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Cilla’s Found a Variation

Cilla’s found a variationTo her game of ballStops her going lockdown-sillyGoing up the wall…… Don MatthewsJanuary 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘I’m Not in Love’ 10cc (1975)

10cc are a rock band formed in Stockport, England, in 1972 Lyrics below I’m not in loveSo don’t forget itIt’s just a silly phase I’m going throughAnd just becauseI call you upDon’t get me wrong, don’t think you’ve got it madeI’m not in love, no no, it’s because.. I like to see youBut then againThat doesn’tContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘I’m Not in Love’ 10cc (1975)”

Catch Cilla

Here’s some cheese Ralph (well caught mate)Cilla, now your turnTaken lessons, yep, from RalphYou’ve still got more to learn……… Good try Cilla…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2021

Back in the Day. Do You Remember?

Visiting a libraryDesiring a bookYou’d flip cards in catalogueCards which you’d look Don MatthewsFebruary 2021

Sigmund Freud

“If youth knew: If age could” Sigmund FreudAustrian neurologist

Fire Drill

If fire alarm decides to ringDrop all and go outsideGather at the proper placeDo what you’re told, abide…… Don MatthewsFebruary 2021

Jeez Don

He just gave me a cup of teaThought that I would like itNever tasted tea beforeJeez Don this tastes shit…… You know I drink coffee Don…. Sorry…. Don MatthewsFebruary 2021

Bubbles

I’m learning how to bubble-makeNature things I’ve seenBirds and bees and butterfliesWhat think you on your screen?…… Am I showing potential?….. Don MatthewsFebruary 2021

More Signwriting For Stan

Needed sign so Stan we called(For our restaurant)Applied his skills, with lots of frills(But not quite what we want)……. Bit squashed for space boss…. Don Matthews February 2021

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Pick Up the Pieces’ Average White Band (1975)

The Average White Band (also known as AWB) are a Scottish funk and R&B band that had a series of soul and disco hits between 1974 and 1980. They are best known for their million-selling instrumental track “Pick Up the Pieces“, This one really moves along. I like it. Lyrics below. They may be a bit difficult to follow. Sorry …. Pick up the pieces,Continue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Pick Up the Pieces’ Average White Band (1975)”