Nick
@nick50.bsky.social
Kent 🏳️🌈. Married/Retired. Retro music & TV/themes, current affairs, history, weather/maps, surrounded by Sindy/Barbie, sometimes interesting and occasionally nice.
Nick's Music Chart
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No 450 🔺️
Today's offering a song we all know. A good example of a 50s/60s track which became a bigger hit when re-recorded by a new artist in the disco period.
UK no 1, US no 2 (1979).
Originally sung by The Four Seasons (US no 9, 1966).
youtu.be/4hbwGk0D3a8?...
#nowplaying
No 450 🔺️
Today's offering a song we all know. A good example of a 50s/60s track which became a bigger hit when re-recorded by a new artist in the disco period.
UK no 1, US no 2 (1979).
Originally sung by The Four Seasons (US no 9, 1966).
youtu.be/4hbwGk0D3a8?...
Spinners - Working My Way Back To You (Forgive Me, Girl) [Original Video] (1979)
YouTube video by Jade Disco HD I
youtu.be
February 8, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Nick's Music Chart
#nowplaying
No 450 🔺️
Today's offering a song we all know. A good example of a 50s/60s track which became a bigger hit when re-recorded by a new artist in the disco period.
UK no 1, US no 2 (1979).
Originally sung by The Four Seasons (US no 9, 1966).
youtu.be/4hbwGk0D3a8?...
#nowplaying
No 450 🔺️
Today's offering a song we all know. A good example of a 50s/60s track which became a bigger hit when re-recorded by a new artist in the disco period.
UK no 1, US no 2 (1979).
Originally sung by The Four Seasons (US no 9, 1966).
youtu.be/4hbwGk0D3a8?...
[1] A new friend has a daughter who is a pop singer who is gaining a little bit of momentum. Her name is Lo Lauren and I now know that one of her songs has been selected by Disney. She is singing with Dara Renee. I assume a new film coming out.
youtu.be/SNDApDMvwGE?...
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Dara Reneé - Glitter Glide (From "Stitch and Angel's Pop Star Party")
YouTube video by DisneyMusicVEVO
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February 8, 2026 at 1:59 PM
[1] A new friend has a daughter who is a pop singer who is gaining a little bit of momentum. Her name is Lo Lauren and I now know that one of her songs has been selected by Disney. She is singing with Dara Renee. I assume a new film coming out.
youtu.be/SNDApDMvwGE?...
youtu.be/SNDApDMvwGE?...
I haven't seen this clip from Family Feud before. I remember the guy who answered "Turkey" on every question on Family Fortunes. But have some sympathy with this guy. Also if he was to say something like 7.30am would all answers between 7am and 8am be included or not?
youtu.be/JzlxP-9_GJA?...
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Family Feud- funny answers
YouTube video by Sabrina Bidwell
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 9:26 PM
I haven't seen this clip from Family Feud before. I remember the guy who answered "Turkey" on every question on Family Fortunes. But have some sympathy with this guy. Also if he was to say something like 7.30am would all answers between 7am and 8am be included or not?
youtu.be/JzlxP-9_GJA?...
youtu.be/JzlxP-9_GJA?...
PA PA PA PA PAPA PA PA PAPAPA PA PA PA PA PAPA PA PAAAAA PA!
Is that the right number of PA's? it's the rain a bit bored have cabin fever. Good Evening by the way. 😊
Is that the right number of PA's? it's the rain a bit bored have cabin fever. Good Evening by the way. 😊
February 7, 2026 at 8:19 PM
PA PA PA PA PAPA PA PA PAPAPA PA PA PA PA PAPA PA PAAAAA PA!
Is that the right number of PA's? it's the rain a bit bored have cabin fever. Good Evening by the way. 😊
Is that the right number of PA's? it's the rain a bit bored have cabin fever. Good Evening by the way. 😊
The latest doll renovation is a 1977/78 Palitoy Action Man with eagle eyes, flocked hair & gripping hands. Poor chap, he has a crack in his left forearm and missing half of his left index finger. The doll is wearing a fairly standard Action Man outfit.
February 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
The latest doll renovation is a 1977/78 Palitoy Action Man with eagle eyes, flocked hair & gripping hands. Poor chap, he has a crack in his left forearm and missing half of his left index finger. The doll is wearing a fairly standard Action Man outfit.
