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And Then There Was Pub Rock
Introduction I have been listening to “Goodbye Nashville, Hello Camden Town” which is a compilation of songs that went under the label “Pub Rock”. This was a peculiarity to the UK, and was a reaction to the overblown glam bands and stadium rock excesses that occurred in the thoroughly seventies.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
And The Cat Said No
A made up freeish form poem (tell me if it is real) on the contrariness of your cat. Every Day 🐱 Where’s My Milk? It’s Here In Your Favourite Bowl Warmed Just As You Like It Will You Drink It Now? And The Cat Said No 🐱 I Want To Go Out But It’s Raining I Want to Go Out I’ve Opened The Door For You Do You Want To Go Out? And The Cat Said No 🐱 I Want Some Food I’ve Opened Your Favourite Salmon and Tuna In Your Special Bowl Are You Going To Eat? And The Cat Said No 🐱 I Want To Sleep I Put A Clean Blanket In Your Basket Warmed On The Radiator Lie Down Here And The Cat Said No 🐱 Now Repeat
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Poets
Using Facebook Data To Analyse Your Facebook Group
Introduction This is mainly for group admins and relates to the Facebook Vocal Groups, but it is fine for any group. You may look at this and think it’s not for me but that is fine, it's not for everyone. Hopefully I can show some things that may make you see something that you find useful. In the Manage section there is a lot of high level information that can direct your Group policies.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in 01
A Weekend Hill Walk
Introduction This is a challenge I set myself in the article below to write a totally positive fiction story. Quite rightly people suggested writing a children’s story, but I do tend to make things difficult for myself. Although this story refers to adversity for others in the note (you will see what I mean when you read this), this is an adult story that is totally positive, although children could read it or be told it. I hope that you enjoy it and would love to hear your opinions in the comments either here or on Facebook.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Fiction
Three Witches
For some reason, I was thinking of the Three Witches who foretold Macbeth’s rise to become King of Scotland and his eventual demise. I wondered if I could write a poem about their conversations and activities leading up to Macbeth's arrival. Obviously, it is All Hallows Eve so that may be something to do with it.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Poets
Louise Distras
An Interview With Louise Distras I first met Louise three years back supporting The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing at The Cluny 2 in Newcastle. I was really impressed by her performance and grabbed a copy of the "Street Revolution" EP (there's a link to my review at the end of this piece).
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Interview
Some Electric Light Orchestra Favourites
Introduction I know a lot of people will disagree with me because I won’t include “Mr Blue Sky” which I find trite, boring and overplayed, but I will tell you a little about how the band were formed and the original idea behind it.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
