May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
It was an Instagram story on Graeme Thomson’s account that first made me aware of the existence of Orwell. He had been sent a vinyl copy of Simple Minded, with its wonderfully stylised artwork – a subtle but very obvious homage to the Sons and Fascination album cover. I was impressed by its look and…
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What’s happening to me? I’ve just come to a complete ceasing of wanting to write/type at the moment. I *want* to write – but I feel like I have such an excess to get off my chest that it just feels easier, and more fun in some ways, to just do a vlog. I like…
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Had a lovely afternoon out in the West End yesterday, by Kelvinbridge. Looked in this posh home decor place called Galletly Tubbs. Lovely stuff, but OH MY WORD – the prices! A place for window shopping ONLY, for us riff raff! Lol Then went and had some food at Sips And Baker further along the…
Not much will be happening here on the blog for the next week as I have to knuckle down for my next uni assignment. Demotivation is starting to rear its ugly head and I need to try and deal with that. So here’s an apt Minds Music Monday choice. I chose this clip because Jim…
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How I started my new year…
Not sure on the details of this clip…would seem to date, by Jim’s clothing, style, hair cut, etc, to be around 2005. It’s a truncated version…but I like it. Sir is being quite emotive… https://youtu.be/voQeLzhFNAY
And last, but by no means least…the beautiful and ephemeral Big Sleep.
OMG! Just to tease me, someone caught the Toblerone banter at the Palladium. I can also confirm James did not look too happy about being there. Lol
I know they probably rehearse many songs….but…considering we are a WEEK away from the first Acoustic Tour gig (next Saturday, Essen, Germany)….this makes for very interesting viewing!
Three days until the New Gold Dream box set hits, so here’s another awesome live performance of a track from the album in anticipation. Jim is in full “Anthony Perkins” mode here. Love the lighting on this and how it makes him look like some pale, majestic, new wave prince. Just…beautiful! The whole shebang! https://youtu.be/9XT0wHEJyDM