#JackNicholsong is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 257 people shared 2,083 posts with it — around 69 a day. Activity is down 40% versus the previous week, peaking on Aug 24 with 223 posts.

Posts with #JackNicholsong

Papillon Doré

@papillondore20.bsky.social

about 1 month ago

#MusicChallenge #JackNicholsong Day 16 The Beatles- Penny Lane The song was written by Paul Mc Cartney and was a double 'A' single with Strawberry Fields Forever. It features Liverpool landmarks and personalities remembered by Paul from his childhood. youtu.be/S-rB0pHI9fU?...

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The Beatles - The Beatles - Penny Lane (Official Music Video) [Remastered 2015]

YouTube video by TheBeatlesVEVO

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Papillon Doré

@papillondore20.bsky.social

23 days ago

#MusicChallenge #JackNicholsong Day 30 The Specials- A Message To You Rudy The Specials were at the forefront of the 80s UK ska revival. This song was originally written by David Livingstone who advised Jamaican rude boys to abandon their criminal activities. youtu.be/cntvEDbagAw?...

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The Specials - A Message To You Rudy (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by TheSpecialsOfficVEVO

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Papillon Doré

@papillondore20.bsky.social

about 1 month ago

#MusicChallenge #JackNicholsong Day 17 The Runaways - Cherry Bomb Written by Joan Jett and Kim Fowley as an impromptu audition song for 16 year old Cherrie Currie, it's a play on her name. They envisioned her as a "human firecracker" and wanted a rebellious anthem. youtu.be/_EBvXpjudf8?...

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The Runaways - Cherry Bomb

YouTube video by TheRunawaysVEVO

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Papillon Doré

@papillondore20.bsky.social

29 days ago

#MusicChallenge #JackNicholsong Day 24 Bauhaus - Bela Lugosi's Dead A slow burner with skittering percussion and an ominous bassline, this was Bauhaus' debut track. The 9 minute track became an underground classic and defined the goth music movement. youtu.be/etBwW_8DRI8?...

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Bauhaus - Bela Lugosi's Dead -Original Version

YouTube video by Filippo Mask

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Papillon Doré

@papillondore20.bsky.social

about 2 months ago

#MusicChallenge #JackNicholsong Day 7 Rod Stewart - Maggie May The song's based on a true story about Stewart's relationship with an older woman at 16. The name Maggie May came from a Liverpool folk song about a seafaring docker that also surfaced on Beatles bootlegs. youtu.be/KbI_awR4CKE?...

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Rod Stewart - Maggie May (1971)

YouTube video by fkwk101

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Papillon Doré

@papillondore20.bsky.social

about 1 month ago

#MusicChallenge #JackNicholsong Day 22 Neil Young - Cinnamon Girl Cinnamon girl is alleged to be the nickname of a girl Neil went to school with. He later said the song was partly about 60s folk singer Jean Ray. The finger cymbals mentioned in the song point to Ray. youtu.be/5DVGAFjZEBI?...

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Neil Young - Cinnamon Girl

YouTube video by TheSoundOfMusic

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Papillon Doré

@papillondore20.bsky.social

about 2 months ago

#MusicChallenge #JackNicholsong Day 3 David Bowie- Blue Jean Written as a nod to Eddie Cochran, the video portrays David in two roles: a nerd and Lord Byron, an arrogant pop star. The 21 min short film promoting the song, Jazzin' For Blue Jean won Bowie his only Grammy. youtu.be/NZnryZ5rDbs?...

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David Bowie - Blue Jean (Official Video)

YouTube video by David Bowie

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Papillon Doré

@papillondore20.bsky.social

22 days ago

#MusicChallenge #JackNicholsong Day 31 Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street London's Baker Street is named after an 18thC builder. Gerry often stayed near there after his band split while he was meeting with lawyers. His record label had prevented him from bringing out new music. youtu.be/Fo6aKnRnBxM?...

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Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street (Official Video)

YouTube video by Gerry Rafferty

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Papillon Doré

@papillondore20.bsky.social

about 1 month ago

#MusicChallenge #Jacknicholsong Day 9 The Who - Baba O'Riley Named after Townshend's guru Meher Baba and the composer Terry Riley, it was written for an unreleased sci-fi rock project Lifehouse, a follow-up to Tommy. "Teenage Wasteland" - a bleak critique of wasted youth. youtu.be/azpVGxpxWaY?...

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Baba O'Riley (Remastered 2022)

YouTube video by The Who - Topic

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Papillon Doré

@papillondore20.bsky.social

about 1 month ago

#MusicChallenge #Jacknicholsong Day 10 The Beatles - Lady Madonna McCartney wrote the song as a tribute to working class mothers. A picture in a magazine sparked the idea. The vocals and rhythm heavily imitate the piano style of Fats Domino. Fats did a cover of the song. youtu.be/-H7neYIiD1k?...

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The Beatles - Lady Madonna (original)

YouTube video by Do-Re-Creativa TV

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Papillon Doré

@papillondore20.bsky.social

about 2 months ago

#MusicChallenge #JackNicholsong Day 5 The Beatles - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds Controversial from its release, Lennon was adamant it referred to his son's drawing, but critics said it referenced LSD, which he had a history of taking. youtu.be/naoknj1ebqI?...

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Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (Remastered 2009)

YouTube video by The Beatles - Topic

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Papillon Doré

@papillondore20.bsky.social

25 days ago

#MusicChallenge #JackNicholsong Day 28 David Bowie -John, I'm Only Dancing Supposedly a response to John Lennon's negative comments about Bowie's androgynous stage persona. It was banned in the US due to homoerotic themes & too provocative for the BBC. youtu.be/4SMwHgEsgPo?...