Keithtoon
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One more from Herb Alpert who is 91 today! And STILL TOuring!
youtube.com/watch?v=q7O3eY…
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Dear @RachelReevesMP.
Can you explain to me why MP's on £98'599 per year from April, are getting a £3'300 cost of living payment too?
Most "working people" are lucky if they earn £30k, and they have to pay the cost of heating
their homes and pay their own rent and mortgage too.
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The problem for Trump, the US narcissist-in-chief, is that he is no longer in charge of the Iran war – aside from a series of soundbites, alternating between aggression and accommodation, that appear only to have enriched his family and friends as oil markets rise and fall on his every utterance.
Trump lost control of the military fight the moment he fell for Netanyahu’s pitch.
He may be commander-in-chief of the strongest military in the world, but he has now found himself unexpectedly in the role of piggy in the middle.
He is largely powerless to bring to an end an illegal war he started. Others now dictate events. Israel, his chief ally in the war, and Iran, his official enemy, hold all the important cards. Trump, despite his bravado, is being dragged along in their tailwind.
He can declare victory, as he has repeatedly sounded close to doing. But, having released the genie from the bottle, there is little he can actually do to bring the fighting to a close.
Unlike the US, Israel and Iran have an investment in keeping the war going for as long as either can endure the pain. Each regime believes – for different reasons – that the struggle between them is existential.
Israel, with its zero-sum worldview, is afraid that, were the military playing field in the Middle East to be levelled by Iran matching Israel’s nuclear-power status, Tel Aviv would no longer exclusively have Washington’s ear.
It would no longer be able, at will, to spread terror across the region. And it would have to reach a settlement with the Palestinians, rather than its preferred plan to commit genocide and ethnically cleanse them.
Similarly, Iran has concluded – based on recent experience – that the US, and especially Trump, can no more be trusted than Israel.
In 2018, in his first term, the US president tore up the nuclear deal signed by his predecessor, Barack Obama. Last summer Trump launched strikes on Iran in the midst of talks. And then late last month he unleashed this war, just as renewed talks were on the brink of success, according to mediators.
Trump’s words are worthless. He could agree to terms tomorrow, but how could Tehran ever be sure that it would not face another round of strikes six months later?
Iran looks to the fate of Gaza over the past two decades. Israel began by blockading the territory, and putting the population on a diet that intensified if they refused to keep quiet in their concentration camp.
Then Israel began “mowing the lawn” every few years – that is, pounding the enclave with air strikes. And Israel ended by unleashing a genocide.
The leaders of Iran are not willing to risk going down that path.
Instead, they believe they need to teach the US a lesson it won’t soon forget. Iran seeks to inflict so much havoc on the global economy, and US client states in the Gulf, that Washington dare not consider a sequel.
This is an extract from my latest article Israel is making sure Trump can't find an off-ramp in Iran. Find a link to the full article in the reply post ⬇️
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Remembering Johnnie Walker. Born Peter Waters Dingley this day in 1945 in Hampton in Arden, Warwickshire. English radio disc jockey and broadcaster. He began his career in 1966 on pirate radio but is best known for his time on Radio 1 and Radio 2. Much missed #JohnnieWalker 📻🥀
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Remembering Dave Greenfield , who was born on the 29th March 1949 , Today would have been his 77th birthday
"He should be remembered as the man who gave the world the music of Golden Brown." @HughCornwell
@NewWaveAndPunk #photooftheday
📸 Jill Furmanovsky
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Happy Birthday to Diana Ross. Born this day in 1944 in Detroit. American singer. She was the lead singer of The Supremes, who became Motown's most successful act during the 1960s. Followed by a successful solo career #DianaRoss 🎂🎉 #Motown
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absolutely. My dad got me into: The Floyd, The Beatles, Bowie, Yes, Progressive Rock in general, and Bebop and hard bop jazz, my mum got me into MOtown
METAVERZUZ@METAVERZUZ
Yes or No: Your taste in music was influenced by your parents.
