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Month: Apr 2025

On the eve of his 15 Years of Hits Tour, a definitive ranking of all of Olly Murs’ singles.

Apr 22, 2025Apr 22, 2025 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

We take a look back and offer our hand-picked ranking of all 31 of the Essex pop legend and all round good one's singles from 2010 to today. Good news for "Oh My Goodness", bad news for practically all the singles off Marry Me...

It Starts (again)…

Apr 6, 2025Apr 6, 2025 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

August 2024: Allow us to reintroduce ourselves...April 2025: It starts in the head and it beginsIt starts and it changes everythingIt starts and it never fades awayCan I lay my head down, will you say,"Every little thing's gonna be okay"?- 'It Starts', Nerina Pallot, 2009. Well hello there. Hope you're all keeping out of mischief … Continue reading It Starts (again)…

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