Nick's Music Chart
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No 573 🔺️
UK no 3 (1978), US no 43 (1979)
One more for the start of hopefully a great weekend for all after a depressing week. Now can you name for me a musical duo from Darlington? Another @earsgato.bsky.social one for your show I think?
youtu.be/P7jeqAyYZME?...
#nowplaying
No 573 🔺️
UK no 3 (1978), US no 43 (1979)
One more for the start of hopefully a great weekend for all after a depressing week. Now can you name for me a musical duo from Darlington? Another @earsgato.bsky.social one for your show I think?
youtu.be/P7jeqAyYZME?...
Marshall Hain - Dancing In The City • TopPop
YouTube video by TopPop
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Nick's Music Chart
#nowplaying
No 573 🔺️
UK no 3 (1978), US no 43 (1979)
One more for the start of hopefully a great weekend for all after a depressing week. Now can you name for me a musical duo from Darlington? Another @earsgato.bsky.social one for your show I think?
youtu.be/P7jeqAyYZME?...
#nowplaying
No 573 🔺️
UK no 3 (1978), US no 43 (1979)
One more for the start of hopefully a great weekend for all after a depressing week. Now can you name for me a musical duo from Darlington? Another @earsgato.bsky.social one for your show I think?
youtu.be/P7jeqAyYZME?...
Nick's Music Chart
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No 611 🔺️ (UK no 4, 1981)
There's clearly no redemption for me
in liking this group. Incredibly none of their records charted in the US. It was a toss up between 'Who Were With In The Moonlight' and this one. May God forgive my soul.. 😆
youtu.be/T4aaa931KCU?...
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No 611 🔺️ (UK no 4, 1981)
There's clearly no redemption for me
in liking this group. Incredibly none of their records charted in the US. It was a toss up between 'Who Were With In The Moonlight' and this one. May God forgive my soul.. 😆
youtu.be/T4aaa931KCU?...
Dollar - Mirror Mirror (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by RHINO
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Nick's Music Chart
#nowplaying
No 611 🔺️ (UK no 4, 1981)
There's clearly no redemption for me
in liking this group. Incredibly none of their records charted in the US. It was a toss up between 'Who Were With In The Moonlight' and this one. May God forgive my soul.. 😆
youtu.be/T4aaa931KCU?...
#nowplaying
No 611 🔺️ (UK no 4, 1981)
There's clearly no redemption for me
in liking this group. Incredibly none of their records charted in the US. It was a toss up between 'Who Were With In The Moonlight' and this one. May God forgive my soul.. 😆
youtu.be/T4aaa931KCU?...
Nick's Music Chart
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No 998 🔺️
January February
Barbara Dickson
UK no 11 / US uncharted (1980)
I thought should I wait to later in the year to play as a joke but the earworm got me and too good not to.. 😀.
youtu.be/PtkPOir0zTc?...
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No 998 🔺️
January February
Barbara Dickson
UK no 11 / US uncharted (1980)
I thought should I wait to later in the year to play as a joke but the earworm got me and too good not to.. 😀.
youtu.be/PtkPOir0zTc?...
TOPPOP: Barbara Dickson - January, February
YouTube video by TopPop
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February 5, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Nick's Music Chart
#nowplaying
No 998 🔺️
January February
Barbara Dickson
UK no 11 / US uncharted (1980)
I thought should I wait to later in the year to play as a joke but the earworm got me and too good not to.. 😀.
youtu.be/PtkPOir0zTc?...
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No 998 🔺️
January February
Barbara Dickson
UK no 11 / US uncharted (1980)
I thought should I wait to later in the year to play as a joke but the earworm got me and too good not to.. 😀.
youtu.be/PtkPOir0zTc?...
The hosepipe ban imposed by South East water has finally been lifted. Finally it's been considered enough 🌧 has fallen.
February 5, 2026 at 9:27 AM
The hosepipe ban imposed by South East water has finally been lifted. Finally it's been considered enough 🌧 has fallen.
After a brief respite yesterday another day of 🌧🌧🌧. 🙁
February 5, 2026 at 7:32 AM
After a brief respite yesterday another day of 🌧🌧🌧. 🙁
Just a fun question. Guesses welcome, no cheating. Will give answer later.
Bill Woodward and Cecilia Fung first came into public consciousness in 1973. Why?
