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Gary Lester

@garyshifnal.bsky.social

Mainly music really. But food and beer are good too. MDANT

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That one will always work! Such a brilliant song

19.09.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Department S. Always in my top three TV themes and often at number one. Still sounds impossibly exciting to my ears

23.08.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I actually am here for the first time since 1992. Sadly only just seen this otherwise I would have been there!

27.06.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@andylewis.bsky.social Just listening to your latest show. Absolutely outstanding stuff and Tick Tock by Connie Stevens duly ordered. What a song that is!

15.05.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@andylewis.bsky.social Just listening to your latest Sohoradio show and superb it is too. If the Spearmint boys have not heard that Micky Moonshine track I'd be amazed

16.04.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@petepaphides.bsky.social Love that Jetstream Pony song. Sort of retro and modern at the same time. To my ears at least!

07.04.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The music was spot on as ever, and no sloppiness (is that a word?) was apparent to my ears so rest easy. Hoping that the Sex Pistols gig afterwards lived up to expectations

27.03.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@petepaphides.bsky.social Evening Pete. Just finished listening to your Monday show and had to tell you how much I enjoyed it. Top spot this time around goes to American Gypsy so I'll be into the Ace Records site pronto. Look forward to the next show!

27.03.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Me too. Can't wait!

13.02.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed. And closely followed by the heartbeat sound of the Dalek control room

10.02.2025 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Three Degrees singing Everybody Gets to Go to the Moon in the bar scene in The French Connection

07.02.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I have that album and very good it is too

05.02.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant to hear the great BC Camplight on the show. I've loved him ever since I first heard Couldn't You Tell on 6 many moons ago. A force of nature live too

02.02.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Getting my music mixed up as usual! Thanks for setting me straight. Appreciated

19.01.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's great. Based on a Brazilian tune if my ears aren't deceiving me, though, I can't place it. I love Chris Montez too. Don't hear much mention of him these days so thanks for sharing!

17.01.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers Andy as ever. Once the wallet recovers from Christmas.....

08.01.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a fantastic find. I love off the radar stuff like that. Thanks for bringing it to my ears

08.01.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure if it was this one but you played a Shirley Bassey Italian track on one of your early Sohoradio shows and I was head over heels. Have never found it but will continue the search. Outstanding stuff

08.01.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, totally that. My first car in the early 80s was a 1973 Capri Mk 1 whilst my dad was driving his 1967 Vauxhall Viva

01.01.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you see this post a concert photo you took this year...

Marcos Valle - Jazz Cafe, Camden 18/08/24

31.12.2024 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very nice article. THE Christmas album for me and always will be

22.12.2024 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Agree with everything in this exchange. I really miss lighter ales turning to darker and Christmas ales as Christmas approaches. Anyway, I can heartily recommend this one. Not sure if it's available online as I'm lucky enough to be able to get it locally

15.12.2024 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Evolution Control Committee for me. Unbeatable Herb Albert/Public Enemy mash up. Love it so much

08.12.2024 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This morning's ironing soundtrack

08.12.2024 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That track listing is right up my street so I guess that I must have a similar mindset. Anything that opens with the Soulful Strings is a winner

08.12.2024 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Purchased in Shrewsbury a few hours ago and sounding very good indeed now I'm home. Very much suits my, "Its dark and cold outside but I'm warm and cosy in here" mood @gidcoe.bsky.social

06.12.2024 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Totally agree. Jimmy Smith and Lalo Schifrin is an unbeatable combination. When I was younger I had no idea that The Money Programme theme was these two!

01.12.2024 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Andy. I'll do my best!

27.11.2024 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Still gutted I missed it Andy. Hope you had a good time

27.11.2024 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You'll get no argument from our house on that

27.11.2024 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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