One of my favourite albums ever -'I Love My Friends' -Stephen Duffy. I've owned blue one on left for some time & just now treated myself to the newer version CD album on right (how the album was meant to be) (pleased I got one before they are all gone) Magnificent!
THE LILAC TIME

Happy birthday #BillWard (BlackSabbath, Bill Ward). Nibby! Read our #HiddenGems review of #BlackSabbath ’s “Never Say Die!”: magnetmagazine.com/2012/05/10/hid…

Latest from me. Here's the possible key to the end of 14 years of Tory rule: For almost the entirety of the party’s time in office, millions of people have felt the effects of turbulence, shocks and disasters. What did people get in return?
Nothing. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Greater Manchester Police chief Stephen Watson, who unexpectedly reopened the investigation into Angela Rayner’s addresses, spoke at the last Tory conference.

The appearance raised questions about his political impartiality, as since the event he's garnered Tory support for…

The last Walkman - changed the battery pressed play - Suicaine Gratification - sounding amazing - damn you iPod.

'Where the kettle always sings'
youtu.be/q4q7tBjE3LY?si…

The spectacular view across Herefordshire from the house

Where the magic happened. This room in West Malvern is where @thelilactime recorded Astronauts, one of my all-time favourite albums. Looking forward to the deluxe reissue arriving later this year on @needlemythology
open.spotify.com/album/4csI8joV…

And while you’re loving the new album by THE LILAC TIME, if you haven’t already, you’re going to want to get their last record, “Return To Us.” Beautiful pairing. Then step back to “No Sad Songs” and slide into the “Runout Groove.” And then just “Keep Going” …

Micky Greaney delivers his masterpiece.

Nearly thirty years after it was made, the exceptional second album by
'Birmingham’s best-kept secret' is available. So tell everyone.

outsideleft.com/main.php?updat…

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THE LILAC TIME This looks very much like a young Stephen watching The Clash in 1978 from the 'Rude Boy' film. Can you confirm Stephen...and any memories if it is you? Thanks!

Designate Birmingham's Station Street a Historic, Cultural and Civic Asset chng.it/p4WmnRMG

Remembering Andy Lochhead, on what would have been his 83rd birthday. 💜💙 #AVFC

Pleased to report that pre-orders for vinyl LP, CD and download of Micky Greaney’s new album “And Now It’s All This” available at mickygreaney.bandcamp.com
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I think we will still overcome ✌🏼 youtu.be/w_8bN_z55f0?si…

I’m very sad that Ward End Library is one of the 25 (of 35) to be closed. They give millions to their friends and take the books out of our hands. ✌🏼

Save Birmingham Libraries chng.it/yqvQGrm2

Not quite sure why this is on so late. But just look at that cast! First broadcast around Christmas in 1966

On tonight-Wednesday-on BBC4

Here we are playing at CBGB 34 years ago tonight ✌🏼