Bill Woodward and Cecilia Fung first came into public consciousness in 1973. Why?
February 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Just a fun question. Guesses welcome, no cheating. Will give answer later.
Bill Woodward and Cecilia Fung first came into public consciousness in 1973. Why?
Bill Woodward and Cecilia Fung first came into public consciousness in 1973. Why?
Nick's Music Chart
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No 1971 🔺️
Do The Teasy
Joyce Bond (1967)
A reggae song that (re-mixed in 1989.) Joyce Bond originally from Jamaica moved to England before migrating to the US where she settled as an administrator in a medical facility for the U.S Army.
youtu.be/pIHc_GHMaDk?...
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No 1971 🔺️
Do The Teasy
Joyce Bond (1967)
A reggae song that (re-mixed in 1989.) Joyce Bond originally from Jamaica moved to England before migrating to the US where she settled as an administrator in a medical facility for the U.S Army.
youtu.be/pIHc_GHMaDk?...
Do the Teasy
YouTube video by Joyce Bond - Topic
youtu.be
January 27, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Nick's Music Chart
#nowplaying
No 1971 🔺️
Do The Teasy
Joyce Bond (1967)
A reggae song that (re-mixed in 1989.) Joyce Bond originally from Jamaica moved to England before migrating to the US where she settled as an administrator in a medical facility for the U.S Army.
youtu.be/pIHc_GHMaDk?...
#nowplaying
No 1971 🔺️
Do The Teasy
Joyce Bond (1967)
A reggae song that (re-mixed in 1989.) Joyce Bond originally from Jamaica moved to England before migrating to the US where she settled as an administrator in a medical facility for the U.S Army.
youtu.be/pIHc_GHMaDk?...
Another nice recent £1.50 charity shop find was this Travel Extra Fly Barbie doll with Desert fashion. Although the doll only dates from 2023 these are already becoming collectable. She has original boots, jackets, top, shorts, waistband & earrings. Missing an oversized bag.
January 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Another nice recent £1.50 charity shop find was this Travel Extra Fly Barbie doll with Desert fashion. Although the doll only dates from 2023 these are already becoming collectable. She has original boots, jackets, top, shorts, waistband & earrings. Missing an oversized bag.
Nick's Music Chart
#nowplaying
No 582 🔺️
La Soupe aux Choux (Cabbage Soup)
Raymond Lefevre & Son Grand Orchestre
The theme to a French comic SF film from 1981.
"One beautiful evening, under the stars, two friends have a farting contest that unleashes lightning" 😆😆
youtu.be/dSIkORfotOw?...
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No 582 🔺️
La Soupe aux Choux (Cabbage Soup)
Raymond Lefevre & Son Grand Orchestre
The theme to a French comic SF film from 1981.
"One beautiful evening, under the stars, two friends have a farting contest that unleashes lightning" 😆😆
youtu.be/dSIkORfotOw?...
Raymond Lefévre - La soupe au choux (Live, 1981) (HQ)
YouTube video by Andre Emílio
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January 26, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Nick's Music Chart
#nowplaying
No 582 🔺️
La Soupe aux Choux (Cabbage Soup)
Raymond Lefevre & Son Grand Orchestre
The theme to a French comic SF film from 1981.
"One beautiful evening, under the stars, two friends have a farting contest that unleashes lightning" 😆😆
youtu.be/dSIkORfotOw?...
#nowplaying
No 582 🔺️
La Soupe aux Choux (Cabbage Soup)
Raymond Lefevre & Son Grand Orchestre
The theme to a French comic SF film from 1981.
"One beautiful evening, under the stars, two friends have a farting contest that unleashes lightning" 😆😆
youtu.be/dSIkORfotOw?...
Let's have some good news for a change. This is what else has happened so far this month. 😊
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Good News in January (you might have missed)
YouTube video by Sam Bentley
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January 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Let's have some good news for a change. This is what else has happened so far this month. 😊
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The latest Sindy doll is an ash blonde from the 1970s. She is wearing a 1960s white polo-neck jumper, 1970s brown trousers & boots. The blue and white coat is called 'About Town' dates from 1976. There were a few stains on arms/legs and she has a slightly shrunken head, hence wearing polo-neck. 😆
January 25, 2026 at 11:49 AM
The latest Sindy doll is an ash blonde from the 1970s. She is wearing a 1960s white polo-neck jumper, 1970s brown trousers & boots. The blue and white coat is called 'About Town' dates from 1976. There were a few stains on arms/legs and she has a slightly shrunken head, hence wearing polo-neck. 😆
Nick's Music Chart
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No 3926 🔺️
Se Busca (2017)
Flautus Magicas Band
I know nothing about this gentle whistling tune. It has 18m views so must be well known in the Spanish speaking world. I discovered it by accident. It is just excellent relaxing music.
youtu.be/cmm7E6Jq_kk?...
