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I've got a cousin called Kevin He's sure to go to heaven Always spotless, clean and neat As smooth as you'll get 'em… Commiserations to everyone who voted for The Undertones in the #1980singlespoll This amazing live version is for you. Enjoy! 😊 youtu.be/40rbLy9H6QU?si…

Also voted out tonight in the #1980singlespoll was Bob Marley’s awesome Redemption Song. Hope all who voted for it enjoy this video of Bob & Wailers guitarist Earl 'Wya' Lindo performing an acoustic rendition live on Jamaica TV in 1980. youtu.be/EAsWrtgOJJU?si…

I’m having a tough time deciding how to pair the songs for the semifinals of the #1980singlespoll folks. Doing it old school style is the only way! See you later. 👋

Can you believe we’ve arrived at the semifinals of the #1980singlespoll As outlined in my earlier post I had to resort to writing all 4 songs on bits of paper then picking them randomly to pair them. This is how things ended up… Poll 1/2 1 - The Specials 2 - Joy Division

Can you believe we’ve arrived at the semifinals of the #1980singlespoll As outlined in my earlier post I had to resort to writing all 4 songs on bits of paper then picking them randomly to pair them. This is how things ended up… Poll 2/2 1 - The Beat 2 - The Jam

My Daddy was a bankrobber But he never hurt nobody He just loved to live that way And he loved to steal your money… This live footage is for everyone who voted for Bankrobber in the #1980singlespoll youtu.be/MKJGYYi7HFY?si…

My mama said To get things done You’d better not mess with Major Tom… Mr Bowie put up a brave fight in the #1980singlespoll even ousting My Perfect Cousin last night, but alas it was the end of Ashes to Ashes’ journey tonight. Enjoy the video. 🙂 youtu.be/HyMm4rJemtI?si…

The grand final of the #1980singlespoll is tonight. There is still time to vote in the semifinals if you haven’t already. See you later. 👋

We started with 188 songs. Now we’re down to the final 2. It has been the most fantastic contest, but it would have been nothing without your input. Thank you for getting behind it. 🙏 I proudly present the grand final of the #1980singlespoll 1 - The Specials 2 - The Jam

So many people were rooting for The Beat all the way through the #1980singlespoll A big thank you to dave wakeling for getting involved even whilst he’s been on tour! To everyone who voted for Mirror In The Bathroom, please enjoy the TOTP footage. youtu.be/YKDDN58TzGU?si…

You cry out in your sleep, all my failings exposed There's a taste in my mouth as desperation takes hold… I truly thought Joy Division’s haunting tale of love & destruction would make the final. Please enjoy this live version of Love Will Tear Us Apart youtu.be/gA4BY3FDEME?si…

With all the excitement of launching the grand final of the #1980singlespoll last night I forgot to post this. To complete the picture, here are the songs voted out in round eight through to the semifinals. It would make another excellent playlist don’t you think?

The results of the #1980singlespoll are in folks! And the winner is… THE JAM - GOING UNDERGROUND! 👏👏📣 🥳 youtu.be/AE1ct5yEuVY?si… What a rollercoaster ride it’s been getting here! Thank you once again to everyone who participated. I’m putting my feet up tonight. 🙂

Thank you for all the heartwarming comments on my post last night. Ideas for the next poll are germinating…🤔

You've done too much, Much too young Now you're married with a kid When you could be having fun with me… It would be rude not to give a mention to the worthy runner up in the #1980singlespoll youtu.be/rdu8VOWk3pg?si… #TheSpecials #TwoToneTuesday 🏁🏁 Enjoy your evening.

Times were so tough, but not as tough as they are now, We were so close and nothing came between us - and the world - No personal situations. I haven’t posted anything for #WellerWednesday for a while. Thick as Thieves live in Germany. What a track! youtu.be/jcjZX9lpsVk?si…

I’m loving this 1️⃣9️⃣8️⃣0️⃣ playlist! Thank you for putting it together WestHamVan

I’ve tuned into #LiveAid40 to see #FreddieMercury doing what he did best. Utterly awesome! Can’t believe it was 40 years ago though!

Here’s a cool flyer for you this warm #ModMonday 🎯🎯 It’s one of many featured in the post below on my blog. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ kindredspiritfanzine.blogspot.com/2023/06/scrapb… Hope you have a relaxing evening. I’m getting poll withdrawal symptoms. 😂

Sending love and condolences to Paul Weller on the loss of his mum Ann. I’ve heard and read so many stories of what a warm character she was and how supportive both she and John were of their amazing son. The love and support of family is everything. xx 💔