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Rattlesnakes to On Pain. Warning - sports & humour here. None at Ongoing multimedia memoir -

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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
2 years
I have instructed my management to do what we can to remove my music from @Spotify . @UMG controls The Commotions & my 90's catalogue. Here's hoping they want to be on the right side of this moment.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
Come on, the rest of the UK. Solidarity with the scouse, and reject the imbecile nonce prince.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
That's it. I'm a bit choked up. Thanks @Tim_Burgess for inviting us and thanks all of you for listening along! #timstwitterlisteningparty
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@Lloyd_Cole
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2 years
What Bielsa did at @LUFC must not be undervalued. It's right up there. Personally I'd put it up there with Ranieri, given the squad he was given to work with. Statue or Stand.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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3 years
Just sang the last guide vocal of my 50s and made the last rough mix of my 50s. Off to cook the last pasta dinner of my 50s. #turning60
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
I’m a 59 year old man. Address me as bro & you’re automatically blocked.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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2 years
I cancelled my personal @Spotify . I'm angry & sad. After years of refusing to sign up to the mechanism which undermined my livelihood, I finally joined, & I was enjoying the UI. But when they choose vermin over music, we must reject them, mustn't we? I hope @UMG will do the same.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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2 years
Sinead was dealt a tough hand. Her singing voice was the best of her generation. I couldn't stand next to her talent. I've had my troubles, but she's had double. #SineadOConnor
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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
10 months
This is very cool. Well done @AlisonMoyet !
@alisonmoyetnews
Alison Moyet News
10 months
Please join us in congratulating @AlisonMoyet on graduating with a First in Fine Art Printmaking BA (Hons) from Brighton University today. What an achievement!
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@Lloyd_Cole
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3 months
Wow. Never thought I'd be retweeting a Grammys performance, but this is pretty great. Best moments are indeed her smile at the start, and Taylor S dancing and singing along with the chorus.
@yashar
Yashar Ali 🐘
3 months
Full performance of Fast Car by Tracy Chapman with Luke Combs at the Grammys. Her smile at the beginning is the best.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
1984 - 1985 was exhausting and fantastically exciting. We had done it. We were famous. People liked our music, some people loved it.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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5 years
It’s our birthday, sort of...
@JakeRudh
Jake (the 80s & 90s never ended in my world) Rudh
5 years
35 years ago today, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions released their stellar debut studio album “Rattlesnakes” featuring "Perfect Skin" "Forest Fire" "Rattlesnakes" and personal favorite "Are You Ready to Be Heartbroken"
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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
4 years
Looking forward to this. Join us. Bring beer.
@Tim_Burgess
Tim Burgess
4 years
Friday 17th April: 10pm (UK time) Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole and the Commotions will be our #timstwitterlisteningparty album. Join @Lloyd_Cole & @ClarkNeilRobert for a track by track guide to their ace debut LP
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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
4 years
Yes, retweet every week until this ordeal is over!
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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
1 year
Thanks again for all the birthday messages! This is how I'm feeling.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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2 years
What Ian said. RIP Janice
@empiresend
Ian McNabb. Cultural attaché: Kensington, L,pool.
2 years
I'll post a fitting tribute at a later date. For now I'll just say thank you Janice. You were a true friend who helped me at every opportunity. I love you unconditionally & will continue to do so. Thoughts and prayers with Paul and the children. Rock In Peace baby, Ix #janicelong
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@Lloyd_Cole
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1 year
@joncoopertweets Donald Trump.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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1 year
RIP Burt. So great. So cool.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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1 year
On Pain. My new album. 8 new songs produced by @C_M_Hughes . Out in June.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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2 years
I've tried to thank all the birthday well-wishers, but I'm sure I've missed a few. Thanks to all of you! 🙏🙏 🙏 🙏 Here's the happiest me recorded on photograph.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
This is what I look like if I don't cycle/exercise.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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2 years
Very old song (1983), very old pen (1986 - first year with more money than sense).
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
I'm exhausted trying to put all those (mostly prepared) tweets and keep up with the response. I hope you're all having fun. I don't listen to my own music very often, so this is lovely. The singing isn't as bad as I thought.