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No 3926 🔺️
Se Busca (2017)
Flautus Magicas Band
I know nothing about this gentle whistling tune. It has 18m views so must be well known in the Spanish speaking world. I discovered it by accident. It is just excellent relaxing music.
youtu.be/cmm7E6Jq_kk?...
Se Busca
YouTube video by Flautas Magicas Band - Topic
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Nick's Music Chart
#nowplaying
No 3926 🔺️
Se Busca (2017)
Flautus Magicas Band
I know nothing about this gentle whistling tune. It has 18m views so must be well known in the Spanish speaking world. I discovered it by accident. It is just excellent relaxing music.
youtu.be/cmm7E6Jq_kk?...
#nowplaying
No 3926 🔺️
Se Busca (2017)
Flautus Magicas Band
I know nothing about this gentle whistling tune. It has 18m views so must be well known in the Spanish speaking world. I discovered it by accident. It is just excellent relaxing music.
youtu.be/cmm7E6Jq_kk?...
There have been only a few times in my life when you feel like the whole of the country is on the same page. Today has been one of those days. This runs deep it will be difficult to forget. To my friends in the US, please don't despair. No one blames you. Something called 'normal' will return.
January 23, 2026 at 9:43 PM
There have been only a few times in my life when you feel like the whole of the country is on the same page. Today has been one of those days. This runs deep it will be difficult to forget. To my friends in the US, please don't despair. No one blames you. Something called 'normal' will return.
1976 in music. 50 years ago.
My hunch is that you will know 90% of these songs. It was one of my favourite years in music.
youtu.be/Z3UGjbLhv2w?...
My hunch is that you will know 90% of these songs. It was one of my favourite years in music.
youtu.be/Z3UGjbLhv2w?...
100 Songs That Turn 50 Years Old in 2026
YouTube video by Some random guy
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 9:20 PM
1976 in music. 50 years ago.
My hunch is that you will know 90% of these songs. It was one of my favourite years in music.
youtu.be/Z3UGjbLhv2w?...
My hunch is that you will know 90% of these songs. It was one of my favourite years in music.
youtu.be/Z3UGjbLhv2w?...
The latest £1.50 charity shop find.
A Fashion Fever Barbie Doll circa 2004. The doll has been redressed wearing a Barbie dress and gold bangle from 2018 with generic silver shoes. Doll in good condition with only a slight scrape to her left index finger.
A Fashion Fever Barbie Doll circa 2004. The doll has been redressed wearing a Barbie dress and gold bangle from 2018 with generic silver shoes. Doll in good condition with only a slight scrape to her left index finger.
January 23, 2026 at 1:26 PM
The latest £1.50 charity shop find.
A Fashion Fever Barbie Doll circa 2004. The doll has been redressed wearing a Barbie dress and gold bangle from 2018 with generic silver shoes. Doll in good condition with only a slight scrape to her left index finger.
A Fashion Fever Barbie Doll circa 2004. The doll has been redressed wearing a Barbie dress and gold bangle from 2018 with generic silver shoes. Doll in good condition with only a slight scrape to her left index finger.
Nick's Music Chart
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Always have room for some Boney M, and here is one that keeps popping into my feed. The gods obviously want this one to be played today on the fab retro chart. A reminder they still made new music into the 80s. 😀
I Shall Sing (1981)
youtu.be/yJy70alcFMI?...
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Always have room for some Boney M, and here is one that keeps popping into my feed. The gods obviously want this one to be played today on the fab retro chart. A reminder they still made new music into the 80s. 😀
I Shall Sing (1981)
youtu.be/yJy70alcFMI?...
