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David

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Liverpool supporter. Obssesed with music. And cats. #JFT97

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David @adulttel.bsky.social · 1m

#80sTop30

12: Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill

Yeah it's a bit bloody obvious but that's cause it's fucking brilliant! Remember hearing it for first time as a kid advertising some CBBC programme and being immediately enchanted by it. From 1985's Hounds Of Love.

Kate Bush /David Gilmour - " Running Up That Hill "

YouTube video by HDPinkFloyd

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 22h

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13: Michael Jackson - PYT

Around the age of 12 me and a mate became obssessed with Michael Jackson's music-he could do all his dances and the moonwalk, unfortunately I wasn't blessed with such skills! My fav song soon became this disco beauty and remains so today. From 1982's Thriller.

Michael Jackson - P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) (Audio)

YouTube video by michaeljacksonVEVO

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Hardeep Matharu @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social · 1d

Given how much the China spy case has dominated headlines, it really does beg the question: why is our political-media class so uninterested in Nathan Gill, his Russian bribes, his once close associate Nigel Farage, and Reform UK?

Our new Byline Times edition investigates what the media won't 👇

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 2d

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14: Simple Minds - Glittering Prize

Taken from an album where several songs could have made my top 30! Absolute belter of a pop song-my mates and I still sing along to it reguarly! From 1982's New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84).

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Simple Minds - Glittering Prize (Live PinkPop Festival 83)

YouTube video by fery2

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 3d

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15: The Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way

Incredible new wave tune by the Furs that I come back to time and again. The fact it didn't even crack the UK Top 40 is nuts! From the 1982 album Forever Now.

youtu.be/0VUc4dwRLjI?...

Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way (Live)

YouTube video by PsychedelicFursVEVO

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 4d

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16: Roxy Music - Oh Yeah

Sublimely catchy single from Bryan Ferry and co. Taken from their 1980 album Flesh and Blood.

youtu.be/UFadTILdKqM?...

Roxy Music - Oh Yeah (On The Radio) Live on TOTP

YouTube video by RoxyMusicVEVO

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 5d

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17: Talking Heads - This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)

An outlier both musically and subject wise for Talking heads yet for me is the best of the lot. Simple and full of soul. Taken from 1983's Speaking In Tongues album.

youtu.be/nP8JhOSps_0?...

Talking Heads - This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) [Stop Making Sense]

YouTube video by lucaslockeridge

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 6d

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18: Fleetwood Mac - Isn't It Midnight

Classic 80s rock on this Christine McVie led Mac song. Sixth single taken from 1987's Tango In The Night yet didn't crack the top 40, but it's my favourite of the lot.

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Fleetwood Mac - Isn't It Midnight (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Fleetwood Mac

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.

My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:

Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?

t.co/BUTtpK9C4S

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 6d

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19: David Bowie - Modern Love

I became a bit obsessed with this song in the 90's-putting it on the jukebox everytime went to my local -which was a lot back then! Nile Rodgers produced genius. From the 1983 album Let's Dance.

youtu.be/mMfh38YTzE8?...

David Bowie - Modern Love - Sound+Vision Tour 1990 - Santiago, Chile

YouTube video by David Bowie Chile FB

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Dale Vince @dalevince.com · 8d

Why does this tax exile 'foreigner' think our government should discuss policy with him? He should feck off back to Monaco. Made his choice based on his own interest, to avoid tax. Anything he has to say will be only in his own interests, again.

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Miliband refused to discuss North Sea with me, says Ratcliffe

Ineos owner urges policymakers to reform net zero taxes or risk ‘irreversible decline’

www.telegraph.co.uk

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 8d

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20: Depeche Mode - Stripped

"Let me see you stripped, down to the bone" sexy in the way only Depeche Mode can do! Dark and full of synths-perfect. Taken from 1986's Black Celebration

youtu.be/mi3ckbEPZwU?...

Depeche Mode - Stripped (101 Live) Remastered Audio HD [4k - Ultra HD]

YouTube video by The Best Of Rock

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KimBo @zapperfan7.bsky.social · 8d

On #BBCQT - Fiona Bruce said that the audience and public didn't want to press Reform UK on their dodgy links to Russia.

