Rory McGimpsey
@rorymcgimpsey.bsky.social
Music fan (particularly Beatles, Iron Maiden). Like a bit of sport and rugby, too. Write a bit. Ignore the haters!
What a set list this is, by the way. Absolutely superb!👌
November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What a set list this is, by the way. Absolutely superb!👌
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Stripped down - almost like something from the John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band album - John singing Girl with just his acoustic guitar accompaniment highlights one of his best vocal performances
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The Beatles - Girl (Stripped Down Mix, Only John's Vocals & Guitar)
YouTube video by Deirdre
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November 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Stripped down - almost like something from the John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band album - John singing Girl with just his acoustic guitar accompaniment highlights one of his best vocal performances
youtu.be/nSXU7Lr3ncE?...
youtu.be/nSXU7Lr3ncE?...
Great win for England, in fairness. Well deserved!
November 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Great win for England, in fairness. Well deserved!
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An excellent review of Ringo's first four solo albums! Read this, then buy 'em! 🤩
Peace, Love & Pop - Ringo Starr’s remarkable solo run, 1970-74
#Ringo #Beatles
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#Ringo #Beatles
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PEACE, LOVE & POP - Ringo Starr’s Remarkable Solo Run, 1970–1974
Between 1970 and 1974, Ringo Starr quietly became one of the most successful and dependable pop craftsmen of the era. From swing standards a...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
An excellent review of Ringo's first four solo albums! Read this, then buy 'em! 🤩
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An exciting Ireland Men’s u20s squad named for Friday night’s clash with South Africa
Sami Bishti named as captain, Joe Finn gets a start at 6, there’s a Munster 9-10-12 and Charlie Molony returns
Notable absentees in replies ⬇️
Sami Bishti named as captain, Joe Finn gets a start at 6, there’s a Munster 9-10-12 and Charlie Molony returns
Notable absentees in replies ⬇️
November 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
An exciting Ireland Men’s u20s squad named for Friday night’s clash with South Africa
Sami Bishti named as captain, Joe Finn gets a start at 6, there’s a Munster 9-10-12 and Charlie Molony returns
Notable absentees in replies ⬇️
Sami Bishti named as captain, Joe Finn gets a start at 6, there’s a Munster 9-10-12 and Charlie Molony returns
Notable absentees in replies ⬇️
Not sure how to reflect on that Ireland game. So much good, but sloppiness and unforced errors, too. Tidied it up well in the second half. Good enough in the end! Bigger tests ahead!
November 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Not sure how to reflect on that Ireland game. So much good, but sloppiness and unforced errors, too. Tidied it up well in the second half. Good enough in the end! Bigger tests ahead!
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Of course it was a monumental moment but then you dropped the needle on Momma Miss America or Ooh You or Instant Karma or Motown Chartbusters Vol 3 or Soft Machine 4 or 21st Century Schizoid Man and got on with your life not feeling the least bit bereft. I'm not being glib.
November 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Of course it was a monumental moment but then you dropped the needle on Momma Miss America or Ooh You or Instant Karma or Motown Chartbusters Vol 3 or Soft Machine 4 or 21st Century Schizoid Man and got on with your life not feeling the least bit bereft. I'm not being glib.
Sounds promising!
It’s here! Highly recommended- lovely mostly unseen pictures, genuinely insightful new interviews, generous coverage to all Wings eras. 5⭐️
November 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Sounds promising!
Strange game last night. Ireland seemed well in control for much of it but lost heavily enough in the end. At the end of the day, don’t think it’s a good idea to have the All Blacks as the first game of the season! #IrelandvNewZealand
November 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Strange game last night. Ireland seemed well in control for much of it but lost heavily enough in the end. At the end of the day, don’t think it’s a good idea to have the All Blacks as the first game of the season! #IrelandvNewZealand
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Further proof (if needed) that most in power have dehumanised Palestinians to the point that their deaths are seen as an inconsequential inevitability. The depth of the racism from the centre to the far right on this is only hard to fathom if you forget the Iraq wars - esp Amiriyah Shelter Bombing
More than 80 people killed by the IDF overnight in Gaza, including many children.
This morning: "Oh the ceasefire is back on."
This morning: "Oh the ceasefire is back on."