Boney M. - I Shall Sing (Boney M. - Ein Sound geht um die Welt 12.12.1981)
YouTube video by BoneyMVEVO
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Nick's Music Chart
#nowplaying
Always have room for some Boney M, and here is one that keeps popping into my feed. The gods obviously want this one to be played today on the fab retro chart. A reminder they still made new music into the 80s. 😀
I Shall Sing (1981)
youtu.be/yJy70alcFMI?...
#nowplaying
Always have room for some Boney M, and here is one that keeps popping into my feed. The gods obviously want this one to be played today on the fab retro chart. A reminder they still made new music into the 80s. 😀
I Shall Sing (1981)
youtu.be/yJy70alcFMI?...
The latest doll find/renovation is for the so called 'Princess Diana Pedigree Sindy 1981/82'. In good condition, the doll is wearing 'Casuals' c1984. This didn't require much work.
January 21, 2026 at 9:24 AM
The latest doll find/renovation is for the so called 'Princess Diana Pedigree Sindy 1981/82'. In good condition, the doll is wearing 'Casuals' c1984. This didn't require much work.
Just something different.
When do you start to recognise the English being spoken?
For me, the odd word from 700, first sentence 900 then not until 1400 does it start to become clearer.
youtu.be/842OX2_vCic?...
When do you start to recognise the English being spoken?
For me, the odd word from 700, first sentence 900 then not until 1400 does it start to become clearer.
youtu.be/842OX2_vCic?...
From Old English to Modern American English in One Monologue
YouTube video by Simon Roper
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January 18, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Just something different.
When do you start to recognise the English being spoken?
For me, the odd word from 700, first sentence 900 then not until 1400 does it start to become clearer.
youtu.be/842OX2_vCic?...
When do you start to recognise the English being spoken?
For me, the odd word from 700, first sentence 900 then not until 1400 does it start to become clearer.
youtu.be/842OX2_vCic?...
Nick's Music Chart
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Spring Song / Men (1963)
Joan Sims (1930 - 2001)
I think we could all do with a laugh today. The Carry-On actress and comedienne made several recordings in 1963 produced by George Martin, released on Parlophone but none made the charts.
youtu.be/DZHR1lCTp4A?...
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Spring Song / Men (1963)
Joan Sims (1930 - 2001)
I think we could all do with a laugh today. The Carry-On actress and comedienne made several recordings in 1963 produced by George Martin, released on Parlophone but none made the charts.
youtu.be/DZHR1lCTp4A?...
Joan Sims - Spring Song / Men (1963)
YouTube video by VintageBritishComedy
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Nick's Music Chart
#nowplaying
Spring Song / Men (1963)
Joan Sims (1930 - 2001)
I think we could all do with a laugh today. The Carry-On actress and comedienne made several recordings in 1963 produced by George Martin, released on Parlophone but none made the charts.
youtu.be/DZHR1lCTp4A?...
#nowplaying
Spring Song / Men (1963)
Joan Sims (1930 - 2001)
I think we could all do with a laugh today. The Carry-On actress and comedienne made several recordings in 1963 produced by George Martin, released on Parlophone but none made the charts.
youtu.be/DZHR1lCTp4A?...
Nick's Music Chart
#nowplaying
No 127 🔺️
Hitchin' A Ride
Vanity Fare
(UK no 16, US no 5) 1969
There are some things you just don't tend to see anymore, like someone standing on the edge of the M50 motorway slipway holding up some cardboard with "London" written on it.
youtu.be/88EykxITki8?...
#nowplaying
No 127 🔺️
Hitchin' A Ride
Vanity Fare
(UK no 16, US no 5) 1969
There are some things you just don't tend to see anymore, like someone standing on the edge of the M50 motorway slipway holding up some cardboard with "London" written on it.
youtu.be/88EykxITki8?...
Vanity Fare - Hitchin' A Ride
YouTube video by BR MUSIC
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Nick's Music Chart
#nowplaying
No 127 🔺️
Hitchin' A Ride
Vanity Fare
(UK no 16, US no 5) 1969
There are some things you just don't tend to see anymore, like someone standing on the edge of the M50 motorway slipway holding up some cardboard with "London" written on it.
youtu.be/88EykxITki8?...
#nowplaying
No 127 🔺️
Hitchin' A Ride
Vanity Fare
(UK no 16, US no 5) 1969
There are some things you just don't tend to see anymore, like someone standing on the edge of the M50 motorway slipway holding up some cardboard with "London" written on it.
youtu.be/88EykxITki8?...