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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

@bigsort.bsky.social Just to show how slow moving the UK chart is these days, “Choosin’ Texas” by Ella Langley has finally gone to number one today 😄

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Thoroughly enjoyed chatting to Paul Banks of Mcrscenestories last December (it’s gone quick!) about Kingbee Records and Manchester indie clubs 🙂 m.youtube.com/watch?v=D1lD...

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King Bee Records: Manchester’s Legendary Record Shop

YouTube video by Manchester Scene Stories - Paul Banks

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

@bigsort.bsky.social Ella Langley has done surprisingly well in the UK. “Choosin’ Texas” has been on the chart for 18 weeks so far with a peak position of number 13. Can’t say I’m a fan though.

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Big Beatles & Sixties Sort Out Podcast @bigsort.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Whilst we’re “off air” for a couple of weeks, we’d love you to dip into the old episodes of Paul’s novelty song podcast, The Head Ballet, such as this one about Sue Wilkinson’s amazing 1980 tune You've Gotta Be A Hustler If You Wanna Get On with guest Catrin Lowe plinkhq.com/i/1516546969...

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Catrin Lowe on Sue Wilkinson - Podcast Episode Links - Plink

Podcast Episodes smart links to listen, download, and subscribe to The Head Ballet Podcast. Click to listen! . Podcast links by Plink.

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

"You've Got The Power" (single version) by Win now playing on #BackToThe80sSF www.mixcloud.com/live/simon-f...

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

New live weekly show starting this evening at around 7.45. "Back To The '80s" with my friend Simon Fairgrieve on Mixcloud. As long as it's from the '80s and not played too often he will play it. Requests welcome #BackToThe80sSF

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

@bigsort.bsky.social Brian Hyland’s version of Itsy Bitsy did chart in the UK. It got to number eight.

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I don’t get why anyone would think that people are lying about the #forgotten80s situation. Everyone loved the show, they would hardly do this just to get it cancelled!

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Anthony Wallace @runcorn.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

#forgotten80s The end is nigh Abuse of women is disgusting and to use your position to facilitate it is abhorrent . My sympathy is extended to all affected. Until today I wasn't aware and for this im sorry. I would have spoken much sooner.

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Dennis Wyatt @covboyden.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I will be joining others and being boycotting #forgotten80s hope we can still remain friends. More importantly woman's safety is the main thing.

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Who picked the ELO and Kid Creole songs tonight? Great choices #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

52nd Street were once mistaken for Talk Talk on TOTP #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

So can we have songs that never made the Top 75 when there was no official Top 100 now then? #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Great to hear “She Comes From The Rain” by the Weather Prophets. One of my favourite singles of 1987 🙂 #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

It’s Diana Ross solo not Supremes! #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

@offthechart.show Hi Steve and Julian. It might just be me doing something daft but the latest show hasn’t appeared on Patreon yet!? 😩

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

@bigbeatlessortout.bsky.social Another great episode. “Proud Mary” by Creedence wasn’t a cover though, it was the original. John Fogerty wrote it.

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Is that the first time we’ve ever had two songs in a row with the same person singing? #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

@whisperingbob.bsky.social Hi Bob. Great show as always. “Drivers Seat” was 1979 not 1980 though so you can play it 😀

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

@bigbeatlessortout.bsky.social You probably know by now but the Andy Williams track Garry was thinking of was probably Music To Watch Girls By which was in a car advert.

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

OK, for old time's sake: "Tonight Matthew, I'm going to be Stevie Wonder singing Auld Lang Syne" #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Fifth time play for that Fox The Fox one! #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

First time play for "Walk The Dinosaur" #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

@stuartmaconie.bsky.social Hi Stuart. It was the largest crumpet that Nick Mason made, not a pancake.

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

@offthechart.show Welcome back. Great show! Two of the first singles I ever owned in that chart: Radio Stars - “Nervous Wreck” and Tonight - “Drummer Man” 🙂

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Someone with a Reform UK profile pic posting on that new page so I don't think I'll bother, thanks #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

So, not only does Chris Martin of Absolute '80s think there is a singer called David SYL-VAN, he has now invented one called Barbara DICKINSON! Unbelievable! Evening everyone 😀#forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

@bigbeatlessortout.bsky.social Has Garry ever heard any popular music ever? 😄 Only joking! Still loving the podcasts. Up to the number ones of 1965 so far. Keep up the good work 🙂

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Evening everyone. Have Absolute '80s done their own special edit of "So Lonely"? That was neither the single nor album version 😀 #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Tonight's 'Nobody's Diary' and 'Edge Of Heaven' features were brought to you by these people 😀 #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Thanks @matthewjrudd.bsky.social for playing my choices and glad others enjoyed them too #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Thanks everyone. Really great to hear Pauline Murray & The Invisible Girls on #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

A first time play from the Haircuts #forgotten80s

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Neil Barker @nb1972.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

"I was in jail just before we met". Evening everyone #forgotten80s 😃

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