Brian James
@brianjames.bsky.social
Enthusiastic amateur guitarist with a music studio in our home in Bournemouth.Like all styles of music particularly 60s & 70s, Concerts, Football, Cinema, Old Films, Theatre, Photography.Genealogist. Table tennis player. Servant to a cat!
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Never seen this before. I would have preferred a straight forward version by Donovan @maryhopkin.bsky.social
Never seen this before. I would have preferred a straight forward version by Donovan @maryhopkin.bsky.social
17Nov1968 'Those Were the Days' Musical Sketch - Donovan, Tommy & Dick Smothers, et al.
YouTube video by Randolph Stevens
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December 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Never seen this before. I would have preferred a straight forward version by Donovan @maryhopkin.bsky.social
Never seen this before. I would have preferred a straight forward version by Donovan @maryhopkin.bsky.social
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PENTANGLE
RM JUNE 1968
+ TRAVELLING SONG
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RM JUNE 1968
+ TRAVELLING SONG
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYMk...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
PENTANGLE
RM JUNE 1968
+ TRAVELLING SONG
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYMk...
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RM JUNE 1968
+ TRAVELLING SONG
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYMk...
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Saw Mr Burton last night. A wonderful film starring Toby Jones as schoolmaster Philip Jenkins, Harry Lawtey as a young Richard Burton and Lesley Manville as Ma Smith. Superb performances all round. If you haven’t seen it, it’s on BBC IPlayer. @maryhopkin.bsky.social
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www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Mr Burton
Film biopic about the power of an inspirational teacher and how talent can sometimes transcend the circumstances in which it is found.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Saw Mr Burton last night. A wonderful film starring Toby Jones as schoolmaster Philip Jenkins, Harry Lawtey as a young Richard Burton and Lesley Manville as Ma Smith. Superb performances all round. If you haven’t seen it, it’s on BBC IPlayer. @maryhopkin.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Begins this Wednesday 26th November on Disney +. This trailer is on YouTube.
November 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Begins this Wednesday 26th November on Disney +. This trailer is on YouTube.
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Very interesting. A guide to improving your life... you deserve it!
Just had a lovely chat with Tom Mumford about music and Alexander Technique! Watch/listen here: youtu.be/HEedvewWbkw?...
Music, Movement & Legacy - Jessica Lee Morgan
YouTube video by Tom Mumford
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November 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Very interesting. A guide to improving your life... you deserve it!
A wonderful song. No George Martin “ harpsichord “ sounding instrumental added yet.
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The Beatles - In My Life (Take 1)
YouTube video by TheBeatlesVEVO
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November 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
A wonderful song. No George Martin “ harpsichord “ sounding instrumental added yet.
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In Remembrance - VOCES8: A Day May Come by Debbie Wiseman & Grahame Davies
YouTube video by VOCES8
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November 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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My brilliant, funny daughter! Maybe she can't string two sentences together but she's fully qualified to help you fix your back pain and posture! Check it out! Free Walking Toolkit! (plus bloopers!) - Space Alexander Technique youtube.com/shorts/KfCES... via @YouTube
Free Walking Toolkit! (plus bloopers!) - Space Alexander Technique
YouTube video by jlmsings
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November 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Paul McCartney wrote this lovely song for Peter and Gordon and it reached No.1 in the UK charts. youtu.be/UCxQ53JuZo4?...
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Peter Asher with Graham Nash World Without Love at Manchester October 2025
YouTube video by Graham Baker
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October 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Paul McCartney wrote this lovely song for Peter and Gordon and it reached No.1 in the UK charts. youtu.be/UCxQ53JuZo4?...
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Beautiful sunny day at Southbourne beach in Bournemouth this morning.
September 30, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Beautiful sunny day at Southbourne beach in Bournemouth this morning.
My sun Adrian appeared at the British Masters Track & Field Championships in Derby at the weekend. He ran in a 400 metres race….. and won. It was his first competitive race at this distance.
He is in the 5th lane in a yellow jersey.
He is in the 5th lane in a yellow jersey.
September 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
My sun Adrian appeared at the British Masters Track & Field Championships in Derby at the weekend. He ran in a 400 metres race….. and won. It was his first competitive race at this distance.
He is in the 5th lane in a yellow jersey.
He is in the 5th lane in a yellow jersey.
Never heard this before! Great song and performance from Paul.
September 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Never heard this before! Great song and performance from Paul.