BREAKING: The Israeli military says the ceasefire in Gaza is back in effect after it carried out heavy airstrikes across the Palestinian territory. The death toll from the overnight strikes climbed to 81, according to hospital officials.
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Further proof (if needed) that most in power have dehumanised Palestinians to the point that their deaths are seen as an inconsequential inevitability. The depth of the racism from the centre to the far right on this is only hard to fathom if you forget the Iraq wars - esp Amiriyah Shelter Bombing
@stevenc63.bsky.social Been catching up with some of the Nothing is Real podcasts. Still learning new bits. For example, re ‘The Ballad of John and Yoko’, I had indeed always assumed it was the chocolate cake that was in the bag! You learn something new everyday.
October 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
@stevenc63.bsky.social Been catching up with some of the Nothing is Real podcasts. Still learning new bits. For example, re ‘The Ballad of John and Yoko’, I had indeed always assumed it was the chocolate cake that was in the bag! You learn something new everyday.
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The Beatles - I’ve Just Seen a Face take 3 is now online.
Oh boy, they were so tight!
thebeatles.lnk.to/Anthology4-2...
Oh boy, they were so tight!
thebeatles.lnk.to/Anthology4-2...
The Beatles - Anthology 4
Listen to content by The Beatles.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Beatles - I’ve Just Seen a Face take 3 is now online.
Oh boy, they were so tight!
thebeatles.lnk.to/Anthology4-2...
Oh boy, they were so tight!
thebeatles.lnk.to/Anthology4-2...
Ace Frehley the original guitar lord of Kiss has passed. One by one, that seminal generation of rock pioneers slips away from us. Very sad. RIP!
October 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Ace Frehley the original guitar lord of Kiss has passed. One by one, that seminal generation of rock pioneers slips away from us. Very sad. RIP!
Peace is welcome, long overdue and it’s fantastic the hostages are being released. But seeing the utter devastation left in Gaza, it’s hard to comprehend that any sane person could justify that. It must never happen again!
October 13, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Peace is welcome, long overdue and it’s fantastic the hostages are being released. But seeing the utter devastation left in Gaza, it’s hard to comprehend that any sane person could justify that. It must never happen again!
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Yoko has a lovely green teacup and appears to be digging out the last of the caviar. Is that peanut butter John is spreading on his toast?
October 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Yoko has a lovely green teacup and appears to be digging out the last of the caviar. Is that peanut butter John is spreading on his toast?
I found that Ozzy and Sharon documentary incredibly poignant. Ozzy got home alright, but little did he know he only had weeks left. Life is short, folks. Short and fragile. Make the most of it.
October 3, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I found that Ozzy and Sharon documentary incredibly poignant. Ozzy got home alright, but little did he know he only had weeks left. Life is short, folks. Short and fragile. Make the most of it.
Listened to a Beatles’ mix for the first time in a while yesterday. Familiarity can breed contempt but it’s amazing how fresh the music still sounds and how, after all this time, you still notice new things. So many layers. They were some band!
October 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Listened to a Beatles’ mix for the first time in a while yesterday. Familiarity can breed contempt but it’s amazing how fresh the music still sounds and how, after all this time, you still notice new things. So many layers. They were some band!
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Peace deals are always best when one side threatens to destroy the other if they don't accept
September 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Peace deals are always best when one side threatens to destroy the other if they don't accept
When did golf fans become hooligans? I missed that development!
September 29, 2025 at 6:40 AM
When did golf fans become hooligans? I missed that development!
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Team Europe trolling Trump after winning The Ryder Cup 🤣💀
September 29, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Team Europe trolling Trump after winning The Ryder Cup 🤣💀
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Im not saying Pattie was on mission “Nab a Beatle” but if she was, she had her tactics spot on
September 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Im not saying Pattie was on mission “Nab a Beatle” but if she was, she had her tactics spot on
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These mockumentaries by Harry & Paul are my favourite thing in the world - celebrating while sticking the knife in
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Harry and Paul's Story of the Twos - 26/05/2014
YouTube video by smtm: Entertainment
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September 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
These mockumentaries by Harry & Paul are my favourite thing in the world - celebrating while sticking the knife in
youtu.be/pOlSHw_y0Lw?...
youtu.be/pOlSHw_y0Lw?...