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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
2 years
Near perfect record only undermined by ill advised boogie woogie piano.
@JakeRudh
Jake (the 80s & 90s never ended in my world) Rudh
2 years
On this day in 1983, @thethe released the brilliant “Soul Mining” album featuring singles “Uncertain Smile" “Perfect" and “This Is the Day"
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
We had had a small hit, and a near miss. Our expectations were not high. We knew the record was good, but so what? We had a band bet - where would the album enter the charts? I dared for #20 , or so. Everyone else guessed lower. It went in at 13 & stayed in the top 100 for a year
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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
4 years
Let's discuss the Golf lockdown. Shut down the clubhouse, take out the flags and the rakes. Don't play with anyone you weren't already intimate with. OK, all good. Exercise, competition and fresh air are all good for the mental well being - play alone or with your family. Easy.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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2 years
Just spoke to my mother, who isn't on twitter, neither is my father, who she has managed to put up with for 62 years today! Happy anniversary!
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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
7 months
Not underrated by me.
@JakeRudh
Jake (the 80s & 90s never ended in my world) Rudh
7 months
On this day in 1989, The Blue Nile released their second studio album “Hats” featuring singles “The Downtown Lights" “Headlights on the Parade" and “Saturday Night" Such an underrated band.
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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
1 year
No need for sound. This is what cocaine looks like.
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chris evans
1 year
Don Jr. says the case against his father is past the “stature” of limitations
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I'll never forget Annie introducing PIL on Whistle Test. Her 'Oh my god, this is actually happening' expression of pure joy was a beautiful thing.
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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
1 year
Touring resumes in October with an electric band. Tickets go on sale on Feb 3rd. All details here - Don't miss Rattlesnakes.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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3 years
I was born around 8AM GMT so I’m still just about 59 right now as I wish you all goodnight. See you tomorrow.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
Almost everyone eventually came around to liking Rattlesnakes. Not John Peel. He described us as the Leicester City of bands - In the first division, but should probably be in the second. Weren't Leicester Liverpool's bogey team in the 80's?
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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
2 years
I’m pretty photogenic, but it must be f @cking weird being this camera friendly. Who competes? Maybe Garbo?
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PunkAndNewWave
2 years
Debbie Harry of #Blondie by David Michael Kennedy.
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2 years
A couple of years ago when I thought I had some spare change, I commissioned an electric guitar to my specs. 1st time since 1987. My luthier Trevor Healy is awesome & I've wanted 1 of his guitars since I saw the first Healer. This 1 is mine. Merry Christmas 2 me & to all of U.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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3 years
Is it too soon to ask - I am alone in being completely bemused by the OTT reaction to the Duke's passing?
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@Lloyd_Cole
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2 years
Fair play to @LUFC , they were fantastic. Ran 10km more than we did. Bielsa, I'm sure, enjoyed that, very much. Kalvin who? And, Utd fans, 'ha ha ha' is very much in order 🍻
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@Lloyd_Cole
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It's a perverse synchronicity that Trump and Johnson came to power together. Both are serial liars. Both believe they are the smartest in the room, neither are. I do hope there is a special circle of hell for them where they can be alone, together. They deserve each other.
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I ❤️ this @LUFC team but I feel for their fans. It must be awful. You think, 4-2 up, OK, at least we probably won't lose this... and then it's not 4-2! Anyhow, congrats!
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@Lloyd_Cole
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5 years
Career wise (ie family stuff excepted) this is the happiest I've been since Rattlesnakes charted at #13 in 1984 or was it #14 ? This record took a lot out of me. I'm happy it seems to be doing what I hoped it would do.
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1 year
Proper singing. @tracey_thorn sounding better than ever, IMHO.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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2 years
Yeah. We’re F*cked.
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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
2 years
RIP Michael. Pop icon. ❤️
@RollingStone
Rolling Stone
2 years
Michael Nesmith, the Monkees singer-guitarist and pop visionary who penned many of the group’s most enduring songs before laying the groundwork for country-rock, has died at the age of 78.
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1 year
Obvious but needs stating. This is how low the Tories have stooped.
