Drive is for Wimp(s)
Well I thought Boy George was terrific yesterday, he seemed a quieter happier George (in as much as it is possible to judge these things in 30 mins). And extraordinary tattoos over the whole of the back of his head. Who would bet against a Culture Club reunion now that the tv drama is underway? As long as they don't feel the need to sing "The War song" we'll be fine. War is stupid and people are stupid you'll remember.
More great story songs today, thanks for all the suggestions yesterday. If Horace Wimp doesn't make an appearance, I'll be surprised but any new ideas under 14 mins welcome.
And is it too early to be thinking lamb cutlets? Probably. But thats what Nige is offering tonight after 6.
See you at 5!
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At 10:26 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:1?
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At 10:28 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:Hi Simon,
Speaking of wimps, thanks far agreeing with me that DIARY OF HORACE WIMP should be there.
Also, can we please have;
ODE TO BILLY JOE by BOBBIE GENTRY?
Many thanks,
Kev Williams
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At 10:30 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:...Oh, and if you can fit in
MATTY GROVES by FAIRPORT CONVENTION (a tale of adultery and murder, and probably the oldest story song you'll get)
it would be most appreciated.
Cheers,
Kev
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At 10:33 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each! Are yesterdays selections still live? In which case I could either cut and paste the entirity of yesterdays blog, or just refer backwards. Cut and paste probably isn't the way to go, and the possibility exists that having been suggested and not used, then yesterdays ideas are in the bin. Anyway, for starters...
"Cats In The Cradle" by Harry Chapin (or Ugly Kid Joe).
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At 10:35 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Or "Running Bear" by Johnny Preston.
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At 10:39 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Or "Ode To Billy Joe" as Tricky suggests, although I tried that yesterday, and seeing as the lyric mentions a frog, I'd call that an opportunity missed.Still, it isn't a bad song, and better late than never.
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At 10:40 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:#4 - looks like yesterday's are still live - Simon above says "any new ideas under 14 mins welcome".
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At 10:42 25th Mar 2010, Revster wrote:Good Morning Simon - "The Partisan" by Leonard Cohen please. It would add a note of solemnity to proceedings and follows up your comment that war is stupid...
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At 10:43 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Or W.O.L.D. by Harry Chapin.
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At 10:44 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Or "Sniper" by Harry Chapin.
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At 10:46 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:'Ere Paul, you're not turning into a certain Cornishman, are you?
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At 10:46 25th Mar 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Morning Simon and fellow blogpoppets,
Really pleased that you are continuing the story theme tonight, Simon. Last nights show was tip top, and George did sound as if he was in a better place now. Am certainly enjoying Drivetime now, think you've cracked it!
Please could you consider:
UNDER YOUR THUMB by GODLEY AND CREME
SEASONS IN THE SUN by TERRY JACKS
Kind Regards, Mcw x
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At 10:49 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:#12 - Hi mcw. Nice pun - cracked it / eggs / chickens...
Seasons in the sun always reminds me of standing on the terraces at the City Ground (yes, THAT long ago!) chanting "We had joy, we had fun, we had Derby on the run"...sorry Paul, had to do it!
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At 10:49 25th Mar 2010, deliasmiff wrote:Morning Simon and fellow bloggers... Just trying to think of some story songs for tonight and having been to see Dennis Locorriere (ex Dr Hook) the other night, he sang some good old Shel Silverstein songs from the 70s and two of them that went down well and I've not heard them on the radio for ages, were....
BALLAD OF LUCY JORDAN ~ Dr Hook
SYLVIA'S MOTHER ~ Dr Hook
Thanks Simon
SylviaB x
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At 10:49 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Wuh huh huh hu hu huhu. (shakes off harry chapin fixation...but not by much)...
"Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" by Jim Croce.
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At 10:51 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:Just caught up with the bits of last night;s show that I didn't hear. A good night for the bloggers, wasn't it?
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At 10:52 25th Mar 2010, NicRolastic wrote:Simon,
What a wag you were yesterday playing "Time" after interviewing Boy George and talking about his time in prison...;0)
I'm not sure I can add much to my already brilliant suggestions of yesterday...however, Big Iron by Johnny Cash is today's offering from moi...
Nic
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At 10:53 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:#13. It's nice to get an apology after all of these years. Thank you. Can I assume that you are speaking on behalf of all For*st fans, and post your apology on a certain fans website?
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At 10:54 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:#19 No, I meant sorry for bringing it up here, not sorry for singing it in the first place! :-)
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At 10:55 25th Mar 2010, NicRolastic wrote:Some bloggers Kev, SOME - some of us are still in the wilderness - one day James will be on R2 (and not blimmin Sit Down!)...
Nic
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At 10:56 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:Your day will come, Nic!
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At 10:58 25th Mar 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:#13 That was a totally unintentional pun, Kev.
Seasons in the Sun reminds me of my first romance in the school summer holidays at the tender age of 12. I was a bit of a tomboy and terribly shy, so holding hands was as far as we got! All very innocent!!
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At 10:58 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:#19. It's a start. Anyway....
Or "Taxi" by Harry Chapin.
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At 11:01 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:#22 Ah, now, "December '63" always reminds me of my first crush at secondary school. It never got as far as a romance as I was horibly shy and by the time I plucked up the courage to ask her out, she said she had already got a boyfriend.
This could become a subject on the FB site!
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At 11:03 25th Mar 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:No Darren yet? Think he did a whole weeks blogging and tweeting in one day, yesterday! Expect his computer has melted with all the heat generated!
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At 11:03 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:(Shakes off Chapin, again not by much)
"Canadian Railroad Trilogy" by Gordon Lightfoot
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At 11:17 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:In a different style;
"Dead Mans Curve" by Jan and Dean
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At 11:23 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:ooh, Ooh, the trusty iPod has thrown up (not literally);
HOLE IN THE GROUND by BERNARD CRIBBENS!
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At 11:26 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:#28. If it was going to do it LITERALLY, then I suppose a hole in the ground is as good a place as any. Righty-O, I,m off for a bit. Please try not to make the sighs of relief too audible.
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At 11:32 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:VIENNA - ULTRAVOX
( I realise these were all probably asked for yesterday, but I have an excuse in that I wasn't here, and haven't had time to check all entries in yesterday's blog...)
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At 11:32 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:#29 See ya Darr...Paul.
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At 11:44 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:I'll be off soon too. Meeting all afternoon then the weekly trip home, so may not get to be on here before the show.
Day off tomorrow, with nothing to do but take the kids to school and collect them in the afternoon. Some serious paperwork catch up, methinks!
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At 12:05 25th Mar 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:How about SMACKWATER JACK by CAROL KING?
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At 12:19 25th Mar 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:Don't know if this one's already been suggested - "Billy don't be a hero" by Paper Lace.
Tortie x
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At 12:46 25th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Or indeed, "The Night Chicago Died" by Paper Lace.
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At 13:27 25th Mar 2010, Deebee wrote:Hello one and all.
I've just thought of a couple more:
"Hazard" by Richard Marx
"Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega
But I'm also loving mcw's choice of "Seasons in the sun".
Deebee X
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At 13:34 25th Mar 2010, misstoedipper wrote:Hi all
How about 'The First of the Gang to Die' by Morrissey?
'usual pleasantries'
mtd ffb xxx
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At 13:49 25th Mar 2010, KKMac wrote:Some great suggestions Blogpopsters - you've picked all my faves. Enjoy a country ballad now and again.
I shall have a quick punt on
SUMMER WINE - LEE HAZLEWOOD [who wrote it]& NANCY SINATRA
[or even Bono and whatserface will do]
xx
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At 14:26 25th Mar 2010, CORNISH DARREN FEWINS wrote:Warm Thursday Afternonn greetings to – 634Salan, Alison from Eastleigh, Anthony in Rugby, BabyDriver, St David Marshall, Brenda, CherylTheDiva, Deebee9, Emily, Flourishing, Helen May, Jason Issacs, Jeff, KatyMac, Ken Jude, Kev TrickyTree Williams, Kidteeth, MadChickenWoman, MissToeDipper, MobileToothFairy, Music_Geek, NicRolastic, Paul of Sheffield, Payre, PoshSoulLady, PurpleDragon, SparkleSparklyTinsel, SylviaB88, Ticketyboo, Tortie-cat, ,... and somebody who rarely makes a post, Spike!
