Category Archives: Music

Happy 70th birthday

Posted on 13 May 2026 by pws

It’s Eurovisoon Song Contest time again, the 70th anniversary of the first. Here in the UK, the BBC put yesterday’s first semi-final on BBC1 (it is popular, but presumably it’s also an easy option). As ever, there were some duff … Continue reading →

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Tom Lehrer

Posted on 6 April 2026 by pws

When I was at school in the late 60s, our Music teacher would play us records by Tom Lehrer. Not the very rude ones, but the more acceptable ones. If you don’t know TL, here’s a clip: If that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Musical bear

Posted on 3 April 2026 by pws

We had not come across this lady before (our loss), but we love the way she takes her teddy bear with her wherever she goes, even to her concerts: If that doesn’t work, try this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-pi_mxX5O8

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