Your requests please!
All request Friday returns today! The end of a memorable week for everyone here so we mark the beginning of the weekend with 2 hours of your requests and weekend plans. And the opening record is up to you. No restrictions, no instrument specifications, just a big old driving wheel tapping hit.
Leave your suggestions below and we will pick our favourite later.
Before all that I'm doing 2 hours of movies with Mark Kermode on 5Live with John Hurt as our guest. Then its on to the taxibike and off to R2 to be on at 5pm sharp.
What could possibly go wrong?
Comment number 1.
At 10:14 15th Jan 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:Hi Simon
Well played on the first week of YOUR Drivetime. Loving Pontunes - sheer genius!
As for ARF, I would like to hear Song 2 by Blur please.
I shall be leaving Colchester at 4pm (hopefully!) for the drive up to Staffordshire to spend the weekend with the most amazing man ever, so would like a massive Woooooooooooooo Hooooooooooooo to help me on my way!
See you at 17.05 somewhere on the A14.
CherylTheDiva
x x x x
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Comment number 2.
At 10:34 15th Jan 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:ARF - Don't Stop Me Now by Queen please.
No reason, just haven't heard it for a while and it always cheers me up!
Tortie x
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Comment number 3.
At 10:48 15th Jan 2010, Blythy wrote:odd, Don't stop me now was the first song that came to my head.
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Comment number 4.
At 10:53 15th Jan 2010, Spikey Claus wrote:You and Me Song by The Wannadies please Simon - or anything of your choice by Prefab Sprout!!
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Comment number 5.
At 11:00 15th Jan 2010, NicRolastic wrote:Simon,
Loving the show and Pontunes - find myself shouting at the radio "Now way is it that long, what are you thinking man!"
ARF - Beyonce - Crazy in Love - for the wonderful woman who is travelling up the A14 to see me tonight!
Nic
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Comment number 6.
At 11:03 15th Jan 2010, captain shovel wrote:Hi Simon
Really enjoyed your 1st week of Drivetime, great fun & good tunes, well done.
I'd like to request the ARF as Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol please.
It was played at our wedding in 2008, my wife is hosting a Come Dine With Me for 5 family members tonight, I know she's really nervous but just want to wish her good luck and she'll be absolutely fantastic, remember 6 P's.
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Comment number 7.
At 11:31 15th Jan 2010, Ally Gory wrote:Sloe Gin by Joe Bonamassa please, it deserves a wider audience than it seems to have enjoyed.
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Comment number 8.
At 11:41 15th Jan 2010, Numpty wrote:"Here and Now" by Del Amitri is my favourite driving song of all time.
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Comment number 9.
At 11:54 15th Jan 2010, Martin Stroud wrote:DIZZY - Vic Reeves version...
How about a nice upbeat song to get us going for weekend..
Martin, Hull
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Comment number 10.
At 11:55 15th Jan 2010, callie wrote:Hi Simon
Excellent first week - loving pontunes - you sound really happy and content - loving your team as well
ARF - Back St Luv - Curved Air
Haven't heard it on the radio forever - it was the tune I first fell in love to in 1973!
Seen Curved Air playing several times recently - as good as ever!!!
thanks Simon and keep up the great stuff
Callie x
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Comment number 11.
At 12:21 15th Jan 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:Is it possible to burst with happiness?!?!
Deevs
xxxx
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Comment number 12.
At 12:39 15th Jan 2010, John Morgan wrote:Hi Simon
Love the show, keeps me company whilst driving home. I've already suggested Honky Tonk Woman by the rolling stones on twitter so I thought I would double my chances!!!! Another suggestion would be John Otway. 'Beware of the flowers, (cause I'm sure they gonna get you ya)'head shaking, foot tapping record to start with.
See you later aligator.
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Comment number 13.
At 12:40 15th Jan 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:#11 Possibly, but it could be very messy!
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Comment number 14.
At 12:44 15th Jan 2010, CrimboDeevs wrote:LOL Tortie! Good choice for ARF btw - the "unofficial" anthem of the Chris Evans Bloggers!
Deevs
x
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Comment number 15.
At 12:48 15th Jan 2010, sparklesparklytinsel wrote:Hi Simon - great first week, well done, really enjoying the show.
ARF - Doo Wah Diddy by Manfred Mann please!!
