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Fiona McQuarrie, contributing writer for Record Collector, Shindig!, and PopMatters. New book FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE from J-Card Press - links to buy are here https://linktr.ee/writingonmusic

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19.08.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
EP87 - Daryl Hall and Robert Fripp - Babs and Babs
YouTube video by Daryl Hall EP87 - Daryl Hall and Robert Fripp - Babs and Babs

#FirstNameInSong day 20
#MusicChallenge

Daryl Hall - Babs and Babs (Live at Daryl's House version ft Robert Fripp)

youtu.be/6PAHYXc3gcw?...

19.08.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poptopia! Discography | Discogs Explore music from the Poptopia! label. Discover what's missing in your collection and shop for Poptopia! releases.

The Poptopia! series www.discogs.com/label/693779...!

19.08.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#WrongAnswersOnly day 19 - empty
#MusicChallenge

Eric B & Rakim - Paid In Full

youtu.be/E7t8eoA_1jQ?...

18.08.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Barenaked Ladies - Jane (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by RHINO Barenaked Ladies - Jane (Official Music Video)

#FirstNameInSong day 19
#MusicChallenge

The woman in the song is named after two streets in Toronto (Jane and St. Clair).

Barenaked Ladies - Jane
youtu.be/Dkg8pkCPDLo?...

18.08.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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When you go to Ikea and are more interested in the albums in the displays than in the displays.

18.08.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Isn't it though?

17.08.2025 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#WrongAnswersOnly day 18 - lose
#MusicChallenge

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Hot Chocolate - Every 1's A Winner

youtu.be/gHTcQB_4AFw?...

17.08.2025 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Victoria (2019 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Kinks - Topic Victoria (2019 Remaster)

#FirstNameInSong day 18
#MusicChallenge

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The Kinks - Victoria

youtu.be/vaIzujp0IpI?...

17.08.2025 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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a group of stuffed chickens are sitting next to a book titled chicken go ALT: a group of stuffed chickens are sitting next to a book titled chicken go

Note to self: don't name any band The Chicks. Except maybe this one.

17.08.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I assumed the same until I saw the photo in your post!

17.08.2025 06:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Robert Palmer did some incredible and unexpected covers. This one too: youtu.be/kEaCwaYyt_E?...

17.08.2025 05:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
a rolling book cart with a label on it reading CART WINSLET

a rolling book cart with a label on it reading CART WINSLET

Coming soon to a movie theater, erm, bookstore near you

17.08.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#WrongAnswersOnly day 17 -
someone
#MusicChallenge

Tom Waits - Nobody

youtu.be/oa324t1D5n0?...

16.08.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Crazy Man Michael
YouTube video by Fairport Convention - Topic Crazy Man Michael

#FirstNameInSong day 17
#MusicChallenge

Fairport Convention - Crazy Man Michael

youtu.be/H5s3bm8Sq5M?...

16.08.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The book Fountains of Wayne by Fiona McQuarrie being held in front of a swimming pool and a blue sky

The book Fountains of Wayne by Fiona McQuarrie being held in front of a swimming pool and a blue sky

Holiday reading @writingonmusic.bsky.social

16.08.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Awwww πŸ˜₯

16.08.2025 04:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a great film, for all the wrong reasons 🀣

16.08.2025 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

LOL at do-it-yourself sites that say "this home hack is super simple and is a great space saver" - and to do it you need a router, a saw, a drill, and a screw gun. Like someone living in a 600 sq ft apartment is going to have all of those on hand.

16.08.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I remember this being played on the PA at the massage place I went to. It was low key and relaxing, but it also used to make me really hungry πŸ˜„

15.08.2025 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#WrongAnswersOnly day 16 - quick
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Elton John - Mellow

youtu.be/9UZMDc7L49E?...

15.08.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anniversary Cheers: Oh Boy Records reissues John Prine’s β€œLost Dogs and Mixed Blessings” 30th Anniversary De Luxe Edition out next month, with a first ever re-mastered vinyl version. Our occasional series salutes the Prine Family for this album reissue, and for unearthing alternate tak…

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15.08.2025 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Lyra
YouTube video by Kate Bush - Topic Lyra

#FirstNameInSong day 16
#MusicChallenge

Kate Bush - ⭐ Lyra ⭐

youtu.be/AE5PmGIBfNg?...

15.08.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I agree!!

15.08.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, I would have loved to see them live!

15.08.2025 06:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent choices on both sides!

15.08.2025 06:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"Poignant" is not a word I would associate with this song πŸ˜„

15.08.2025 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#WrongAnswersOnly day 15 - small
#MusicChallenge

"The world's tallest woman"

Split Enz - Hello Sandy Allen

youtu.be/Wdlvw2sTLzM?...

14.08.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Field Music - Orion From The Street (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Field Music Field Music - Orion From The Street (Official Audio)

#FirstNameInSong day 15
#MusicChallenge

continuing with the astronomy theme....

Field Music - ⭐ Orion ⭐ From The Street

youtu.be/SIOaWq-i5Bc?...

14.08.2025 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm totally on board with the Cyndi Lauper shoutout!

14.08.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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