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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 9h

A rare event, Northern Lights over Dorset at the weekend

Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The article mentions sax player Steve Jolliffe who was also in Tangerine Dream. In later years he worked at the family outfitter business Jolliffes of Marlow in Buckinghamshire about 100 yards from my own business.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Family friend Rosie Thompson has written a lovely poem Tribute To Dolly Parton which has now been created into a song.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

ON THIS DAY IN 1970 Mary Hopkin arrived in Tokyo,Japan to perform 7 concerts at Expo 70 in Osaka supported by singer/songwriters Gallagher & Lyle.The album Mary Hopkin Live At Expo ‘70 is available from spacerecords.greedbag.com/buy/live-at-... @singingconductor.bsky.social @maryhopkin.bsky.social

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Bournemouth beach this Bank Holiday! We are only a mile from the sea but never go there at peak times. It looks awful

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I bought Fleetwood Mac LP on release and still have it. Having seen Peter Green with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and also Fleetwood Mac's live debut it was a 'must have' album.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

What makes Timebox different from the groups of that era is the xylophone being the featured instrument. They were very underrated.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Our Rhododendrons and Clematis are in full bloom in our garden

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

@maryhopkin.bsky.social Haven’t seen this photo before. Pat thinks you are singing the Joni Mitchell song Night In The City.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I highly recommend the chilling classic film DON’T LOOK NOW starring Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland which you can see or record on BBC 2 tonight at 11.05 pm.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Paul McCartney’s handwritten first-draft lyrics of the song Goodbye for Mary Hopkin are being auctioned on 30th April in London. Also included among other items is Mary’s 1969 Hope Award from the Valentine Pop Poll Awards, with its original case. Estimate £55,000-£110,000. @maryhopkin.bsky.social

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Visited Kingston Lacy, a National Trust House and grounds near Wimborne Minster, Dorset. It’s about 20 miles from our home in Bournemouth

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

ON THIS DAY 52 YEARS AGO Lilian and I were married in Berwick on Tweed.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

As I’ve said before, Timebox was the group playing at a dance I met my future wife in November 1968. Their cover version of Beggin’ is excellent.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

@maryhopkin.bsky.social You were name checked on BBC One last night in an episode of the “cozy” crime drama Beyond Paradise!

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Our son Adrian's godmother Rosie has sent us some of her lovely poems over the years. With Rosie's permission I have now created a song and video of her poem “February".

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I can highly recommend this absorbing BBC2 programme which was televised last night. Now on BBC IPlayer.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Now found out it that while it is not AI generated, it is a recreation. Here are the authors comments.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Mick Abrahams was a great blues guitarist. Saw him with Jethro Tull and Blodwyn Pig. Still have his LP.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

This excellent film is on Prime Video. A shocking true story of a group of disillusioned outsiders who abandon modern society in search of a new beginning settling on a remote, uninhabited island. It becomes is a chilling descent into chaos where tensions unravel and desperation takes hold.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Watched this gripping and thought provoking 2025 film last night. It’s unsettling and fascinating to watch this family unravel year by year. The excellent cast is led by Diane Lane. It’s on Prime Video, currently £1.99! @maryhopkin.bsky.social

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

A very enjoyable 2020 film starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren based on true events is on BBC 2 tonight at 11pm. Definitely worth recording.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

A very enjoyable 2020 film starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren based on true events is on BBC 2 tonight at 11pm. Definitely worth recording.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

On this day in 1963 The Beatles released their second single Please Please Me. They also taped a performance of their new single on the 11th January for the very popular programme Thank Your Lucky Stars which was televised later on January 19th. It was their first national UK television appearance

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Born on this day ALVIN LEE (1944-2013) “The fastest guitar in the west.” Star of the Woodstock Festival in 1969 with his band Ten Years After. I saw them in their early days at The Marquee Club In London. Absolutely brilliant.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Begins this Wednesday 26th November on Disney +. This trailer is on YouTube.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Beautiful sunny day at Southbourne beach in Bournemouth this morning.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

My sun Adrian appeared at the British Masters Track & Field Championships in Derby at the weekend. He ran in a 400 metres race….. and won. It was his first competitive race at this distance. He is in the 5th lane in a yellow jersey.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

A 60 second segment featuring Mary Hopkin in a channel 5 production of “The Best of Eurovision in the '70s." Whilst Mary disliked the song Knock Knock Who’s There? she gave a wonderful performance. @singingconductor.bsky.social @maryhopkin.bsky.social

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I have seen a Manfreds concert with both lead singers Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo singing all their hit songs. A highly entertaining evening. (Poster advertising New Zealand tour!)

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Here is a short video of a brilliant two hour boat trip we took to the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast. Home to tens of thousands of sea birds.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Great song! One of my very favourite tracks of the’60s. Still regularly play it today.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

As mentioned before, I was there for the Saturday and Sunday evening performances. 15 shillings each night. Was at Windsor Racecourse during the summer of love.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Your garden sounds intriguing Mary. Our garden has many trees and shrubs including the neighbours gardens as well. The downside….many falling leaves.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

A sad loss of a very talented musician. I thought you may be interested to see Brian Willoughby’s comments on Facebook.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Had surgery this morning at Poole Hospital, my appendix was removed. Was diagnosed in February 2023 at the same time as a heart attack so couldn't have it removed then. Feeling good now and no pain! Hope to go home tomorrow.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I remember seeing the film Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush at the cinema in 1968, a very ‘saucy’ comedy starring Barry Evans.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

At the seafront in Bournemouth this morning. Windy and wet!

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Happy 84th birthday to Joe Brown. A great guitarist, musician and singer. I bought his first LP in 1962!

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Happy 79th birthday to the singer Donovan.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

A week later than last year, our Rhododendrons are now in full bloom.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I saw Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits headline a Solid Silver 60s Show in 1997. He mentioned he lived in the USA and he is still living there regularly performing aged 77.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Pilgrimage: Christians cross the sands to Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland yesterday.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Our rather unusual two tier tree now with an abundance of blossom.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Image to video….My grandfather and grandmother both born in 1881.

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Brian James @brianjames.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Very watchable. If you haven’t seen the first two episodes you can get it on Catch Up …Channel 5. Gloriously improbable neighbour wars... ramped up to boiling point newspaper.mailplus.co.uk/data/5917/re...

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