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@Lloyd_Cole
Lloyd Cole
4 years
Very happy to announce that I just approved the VINYL re-mastering of Rattlesnakes for the forthcoming VINYL box set (the same as the one @UMG_News put out on CD a few years ago, minus the video DVD) soon to be released by my friends at @tapete .
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1 year
RIP ❤️ Viv.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
I live in the USA. There are no stories like this to retweet. Save the NHS by stopping Boris.
@TheFarm_
The Farm
4 years
In July 2019 our guitarist Keith Mullin was diagnosed with Laryngeal Cancer. After three operations (within a 10 week period) laser treatment and removing his left vocal cord his tests are now clear, and cancer free. He is now on the road to recovery thanks to our wonderful NHS.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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Thanks for all the birthday wishes. You are all very kind, and mostly charming ;)
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@Lloyd_Cole
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2 years
Finally saw @MWGoneFishing and my song (Why In The World?) was in it. Hard to imagine a lovelier context ❤️ 🍻 @RealBobMortimer .
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3 years
It's not the end of the nightmare, but it's the beginning of the end of the nightmare. I expect some weird sh1t these next 2 months. #YOUREFIRED
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@Lloyd_Cole
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To be clear, I've been sick, again, but I'm feeling pretty good right now. 4 more shows in Portugal & then home. I'll take the Summer to address these recurring bouts of illness. I'm very much looking forward to Irish & UK shows in September. 🏌️‍♂️ 🚴‍♂️
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3 years
It's not that bad.
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2 years
It never seems to get mentioned but Soul Mining was produced by Paul Hardiman and this was a large factor in our choosing him for Rattlesnakes.
@JakeRudh
Jake (the 80s & 90s never ended in my world) Rudh
2 years
On this day in 1983, @thethe released the brilliant “Soul Mining” album featuring singles “Uncertain Smile" “Perfect" and “This Is the Day"
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4 years
Ok, I'm off to make risotto. Thanks @Tim_Burgess , and everyone who listened to #timstwitterlisteningparty . If you missed it it will be available to view in real time thanks to so crazy genius Tim has found. I'll post links.
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We were young and, for a minute, we were pretty great -
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3 years
Coolest mug shots eve.
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Jake (the 80s & 90s never ended in my world) Rudh
3 years
David Bowie arrested in New York on a pot possession charge (1976).
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
Tomorrow at 21:00 GMT, 16:00 EST (for @ClarkNeilRobert & I). Lloyd Cole and The Commotions. Rattlesnakes. All welcome. I have memorabilia & memories. #timstwitterlisteningparty
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7 years
Tubeway Army reunion?
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
We mixed the album at Martin Rushent's Genetic Studios in Berkshire. The Sisters of Mercy were recording there. Eldrich was hilarious. He slept all day on the couch and only sang at night. The rest of the band played tennis against us in tight jeans & Cuban heels & beat us.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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Heartbroken? This is the song that really got us started. We already had Patience, but we didn't really have an identity. It was written to be the b-side of an indie single. It took us a day. A-side took a week. It took a while to admit that it was better. Then we were off.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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Let's be clear, you can't have a waiter wait on your table & be safely distancing. You can't get a beer at the pub either. Either we distance or we don't. The US & UK curves are anything but flat. Madness to relax right now. #coronavirus
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I so wanted to see this tour but the Manchester date was the night before our English O Level exam and no one would go with me. Huge regreat. RIP Tom.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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5 years
RIP Pete Shelly. For a while there Buzzcocks were just PERFECT. We all loved them.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
My first childhood crush. Leather catsuit and Lotus, RIP. Diana Rigg.
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4 years
Dear Buffalo police who resigned because your colleagues were fired. Thank you. If you don't see what's wrong here, then at least we now have 57 less potential nightmares.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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6 months
Thanks @MOJOmagazine ! ON PAIN is their #42 album of 2023. 23 year old me would dispute that there are 41 better ones. 62 year old me appreciates not being completely invisible.
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3 years
2nd Moderna shot today. #ImVaxed
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I don't follow a ton of young (compared to me) non-binary folk but @BootstrapCook makes me feel a little more optimistic about the future of mankind(sic).
