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#15Daysof30Lists: Day 14

Aug 24, 2019Aug 24, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Hello people, thirteen down and two to go as we move in Day 14 of #15Daysof30Lists, where I give you my lists of 30 favourite things every day in the run up to my 30th birthday which is now less than 48 hours away. Any thoughts or comments on my choices - and what yours … Continue reading #15Daysof30Lists: Day 14

Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2018: Day 14

Dec 14, 2018Dec 15, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: Jona Lewie SONG: Stop The Cavalry Having hit the charts in 1980 with "You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties", Jona Lewie made an attempt for the festive top spot that year. With its suitably om-pom-pom Salvation Army brass band backing, 'Stop The Cavalry' is a song that is a Christmas classic … Continue reading Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2018: Day 14

Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2017: Day 14

Dec 14, 2017Dec 14, 2017 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: Mike Oldfield SONG: In Dulci Jubilo ALBUM: Elements - The Best of Mike Oldfield (1975, Virgin) Yes, I do realise that festive snow-y town image isn't one of Mike Oldfield, but that's partly because I couldn't find a flattering one of him. His instrumental, nay almost Celtic take on the classic carol that dates … Continue reading Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2017: Day 14

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