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As the commentator on this goal, I know I got carried away, I may have damaged the hearing of several dogs on Tyneside. I'd like to take this moment to apologise to absolutely no one! #haveit #heedarmy #worclub
National League on DAZN@DAZN_NationalLg
York fall to 3-1 defeat in Gateshead🚨😳 Rochdale face Scunthorpe tomorrow night with the chance to go 5️⃣ points clear at the top👀
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...effin classic album
Kenny@kennylanglea
Happy Birthday to Machine Head. Album released this day in 1972 by Deep Purple. It’s the British Band’s most successful album,topping the charts in several countries, including the UK. Hugely influential in the development of Hard Rock and Metal #DeepPurple 🎸 #ClassicRock
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...Newcastle,City Hall for me.Also when with Bowie Earls Court, etc
Mads DeeBee (Lady Marilyn)@fairylulabelle
The best guitarist in the world, ever. Privileged to have seen him with Ian Hunter at Manchester Free Trade Hall.
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...must be told, one of the Greatest Live Albums of all time!
Glam Slam: Chronicles@GlamSlam72
🔘 Slade Alive! – Album: Mar 1972 Released: March 24, 1972 Catalogue Number: 2383 101 A blistering, high‑volume live onslaught that captured Slade at their most ferocious and turned them into chart‑crushing giants. Released on March 24, 1972, Slade Alive! became the band’s breakthrough album, transforming them from a relentless touring act into one of Britain’s biggest rock forces. Recorded live at Command Theatre Studio and mixed at Olympic Studios, the album distilled Slade’s raw, sweat‑drenched stage power into a tight, explosive set. Produced by Chas Chandler, the album blended three Slade originals with high‑energy covers of Ten Years After, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Bobby Marchan, and Steppenwolf. It reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and remained there for 58 weeks, becoming Slade’s first charting LP and their first to enter the US Billboard 200, where it peaked at No. 158. Early pressings misprinted “Get Down and Get With It” as “Get Down With It” on the inner sleeve — now a prized collector detail. Today, Slade Alive! is widely regarded as one of the greatest live albums ever recorded, influencing generations of rock bands — including Kiss, who titled their 1975 live album Alive! as a direct homage. 🔘 Track List LP – Polydor 2383 101 (UK, 1972) Side One • Hear Me Calling — Alvin Lee • In Like a Shot from My Gun — Holder/Lea/Hill/Powell • Darling Be Home Soon — John Sebastian • Know Who You Are — Holder/Lea/Hill/Powell Side Two • Keep On Rocking — Holder/Lea/Hill/Powell • Get Down With It — Bobby Marchan • Born to Be Wild — Mars Bonfire Cassette – Polydor 3170 053 (UK, 1972) Side A • Hear Me Calling – 5:45 • In Like a Shot from My Gun – 3:33 • Darling Be Home Soon – 5:43 • Know Who You Are – 3:37 Side B • Keep On Rocking – 6:29 • Get Down and Get With It – 5:33 • Born to Be Wild – 8:19 8‑Track – Polydor 3820 048 (UK, 1972) Program A • Hear Me Calling • Keep On Rocking (Part 1) Program B • Keep On Rocking (Part 2) • In Like a Shot from My Gun • Darling Be Home Soon (Part 1) Program C • Darling Be Home Soon (Part 2) • Know Who You Are • Get Down With It (Part 1) Program D • Get Down With It (Part 2) • Born to Be Wild Produced by: Chas Chandler Engineers: Command Theatre Studio / Olympic Studios staff (not individually credited) 🔘 Variants 1. UK – Polydor – 2383 101 (1972) Format: LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold Country: UK Year: 1972 Notes: • First pressing • Gatefold sleeve • Early copies misprint “Get Down With It” on inner sleeve 2. UK – Polydor – 3170 053 (1972) Format: Cassette, Album, Stereo Country: UK Year: 1972 Notes: • Full album program • Corrected track title on cassette shell 3. UK – Polydor – 3820 048 (1972) Format: 8‑Track Cartridge, Album Country: UK Year: 1972 Notes: • Multi‑part program splits • Standard Polydor 8‑track shell 🔘 Chart Performance United Kingdom — Official Albums Chart Peak Position: 2 First Chart Date: April 8, 1972 Weeks on Chart: 58 Top 40: 58 Top 75: 58 Label: Polydor Catalogue Number: 2383 101 Chart Run (full sequence) 11 → 6 → 7 → 10 → 12 → 8 → 14 → 15 → 18 → 23 → 16 → 13 → 10 → 2 → 5 → 5 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 8 → 8 → 7 → 7 → 4 → 4 → 6 → 9 → 7 → 8 → 8 → 11 → 11 → 11 → 19 → 18 → 22 → 26 → 22 → 22 → 35 → 12 → 18 → 24 → 20 → 40 → 33 → 43 → 40 → 39 → 30 → 27 → 37 → 20 → 24 → 39 → 33 → 48 United States — Billboard 200 Peak Position: 158 🔘 Context & Notes Personnel • Noddy Holder — vocals, guitar • Dave Hill — lead guitar • Jim Lea — bass, violin, keyboards • Don Powell — drums Recording Notes • Recorded live at Command Theatre Studio • Mixed at Olympic Studios • Minimal overdubs • High‑volume, unpolished sound preserved intentionally Press Reception • Praised for its raw power and authenticity • Seen as a defining British live rock album • Cemented Slade’s reputation as a premier live act Legacy • Considered one of the greatest live albums ever made • Direct influence on Kiss’s Alive! • Continues to be cited as a benchmark for live rock recordings 🔘 Related Material • Previous: Play It Loud (1970) • Next: Slayed? (1972) • Related Artists: Sweet, Status Quo, Mott the Hoople 🔘 Discography • Play It Loud (1970) • Slade Alive! (1972) • Slayed? (1972) 🔘 Mini‑Timeline 1972: Slade Alive! becomes Slade’s breakthrough, spending 58 weeks on the UK chart. 🔘 Glam Flashback A wall of amps, a roar of crowd noise, and Noddy Holder’s unmistakable howl — Slade Alive! captured the moment British glam rock found its teeth. 🔘 Closing Notes A landmark live album whose influence still echoes through rock history, Slade Alive! remains the definitive document of Slade’s raw power. #Slade #SladeAlive #1972 #Polydor #GlamRock #LiveAlbum #NoddyHolder
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BREAKING: Just five minutes before Trump's announcement to halt the attacks on Iran, massive trades reportedly hit the market.
In one move, $1.5 billion in S&P 500 (ES) futures was bought while $192 million in oil (CL) futures was sold.
These orders were 4–6x larger than anything else at the time.
The trader seemingly made huge gains.
Unusual.
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Throwback to Mick Ronson’s 1974 UK tour — a full April run presented by MainMan + Harvey Goldsmith.
From Ipswich to Sheffield, promoting Slaughter on 10th Avenue, Ronno was out there carving his own legend.
Tour Dates:
APRIL
1 — Ipswich, Gaumont
2 — Manchester, Free Trade Hall
3 — Preston, Guildhall
4 — Glasgow, City Hall
5 — Newcastle, City Hall
6 — Leeds, Town Hall
7 — Birmingham, Odeon
8 — Bristol, Colston Hall
9 — Cardiff, Capitol
10 — London, Rainbow
11 — Brighton, Dome
12 — Bournemouth, Winter Gardens
13 — Southend, Kursaal
14 — Nottingham, Albert Hall
15 — Sheffield, City Hall
Did anyone catch one of these shows back in the day — or know someone who did?
Would love to hear your memories.
#MickRonson #MainMan #SlaughterOn10thAvenue #GlamRock #BowieUniverse
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