I disagree.

RT if you agree it's in the public interest for Reform to explain about their links to Russian money and bribery!

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 9d

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21: Prince - Strange Relationship

My favourite Prince song has tended to change lots over the years which essentially means he has too many fucking great tunes! My current fav is Strange Relationship-him at his funky best. Taken from 1987's Sign O' The Times.

youtu.be/y378ys4NZ0k?...

Strange Relationship

YouTube video by Prince - Topic

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 10d

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22: Public Image Ltd. - Rise

Post-punk genius from Johnny Rotten's PIL. Taken from the 1986 album Album.

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PIL - Rise - Glasnost Rock - Rock Summer 1988

YouTube video by Ramiro Larrosa

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 10d

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23: George Michael - A Different Corner

So from yesterdays headbanger to something much more serene! Not my normal taste but stunning ballad from George who's got to be this country's greatest voice. From 1986's Music From The Edge Of Heaven (Wham).

youtu.be/VfPSNKb0Ahc?...

George Michael - A Different Corner (Live On BBC Parkinson Show)

YouTube video by georgemichaelVEVO

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 12d

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24: Living Colour - Cult Of Personality

Now admittedly I first heard this thanks to CM Punk but my god what an absolute headbanger! It has this amazing timeless sound to it that makes it hard to pinpoint the decade it was made. Taken from the 1988 album Vivid.

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(BETTER QUALITY!) Living Colour performing "Cult Of Personality" on Arsenio

YouTube video by heylad

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 12d

£10

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13d

Tax wealth.

Not work.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Green Party Political Broadcast. Monday 6.25pm on ITV and 6.55pm on BBC 1.

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Duke @silverduke.bsky.social · 13d

Spot on Gary.

Michael Emonds @michaelje67.bsky.social · 13d

Well said, Gary Neville! 👏

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Fabio @thesuntraveller.bsky.social · 13d

If I were a British citizen, I'd certainly join the Green Party.
Why?
Because as soon as Zack Polanski was elected, he started to say sensible things, explaining his decisions and the way problems should be solved, in a very clear way.
I can sense honesty, true commitment, will to change things.

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13d

I'm Jewish. I'm also Mancunian.

Every other national party leader was interviewed by Laura Kunesberg during their conference.

Maybe the BBC thought as someone who also supports Palestine - I had nothing to say?

Let's keep growing: join.greenparty.org.uk

Zack on Bold Politics podium

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Gill Tavner @gilltav.bsky.social · 12d

BBC will do everything possible to sideline & undermine voices that challenge the regime it works so hard to protect & perpetuate. For real change join @greenparty.org.uk
Follow and share widely any social media from @zackpolanski.bsky.social let’s build a movement despite efforts to silence us.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 12d

BBC accused of 'extraordinary' anti-Green bias after party say the Laura Kuenssberg Show scrapped a promised interview with @zackpolanski.bsky.social on Sunday.

Green sources say the show also refused to interview Polanski after he was elected as leader last month

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/06/b...

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 13d

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25: The Gap Band - Outstanding

Brilliant (or should I say Outstanding....sorry) bit of Disco/Funk by the Wilson brothers. Taken from their 1982 album Gap Band IV.

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THE GAP BAND OUTSTANDING

YouTube video by vanderlei xavier

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 14d

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26: Prefab Sprout - Desire As

Genius pop from Paddy McAloon's gang. Taken from the 1985 classic Steve McQueen. "I've got six things on my mind you're no longer one of them...."

youtu.be/7oO-fkr25Ts?...

Desire As (2007 Remastered Version)

YouTube video by Prefab Sprout - Topic

David @adulttel.bsky.social · 15d

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27: Stevie Nicks - Rooms On Fire

Taken from her 1989 album The Other Side Of The Mirror. My fav Stevie song-classic 80s synth soft rock.

youtu.be/t0vqoer3x4g?...

Stevie Nicks - Rooms On Fire (live on Rock Over Europe)

YouTube video by Mike Devery