Martin Dransfield
@mdransfield.bsky.social
Grumpy, middle-aged hacker. Can probably remember the last time that idea was in vogue and why it failed.
Also posting almost nothing at:
• https://mastodon.social/@mdransfield
• https://threads.net/@martin.dransfield
• https://spoutible.com/mdransfield
Also posting almost nothing at:
• https://mastodon.social/@mdransfield
• https://threads.net/@martin.dransfield
• https://spoutible.com/mdransfield
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1/8 INTRODUCTION: I should have done this earlier but .... People who aren't in the tiny Facebook group which is the only place I'm really active on social media at the moment are probably wondering why I'm suddenly posting more here. And what's with all the strange hashtags?
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Calum Hood, 30 today.
5 Seconds of Summer - She Looks So Perfect
YouTube video by 5SOSVEVO
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January 25, 2026 at 8:31 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Calum Hood, 30 today.
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Alicia Keys, 45 today.
Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by aliciakeysVEVO
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January 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Alicia Keys, 45 today.
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Peter Coyle, 64 today.
The Lotus Eaters - The First Picture of You
YouTube video by lotuseatersVEVO
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January 25, 2026 at 8:29 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Peter Coyle, 64 today.
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Andy Cox, 70 today.
2 Men, A Drum Machine & A Trumpet - Tired Of Getting Pushed Around
YouTube video by Myrk's 90
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January 25, 2026 at 8:27 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Andy Cox, 70 today.
#MMLifers Happy birthday to John Cooper Clarke, 77 today.
John Cooper Clarke - I Don't Want to Be Nice (Old Grey Whistle Test 1978)
YouTube video by johncooperclarkeVEVO
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January 25, 2026 at 8:23 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to John Cooper Clarke, 77 today.
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1938 and died aged 73 in 2012, Jamesetta Hawkins, known as Etta James.
Etta James - I'd Rather Go Blind (Live at Montreux 1975)
YouTube video by GIGS
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January 25, 2026 at 8:22 AM
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1938 and died aged 73 in 2012, Jamesetta Hawkins, known as Etta James.
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1929 and died aged 95 in 2024, Benny Golson.
benny golson killer joe
YouTube video by T Iair
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January 25, 2026 at 8:21 AM
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1929 and died aged 95 in 2024, Benny Golson.
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1925 and died aged 67 in 1992, Giorgos Zampetas.
Frangoulis
YouTube video by Giorgos Zampetas - Topic
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January 25, 2026 at 8:18 AM
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1925 and died aged 67 in 1992, Giorgos Zampetas.
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1915 and died aged 74 in 1989, James Henry Miller, known as Ewan MacColl.
The Manchester Rambler
YouTube video by Ewan MacColl - Topic
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January 25, 2026 at 8:17 AM
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1915 and died aged 74 in 1989, James Henry Miller, known as Ewan MacColl.
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1899 and died aged 78 in 1977, John Adam Estes, known as Sleepy John Estes.
Sleepy John Estes - Mailman Blues (1966)
YouTube video by Lucas Loiola
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January 25, 2026 at 8:16 AM
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1899 and died aged 78 in 1977, John Adam Estes, known as Sleepy John Estes.
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1759 and died aged 37 in 1796, Robert Burns.
Robert Burns -Eddi Reader AE fond kiss
YouTube video by amansaman59
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January 25, 2026 at 8:15 AM
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1759 and died aged 37 in 1796, Robert Burns.
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Paul Marazzi, 51 today.
A1 - Be the First to Believe
YouTube video by A1VEVO
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January 24, 2026 at 6:11 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Paul Marazzi, 51 today.
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Beth Hart, 54 today.
Beth & Joe - I'd Rather Go Blind - Live in Amsterdam
YouTube video by HartAndBonamassa
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January 24, 2026 at 6:10 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Beth Hart, 54 today.
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Vic Reeves, 67 today.
Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff - Dizzy
YouTube video by Robert Stokes
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January 24, 2026 at 6:08 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Vic Reeves, 67 today.
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Jools Holland, 68 today.
Jools Holland "Bad Luck Blues" - Live At The Ritz (ITV, 1994) - OFFICIAL
YouTube video by Jools Holland
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January 24, 2026 at 6:07 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Jools Holland, 68 today.
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1949 and died aged 33 in 1982, John Adam Belushi.
Blues Brothers: Soul Man - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
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January 24, 2026 at 6:05 AM
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1949 and died aged 33 in 1982, John Adam Belushi.
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1947 and died aged 56 in 2003, Warren William Zevon.
Warren Zevon - My Shits Fucked Up
YouTube video by kigonjiro
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January 24, 2026 at 6:04 AM
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1947 and died aged 56 in 2003, Warren William Zevon.
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Neil Diamond, 85 today.
Forever in Blue Jeans by Neil Diamond play along with scrolling guitar chords and lyrics
YouTube video by Joanne Cooper Play Along Videos
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January 24, 2026 at 6:04 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Neil Diamond, 85 today.
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1941 and died aged 80 in 2021, Michael Chapman.
Postcards Of Scarborough
YouTube video by Michael Chapman - Topic
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January 24, 2026 at 6:01 AM
#MMLifers Born on this day in 1941 and died aged 80 in 2021, Michael Chapman.
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Aaron Neville, 85 today.
Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Neville (1966)
YouTube video by mleroy
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January 24, 2026 at 6:01 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Aaron Neville, 85 today.
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Ray Stevens, 87 today.
Ray Stevens - "Misty" (Live on TV, 1975)
YouTube video by raystevensmusic
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January 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Ray Stevens, 87 today.
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Éliane Radigue, 94 today.
Eliane Radigue - stress-osaka (june 1969)
YouTube video by uuves
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January 24, 2026 at 5:58 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Éliane Radigue, 94 today.
#MMLifers 11/11. How Did I Get Here? by Louis Tomlinson #newMusicFriday.
How Did I Get Here? - Album by Louis Tomlinson
How Did I Get Here? is the upcoming third studio album by the English singer-songwriter Louis Tomlinson. It will be released on 23 January 2026. Cryptic posters were found in several cities around the...
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January 23, 2026 at 2:08 PM
#MMLifers 11/11. How Did I Get Here? by Louis Tomlinson #newMusicFriday.
#MMLifers 10/11. The Weight of Sound by Crystal Lake #newMusicFriday.
The Weight of Sound - Album by Crystal Lake
Listen to The Weight of Sound by Crystal Lake on YouTube Music - a dedicated music app with official songs, music videos, remixes, covers, and more.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:08 PM
#MMLifers 10/11. The Weight of Sound by Crystal Lake #newMusicFriday.
#MMLifers 9/11. Megadeth by Megadeth #newMusicFriday.
Megadeth - Album by Megadeth
Listen to Megadeth by Megadeth on YouTube Music - a dedicated music app with official songs, music videos, remixes, covers, and more.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:08 PM
#MMLifers 9/11. Megadeth by Megadeth #newMusicFriday.