When you're in New-putt

As Obama and the rest start arriving in the dead posh golfing resort The Celtic Manor near my definitely-not-posh home town Newport [It's a city now. Fancy.] today, there is only one song I can play, really...

An old favourite, it's Newport State Of Mind!

Newport State of Mind

Newport locals unimpressed by the NATO summit

A year of musical memories...

I am reminded that I haven't yet posted my "Songs of the Year" for 2010!

How remiss of me... Anyhow, before January slips out of the back door, and while the slough of despond is still upon us as we wait eagerly for the first pay day of the year, here are ten songs that sum up my year for me quite succinctly.

This is not (and could never be) a complete and comprehensive list, as there are many more I could have included (and many more I have no doubt forgotten completely in my ditzy fashion!).

Nevertheless, enjoy...

Fergie - Be Italian

Sara Montiel vs Fangoria - Absolutamente

Janelle Monae - Tightrope

Bananarama - Love Don't Live Here

Kelis - Acapella

Newport State of Mind

Scissor Sisters - Any Which Way

Cleary & Harding - We No Speak Americano

Duck Sauce - Barbra Streisand

Kylie - All The Lovers

What a year...

Smart, aye! Smartttt...

Couldn't resist posting this little paean to my 'ome town...

Newport State of Mind