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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Hiii! Been taking a break from social media. It's been fucking great. Highlights: I completed my 1970s RnR-salvation teenage-years memoir 😃 And Julian turned me on to one of the most amazing songs I'd never heard – The Real Thing by Russell Morris ❤️ youtu.be/wylEB-P76nA?...

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RUSSELL MORRIS The Real Thing - Complete and in STEREO

YouTube video by Brett Reece

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

The Rolling Stones miming to I Got You Babe on Ready Steady Go 1965. Brian & Cathy McGowan are delightful. So is Keith on tuba. The whole thing is 😍

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Julian and me, Fried era 🐢 ❤️

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

RIP David Jo 💔 If you don't know his post-Dolls career, here's Frenchette – one of my all-time favourite songs

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I'm so sad we've lost David Johansen – our last living Doll 💔 I saw him a good dozen times in 1978/79 after his first amazing solo album. Such an icon. 💔

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

This reeks of March 1939, when the Czech President Hacha was duped into going to Berlin at the invitation of Hitler "for talks". It's also Caesarian. A tyrant is a tyrant is a tyrant.

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

So very sad to hear of David Johansen's Stage 4 cancer. I'm a huge fan. Just made a donation to his fund – here's the link: www.sweetrelief.org/davidjohanse... And here's an absolutely awesome performance of the absolutely awesome Frenchette: youtu.be/08MuQAC5zpw?...

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David Johansen Group - "Frenchette" Live 1980

YouTube video by Norman Charles

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

We have Jethro Tull to thank for Black Sabbath. Tony Iommi was only briefly in Tull but he learned the importance of discipline & professionalism. After 1 month he went back to B'ham, got serious with Sabbath & the rest is history. Here's Tony with Jethro Tull youtu.be/0TsFPHLTCKo?...

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Jethro Tull - Song for Jeffrey - Rock and Roll Circus (1968)

YouTube video by eleanorriigby

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

My favourite Black Sabbath performance on YouTube – War Pigs live on Pop Shop, 1970. Everything about it is chef's kiss (especially Bill Ward). Generals gathered in their masses Just like witches at black masses Genius metal poetry! 🤘 youtu.be/6BPIL8oNazk?...

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Black Sabbath - War Pigs (Pop Shop 1970) (4K 60fps)

YouTube video by Sabbath Worship in HD (Master Noise 60fps)

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Wayne Kramer departed for the next dimension a year ago today. I miss him every day youtu.be/dfDoUIh23Wg?...

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MC5 - Looking At You (Live 1970)

YouTube video by BoogieFinger

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

When Julian was 15 he bought an album for 25p by a band he'd never heard of called Saint Steven. Therein was a GEM of a song that is a household favourite – Bastich I youtu.be/7E4DYJI6T-o?...

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Saint Steven - Bastich I

YouTube video by Iker busto villate

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Fabulous & surreal 1972 film of Nico having a fiery meltdown followed by a sublime version of Abschied youtu.be/pvxWV1fDbZM?...

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Nico - Abschied (subtitled)

YouTube video by thefrozenbordeline

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Julian and I played this song over and over and over during our "Fried" garage-rock years ❤️ Richard & the Young Lions – Open Up Your Door youtu.be/mLq8q7QKnPE?...

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Richard and the Young Lions- Open Up Your Door

YouTube video by paintedship

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Excellent lesser-known Krautrock for those seeking a Kosmic Friday night (top tip: listen with headphones) Günter Schickert - Rabe in der Nacht youtu.be/UO1TZxD2PK8?...

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Günter Schickert - Rabe in der Nacht

YouTube video by Bureau B

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

One of the best Marianne pics ever. Hell, one of THEE best pics ever

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

What RnR lover worth one's salt wasn't obsessed with Marianne Faithfull at some point? 💔

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

This is totally epic songwriting. And to my ears there's not much that's sweeter than the Davies brothers singing together. Ahhhh... The Kinks – Lola live on Top of the Pops 1970 youtu.be/B7HTqoxks_4?...

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THE KINKS LOLA BBC-Top of the Pops -1970

YouTube video by Antonio Carlos Zafra

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

My first visits to the UK in the late 1970s, the Cadbury's vending machines on London Underground platforms blew my mind. As an American accustomed to Hershey's, I could not believe how friggin good that chocolate was.

