Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Happy 45th birthday to Genius of Love by Tom Tom Club, released as a UK single on this day in 1981 youtu.be/aCWCF19nUhAyoutu.beTom Tom Club - Genius Of Love (Official Music Video) [4K]YouTube video by RHINO 929072
Reposted by Ad RichDoug Brooks @desertvol.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I’ve set a goal to see a Clapton match there as soon as I can. 182
Reposted by Ad RichClapton CFC @claptoncfc.co.uk · 13/09/2026Also inside today's programme - this season's women's football pyramid poster 1173
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Remembering Billy Preston on his birthday youtu.be/29VU8Xj-8rAyoutu.beBilly Preston, Ray Charles And His Orchestra "Agent Double-O-Soul" on The Ed Sullivan ShowYouTube video by The Ed Sullivan Show 2317
Reposted by Ad RichClapton CFC @claptoncfc.co.uk · 29/08/2026That was some effort. Our first point of the season, while playing with 10 men for more than an hour. 0193
Reposted by Ad RichClapton CFC @claptoncfc.co.uk · 05/08/2026*Almost* our first goal at Step 5 🚀 Fred Taylor was desperately unlucky not to score the Clapton CFC Men's First Team's first goal after promotion to the Essex Senior League against Soul Tower Hamlets. 2175
Reposted by Ad RichIndependent Media Australia. @indymediaaus.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2026David Hockney – the artist who forced Britain to make room for colour, joy and queerness pearlsandirritations.com/e/daily/20… #Auspolpearlsandirritations.comDavid Hockney – the artist who forced Britain to make room for colour, joy and queernessDavid Hockney’s legacy lies not only in colour, pleasure and innovation, but in the way he challenged class prejudice, homophobia, ageism and cultural gatekeeping by insisting that seeing itself is active, generous and political. 041
Reposted by Ad RichChris Brooke @chrisbrooke.bsky.social · 21/06/2026I love the estimate that if Liz Truss lives out a normal lifespan, she will end up spending more days standing in front of the Cenotaph than she ever spent as Prime Minister. 19130
Reposted by Ad RichDanny Kelly @dannykellywords.bsky.social · 12/06/2026RIP David Hockney. Farewell, genius. 218632
Reposted by Ad RichClapton CFC @claptoncfc.co.uk · 04/05/2026Our new club home record attendance of 2375 🙌 🔥 Photos 📸 www.flickr.com/photos/clapt... www.flickr.com/photos/andyt... nickyhayes.com/clapton-comm... 1306
Reposted by Ad RichDave N @skif45.bsky.social · 03/05/2026🏆 Eastern Counties Division One South Play Off Final 🏠 @claptoncfc.co.uk 4* 🧳 #RayleighTown 2 🏟️ #OldSpottedDog 📆 2 May 2026 🎟️ Att. 2,375 *after extra time, 2-2 at 90 mins 1102
Reposted by Ad RichDanny Kelly @dannykellywords.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Kelly chemo coiffure, day 28. Further to revelation that I have a chemically-induced allover bald spot... I suddenly realise that many of my role models are slapheads... Pablo, Prof Farnsworth, Ike, MJ, Kurtz, Monty, Shaft, Homer, Don. ("hair?... no fxxking way... no fxxking way... no fxxking way") 16743
Reposted by Ad RichJWexTheSpa @jwsidders.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Levy thought Kanes, Sons, Allis, Eriksens etc fell off trees, he never understood how exceptional they were and how lucky we were to have them at what they cost us in transfers and wages. If this season teaches a single lesson please let it be: you cannot compete sustainably on the cheap. 161
Reposted by Ad RichHelen Barrett @helenbarrett.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Pencil logo sketches by Jerry Dammers for 2Tone, 1979. On show from Saturday at the new V&A East museum. 622260
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 22/12/2025RIP Chris Rea youtu.be/FJCg_3DfKvUyoutu.beJosephine (French Edit)YouTube video by Chris Rea - Topic 58813
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Happy 45th birthday to these two classics, which were released on this day in 1980, according to the oracle that is @whatafuckingrecord.bsky.social. Both tunes feature on my 101 Disco Classics playlist here 🪩▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/3qx... 0234
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Remembering Frank Wilson on his birthday. This test pressing of his Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) is on show at Third Man Records in Detroit. The price Jack White paid for it is secret, but it's been claimed to be the most expensive 7" single ever. Another copy went for £26K in an 2009 auction. THREAD 2375
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 24/11/2025RIP Jimmy Cliff. Soundtracks don’t come any better than this 🇯🇲🔊▶️ open.spotify.com/album/4oxdKc... 823717
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 22/11/2025Happy 75th birthday to Tina Weymouth. Love this photo of her and Grandmaster Flash, taken by Laura Levine in 1981. Spotted at MAC's fab Golden Age of Hip Hop exhibition in Marseille several years ago 520927
