Michael Mulligan
@motorcitymick.bsky.social
"Pop history boffin" - The Arts Desk, July 2021.
Works in music, works in books, writes books about music. Living the dream.
Works in music, works in books, writes books about music. Living the dream.
Hello to any Johns who featured in my 2025 Bluesky posts. Hopefully, we discussed happy music.
December 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Hello to any Johns who featured in my 2025 Bluesky posts. Hopefully, we discussed happy music.
I think we should all dress a little bit more like Chicory Tip. #LifeGoals
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I think we should all dress a little bit more like Chicory Tip. #LifeGoals
I'm sure most design experts agree this particular motif reached its peak with a badge that a small but select group of London-based Manchester City supporters made for the 2020 League Cup Final.
November 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
I'm sure most design experts agree this particular motif reached its peak with a badge that a small but select group of London-based Manchester City supporters made for the 2020 League Cup Final.
Calling @agnes-guano.bsky.social - did the '80s milk marketing campaign 'Gotta Lotta Bottle' ever get the 7-inch single treatment, like 'Luton Airport' or 'Don't Be A Dummy'?
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Calling @agnes-guano.bsky.social - did the '80s milk marketing campaign 'Gotta Lotta Bottle' ever get the 7-inch single treatment, like 'Luton Airport' or 'Don't Be A Dummy'?
Earlier this year I was lucky enough to oversee a reissue of the the wonderful 'Off Centre' by the John Cameron Quartet. I sent copies to John, and to Danny Thompson, who said he was "chuffed". A lovely man and an extraordinary career. Everyone should be a bit more Danny.
September 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Earlier this year I was lucky enough to oversee a reissue of the the wonderful 'Off Centre' by the John Cameron Quartet. I sent copies to John, and to Danny Thompson, who said he was "chuffed". A lovely man and an extraordinary career. Everyone should be a bit more Danny.
Happy Brian Day, to all those that celebrate. "It's a sad thing, and it's a beautiful thing." #understood @needlemythology.bsky.social @kensweeney.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Happy Brian Day, to all those that celebrate. "It's a sad thing, and it's a beautiful thing." #understood @needlemythology.bsky.social @kensweeney.bsky.social
For those wanting to dip their toes into the Coast To Coast waters, 'Do The Hucklebuck' was released on an Old Gold single with Fred Wedlock's 'The Oldest Swinger In Town'. A match made in heaven.
July 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
For those wanting to dip their toes into the Coast To Coast waters, 'Do The Hucklebuck' was released on an Old Gold single with Fred Wedlock's 'The Oldest Swinger In Town'. A match made in heaven.
You kept up your side of the deal, so I have pre-ordered from bookshop.org. Looking forward to reading it. Thank you.
July 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
You kept up your side of the deal, so I have pre-ordered from bookshop.org. Looking forward to reading it. Thank you.
Mature fanboy "Will you sign this for me, please, Sir Tom" moment.
June 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Mature fanboy "Will you sign this for me, please, Sir Tom" moment.
There's a coincidence, I recently finished working on this...
April 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
There's a coincidence, I recently finished working on this...
*Pant, Gasp Wheeze...* Sorry I'm late, we went away for a few days...
April 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
*Pant, Gasp Wheeze...* Sorry I'm late, we went away for a few days...
In "well, there's a first time for everything news", I actually felt a small tinge of pride on seeing my labours in a sponsored online advert. Now I just need envy, gluttony, greed, lust, sloth, and wrath to complete the set.
April 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
In "well, there's a first time for everything news", I actually felt a small tinge of pride on seeing my labours in a sponsored online advert. Now I just need envy, gluttony, greed, lust, sloth, and wrath to complete the set.
And in this week's episode of 'Tim Recreates Famous Magazine Covers..."
March 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
And in this week's episode of 'Tim Recreates Famous Magazine Covers..."
@stevomusicman.bsky.social I see your rather fetching Mercury Records promo tea towel, and I raise you…
March 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
@stevomusicman.bsky.social I see your rather fetching Mercury Records promo tea towel, and I raise you…
Unashamed plug for new P.P. Arnold retrospective (available on 2LP or 3CD set from 21 February) which includes her theme from 'Supergrass'. And now back to our scheduled programmes...
