The Next 30 Day Song Challenge - day 27

Day 27 - A song where the title isn't mentioned in the lyrics

I was going to cheat on this challenge, and a quick google search threw up such great songs as Blur's 'Song 2' and Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' but at the last moment I suddenly remembered this everything and the kitchen sink classic from Dexys:

I never knew it was their debut single, and I've no idea why the video suddenly cuts off just as Kev's is about to go into full overdrive rant mode but I do know that the next time I'm drunk I'll use it as a perfect excuse to recreate that dance of his. The kids will love it.

30 Day Song Challenge - day 23

day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding

Already been married for a few years now, but for obvious reasons - obvious to us, anyway - it should have been this song:

30 Day Song Challenge - day 03

day 03 - a song that makes you happy

Kevin Rowland looks pissed off as usual but the music in itself has an exuberance which can't help but make you smile:

Honorable mentions go to . . . no, I can't mention them. They might come up later in the month.

Sid Waddell says 180

The start of what I hope will be an ongoing series.

For about six months back in 1982, Jocky Wilson was my sporting hero. And, yes, Darts is a sport. They've been known to wear sweatbands, and darts players discovered the necessity of regular re-hydrating during the course of a match when the likes of Jim Blyth and Mick Coop were still sucking on a slice of orange at half time.

If you're so inclined you can check out this interview with Jocky that dates from 2001. I must warn you that it is rather sad.

The Killjoy

Which Dexys Midnight Runners song are you?

Cultural Snow's Tim Footman has the answer.