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3 years
Just heard a very average rework of Heart Of Glass on the jukebox. If you’re going to cover a song, without a new angle on it, it had better be better than the original. Or fuck off.
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And you may say to yourself, "My God, what have I done?"
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When I was 26 @guardianmusic did a songwriter's songwriter thing. Interviewing many & having them all pick two. @ElvisCostello won, of course. Ray Davies picked Prince, & ME! Maybe not the highlight of my entire life, but up there. #HappyBirthdayRayDavies
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@Lloyd_Cole
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4 years
Let's be clear on this - you don't 'beat' a disease or a virus with willpower and positive thoughts, or bulldog spirit, even. You get lucky, or you don't.
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@Lloyd_Cole
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3 years
Frank Cole ⁦ @franknmncole ⁩ graduate!
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Never really met John, but did pass him in a TV corridor once. He was fast. Saw me, said 'Read any good books, recently, Lloyd?" and he was gone. I was just happy he knew who I was. #birthdayboys
@JakeRudh
Jake (the 80s & 90s never ended in my world) Rudh
2 years
Happy 66th birthday to #JohnLydon of Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd. aka #JohnnyRotten .
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RIP Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. And let's not forget, on top of everything else, he produced Complete Control - maybe the greatest punk single (certainly my favourite).
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No wonder our boys are so handsome! My wife, of 30 years, today...
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I was lucky enough to work with Chris Thomas, once. I asked him how he got that amazing vocal sound for Chrissie. His reply - Put any microphone on front of her.
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Jake (the 80s & 90s never ended in my world) Rudh
2 years
Happy birthday to #ChrissieHynde of The Pretenders.
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Friends Reunited. Big thanks to Stephen at ⁦ @Qantas ⁩ Melbourne. Note Melbourne, not Hobart.
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It's late. I'm tired. I shouldn't be tweeting. I should worry about sales, alienating potential buyers, etc. But here I am. And here I go - If you're offended by the very idea of socialism or universal health care, even though you know nothing about either... Give us a miss, OK?
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@Lloyd_Cole
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We're doing another #TimsTwitterListeningParty at 7PM GMT May 26th for Don't Get Weird On Me, Babe (you voted for it). @FredMaher3 has reactivated his Twitter account and Blair Cowan has joined to contribute to this. @capitolstudios might want to be involved maybe?
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I'd keep my mouth shut regarding the 'the spirit' of anything if my government wanted to ship migrants to Rwanda.
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❤️ Kate. This is her best song IMHO. Even better than Running Up That Hill. Also best video.
@JakeRudh
Jake (the 80s & 90s never ended in my world) Rudh
2 months
On this day in 1986, #KateBush released “Hounds of Love” - the title track from her fifth studio album. When I was a child Running in the night Afraid of what might be Hiding in the dark Hiding in the street And of what was following me...
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4 years
Hard to imagine anyone stupid enough to tweet this.
@ScottWalker
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4 years
Hard to imagine any other @POTUS having the guts to walk out of the White House like this: @realDonaldTrump
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When we bought our house, 18 years ago, there were no animals at all in the garden. Thanks to the previous owners’ pesticide. Now we have squirrels, chipmunks, skunks, occasional possums and foxes and these guys who love to feed on the weeds that now grow in our lawn.
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This is why I'm in Dublin. Frank Tate with the guitar he built for me. It is a thing of beauty. Honey burst OM (Frank's first OM), pinless bridge, light as a feather. Sings. ❤️
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4 years
In Glasgow for a bit. Grocery shopping, I was able to resist all junk food except... I've earned it.
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1 year
Happy Birthday to wonderful @RobynHitchcock , now the world's oldest child. Lovely photo by @emmaswiftsings
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2 years
Maybe the game is different now, but I'm sure I'm not the only Englishman (1/4 Welsh) who grew up in the 1970's who has no problem with Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France or any other team beating our Rugger toffs.
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3 months
Birthday Breakfast! Thanks for all the kind messages 🙏
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4 years
Watch this space.
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4 years
Which song has improved most with age? I vote for Patience. Why was this not a single?
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