Want some glorious catchy, danceable, soul-pop from the 80’s?
The Empress has it for us:
youtu.be/HB0P8XdVNUA
The Empress has it for us:
youtu.be/HB0P8XdVNUA
Gladys Knight & the Pips..... Baby , baby don't waste my time .
YouTube video by gaynormartin
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Want some glorious catchy, danceable, soul-pop from the 80’s?
The Empress has it for us:
youtu.be/HB0P8XdVNUA
The Empress has it for us:
youtu.be/HB0P8XdVNUA
Someone just posted the ‘Cher with The Osmonds’ clip and it reminded me that I was going to post their ‘One Bad Apple’ song. Some debate with myself as whether to post the video but decided not to. Close your eyes and it’s funky and soulful pop worthy of the Jackson 5
youtu.be/30Cxl5bVmVU
youtu.be/30Cxl5bVmVU
One Bad Apple
YouTube video by The Osmonds - Topic
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Someone just posted the ‘Cher with The Osmonds’ clip and it reminded me that I was going to post their ‘One Bad Apple’ song. Some debate with myself as whether to post the video but decided not to. Close your eyes and it’s funky and soulful pop worthy of the Jackson 5
youtu.be/30Cxl5bVmVU
youtu.be/30Cxl5bVmVU
‘What music is ‘doing it’ for you just now, Michael?’
‘Why, since you enquire, it’s ’The Village Caller’ by Vibraphonist Johnny Lytle:
youtu.be/e_Pw5qMYIdU
‘Why, since you enquire, it’s ’The Village Caller’ by Vibraphonist Johnny Lytle:
youtu.be/e_Pw5qMYIdU
The Village Caller! - Johnny Lytle (1963) (HD Quality)
YouTube video by mleroy
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
‘What music is ‘doing it’ for you just now, Michael?’
‘Why, since you enquire, it’s ’The Village Caller’ by Vibraphonist Johnny Lytle:
youtu.be/e_Pw5qMYIdU
‘Why, since you enquire, it’s ’The Village Caller’ by Vibraphonist Johnny Lytle:
youtu.be/e_Pw5qMYIdU
Reposted by Mike Brookes
Today's episode of Give the Drummer Some will feature 3 hours of under-heard marvels by the women of ska and early reggae. Rarities, obscurities and beloved cuts. Hear the show live, 9 to noon (ET) on @wfmu.bsky.social's Drummer Stream. LISTEN: wfmu.org/wfmu_drummer... CHAT: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
October 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Today's episode of Give the Drummer Some will feature 3 hours of under-heard marvels by the women of ska and early reggae. Rarities, obscurities and beloved cuts. Hear the show live, 9 to noon (ET) on @wfmu.bsky.social's Drummer Stream. LISTEN: wfmu.org/wfmu_drummer... CHAT: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
@cici6923.bsky.social
Last full day in Italia and heading back to Bari station and…
Last full day in Italia and heading back to Bari station and…
October 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
@cici6923.bsky.social
Last full day in Italia and heading back to Bari station and…
Last full day in Italia and heading back to Bari station and…
All these years of wrongly thinking it’s Indian Pale Ale and in reality it’s ‘Italian’!
‘Luppolo in fiore’: flowering hops…no idea but it’s fine to celebrate US Lecce’s towering 0-0 draw and numb the pain of a poor Toon performance on the south coast.
‘Luppolo in fiore’: flowering hops…no idea but it’s fine to celebrate US Lecce’s towering 0-0 draw and numb the pain of a poor Toon performance on the south coast.
October 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
All these years of wrongly thinking it’s Indian Pale Ale and in reality it’s ‘Italian’!
‘Luppolo in fiore’: flowering hops…no idea but it’s fine to celebrate US Lecce’s towering 0-0 draw and numb the pain of a poor Toon performance on the south coast.
‘Luppolo in fiore’: flowering hops…no idea but it’s fine to celebrate US Lecce’s towering 0-0 draw and numb the pain of a poor Toon performance on the south coast.
Off to the game today but not NUFC.