Pssssssssssst .... Boleyngirl ..... HI!
T xxx
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Comment number 16.
At 13:01 15th Jan 2010, Tamsin wrote:Fantastic show. Well done on filling those big shoes.
I'd dearly love to hear Thunderstruck by ACDC. Awesome intro. We're moving to Australia in two weeks' time and have to leave behind so many good friends. Many a good time had whilst listening to this song, including Wembley this year.
Many thanks, very best of luck. Pray the DC will visit Oz when they tour this year!
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Comment number 17.
At 13:09 15th Jan 2010, PennyForem wrote:Hi Simon
ARF
Rocking all over the World - Status Quo
Thank you
Pen xx
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Comment number 18.
At 13:14 15th Jan 2010, Ripley79 wrote:Afternoon Simon!
And looking forward to ending the working week with your good self as I cook dinner for 5 friends tonight. Like your taxibike ride to get you to R2 on time, I'm hoping everything goes ok!
ARF choice - Stone Cold Sober by Paloma Faith please, as I am! 2 weeks and resolutions still being kept up - who'd have thought it!?
Ripley
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Comment number 19.
At 13:16 15th Jan 2010, ann Clarke wrote:how about Matt Bianco - Get out of your lazy bed -
i've been off work sick today and need something to get me up..
and for those poor soles just starting night shifts on a Friday night..
ann from warwick
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Comment number 20.
At 13:19 15th Jan 2010, Johnny Anderson wrote:Your new show is fantastic; you are great company to have in the car as I drive home. I have really enjoyed this week. Thanks.
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Comment number 21.
At 13:21 15th Jan 2010, Ticketyboo wrote:Hello Simon,
ARF Animal - Deff Leppard Banging tune !!
Always gets me singing along ( well more shouting really ).
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Comment number 22.
At 13:22 15th Jan 2010, Barney wrote:ARF Request
Joe Walsh - Life in the fast lane
Cheers
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Comment number 23.
At 13:24 15th Jan 2010, Sanya wrote:Hi Simon - great show! Love the music you play, it makes the long drive home seem shorter.
For today's opening tune I'm supporting #17 - Status Quo are brilliant driving music!
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Comment number 24.
At 13:26 15th Jan 2010, callie wrote:Oooooh - I feel like I've been caught out!!!
No bursting Deevs please - only 2 weeks to go...just think you're half way there already!
Callie x
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Comment number 25.
At 13:34 15th Jan 2010, msScoobycat wrote:Afternoon Simon and everyone
Really been enjoying the show this week..keep up the good work..and agree with peeps..pontunes is a stroke of genius!
Going go with Tamsin on the ARF..Thunderstruck by AC/DC please... good luck with the move Tamsin, i was lucky enough to also see the DC live last year and they were amazing!
Really have work to do so will scoot..
mSc x
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Comment number 26.
At 13:38 15th Jan 2010, openhand wrote:Whiskey is the Life of Man by Bellowhead, please, for a cheerful start to the weekend!
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Comment number 27.
At 13:43 15th Jan 2010, Mark Brookes wrote:Hi, I remember years ago on the radio 1 breakfast show you playing a song called natural life, by the band natural life. I bought the record, and somehow lost it. Never heard it since. Any chance Mr Mayo? Loving the new show. Regards Mark Brookes in Gran Canaria.
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Comment number 28.
At 14:04 15th Jan 2010, Moonraker54 wrote:Golden Earings' Radar Love please, if not that I'll second Whiskey is the Life of Man by Bellowhead.
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Comment number 29.
At 14:06 15th Jan 2010, Gutsygub wrote:"Question" by The Moody Blues please Simon
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Comment number 30.
At 14:09 15th Jan 2010, Jane wrote:As it is ARF and in my view Bellowhead were cheated on the technicallity of not being a 'big hit' may I request 'Whiskey is the Life of Man" by the wonderful Bellowhead.
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Comment number 31.
At 14:10 15th Jan 2010, RichTea wrote:Some great choices, but No. 26 has my vote. What a great way to start the weekend "whiskey is the life of man" by Bellowhead That'll get me singing along in the car.
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Comment number 32.
At 14:25 15th Jan 2010, nikki Taylor wrote:Hi Simon, usually I am cooking dinner for the kids but today I will be driving down to Bournemouth to see a load of friends from BBLOC who are doing a 'viva las vegas' show in Christchurch, near Bournemouth so thought Elvis Presley's Viva Las Vegas would be brill to say good luck and really looking forward to seeing the show, love from Nikki
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Comment number 33.