A 60 second segment featuring Mary Hopkin in a channel 5 production of “The Best of Eurovision in the '70s." Whilst Mary disliked the song Knock Knock Who’s There? she gave a wonderful performance. @singingconductor.bsky.social @maryhopkin.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A 60 second segment featuring Mary Hopkin in a channel 5 production of “The Best of Eurovision in the '70s." Whilst Mary disliked the song Knock Knock Who’s There? she gave a wonderful performance. @singingconductor.bsky.social @maryhopkin.bsky.social
Graham Nash wrote "Our House" after a simple outing with Joni Mitchell where they bought a vase, and he lit a fire at their Laurel Canyon home.
This demo is such a perfect little thing. Their voices together. Joni’s delighted giggle when he makes a mistake. It’s so warm and alive you feel like you’re there.
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Our House (Demo)
YouTube video by Graham Nash - Topic
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August 31, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Graham Nash wrote "Our House" after a simple outing with Joni Mitchell where they bought a vase, and he lit a fire at their Laurel Canyon home.
I have seen a Manfreds concert with both lead singers Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo singing all their hit songs. A highly entertaining evening. (Poster advertising New Zealand tour!)
August 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I have seen a Manfreds concert with both lead singers Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo singing all their hit songs. A highly entertaining evening. (Poster advertising New Zealand tour!)
Here is a short video of a brilliant two hour boat trip we took to the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast. Home to tens of thousands of sea birds.
August 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Here is a short video of a brilliant two hour boat trip we took to the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast. Home to tens of thousands of sea birds.
Remembering my favourite guitarist the brilliant Peter Green cofounder of Fleetwood Mac who passed away on this day in 2020.
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Fleetwood Mac-Albatros
YouTube video by TheGarfield27
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July 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Remembering my favourite guitarist the brilliant Peter Green cofounder of Fleetwood Mac who passed away on this day in 2020.
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Sad news about singer Connie Francis who had many hit records in the late ‘50s and ‘60s. The song that stands out for me is Who’s Sorry Now?
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July 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Sad news about singer Connie Francis who had many hit records in the late ‘50s and ‘60s. The song that stands out for me is Who’s Sorry Now?
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David Bowie The Man Who Fell To Earth painting by his friend and artist George Underwood.
July 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
David Bowie The Man Who Fell To Earth painting by his friend and artist George Underwood.
Had surgery this morning at Poole Hospital, my appendix was removed. Was diagnosed in February 2023 at the same time as a heart attack so couldn't have it removed then. Feeling good now and no pain! Hope to go home tomorrow.
July 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Had surgery this morning at Poole Hospital, my appendix was removed. Was diagnosed in February 2023 at the same time as a heart attack so couldn't have it removed then. Feeling good now and no pain! Hope to go home tomorrow.
Brilliant! 🌳🪻🌿🥀☘️🌷🍂🥀
GEORGE HARRISON
tales from the garden
The Oldie APRIL 25
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tales from the garden
The Oldie APRIL 25
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June 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Brilliant! 🌳🪻🌿🥀☘️🌷🍂🥀
These 1930s photos of my mum Freda were taken by my dad Vic apart from the first one with a hat which was a professional shoot as she modelled hats. The accompanying song was written in 1932 by Ray Noble…Love Is The Sweetest Thing sung by Mary Hopkin
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A VIDEO SLIDESHOW OF 1930s RESTORED PHOTOS OF MY MOTHER FREDA JAMES
YouTube video by Brian James
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June 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
These 1930s photos of my mum Freda were taken by my dad Vic apart from the first one with a hat which was a professional shoot as she modelled hats. The accompanying song was written in 1932 by Ray Noble…Love Is The Sweetest Thing sung by Mary Hopkin
youtu.be/VgmCJJavTLg?...
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I saw Episode Six a year later when they had changed their name to Episode. Here is a live performance of Morning Dew.
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June 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I saw Episode Six a year later when they had changed their name to Episode. Here is a live performance of Morning Dew.
youtu.be/Vk7AtDmagmI?...
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A great cover version of Running Up That Hill by the brilliant Postmodern Jukebox youtu.be/GbbSFmPOmts?...
Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush (Western Style Cover) feat. Sweet Megg
YouTube video by PostmodernJukebox
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June 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A great cover version of Running Up That Hill by the brilliant Postmodern Jukebox youtu.be/GbbSFmPOmts?...
At the seafront in Bournemouth this morning. Windy and wet!
June 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
At the seafront in Bournemouth this morning. Windy and wet!