I write about pop culture. Credits include The Scotsman, The Big Issue, Radio Times, Classic Rock, Doctor Who Magazine and BBC Radio Scotland's Afternoons show. Co-creator of the So Disappointed podcast. Black cat enabler.
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Paul Whitelaw
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if starmer is going to be remembered at all, and it's a big if, it should be for being a deeply authoritarian and nasty streak of piss who enthusiastically supported genocide overseas and worked tirelessly to make the lives of trans people worse all to appease a handful of brain rotted fascists
Please, a man has resigned.
The Girl I Knew Somewhere
Nine Times Blue (Headquarters demo version)
Pleasant Valley Sunday
Porpoise Song (Theme from 'Head')
You Just May Be the One
@johnniejohnstone.bsky.social thread on The Monkees is wonderful. While they are filling Bluesky with joy here's a post Monkees Mike Nesmith being magical. Thanks to @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social for bringing this to my attention. And breathe...
youtu.be/49WgM0p91X0?...
Brad posting a thread of Carole King’s demo recordings of her Monkees songs is just one reason why I ❤️ my echo chamber. cc @johnniejohnstone.bsky.social
When they sang harmony they were great. When they did that call-and-response thing like they do here, it was even better. The way their voices blended and complemented each other was one of the Monkee Secret Weapons (capitals absolutely necessary).
Hittin’ the Rode again!
(Gosh, it’s a lovely mic!)
Recording for our next episode is complete and Episode 1 of Season 2 will be in your ears very soon.
Whatever happened to the Future?
I have always assumed that this song is also about that act of betrayal. youtu.be/iF1OCzL4y1w?...
"Only difference between me and Peter is that I'm just stone legal..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVxl...
When Dory Previn's marriage to Andre Previn fell apart after his affair with Mia Farrow, she wrote 'Beware of Young Girls' in response, a perfectly blunt and brutal takedown of the winsome pixie flower child and her unfaithful husband. Wise, angry, sad and true.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmi7...
Speaking in Downing Street, the PM says he informed the King of his decision this morning. He will remain in place until Labour chooses a new leader.
