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A Flora Devon Spring Playlist from the Heart of the British Pub
🌼 Opening Scene
The door opens with that familiar soft thud—the kind that lets in a slice of spring air along with it.
Outside, the pavement is still damp from a passing shower. Inside, everything glows amber. Glasses clink. Someone laughs too loudly at something only half-funny. A bar towel moves in slow circles, polishing the same spot for longer than necessary.
At one table, a couple sits in silence—not angry, not settled either. At the bar, someone stares into their drink like it might offer answers if given enough time. Near the door, a newcomer hesitates, then steps fully in.
And above it all, the jukebox hums—quiet at first, then unmistakable.
This is where spring really begins.
Not in the garden.
Not in the park.
But here—
where people return, reveal, forgive, and sometimes start again.
🍻 The Rovers Return Playlist
For the steady heart of everyday life—Northern warmth, familiar faces, and stories that unfold slowly.
Status Quo – “Rockin’ All Over the World”
Pub-floor energy at full volume. A perfect nod to Coronation Street’s Les Battersby and his love of Status Quo—this feels like it lives behind the bar.
The Beautiful South – “A Little Time”
A kitchen argument that followed you to the pub. Honest, cutting, and painfully familiar.
Prefab Sprout – “When Love Breaks Down”
Quiet heartbreak, gently carried. The kind of song that plays while someone insists they’re fine.
The Hollies – “Bus Stop”
Rain, routine, and romance. A love story built from ordinary moments.
Paul Weller – “Wild Wood”
Fresh air in musical form. A pause between chapters.
Simply Red – “Holding Back the Years”
Memory, regret, and resilience—served smooth and slow.
The Smiths – “This Charming Man”
Sharp, clever, and restless. The voice of someone who sees everything and says just enough.
🍷 The Queen Vic Playlist
For the dramatic heart—where every glance matters and every song feels like a turning point.
Spandau Ballet – “True”
Smooth, aching, and iconic—with a perfect EastEnders nod through Martin Kemp (Steve Owen). This is heartbreak dressed for public viewing.
Dusty Springfield – “I Only Want to Be With You”
Bright, hopeful, and slightly reckless. The beginning of something—or the illusion of it.
Eurythmics – “There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart)”
A shimmer of joy that might not last—but feels everything while it does.
Pet Shop Boys – “Always on My Mind”
Regret refined. A confession wrapped in melody.
The Human League – “Don’t You Want Me”
Pure pub drama. It sounds like a conversation that didn’t end properly.
Culture Club – “Karma Chameleon”
Catchy on the surface, complicated underneath—just like the room.
Elvis Costello – “I Want You”
Intensity that stops time. Not every song is meant to be comfortable.
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Where the room lifts, the walls soften, and everyone becomes part of the story.
The Foundations – “Build Me Up Buttercup”
The fastest way to turn a room into a chorus.
Madness – “Our House”
A shared memory set to music. Instantly familiar.
Rod Stewart – “Maggie May”
Rough-edged storytelling with a grin.
Queen – “Don’t Stop Me Now”
The moment the night peaks and nobody wants it to end.
Chas & Dave – “Rabbit”
Pure British pub spirit—playful, cheeky, and impossible not to join in.
The Kinks – “Waterloo Sunset”
A quiet, golden exhale. The perfect close.
🌸 Flora’s Closing Thought
Spring doesn’t arrive all at once.
It slips in through open doors.
It hums through familiar songs.
It sits beside you quietly and says—
you can begin again, if you like.
And sometimes, all it takes…
is the right song playing at the right moment,
in a room full of people who understand more than they say.
💬 Join the Conversation
Which pub are you tonight—Rovers Return or Queen Vic?
And what song would you add to the jukebox?
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Flora Devon writes like she brews tea: slow, strong, and brimming with nuance. She’s the Cybernaut who lingers in the in-between — on the doorstep after a long conversation, by the window as the rain begins, or just behind the curtain as secrets unravel across the square.
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