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sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 1h

Thanks again to @geodrew.bsky.social & @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social for hosting. I've got my next artist lined up already! It’s more trad and a good tie in with #90sTop30

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 1h

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Richard X

In 2015, I never expected to enjoy a new new order record, but this exceeded all expectations…

Day 15 - New Order | Plastic

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New Order - Plastic (Official Audio)

YouTube video by neworder

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 1h

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Richard X

In 2015, I never expected to enjoy a new new order record, but this exceeded all expectations…

Day 15 - New Order | Plastic

youtu.be/THwp-hWtC5Y?...

New Order - Plastic (Official Audio)

YouTube video by neworder

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 1d

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Richard X

"Maybe they'll open with an album track
Or a top five hit no turning back…Tonight when the lights are going down
I will surrender to the sound
And look at all the kids around”

Day 14 - Saint Etienne | Tonight

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Saint Etienne - Tonight

YouTube video by SaintEtienneVEVO

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 2d

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Richard X

when How Does It Feel To Be Loved?meets Bugged Out…I can have both

Day 13 - Belle & Sebastian | I Didn't See It Coming (Richard X mix)

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Belle and Sebastian / I Didn't See It Coming

YouTube video by bellesglasgow

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 3d

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Richard X

I've never heard the original…

Day 12 - Patrick Wolf | The City (Richard X remix)

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Patrick Wolf - The City (Richard X remix)

YouTube video by lluvianihilista

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 4d

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Richard X

I've feasted so long on this maximalist remix, that I find the original too…slow

Day 11 - Hot Chip | I Feel Better (Richard X remix)

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I Feel Better (Richard X Remix)

YouTube video by Hot Chip - Topic

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 5d

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Richard X

How to improve on perfection…

Day 10 - Saint Etienne | Only Love Can Break Your Heart (Foxbase Beta version)

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Saint Etienne - Only Love Can Break Your Heart (Fox Base Beta Mix)

YouTube video by Adrian Dangerous

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 6d

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Richard X

“You are my brother”

Day 9 - Pet Shop Boys | Fugitive (Richard X Extended mix)

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Fugitive (Richard X Extended Mix) (2017 Remaster)

YouTube video by Pet Shop Boys - Topic

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 7d

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Richard X

I wouldn't normally like this kind of thing but this remix is too irresistible

Day 8 - Gwen Stefani | Cool (Richard X remix)

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Gwen Stefani - Cool [Richard X Remix]

YouTube video by Rafael S Rosas

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 7d

Darklands version is better than Dogrel version. 👍

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 8d

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Richard X

Equally as good as the original and shep pettibone remixes…

Day 7 - New Order | Bizarre Love Triangle (Richard X remix edit)

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New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle (Richard X Remix)(Edit)

YouTube video by Mozo Rael

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 8d

A quick scan on Apple Music (my current streaming platform) shows that she is still releasing singles. Will have to investigate…

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 8d

Wow! Annie has some great songs…chewing gum, greatest hit, heartbeat. But she keeps a low profile.

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks for the recommendation. strict machine is a great song and I’ve never noticed how similar the songs are until now. Cheers!

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 9d

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Richard X

"Missus B Missus E Missus A-U-T
Missus I Missus F-U-L
…
Missus D Missus I Missus F-F-I
Missus C Missus U-L-T"

Day 6 - Annie | Me Plus One

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YouTube video by Annie - Topic

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 10d

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Richard X

I wouldn't normally like this kind of thing but this song is too irresistible

Day 5 - Rachel Stevens | Some Girls

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YouTube video by Rachel Stevens - Topic

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 11d

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Richard X

In another world, this would have been the 2003 Christmas no 1…

Day 4 - Richard X and Jarvis | Into U

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Richard X - Into U (feat. Jarvis Cocker & Hope Sandoval) [HD]

YouTube video by TyLee

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 12d

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Richard X

Reminds me of descending the stairs at 18 West Central Street, London

Day 3 - Tiga | Burning Down

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YouTube video by Tiga - Topic

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 13d

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Richard X

The things that dreams are made of…

Day 2 - Richard X feat. Kelis | Finest Dreams

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Richard X & Kelis - Finest Dreams

YouTube video by jemappelle92

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 14d

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Richard X

Likely the only post of mine to feature a band that originated from a tv talent show…(likely)

Day 1 - Richard X v. Liberty X | Being Nobody

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sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · 14d

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My choice this round is pop producer, songwriter and remixer extraordinaire…Richard X. My chronological top 15 starts with…

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · Sep 15

Thanks again to @geodrew.bsky.social and @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social for hosting. I’m already thinking about future #ArtistFave15…

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · Sep 15

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Jens Lekman

"And we can talk about anything
As long it's about nothing"

I’ve always thought that this would make a good song to be used in a trailer for Call Me By Your Name…

Day 15 - How Can I Tell Him

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How Can I Tell Him

YouTube video by Jens Lekman - Topic

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · Sep 15

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Jens Lekman

"And we can talk about anything
As long it's about nothing"

I’ve always thought that this would make a good song to be used in a trailer for Call Me By Your Name…

Day 15 - How Can I Tell Him

youtu.be/7PtxccHGppA?...

How Can I Tell Him

YouTube video by Jens Lekman - Topic

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · Sep 14

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Jens Lekman

"”Where did you develop those hot-wiring talents?
I say, My brother was an electrician
But when he was younger he had other ambitions"”

…With a lovely guest vocal from Tracey Thorn

Day 14 - Hotwire the Ferris Wheel

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Hotwire the Ferris Wheel

YouTube video by Jens Lekman - Topic

sfchow.bsky.social @sfchow.bsky.social · Sep 13

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Jens Lekman

“I want you to know that you were in my prayer”

Day 13 - Evening Prayer

youtu.be/0vbaHfVp12k?...

YouTube video by Jens Lekman - Topic