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

This is a masterful book. Highly recommended – especially for those who deeply love art

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

SO, not only did Richard Berry write and originally record everyone's favourite garage song Louie Louie BUT... youtu.be/z-2CKsaq5r8?...

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Richard BERRY "Louie Louie" (1957)

YouTube video by Villetorte David (Dj's-BROWN)

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

One of my favourite-ever vids on YouTube – early Sly & the Family Stone, Dance to the Music. All the squares go home! youtu.be/N_LwJCxR7F4?...

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SLY & FAMILY STONE Dance to the Music

YouTube video by weirdozvidz

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I love love love Outside Chance by the Turtles and never knew until this second that it was co-written by Warren Zevon when he was 18 youtu.be/EDKqA5fbosY?...

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The Turtles - Outside Chance

YouTube video by Turtleshappytogether

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Well blow me down I only just learned that Midge Ure replaced Gary Moore in Thin Lizzy

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

2024 was a weird-ass year (all my super-sensitive friends agree; something felt “off”). I found joy in hanging with my fam, very long walks, rediscovering The Kinks, micro-exploring Wiltshire, and spending a lot less time online. Wishing everyone peace and love in 2025 ❤️

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I had a whale of a time watching this fabulous Stones doc last night youtu.be/i5i8kg_tc9k?...

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25x5 The Continuing Adventures Of The Rolling Stones

YouTube video by noge

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I had no idea Stoicism was hip (and possibly even a bit manosphere). I don't care. It's absolutely changed my life. I recommend this book with all of my worrywart heart

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Happy 40th birthday to Fried ❤️

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

At dinner tonight we were wondering: who was the inspiration behind the mid-60s trend for extreme sideburns?

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Julian told me that the two most impressively professional bands he saw in his Eric's days were Devo and Crass.

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Re-watched the Crass doc There Is No Authority But Yourself last night. Stirringly great. If you've never seen, HIGHLY recommended youtu.be/qIa_jVDRYg4?...

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Crass - There is No Authority But Yourself

YouTube video by bostoncrew82

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Of all the vids I shared over the years on Twitter, I think this is one of my favourites. Devo with a very early (1977) Gut Feeling>Slap Your Mammy. Compels me! youtu.be/gYwL3SmcnB4?...

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Devo - Gut Feeling - 1977 - one of the first time in live

YouTube video by Alain From France

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I'm following back everyone. It's making for a fun and interesting timeline and a very different experience from Twitter – which is a good thing 😍

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I’ve got a think for multiple vocals – be they harmonies or, in this case, unison. The Moody Blues – Ride My See-Saw, complete with Ray Thomas on vocals and dad dancing. youtu.be/VC4njDm5Dzo?...

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The Moody Blues. Ride My See Saw

YouTube video by Richie Rich

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

After discussing Rock On by David Essex extensively over breakfast the other day, I just listened to it for the first time in I'm guessing over 30 years. Whoa. I mean I dug it as a kid but it's actually amazing! youtu.be/1jQmok3BcHs?...

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David Essex Rock On (music video)

YouTube video by DJ Fuggi

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

This morning at breakfast Julian gave me a crash course in Cockney Rebel of all things, which started with David Essex's first two singles. (I'll probably forget everything he told me within a month because for me it falls under "You Had To Be There: ie. Not My Thing).

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Julian reminded me when in 2003 Kim Fowley kept calling our house after Julian's featured Outrageous as his Album of the Month. Apparently, Fowley was thrilled with J's description of him as a urine-stained street hustler. Those AOTMs were really something www.headheritage.co.uk/unsung/album...

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Kim Fowley - Outrageous - Julian Cope presents Head Heritage

A Bound God in a Sewer Animal Man (2.42) Wildfire (4.08) Hide & Seek (2.09) Chinese Water Torture (0.43) Nightrider (2.22) Bubble Gum (2.27) Inner Space Discovery (4.01) Barefoot Country Boy (2.01) Up...

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

So, a year ago I downloaded the Day One app with the objective of learning to take better pictures. One photo a day, with a few sentences to accompany it... it's been a great experience. A highly recommended free app!

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Introduce yourself with One book 📚 One movie 🎥 One album 💿 One tv show 📺

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Dorian Cope @doriancope.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

People lift up their hands and they look up to the Big Sky But the Big Sky is too big to sympathise

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