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They were playing in our local Tesco half an hour ago. I'm going to have it running through my head all evening now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8U-...

The Piranhas - Tom HarkYouTube video by WiggyStHelensUKwww.youtube.com

Spotted one of these in the window of our local junk shop today. Unfortunately, they wanted £22 for it, so that's where he'll have to stay. www.ebay.com/itm/13606444...

Funko Wacky Wobbler Bobblehead -Beatnik on Bongos, Brother Shamus, New in Box | eBayBeatnik ( Brother Shamus ). 7" Wacky Wobbler Bobblehead. Item Is NEW In Box, Box Has Little Shelf Wear. 1st Edition Promo Box.www.ebay.com

Now available on the iPlayer (and an absolute joy to watch). www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Chuck Berry in ConcertLegendary rock 'n' roller Chuck Berry performs at the BBC Television Theatre in 1972. Johnny B Goode, Roll Over Beethoven and Nadine are just some of the highlights.www.bbc.co.uk

Just back from an enjoyable afternoon of Caribbean music in the park at Hoxton. I didn't catch the name of either band, I'm afraid, but their sets included covers from the songs of Lord Kitchener, Bob Marley and the Maytals. All free too!

Please tell me Michelle's punchline at 1:18 was "A real one". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle's speech at new presidential centreThe couple were opening a site in Chicago, which the former president described as a "celebration of community".www.bbc.co.uk

Knoxville, Tennessee's WBIR television station has been educating its viewers about the song Knoxville Girl. It starts on fairly familiar ground, but stick around long enough for the "first listen" party at the end. www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5wN...

History of 'Knoxville Girl' explainedYouTube video by WBIR Channel 10www.youtube.com

PlanetSlade's song of the day www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPNB...

Dale Watson ~ Don't Let the Honky Tonks GoYouTube video by GatorRockwww.youtube.com

PlanetSlade's song of the day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gA0...

I Am The Audience (2001 Remaster)YouTube video by XTC - Topicwww.youtube.com

Paid my first visit to the new Quentin Blake Illustration Centre today. More than any of the pages on show, I was struck by their (permanent?) wall art.

PlanetSlade's song of the day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVJm...

1946 Martin D18YouTube video by Release - Topicwww.youtube.com

Nice one, Lawrence. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

World Cup 2026: The Kansas city taking Algeria into its heartIn a small city in the state of Kansas, a World Cup love story has started.www.bbc.co.uk

PlanetSlade's song of the day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wV1...

Lo and BeholdenYouTube video by Patti Smith - Topicwww.youtube.com

Got to admit - these Knicks fans are giving the Tartan Army a run for their money.

New this week: Americana-uk.com's review of my latest book. americana-uk.com/book-review-.... Here's some extracts from what they had to say:

@realbaddiel.bsky.social I enjoyed your 60 Years series. The final episode's discussion of women's football reminded me of this May 1896 Birmingham Daily Mail clipping which I found while researching a story about the real Peaky Blinders. Thought it might make you laugh.

It's a start. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Workers remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after court rulingsIn the dead of night, behind a screen, the president’s name was purged from the facade of the Washington buildingwww.theguardian.com

The Stones have announced special editions of their upcoming new LP with cover art featuring Marvel's Spider-man, Hulk, Thor, Wolverine & Captain America. Is this Sympathy for the Daredevil or Just Another Moon Knight Mile? Wild Norse Gods couldn't drag them away.

You've got to love the Scottish fans. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nprg...

Rosco McLelland's World Cup anthem! #BreakingTheNewsYouTube video by BBC Scotlandwww.youtube.com

BBC News found this lady in the crowd outside yesterday's Mexico v South Africa game. The character of La Catrina was created by Mexican print-maker José Guadalupe Posada (1852–1913) to make fun of his country's wealthy elites.