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Stan and Perc on a Construction Job

Hey Perc? where did that thing go?That thing was on my crane?Dunno mate, it’s disappearedCan’t find it, looked in vain…. Shit Stan, are we insured?…….. I thought you renewed it, didn’t you?………. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Stan’s Record Album Cover Studio

Stan runs a very successful businesshelped by his assistant Perc This one’s from the circusCame with icecream bellsSaid he was a hit with kidsWe said bloody hell Did the job. Collected the cashEveryone was happy….. Production Notes Had bit of trouble with icecream bells meltingPerc popped them in freezer between photoshoots Post Production Notes JeezContinue reading “Stan’s Record Album Cover Studio”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Monster’ Pomplamoose ft. dodie

Pomplamoose is an American musical duo composed of husband-and-wife multi-instrumentalist Jack Conte and singer-songwriter Nataly Dawn. The duo formed in 2008 and sold approximately 100,000 songs online in 2009. They are known for their viral YouTube videos and covers of popular songs Lyrics below [Verse 1]Tell me again about how it hurtsBeing awfully loud for an introvertGet out of my room,Continue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Monster’ Pomplamoose ft. dodie”

Tesco Flushable Toilet Wipes

Tesco flushable toilet wipesSparkles up your looSafe for our environmentFish and kiddies too…. Well done Tesco…… Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Looking for the Enemy

I’m looking for the enemyAlert, eyes all aroundI’ll notice any movementHear any little sound…. The haunting work of Kevin Weir Transforming old photos into surreal stories Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Drunk on Power

We want cognac, designer clothesPlease send, them very goodWhat’s that you say we’ve millions withChronic shortage food? North Korea is pressing for an end to sanctions on luxury goods in a sign the hedonistic dictator Kim Jong and his fat cat cronies are being hit hard by the bans Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Homeless Crisis in LA

LA’s got a crisisHomeless on the streetNow been made illegalTo sit, or lie, or sleep Within 300m of streets, pavements and other rights of way.Fines of up to $US 1,000 or 6 months jail Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Made Local Buy Local

I am your garden helperMade in USALocally produced for youLocal to this day…. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Why Am I Like This Sigmund?

I’m not a psycho-ologistAt times I wish I wasTo work out how my strange mind worksTo work out, just becos Becos it ain’t a normal mindIt don’t think normallyIt don’t write normal poetryAbout the bird and bee Ode to Spring (my attempt at being a normal poet) Flowers are a’blooming(Birds and bees they bring)Maypole dancingContinue reading “Why Am I Like This Sigmund?”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Urgent’ Foreigner (1981)

Foreigner is a British-American rock supergroup, originally formed in New York City in 1976 by veteran British guitarist and songwriter Mick Jones, and fellow Briton and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald, along with American vocalist Lou Gramm Lyrics below You’re not shy, you get aroundYou wanna fly, don’t want your feet on the groundYou stay up, you won’t come downYou wanna live, you wannaContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Urgent’ Foreigner (1981)”