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So...

Personal update incoming. Those who think I shouldn't do this, get narfed.

1) Dead car. Going to cost more to repair than car is worth, and living in a rural town, it's only vital.
2) Work is physically painful, and analgesics do not work. I am struggling to walk, and am on my feet all day. Okay, I only work 2-3 days a week, but it is damaging my already damaged leg.
3) Christmas Day is going to be spent alone, in a pub closed for the day. Family drama means I am not invited to Christmas, my son is jack of it and has volunteered to work all day, and my daughter is stuck with step-family she doesn't like. Yes, December 25 is going to be me watching TV all day. And if you know why that day is sort of important to me, then you understand why this bites.

If it wasn't for the publication credits, then this year would be even blerghier than it already is.

Sorry. I'll go away now.
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Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?
My husband is in a nursing home..I have cut off my step daughter and grandchild for mental health reasons..my son is too busy for me..what im trying to say is i understand how you feel. I hope you can find some joy in the season..Jesus is still with us.
We, your fans and followers, are here if you need to vent, chat or just get something off your chest. So do not go away, vent, rant and rave away.
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Random Aussie Tune!

This is part of my ongoing attempt to make Australia seem like a country not just populated by wildlife out to kill you (even though it is) and always on fire or under water (only half the time, to be honest) by posting songs I like by Aussie (not Kiwi) artists.

Boom Crash Opera came at the end of the 1980s (the first time I remember them was 1987) as a sort of comeback for pub rock and as an antidote in the Australian charts to the SAW rubbish. Their rock was powerful and they were so good live. They've had a few breaks, but have been performing pretty consistently since then. I have their first few albums because of course I do. Great band.
Seen live? Yes.
Overseas success? No.

'Onion Skin' by Boom Crash Opera (1989)

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Random Aussie Tune!

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John St Peeters was a bit of a local stalwart through the 1970s and into the 1980s. Then, in 1986 (apart from one oldies supergroup) he disappeared completely. He had a great voice, had a few charting singles and my sisters both thought he was cute. I have no idea what happened, but it must have been not good. Anyway, the song today is the theme song from a kids TV show, and the theme song was the best thing about it... not fair. We watched it, 4pm, weekdays, Channel 10. Man, the stupid things we remember. Like the bloodhound on the show was Woodrow.
Seen live? No.
Overseas success? No.

'Wonder World!' by John St. Peeters (1980)

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Chap has a Wikipedia page, and according to that, as of 2015 he was married with kids in Melbourne.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_St_Peeters

He's also on Instagram and Facebook, and was doing some sort of World Record attempt on his birthday this year (3rd October), so nothing too awful happened.
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The truth behind Cameo's 1986 hit single.
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Strange. I was in my own world in the mid 80s. I think I missed this.
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Yes, that time of the month when I bombard you with music and ask you to click some links to help me get some pocket money.

Thank you.
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R.A.T.!
Random Aussie Tune!

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Okay, I am including a song, not an artist this time. Kirin J Callihan is an Australian singer who has released some interesting albums. Alex Cameron is an Australian entertainer whose biggest selling single was a duet with US pop star Angel Olsen. Jimmy Barnes has appeared before, both solo and with Cold Chisel. And Molly Lewis is a country performer, whose whistling is her trademark. Well, they came together for this piece which is so incredible. It is the only song I know with a scream solo and whistling along with it. So, this is not about the artist, but about the weirdness of the song itself. I love music like this.
Seen live? N/A.
Overseas success? No. Shame, but no.

'Big Enough' by Kirin J Callihan & Alex Cameron feat. Jimmy Barnes & Molly Lewis (2017)

Well, I have just been introduced to a Christmas song that could well rival McCartney's 'Wonderful Christmastime' and Mariah Carey's version of 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' as the worst Christmas song ever recorded.



The story is... well, I guess everyone else who died... who cares? The kid's getting presents!

Thanks, Linda!
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Now if you want to talk about Christmas Movies, this one tops my list of the Worst Christmas Movie ever. You might think differently, that's fine. I couldn't get past those first 10 minutes or so though...

Jim Author Icon - Famous as the worst ever special, for sure. The only plus is that it was the first place where Boba Fett got much attention.
Jim Author Icon - I own it on VHS...

And, yes, it is abhorrent, but as Max said, Boba Fett debuts here.

The worst Christmas movie I have seen is also the movie I find the worst movie ever - Hulk Hogan's Santa With Muscles.
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Kate Miller-Heidke is an artist I should have mentioned earlier when talking about Australia's Eurovision entries because this was our 2019 entry and I love it. Her operatic, yodellic voice soars here and this song should have done better than it did. But, as an artist, she has always been magnificent to watchj. I first saw her on TV in the late 90s or early 2000s, and have a few of her songs on CD singles. Her voice gets me. Always has.
Seen live? Yes.
Overseas success? Some in Europe.

'Zero Gravity' by Kate Miller-Heidke (2019)

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Her voice certainly soars.
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