At 15:03 15th Jan 2010, Anthony in Rugby wrote:Suggestions are a bit AOR today. Nothing wrong with that per se, but there's a time and a place. I'm tempted to go for Bellowhead if only to placate the fan club on here, but I'm going for Turning Japanese by The Vapors. 1980 wasn't all bad.
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Comment number 34.
At 15:09 15th Jan 2010, Martin Stroud wrote:Do some of us also feel a little cheated regards the "Gong" request for yesterdays opening song! Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band - yes it had a gong but come on!
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Comment number 35.
At 15:11 15th Jan 2010, Martin Stroud wrote:Or the Bird House in my Soul one!
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Comment number 36.
At 15:25 15th Jan 2010, johnpetters wrote:Sing Sing Sing part 1 Benny Goodman Orchestra featuring Gene Krupa, from the 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert CD Please.
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Comment number 37.
At 15:46 15th Jan 2010, Matthew Glen wrote:Complain about this comment (Comment number 37)
Comment number 38.
At 15:50 15th Jan 2010, Matthew Glen wrote:Hi Simon,
I could not think of a better replacement for the drive time slot. Really enjoying the show and have managed to catch most of it every day so far, especially liked the Amy McDonald live feature. Anyway I would love to be the first official ARF tune selector so here it is...
Champagne Supernova - Oasis.
Best Regards,
Matthew Glen of Brighton.
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Comment number 39.
At 16:00 15th Jan 2010, Anna wrote:Hello, I'd like to put in another request for Whiskey Is The Life Of Man by Bellowhead, please. It would be a fantastic start to the weekend. Go on, you know you want to!
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Comment number 40.
At 16:08 15th Jan 2010, Anthony in Rugby wrote:And for anyone curious about the mysterious Bellowhead, they're quite entertaining. A sort of Cotswolds Pogues.
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Comment number 41.
At 16:12 15th Jan 2010, RichTea wrote:I'm a big fan of the Bellowhead track suggested but it would be great to hear Sing SIng sing by Benny Goodman would be fun too. I wouldn't have thought of that one.
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Comment number 42.
At 16:14 15th Jan 2010, Andy Feltham wrote:Hello Simon;
Re: ARF. Howz about a bit of Motorhead?
Ace of Spades, now that's a proper steering wheel thumper!!
Lovin' your work !!
Harry is innocent!
Andt Feltham, Melksham, Wiltshire
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Comment number 43.
At 16:20 15th Jan 2010, Matthew Glen wrote:Maybe Coffee and TV by Blur...wicked tune - can i have 2 goes at this?
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Comment number 44.
At 16:31 15th Jan 2010, Folk Butterfly wrote:Would like to request Whiskey Is The Life Of Man by Bellowhead as I can't help but get up and dance when I hear their music.
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Comment number 45.
At 16:43 15th Jan 2010, boleyngirl wrote:Am I too late?
ARF - Changes by David Bowie. It's a great song and we've had lots this week, and they've been just fab, indeed you could follow it with a short burst of "Congratulations" - to all people on both Team Breakfast And Team Drivetime for a very successful first week.
Anne X
PS Tinse, hello again my fellow tiddly pomster x
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Comment number 46.
At 16:45 15th Jan 2010, boleyngirl wrote:PST Anthony in Rugby, SNAP! I'd stay away from that pesky gyratory just now, it was a real mare a few minutes ago...
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Comment number 47.
At 16:45 15th Jan 2010, Purple Dragon wrote:If I'm in time for ARF - The Gorillaz, Clint Eastwood (the fast version though not the slow one!)
That was playing on the radio the day I went for the job interview that allowed me to move cities to be with the man who is now my husband, and it always makes me smile!
Dragonxx
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Comment number 48.
At 16:48 15th Jan 2010, boleyngirl wrote:Hiya Dragon! No idea what we're all saying though, this "awaiting moderation" is getting my dander up. I've put a request in and it's 16. 53, grrrrr
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Comment number 49.
At 16:49 15th Jan 2010, Harriet_Vane wrote:Bellowhead please, please, please, please, please! Whiskey is the Life of Mine or just about anything really.
