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Graeme Thomson @graemethomson.bsky.social · 23h

A month today. Nov 14th, 6pm, @ Aye Write. Fab.
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/ring...

Ringo and George Harrison - Behind the Locked Door: Tom Doyle and Graeme Thomson with Vikki Reilly - Glasgow Life

Aye Write 2025 presents Ringo and George Harrison - Behind the Locked Door: Tom Doyle and Graeme Thomson with Vikki Reilly

www.glasgowlife.org.uk

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 15h

Yes, and trying to find the words to celebrate it without sounding banal is hard!

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 15h

Each album is amazing. And here he is covering a classic with beauty

youtu.be/JAfuUZRou7g?...

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 17h

In preparation for tomorrow!
#NowPlaying #GrahamNash #SongsForBeginners

Front cover of Graham Nash's album, Songs For Beginners. He is in front of green foliage but behind jars and a pot plant

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 2d

#NowPlaying #EllaFitzgerald #LikeSomeoneInLove

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John Parkin @johnp69.bsky.social · 2d

Looking at my list we seem to have neglected George so far this year. So as it’s 35 years ago this month that “Volume 3” by the Wilburys was released shall we have a listening party on Saturday?
@beatlespod.bsky.social @beatlesbookspod.bsky.social @stevenc63.bsky.social @pavementoyster.bsky.social

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 2d

Yes. It's elitist to think folk can't appreciate both high art & pop culture. I find both are extraordinary. No one should dictate what & who art is for. The world is for everyone. It's OK to want your story to be told. That story is for everyone too. Relevance is being poorly defined by gatekeepers

David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 3d

EXACTLY!
‘Where once there was a yearning to be “exposed to something extraordinary”, today politicians and arts administrators are besotted by the notion of “relevance”, of the arts as something with which people must immediately identify or recognise.’ observer.co.uk/news/columni...

It’s not opera that’s elitist but the idea that art is to...

The myth that culture has not been for the masses is debunked in a new book

observer.co.uk

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 3d

If it was for sale here, I could be tempted!

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 3d

Such a pleasing snippet! The full film must be out there somewhere. I'd love to see the whole thing. I imagine it is a fascinating artefact of the time.

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 3d

You can read the text of the full article here. Anyone know what happened with Ten for Two?
#JohnLennon #YokoOno #PowerToThePeople
Why Won't Yoko Release Ten For Two? | Ann Arbor District Library share.google/VoCyQk1ePb9k...

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Justin LaLiberty @jlalibs.com · 3d

www.interviewmagazine.com/film/diane-k...

Diane Keaton Takes Questions from 25 Famous Friends and Fans

The singular film star and fashion icon looks back on her life and career with the help of Steve Martin, Nancy Meyers, Al Pacino, Ariana Grande, Sarah Silverman, and more.

www.interviewmagazine.com

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 3d

She was just so great!I'm really quite stunned.

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Steven C @stevenc63.bsky.social · 3d

youtu.be/fQseNfavHJA

Diane Keaton Accepts the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award

YouTube video by American Film Institute

youtu.be

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 3d

#NowPlaying #SamCooke #MyKindOfBlues

Front cover of Sam Cooke's album, My Kind Of Blues

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 3d

I think it's conversations like this that I'll miss the most when he hangs up his mic
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...

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Steven C @stevenc63.bsky.social · 4d

Well, this is quite something..,

youtu.be/50W_ePTb5rY?...

Jon Batiste - LONELY AVENUE ft. Randy Newman

YouTube video by JonBatisteVEVO

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Arthur David Spota @adaspota.bsky.social · 4d

The Small Faces (with PP Arnold) ~ Tin Soldier
(Live on French TV, March 2 1968 - dubbed)
#SmallFaces #SteveMarriott #MusicSky

This is so great, Marriott was the epitome of what a Rock Star should be. I saw him many times, he was always on, and always amazing.

youtu.be/6vWTtx_PxPo

Small Faces - Tin Soldier (good quality)

YouTube video by xJayWalkerx

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I am the EggPod @eggpod.bsky.social · 4d

Everyone’s heard the incredible (triple-tracked) three part harmonies on Because from 1969.

But four years prior to Abbey Road John, Paul and George recorded this far more subtle, emotional and raw vocal performance. Just so beautiful

youtu.be/kMGaUCxl4T0?...

The Beatles - Yes It Is - Isolated Vocals

YouTube video by Johnathon Lennothan

youtu.be

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 6d

"We'd like to wish you all what you would wish yourself"
youtu.be/0svrEpittNs?...

George Harrison 'It's Johnny's Birthday' (Official Video)

YouTube video by George Harrison

youtu.be

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Tommy Siegel @tommysiegel.bsky.social · 8d

been there, astronaut.

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Don Paterson @dharmabam.bsky.social · 11d

Wrote something on Harrison & class. Also scansion. But remember the first rule of Foot Club. open.substack.com/pub/northsea...

Tony Harrison's 'Study'

Don Paterson on the best room

open.substack.com

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Beatghoul ⑆⑇⑈⑉ @beatgrrrl.bsky.social · 9d

Aired October 5, 1979: Blondie performing on The Midnight Special

Blondie • Live Midnight Special • 1979

YouTube video by Blondie Archive

youtu.be

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 9d

I love the wee smile playing on George's lips as he eats his toast!

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 9d

Recommend Andy Goldsworthy's exhibition. He inserts himself in his pieces in surreal ways. I won't share as it's good to be surprised.
Below is a Sheep painting. A canvas nailed in a field with a feeding block for sheep to come to. My mind went to Yoko's Painting To Be Stepped On because, of course.

Full picture of one of Andy Goldsworthy's Sheep paintings. The canvas shows mud brought on to it by sheep going to the feeding block in the middle. The feeding block is removed leaving a circle in the middle.

Close up of one of Andy Goldsworthy's Sheep paintings. The mud is caked round the middle circle where the feeding block was

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Jillian Reilly @jillianreilly.bsky.social · 10d

And so it begins...
youtu.be/0JWl_wUOQc4?...

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