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Happy 50th birthday to Golden Years by David Bowie, released as a single on this day in 1975. Here he is performing the song on Soul Train 🪩 youtu.be/jBQidZrISzsyoutu.beNEW 📀 Golden Years - David Bowie {Stereo} 1975YouTube video by Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine 612418
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Happy 60th birthday to Björk youtu.be/bOrGYzNUBVMyoutu.beBjork - Big Time Sensuality - Rare Night VersionYouTube video by contron 513027
Reposted by Ad RichDanny Kelly @dannykellywords.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Oh no. RIP Mani. Great musician and lovely man. Always laughing. My mind drafts back to a long convivial night in a bar overlooking Amsterdam. Talking music. Talking football. Go well, man. 1723
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Happy 55th birthday to Freda Payne's Band of Gold, released in the UK on this day in 1970 1012820
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Remembering Joe Strummer on his birthday. Here’s his fantastic tape collection photographed at the Strummer Calling exhibition in 2018 416828
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Happy 80th birthday to Debbie Harry. Portrait by Andy Warhol 213822
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 12/06/2025The Specials released Ghost Town on this day in 1981. It was recorded in the basement of the house on the right, which was John Rivers' studio on Woodbine Street in Leamington Spa. My photo taken in 2021. A commemorative plaque has been added to the the building since then 1822215
Reposted by Ad RichAlan Fisher @spursblogger.bsky.social · 18/04/2025It's a time for relaxation and contemplation. And as I stepped out this sunny Bank Holiday morning, it made me realise just how big the power tool industry is in this country. 191
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Remembering Terry Hall on his birthday. Now playing this virtual C90 compilation featuring wonderful tunes from The Specials, Fun Boy Three, Colourfield, his solo albums and various collaborations open.spotify.com/playlist/0Um...open.spotify.comTerry Hall 1959-2022Playlist · andychislehurst · 23 items · 834 saves 1124732
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 06/03/2025RIP Roy Ayers. Thanks for giving us such joyous and righteous tunes. Here are some of them open.spotify.com/playlist/443...open.spotify.comRoy AyersPlaylist · andychislehurst · 13 items 522335
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 01/03/2025And this will always be one of the greatest R&B jams ever youtu.be/9PWz-NubVpMyoutu.beAngie Stone - Wish I Didn't Miss YouYouTube video by AngieStoneVEVO 0344
Reposted by Ad RichDrew McWeeny @drewmcweeny.com · 27/02/2025Oh, man, not Gene Hackman. 2025 can just fuck right off. Okay. Let me tell you a little bit about Gene Hackman... 10857511781
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 24/02/2025RIP Roberta Flack. Terribly sad news. She was an incredible performer who pushed the boundaries with her choice of songs, all delivered in her special style youtu.be/d8_fLu2yrP4youtu.beRoberta Flack - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 1972YouTube video by OLD TAPES 1230142
Reposted by Ad RichClub Remontada @clubremontada.com · 20/02/2025Today would have been Greavsie's birthday. The perfect reason to remember his immensely goal-packed career! An all-time English footballing legend 🏴⚽ 0247
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Remembering Otis Clay on his birthday. Here's his original version of The Only Way Is Up from 1980 youtu.be/ZmlN1feYLgUyoutu.beOtis Clay The Only Way Is UpYouTube video by NSoulClassics 55512
Reposted by Ad RichBankrupt @bankruptspurs.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Hi. Just wanted to bless your timeline with this photo: 917014
Reposted by Ad RichMartin Cloake @martincloake.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Went to the game changing billion pound stadium again, the one that will generate the funds never to leave the squad threadbare. Hot water ran out before the game. Milk for coffee ran out after - but not told until coffee ordered and paid for. Chairman got a £3m bonus last year. Someone’s laughing. 2182
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 21/12/2024Keeping it deep and sultry on the #RaveyardShift with Electribe 101’s massive Talking With Myself (Frankie Knuckles Mix) (THREAD 4 of 10) Spotify playlist open.spotify.com/playlist/2ID... YouTube youtu.be/19c-E74JJS8 2211
Reposted by Ad RichBirmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Love this map of the record shops of Soho 1946-1996, put together several years ago by the British Record Shop Archive and the Museum of Soho. Shopped in so many of these in the 80s and 90s, including the much missed Atlas, Daddy Kool, Groove, Mr Bongo, Cheapo Cheapo, Division One etc. 1722553
