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Monday, 21 April 2025

Snapshots Spillover: Even More Flowery Songs


There were far more flowery tunes that I could fit into yesterday's bouquet, so here's another bunch for Easter Monday...

The White Stripes - Blue Orchid

Everclear - Chrysanthemum

Roland Orzabal - Dandelion

Gaslight Anthem - Blue Dahlia

Queen - Lily Of The Valley

Loudon Wainwright III - Primrose Hill

Morrissey - Black-Eyed Susan

Soft Parade - When Violets Meet


Enjoy the remains of your Easter eggs.

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Just the humble witterings of a middle-aged music fan from the north of England. I don't claim these lists to be definitive, I haven't heard every record ever produced (though I have heard a good number of them), I don't believe my opinion to be any more valid than yours.

I just like listening to old songs from my record collection and writing about them. Your recommendations are always welcome... if I've missed your favourite - let me know in the comments.

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