextedabout.com/marty-suprem...
'Marty Supreme' Review - A Priceless and Irreplaceable Gift of a Film
The immediate reaction to this excellent movie – which on its surface is about an arrogant young American table-tennis player’s attempts to attend two world championships, one in London and the other ...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Somewhat to my surprise I was completely in the bag for MARTY SUPREME 📽️, an expertly told story that isn't arrogant since it can back it up movieswetextedabout.com/marty-suprem...
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Hmm @trientertainment.bsky.social not sure about the idea of a "national treasure" anymore. I think we have too atomised a culture. It was telling how many in your list weren't recognised by over 50% of the population. I know from my work team when someone notable has died how little effect it has
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Hmm @trientertainment.bsky.social not sure about the idea of a "national treasure" anymore. I think we have too atomised a culture. It was telling how many in your list weren't recognised by over 50% of the population. I know from my work team when someone notable has died how little effect it has
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Is the video a little dodgy? Of course. Is the song tremendous? Yes!
Kim Wilde - Cambodia (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Kim Wilde
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January 5, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Is the video a little dodgy? Of course. Is the song tremendous? Yes!
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I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
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The Village Message Board
Its authenticity was discredited because of his reputation, but also because he was quick with gin at the time and wearing an item of knitwear back to front.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
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On holiday for my 60th birthday. Jumped in the pool neglecting to notice the sloping sides. Smashed my elbow and ruptured my bursa which subsequently got infected. I've even got a photo for you to prove what an idiot I am 👍🏼
January 6, 2026 at 1:08 PM
On holiday for my 60th birthday. Jumped in the pool neglecting to notice the sloping sides. Smashed my elbow and ruptured my bursa which subsequently got infected. I've even got a photo for you to prove what an idiot I am 👍🏼
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A fabulously fabulous collection of songs making up a #70sTop30 ...
3 songs from each year of the 70s
DAY 6️⃣
🎶 No Regrets
🎨 Walker Brothers
🗓 1️⃣9️⃣7️⃣5️⃣
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3 songs from each year of the 70s
DAY 6️⃣
🎶 No Regrets
🎨 Walker Brothers
🗓 1️⃣9️⃣7️⃣5️⃣
open.spotify.com/track/6hzqAm...
youtu.be/zuCJV8yij7U?...
January 6, 2026 at 7:32 AM
A fabulously fabulous collection of songs making up a #70sTop30 ...
3 songs from each year of the 70s
DAY 6️⃣
🎶 No Regrets
🎨 Walker Brothers
🗓 1️⃣9️⃣7️⃣5️⃣
open.spotify.com/track/6hzqAm...
youtu.be/zuCJV8yij7U?...
3 songs from each year of the 70s
DAY 6️⃣
🎶 No Regrets
🎨 Walker Brothers
🗓 1️⃣9️⃣7️⃣5️⃣
open.spotify.com/track/6hzqAm...
youtu.be/zuCJV8yij7U?...