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Bob P. DJ
@bob-p-dj.bsky.social
Cheetah synthesizers, samplers, keyboards & music technology originator.
That bloke with old Audis, Mercs and MINIs.
LIVE on Biggles FM 104.8 Wednesdays 7-10pm:
http://uk1.internet-radio.com:8092/bigglesfm
Retro tech lover.
Mini Miglia Novice Champion 1990
Pinned
In the 1980s & 90s we were able to realise a dream of making UK designed & manufactured music technology more affordable.
The Cheetah SX16 & MS800 were designed by tech genius, former colleague and friend, Mike Lynch.
RIP Mike, you will never be forgotten💔
www.soundonsound.com/news/dr-mike...
SAAB 900 Turbo - CAR magazine 1986 #OldCarGBU verdict: Interesting👍

For: Handling/roadholding, hatchback practicality, fine ergonomics
Against: Firm ride, some engine boom
Sum-up: Old but still appeals
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
December 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
My #Top31DavidBowie #25

The Jean Genie - UK #2 in Jan 1973
Aladdin Sane (1973)

"He's so simple minded, he can't drive his module, he bites on the neon and sleeps in the capsule..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMYg...
December 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
My #SimpleMindsTop30 #24

This Earth That You Walk Upon
Sons and Fascination (1981)

"What's your name? What's your nation? Sense of order, sense of speed, Earth that you walk upon..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rwa...
December 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
My #ArtistFave15 - Thomas Dolby - Day 7
Not heard his many other great tunes? Start now 👍

Hot Sauce ❤️
UK #80 in January 1989

"They call her Hot Sauce, she's hot and spicy, but twice as nicey, although she burn me up..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C7_...
December 7, 2025 at 8:11 AM
My #20SongsByYear - 2004 - #14

Mr. Brightside - the Killers
UK #10 in June 2004 & still in the UK singles charts at #91 this week in December 2025, after no less than 485 weeks on the chart and counting 😲

"It started out with a kiss, how did it end up like this?..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGdG...
December 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Toyota Space Cruiser - CAR magazine 1986 #OldCarGBU verdict: Boring👎

For: Light controls, thoughtfully equipped
Against: Pricy, crude mechanicals
Sum-up: It looks like a van, and drives like one, too
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
December 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
My #Top31DavidBowie #26

Fame - UK #17 in September 1975
Young Americans (1975)

"Fame, not your brain, it's just the flame, that burns your change to keep you insane..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypgq...
December 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
My #SimpleMindsTop30 #25

The Kick Inside of Me
Sparkle in the Rain (1984)

"One for the first time, two for the last time, three for the thrill and four for the last time..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfk3...
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
My #ArtistFave15 - Thomas Dolby - Day 6
Not heard his many other great tunes? Start now 👍

Europa and the Pirate Twins ❤️
UK #48 in Oct 1981

"Blew in from the hoverport, she was back in London, pushed past the papermen, calling her name,
She smiled for the cameras, as the bodyguards grabbed me..."
December 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
My #20SongsByYear - 2004 - #15

First of the Gang to Die - Morrissey
UK #6 in July 2004

"You have never been in love, until you've seen the stars, reflect in the reservoirs..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5lA...
December 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
My #1985AlbumsTop20 - #1

Hunting High and Low - a-ha - Oct 1985 & UK #2 Feb 86

The Blue Sky ❤️
"Oh I used to be confused but, now I just don't know, since you left I've been watching, blue skies come and go..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAw4...
Thanks to @musiccountdownguy.bsky.social for hosting 🙏
December 6, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Rover 2600 / 3500 / Vitesse - CAR magazine 1986 #OldCarGBU verdict: Adequate➖

For: Big hatchback versatility, supreme torque of V8, almost-Aston feel of Vitesse
Against: Headroom poor, nasty steering
Sum-up: Long in the tooth, and feels it
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
December 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
My #Top31DavidBowie #27

Space Oddity - UK #5 in Oct 1969 & UK #1 in Nov 1975
David Bowie (1969)

"Planet Earth is blue, and there's nothing I can do..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYYR...
December 5, 2025 at 8:33 AM
My #SimpleMindsTop30 #26

Street Hassle
Sparkle in the Rain (1984)

"She took the ring from my finger, and there's nothing left to say..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwL6...
December 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
My #ArtistFave15 - Thomas Dolby - Day 5

She Blinded Me with Science ❤️
UK #49 in Nov 1982, US #5 & Canada #1 in 1983

"Good heavens, Miss Sakamoto, you're beautiful..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V83J...
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
My #20SongsByYear - 2004 - #16

Somebody Told Me - the Killers
UK #28 in Mar 2004

"Breaking my back just to know your name, seventeen tracks and I've had it with this game..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5fB...
December 5, 2025 at 7:34 AM
My #1985AlbumsTop20 - #2

Island Life - Grace Jones - Dec 1985

Walking in the Rain ❤️

"Come in all you jesters, enter all you fools..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-Kz...
December 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Renault GTA - CAR magazine 1986 #OldCarGBU verdict: Interesting👍

For: Dramatic styling, body construction, handling, performance, roomy cabin
Against: Plasticky interior, tiny boot, thumpy ride
Sum-up: A serious 911 challenger and a welcome fresh face
#CarBluesky #WeirdCarBS
December 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
My #Top31DavidBowie #28

Young Americans - UK #18 in March 1975
Young Americans (1975)

"I heard the news today, oh boy..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO6O...
December 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
My #SimpleMindsTop30 #27

'C' Moon Cry Like a Baby
Sparkle in the Rain (1984)

"So where do you go, up hi under low..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBbC...
December 4, 2025 at 8:54 AM
My #ArtistFave15 - Thomas Dolby - Day 4
Not heard his many other great tunes? Start now 👍

May the Cube Be with You ❤️
UK #82 in Aug 1985

"I'm so very sorry constable, what can I do, when half the Western world is turning on to Dolby's Cube..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LIq...
December 4, 2025 at 8:44 AM
My #20SongsByYear - 2004 - #17

Call on Me - Eric Prydz
UK #1 for 5 weeks in Sep & Oct 2004, reworking Steve Winwood's classic 'Valerie' from 1982

"Call on me... I'm the same boy I used to be..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_fC...
December 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
My #1985AlbumsTop20 - #3

The UB40 File - UB40 - March 1985

Tyler ❤️

"Appeal to the governor, of Louisiana, you may get an answer, the process is slow..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=beLy...
December 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
3yrs before that 1988 Volvo 740 ad, executive cars with 100% galvanised bodies had already arrived.

Aerodynamic, efficient, and with superb build quality.
The Audi 100.
Both our Audi 100s are rust-free, 35yrs later.

If you'd like to put your money into something solid, buy an Audi 100👍
#WeirdCarBS
December 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Greetings #MusicLovers 😎
Here's a small sample of what's coming up on the show tonight #LIVE on Biggles FM from 19.00-22.00 UK time
104.8 FM in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire + worldwide too📻
#ListenLive : uk1.internet-radio.com:8092/bigglesfm

#WednesdayNightMusicClub #Radio #Worldwide
December 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM