And relax...
Phew. First show is always a very stressed place to be. The second show, by comparison, is a doddle (famous last words etc), but we all loved finally getting on the air and look forward to it all becoming very normal.
Today's show will feature a chat with the wonderful Ray Winstone who is in about 6 films this year starting with "Sex and Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll" and "44 Inch Chest". Ray's on after 6.
Today's opening record chosen by you please! Terms and conditions apply as they do to every walk of life here. So 1: it has be a blistering hit and 2: it has to feature a trombone.
Over to you!
Comment number 1.
At 10:08 12th Jan 2010, music_geek wrote:Loved loved loved Pontunes... worth a sony all on its own methinks.
It kinda scares me a little when reading comments on the last blog and on Chris's that some people feel the need to write so vociferously about a radio show and launch personal attacks on people they don't actually know...no need people!!! Everyone has the right to an opinion and to express it but well it's just nice to be considerate of other people's feelings not that anyone needs me to be protective of them in the slightest lol
As for the trombone hit, tricky one but of course the most obvious blistering hit would be the 'Floral dance'... but for something with a bit more erm...class...how about the Delfonics 'Ready or not'? Not too sure if this qualifies as a blistering hit though..
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Comment number 2.
At 11:13 12th Jan 2010, callie wrote:I loved pontunes as well....great show Simon - you sounded very cool and calm with the touch of excited that made for good listening. I think you've made it your own already - no mean feat!
Will definately be listening in again tonight.
A trombone hit? hmmmm gonna have to go and research that one...
Callie x
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Comment number 3.
At 11:18 12th Jan 2010, showbizpat wrote:The opening theme to 'Jonny Briggs' - was always a hit at teatime in our house!
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Comment number 4.
At 11:32 12th Jan 2010, callie wrote:Today's opening record (should that now be known as the TOR?)
Come on Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
Thank you
Callie x
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Comment number 5.
At 11:42 12th Jan 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Seeing as Bruce was always going to be the show opener, then surely the second song was the one to agonise over, wasn't it? So, Sniff and the Tears? Great show nontheless.
Now then, Tromboney opener...Hows about Come on Eileen By Dexys Midnight Runners? Or any of their other tracks featuring Big Bill Paterson.
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Comment number 6.
At 11:55 12th Jan 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:Can't comment on Pontunes as I was in the gym! However, thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the show - you've completely settled in there already, although Mr T_cat is missing you on R5Live!
Sorry, can only think of Dexy's for trombone openers!
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Comment number 7.
At 11:59 12th Jan 2010, callie wrote:snap Paul!
Callie x
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Comment number 8.
At 12:00 12th Jan 2010, music_geek wrote:Hmmm just thinking does Rescue me by Fontella Bass feature a trombone???
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Comment number 9.
At 13:03 12th Jan 2010, _nanook_ wrote:Simon - congratulations for the fantastic show yesterday. Well done!
first song for today will have to be Reel Big Fish's 'Sell Out'.
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Comment number 10.
At 14:46 12th Jan 2010, dawhandle wrote:How about something from Madness - Baggy Trousers or House of Fun...
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Comment number 11.
At 14:48 12th Jan 2010, aviddiva wrote:Dance Stance by Dexy's Midnight Runners would fit the bill!
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Comment number 12.
At 14:58 12th Jan 2010, Peter Banks wrote:Just in case my Tweet sank amongst the deluge earlier my suggestion was Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4. Rockin' start, great early seventies classic!
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Comment number 13.
At 19:06 12th Jan 2010, cathmel wrote:Hi Simon
I have just popped over from Chris's blog to say how much I enjoyed your show. I have to confess I was on of the people saying I wasn't keen on listening to drivetime without Chris but your show was great (sorry)!!
Cathmel x x
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