Getting the bus to the stadium with a Lecce Ultra. He goes in the Curva Nord where they wait outside until the gates are overwhelmed checking tickets and then push in for free - not a method of entrance for me given Hillsborough. I’m happy to pay £17 for Serie A!
Getting the bus to the stadium with a Lecce Ultra. He goes in the Curva Nord where they wait outside until the gates are overwhelmed checking tickets and then push in for free - not a method of entrance for me given Hillsborough. I’m happy to pay £17 for Serie A!
October 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Off to the game today but not NUFC.
Getting the bus to the stadium with a Lecce Ultra. He goes in the Curva Nord where they wait outside until the gates are overwhelmed checking tickets and then push in for free - not a method of entrance for me given Hillsborough. I’m happy to pay £17 for Serie A!
Getting the bus to the stadium with a Lecce Ultra. He goes in the Curva Nord where they wait outside until the gates are overwhelmed checking tickets and then push in for free - not a method of entrance for me given Hillsborough. I’m happy to pay £17 for Serie A!
Mike thinks:
stylish, contemporary Anglo-Italian, jazz modernist with a hint of Ivy League.
Italians think:
aging big foreign lad in a lairy shirt…
stylish, contemporary Anglo-Italian, jazz modernist with a hint of Ivy League.
Italians think:
aging big foreign lad in a lairy shirt…
October 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Mike thinks:
stylish, contemporary Anglo-Italian, jazz modernist with a hint of Ivy League.
Italians think:
aging big foreign lad in a lairy shirt…
stylish, contemporary Anglo-Italian, jazz modernist with a hint of Ivy League.
Italians think:
aging big foreign lad in a lairy shirt…
When Mrs B is missing Strictly, Mr B could find himself at a performance by the local ballet school.
Well out of my comfort zone but rather enjoyed it and fantastic Bach from the Salento Sinfonia Orchestra.
Well out of my comfort zone but rather enjoyed it and fantastic Bach from the Salento Sinfonia Orchestra.
October 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
When Mrs B is missing Strictly, Mr B could find himself at a performance by the local ballet school.
Well out of my comfort zone but rather enjoyed it and fantastic Bach from the Salento Sinfonia Orchestra.
Well out of my comfort zone but rather enjoyed it and fantastic Bach from the Salento Sinfonia Orchestra.
#5debutalbums8084
Timeless classic debut from one of the truly great soul/R&B voices and opened many musical doors for me. From the opening of the title track to the shivers down the spine of House Is Not A Home, total pleasure.
Timeless classic debut from one of the truly great soul/R&B voices and opened many musical doors for me. From the opening of the title track to the shivers down the spine of House Is Not A Home, total pleasure.
October 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#5debutalbums8084
Timeless classic debut from one of the truly great soul/R&B voices and opened many musical doors for me. From the opening of the title track to the shivers down the spine of House Is Not A Home, total pleasure.
Timeless classic debut from one of the truly great soul/R&B voices and opened many musical doors for me. From the opening of the title track to the shivers down the spine of House Is Not A Home, total pleasure.
On a damp night in Southern Italy, do we fancy a high-quality jazz trio in a neo-classical theatre dating back to the 18th century? - indeed we do!
Do we fancy two boxes for free when the same pianist (Aaron Parks) is playing Ronnie Scott’s a week later priced £35-£55? - indeed we do!
Do we fancy two boxes for free when the same pianist (Aaron Parks) is playing Ronnie Scott’s a week later priced £35-£55? - indeed we do!
October 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
On a damp night in Southern Italy, do we fancy a high-quality jazz trio in a neo-classical theatre dating back to the 18th century? - indeed we do!
Do we fancy two boxes for free when the same pianist (Aaron Parks) is playing Ronnie Scott’s a week later priced £35-£55? - indeed we do!
Do we fancy two boxes for free when the same pianist (Aaron Parks) is playing Ronnie Scott’s a week later priced £35-£55? - indeed we do!
Modern Italian architecture in Lecce, office and home (home still under construction).
September 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Modern Italian architecture in Lecce, office and home (home still under construction).
Can’t beat a bit o’ baroque Bach in Chiesa di Sant’Irene last night.