Cotswold Pogues? I think not!
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Comment number 50.
At 16:49 15th Jan 2010, boleyngirl wrote:How come that one came up straight away?
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Comment number 51.
At 16:49 15th Jan 2010, Philip Boreham wrote:#42 Yes! Motorhead, Ace of Spades please! Who could forget their performance in The Young Ones living room.
Great job Simon.
Philip
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Comment number 52.
At 16:50 15th Jan 2010, Purple Dragon wrote:Hi Boleyn! I know I was a bit late too, but thought I'd give it a go... not likely now!!! grrrrr indeed! Weird I can see your 3rd post but not the 1st or 2nd yet!!
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Comment number 53.
At 17:06 15th Jan 2010, Harriet_Vane wrote:How could I get the title of a Bellowhead song wrong? Shame on me! Whisky is the Life of MAN!
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Comment number 54.
At 17:08 15th Jan 2010, PennyForem wrote:Congrats Tortie-cat, well done.
Pen xx
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Comment number 55.
At 17:09 15th Jan 2010, boleyngirl wrote:Get that, Tortie Cat!
Anne X
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At 17:11 15th Jan 2010, Purple Dragon wrote:Awesome, Tortie Cat!!
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Comment number 57.
At 17:24 15th Jan 2010, Mark Brookes wrote:I'm missing my siesta in the desperate hope that Natural life by Natural life will be played. Hope you're not all freezing over there. It's 25 degrees in Gran Canaria right now. :)
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Comment number 58.
At 17:32 15th Jan 2010, Paul wrote:good show Simon
how about a great song but not well known:
John Hiatt - Perfectly Good Guitar. it means a lot to My wife, Maggie, our sons James, Tom and Dan and most of all to me!
off to Anfield on weds - COYS
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Comment number 59.
At 18:22 15th Jan 2010, Benny wrote:This is so dull, good music but who cares about what the general public is doing at the weekend - cooking chilli, going to the V&A come on!!!
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Comment number 60.
At 18:38 15th Jan 2010, Benny wrote:Oh for goodness sake, "my husband is giving my little boy a bath" and "this weekend I am going for a run in the park." This is not even local radio stuff - come on Simon your better than this!!!!!!
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Comment number 61.
At 19:08 15th Jan 2010, Simonsgirl wrote:Great first week Si - loving the show.
Knew you would slip into the Drivetime slot without a problem.
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Comment number 62.
At 11:24 18th Jan 2010, BigLFan wrote:I must admit I hate the "All request Friday". I always wonder why the songs are so mainstream. Are they really requests? How about replacing this tired old format with some more of your live sessions? Richard Allinson had 20 minutes of headbanging music last Friday rather than requests. Now that WAS fun!
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Comment number 63.
At 18:50 18th Jan 2010, George Price wrote:"It's not about you"
Luv this song it sounds great
gerege price
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Comment number 64.
At 16:43 29th Jan 2010, Peter Wood wrote:Great show, much better than that other guy who's name I don't remember. What ever happened to him?
All along the watchtower by Hendrix please!!
Regards
Peter Wood From Billericay
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Comment number 65.
At 17:53 5th Feb 2010, john and judith wrote:Hi simon,
please could you play anything by meatloaf or queen for my wife, working away in the kitchen making tea.
thanks muchly
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Comment number 66.
At 10:05 12th Feb 2010, dave daniels wrote:Simon, could you please play 'happy birthday' by stevie wonder for my now 9 year old daughter cate and her older sister rebecca (11). Cate's birthday was actually on monday 8th but i am picking the girls up today and will be taking them home to celebrtae this weekend. if you play it we will be able to confirm that you are indeed better than Chris Evans as we have sent him loads of requests but he never played them. We will be listening up to 6 pm as that is when we get home and the celebrations begin. Many Thanks in advance- Dave
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Comment number 67.
At 13:28 26th Mar 2010, RussellG wrote:Can you play M'Black - Heartbreak
This is a fantastic tune, I can listen to it over and over....
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Comment number 68.
At 22:57 29th Jul 2010, timcummins wrote:Hello Liza, enjoying the show.
Here's my best shot at your start record for friday.
Please play Phython Lee Jackson: In a broken dream.
Play for all the lads at Pegson Rock Crushers, Coalville.
Great news this week, we are making the big crusher again.
Love
Tim
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