February 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Unashamed plug for new P.P. Arnold retrospective (available on 2LP or 3CD set from 21 February) which includes her theme from 'Supergrass'. And now back to our scheduled programmes...
Huge congratulations to @peteselby.bsky.social Three of the many wonderful books that he made happen last year have made the Penderyn Music Book Prize 2025 Long List.
January 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Huge congratulations to @peteselby.bsky.social Three of the many wonderful books that he made happen last year have made the Penderyn Music Book Prize 2025 Long List.
Special mention for Len Tuckey, not just a Pop Len but Mr. Suzi Quatro.
January 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Special mention for Len Tuckey, not just a Pop Len but Mr. Suzi Quatro.
Left: 'Water On Glass', Kim Wilde, 1981. Photo: Gered Mankovitz.
Right: 'Water On Glass', Jack Frost, 2025. Photo: Michael Mulligan
Right: 'Water On Glass', Jack Frost, 2025. Photo: Michael Mulligan
January 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Left: 'Water On Glass', Kim Wilde, 1981. Photo: Gered Mankovitz.
Right: 'Water On Glass', Jack Frost, 2025. Photo: Michael Mulligan
Right: 'Water On Glass', Jack Frost, 2025. Photo: Michael Mulligan
The presents are unwrapped but the paper fun continues.
December 25, 2024 at 11:33 AM
The presents are unwrapped but the paper fun continues.
The first D&P Christmas Album was exclusive to a supermarket (rhymes with 'al fresco') and put together by me! I wasn't responsible for the cover.
December 22, 2024 at 12:14 PM
The first D&P Christmas Album was exclusive to a supermarket (rhymes with 'al fresco') and put together by me! I wasn't responsible for the cover.
Three years ago I wrote the first book published by Nine Eight. In the last week I have discussed Christmas No. 1 singles with eight local radio stations, a national broadsheet, and turned down a TV appearance.
Truly, the gift that keeps on giving.
If only I had asked them all for a fee.
Truly, the gift that keeps on giving.
If only I had asked them all for a fee.
December 18, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Three years ago I wrote the first book published by Nine Eight. In the last week I have discussed Christmas No. 1 singles with eight local radio stations, a national broadsheet, and turned down a TV appearance.
Truly, the gift that keeps on giving.
If only I had asked them all for a fee.
Truly, the gift that keeps on giving.
If only I had asked them all for a fee.
As Bobby Helms returns to the Top 10 once more with 'Jingle Bell Rock', spare a thought for the neglected B-Side, 'Captain Santa Claus (And His Reindeer Space Patrol)'.
December 11, 2024 at 11:45 AM
As Bobby Helms returns to the Top 10 once more with 'Jingle Bell Rock', spare a thought for the neglected B-Side, 'Captain Santa Claus (And His Reindeer Space Patrol)'.
@peteselby.bsky.social @peterstoneman.bsky.social Just leaving this here...
November 26, 2024 at 10:12 AM
@peteselby.bsky.social @peterstoneman.bsky.social Just leaving this here...
I don't think Demon Music have arrived here yet, so...
'Parts Of the Process' is a definitive 11CD box set from Godley & Creme featuring all seven albums plus non-album tracks and 7" versions, a bonus disc of extended mixes and a 28-page booklet.
Pre-order now: godleyandcreme.lnk.to/complete
'Parts Of the Process' is a definitive 11CD box set from Godley & Creme featuring all seven albums plus non-album tracks and 7" versions, a bonus disc of extended mixes and a 28-page booklet.
Pre-order now: godleyandcreme.lnk.to/complete
November 20, 2024 at 4:01 PM
I don't think Demon Music have arrived here yet, so...
'Parts Of the Process' is a definitive 11CD box set from Godley & Creme featuring all seven albums plus non-album tracks and 7" versions, a bonus disc of extended mixes and a 28-page booklet.
Pre-order now: godleyandcreme.lnk.to/complete
'Parts Of the Process' is a definitive 11CD box set from Godley & Creme featuring all seven albums plus non-album tracks and 7" versions, a bonus disc of extended mixes and a 28-page booklet.
Pre-order now: godleyandcreme.lnk.to/complete