September 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Can’t beat a bit o’ baroque Bach in Chiesa di Sant’Irene last night.
No offence but when this comes up I check and find I’ve accidentally flipped to ‘discover’…
September 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
No offence but when this comes up I check and find I’ve accidentally flipped to ‘discover’…
Didn’t know but Martin Parr is in Monopoli talking about the recent doc on him and also an exhibition of his work.
Bad news is that we were only there for the day and the site we wanted to visit was running on Italian time and was too late opening for us. Still cool
@globaljukeboxer.bsky.social
Bad news is that we were only there for the day and the site we wanted to visit was running on Italian time and was too late opening for us. Still cool
@globaljukeboxer.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Didn’t know but Martin Parr is in Monopoli talking about the recent doc on him and also an exhibition of his work.
Bad news is that we were only there for the day and the site we wanted to visit was running on Italian time and was too late opening for us. Still cool
@globaljukeboxer.bsky.social
Bad news is that we were only there for the day and the site we wanted to visit was running on Italian time and was too late opening for us. Still cool
@globaljukeboxer.bsky.social
Sitting in a cafe/bakery in Southern Italy and ‘Shout To The Top’ playing on an Italian oldies station - bliss!
September 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Sitting in a cafe/bakery in Southern Italy and ‘Shout To The Top’ playing on an Italian oldies station - bliss!
Forgotten (if I ever knew) Bowie’s contribution to (northern?) soul. Typical idiosyncratic lyrics:
youtu.be/-RAqE2ZscWk
youtu.be/-RAqE2ZscWk
I'm Not Losing Sleep
YouTube video by David Bowie - Topic
youtu.be
September 17, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Forgotten (if I ever knew) Bowie’s contribution to (northern?) soul. Typical idiosyncratic lyrics:
youtu.be/-RAqE2ZscWk
youtu.be/-RAqE2ZscWk
Following on from the post from @monkeytennis.bsky.social re 80’s grooves, had to revisit this fave on the way to work. Short version with video, long version also recommended:
youtu.be/0BZNl3_ZIFQ
youtu.be/0BZNl3_ZIFQ
Julia & Company - Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba) • TopPop
YouTube video by TopPop
youtu.be
September 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Following on from the post from @monkeytennis.bsky.social re 80’s grooves, had to revisit this fave on the way to work. Short version with video, long version also recommended:
youtu.be/0BZNl3_ZIFQ
youtu.be/0BZNl3_ZIFQ
Mark Eric - "Where Do The Girls Of Summer Go?"
YouTube video by whiteray1
youtu.be
September 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This is a fantastic return to form and in-form Chance is as good as it gets.
August 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
This is a fantastic return to form and in-form Chance is as good as it gets.
Not really the time of day for this but a truly unique voice and I really hope the bass player had as much fun playing as I do listening!
youtu.be/nROTxaIG6gs
youtu.be/nROTxaIG6gs
Bedtime Stories
YouTube video by Esther Phillips - Topic
youtu.be
August 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Not really the time of day for this but a truly unique voice and I really hope the bass player had as much fun playing as I do listening!
youtu.be/nROTxaIG6gs
youtu.be/nROTxaIG6gs
Not an incredible chazza haul but a small oasis in a desert of dross over the last few months. 50p each apart from the 3CD Ella for £1. Wanting a bigger sample of The Move for a while and similar with doo-wop. Got most of the Stax tracks already but 50p to add a couple I don’t have is a no-brainer.
August 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Not an incredible chazza haul but a small oasis in a desert of dross over the last few months. 50p each apart from the 3CD Ella for £1. Wanting a bigger sample of The Move for a while and similar with doo-wop. Got most of the Stax tracks already but 50p to add a couple I don’t have is a no-brainer.
The Bee Smiths
Slightly diminish a band:
And you will know it's by the trail of bread
And you will know it's by the trail of bread
Slightly diminish a band:
Pop Will Chew Itself.
Pop Will Chew Itself.
August 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The Bee Smiths
Woke up this morning and off to work with the blues…
August 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Woke up this morning and off to work with the blues…