Bang a gong
Thursdays opening song. The terms and conditions are out. A big hit needed of course and with a GONG somewhere. Usually seem to go at the start or finish but frankly as long as there's a gong in it I don't care. It can be a flat gong, a paiste symphonic gong or a nipple gong (yes really). It isn't, I accept, a classic rock 'n' roll instrument, but I'm sure you'll rise to the challenge. Over to you.
Nigel B is back today doing extraordinary things with Duck A L'Orange. If you have a great idea for a classic dish for Nigel to prepare let us know. You can do it on this site of course. And let us know all about your favourite culinary tip - maybe something which has been handed down through generations.
And do get in touch for homework sucks if you're stumped by anything your kids are asking. Though to be honest we can cope with anyone's homework, whether it has come from kids or not!
See you at 5.
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At 10:19 14th Jan 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:First again?!
Sorry, have no idea about songs with gongs, but just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the interview with Richard Branson - a really good item from Foxy and you - especially the last question and response! :)
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At 11:31 14th Jan 2010, sparklesparklytinsel wrote:hi Simon. I'm here to say hello and apologise to you - I was very anti your show before it started cos I've never really enjoyed what you did when you stood in for CLP, but so far, you've been brill! Keep up the good work, show sounds great.
T xx
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At 11:33 14th Jan 2010, Revster wrote:A nice tune but not a hit I fear though it does have 'gong' beginning and end would be "Hong Kong Blues" by George Harrison
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At 11:52 14th Jan 2010, Revster wrote:Must be Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen - ends with a big bong on a gong or Tam Tam!! What do you think guys??
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At 12:23 14th Jan 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:I'd forgotten the gong at the end of Bohemian Rhapsody good idea. Not heard of Tam Tam!
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At 13:35 14th Jan 2010, Ripley79 wrote:Can't wait for the coq-au-vin spot!Am hungry thinking about it!
As for the opener, what about Bang a Gong (Get It On) by T-Rex? There must be a gong in there somewhere!!
Ripley
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At 15:51 14th Jan 2010, Giles Davies wrote:How about:
America by The Nice -(fantastic epic song!)
Hole in my shoe - Traffic
Fanfare for the common man - Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Live and let die - Wings (there must be a gong in there somewhere - there's just about every other instrument ever known to man!)
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At 16:04 14th Jan 2010, Sezzagirl wrote:I hope Live & Let Die has a gong, would love to hear that.
Just wish they'd put a bit of effort into the production though! LOL
By the Way, wasn't tonights recipe Coq au Vin last time I looked? What happened? Did the Coq learn to swim?
Seza xxx
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At 16:51 14th Jan 2010, GirltaristHan wrote:Bohemian Rhapsody sounds the best I think! I'm not sure there is a gong in Live and Let Die.
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At 17:01 14th Jan 2010, _nanook_ wrote:That's how good Nigel is - he's turned a Coq au Vin into a Duck A L'Orange!
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At 18:20 14th Jan 2010, Simonsgirl wrote:Missed the opening song - what was it pleeze?
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Comment number 12.
At 21:39 14th Jan 2010, boleyngirl wrote:Hi Simon, we are really enjoying your show; it's a totally different vibe but it has a relaxed, chilled feeling about it which I love. And you seem to be getting on a treat with Sally and Rebecca. Keep up the good work,
Anne
PS TINSELLLLLLLLL! Left you a little message on Chris's blog yesterday but you might have missed it. Great to see you, this is fun isn't it, like a secret assignation.....X
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At 21:44 14th Jan 2010, boleyngirl wrote:PS by we I meant Mr Boleyn and I.
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At 23:06 14th Jan 2010, WillowKate wrote:Simon - Wasn't sure what to expect with your show (don't listen to Five) but I'm really enjoying it - intelligent, fun radio. Thanks a lot!
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