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Guitar man: part of an illustration by Philip Pyke, aka philipphilip99, used for the cover of posthumously published collection his poems
This special tribute piece is to honour long-time Song Bar regular and contributor Philip Pyke, who sadly passed away a year ago today. Share you memories and thoughts of this witty, warm writer and friend
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Retro chanteuse: the fabulous Yola
The opposite of cover versions, some new songs sound like they’ve come straight from a time machine from decades before. This week’s guest music timelord, Dr philipphilip99, presents playlists recreating pasts with a perfect retro fit
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Less is more, or more is more? Goodness. This sort of thing could raise a chap’s temperature somewhat
Knee socks, stockings, Y-fronts and bags of bras, especially red. As with all the best things, a glimpse is far more exciting than baring all, and with these selections guest playlister philipphilip99 is primed in the art of titillation
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Benvenuti in La Taverna Cantata!
This week, it’s the full Italian job! And there’s far more to it than exploding cars – a whole queue of hooting horns, gesticulation and finest food and wine in musical form, all picked by excellente playlister philipphilip99 from a fleet of nominations
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Twilight delight with The Platters
It begins gently, through twilight’s transition, but then, slipping into darkness, anything can happen. From serene solitary scenes to excitement, dancing and sex, the evening is brought in brilliantly with playlists by this week’s guest philipphilip99
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The Banjo Players by Beryl Cook
Roll up, roll it up! Tired of Tinder? Bored with Bumble? Had it up to here with Grindr? Listen up, Blubbbr is where it’s at! Check out this week’s top ten profiles and a whole bevvy of musical beauties as chosen by guest philipphilip99
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Who will the musical spotlight hover over tonight?
It’s time to break out the popcorn, sit back and soak up the soundtrack of multiple movies and stories, hopes and dreams below those famous hills, perfectly projected from many nominations by guest director, philipphilip99
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Chrysler Valiant Charger: but where does it drive a song?
Birds to animals, clothing, trains or boats, this week’s playlists, picked by guest writer philipphilip99 from vast shades of song nominations, comes in many forms that capture all aspects of the colour, alabaster to brilliant
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Enter the key of … The Fifth Dimension
Through twists and turns of love, from cleverly hidden changes to sudden stepped surprises, drawing from last week’s topic, guest philipphilip99 moves us through the emotional keys with two perfect playlists that illustrate this songwriting skill
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Skimpy Slade: fans of a beauty spot on Pouk Hill
Bromwichham to Brummagem, Wednesfield, Walsall and Wolverhampton, this week’s guest playlister philipphilip99 blows an entertaining trumpet for the city and area that shaped him, his lists filled with fabulous music and facts
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Bouncy inappropriateness: The Smiths
Death, depression and other dark matter is given the jaunty, upbeat treatment by guest playlister DJ PP99, spinning superb and starkly contrasting styles and subjects from last week’s nominations
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