#25 Is that crazedpoultrylady missing me?
#28 Great choice although:
RIGHT SAID FRED by BERNARD CRIBBINS
is more up my alley.
#31 So what's the latest SMDTB theory that I'm in fact the "Legion" of this site, (Red Dwarf reference)?
I'm gonna be unusually quiet on the blog today for a number of reasons, 1) I'm busy and 2) My finger still hurts.
The 'bad day' reference on the show was not entirely accurate. I'm a counsellor/psychotherapist as some of you know and I had been looking in the metal binded "Self harm" folder when I cut my finger on it. The office found it extremely funny as blood gushed, (well maybe not quite gushed), out.
EL PASO by MARTY ROBBINS
ANGELO by BROTHERHOOD OF MAN
I DID WHAT I DID FOR MARIA by TONY CHRISTIE
MR JONES by COUNTING CROWS
GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY by VAUGHN MONROE
VINCENT BLACK LIGHTENING by RICHARD THOMPSON
DRY YOUR EYES by THE STREETS
PANCHO & LEFTY by TOWNES VAN ZANDT
JEREMY by PEARL JAM
LEADER OF THE PACK by THE SHANGRI-LAS
DON'T YOU WANT ME BABY by THE HUMAN LEAGUE
HARPER VALLEY PTA by TOM T HALL
LOVE VIGILANTES by NEW ORDER
ALISON by ELVIS COSTELLO
HURRICANE by BOD DYLAN
FUNKY COLD MEDINA by TONE LOC
THE SNAKE by AL WILSON
SOME FANTASTIC PLACE by SQUEEZE & DON'T TRY TO LAY NO BOOGIE ON THE KING OF ROCK N' ROLL by LONG JOHN BALDRY
Not worried if I get a mensh today and if anyone wants to tweet/FB/email any of the above and take the credit I'm happy as Larry about it.
Good luck guys and gals, see ya after the show.
Love the show, the host, myself, the staff, the other blogpoppets, the mods, the tweeters, the browsers, the callers, the emailers, the face bookers, the ones that don't even know the show exists (shame on you)
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At 14:32 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:Quick pop in n out for me...
#34 and #35 - great choices. Paul, you do realise that Paper Lace were Nottingham's finest ever musical export, and they wrote one of Forest's cup final songs?
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At 14:32 25th Mar 2010, NicRolastic wrote:mtd #37 - Good choice!!
Nic
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At 14:54 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME by TOM JONES, anyone?
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At 15:14 25th Mar 2010, NicRolastic wrote:Kev #42 - Thanks but no thanks!
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At 15:16 25th Mar 2010, Tortie Cat wrote:#43 - Agreed!
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At 15:21 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:Nic - there is some vids of Paloma Faith at last night's gig on YT (and probably other video sharing sites) - complete with purple all in one...hmmm, not TOO clingy, from what I can see, but it has potential!
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At 15:23 25th Mar 2010, KKMac wrote:#45
So ... you went 'in search' of Paloma's clingy bits, eh Kev?
:)
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At 15:27 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:Err, no...well...in the interests of research.......
WONDRUS STORIES being played by SW now...
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At 15:35 25th Mar 2010, KKMac wrote:Just listening to Sal's traffic thingy
SO glad I'm at home - I figured quite heavily in all the SE London/Kent traffic jams this week - by figured, I mean, I was there in the thick of it/them.
Am celebrating by cooking .. yum
The yum was for Paolo. Wish there was YouTube stuff on HIS clingy bits
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At 15:36 25th Mar 2010, Ken wrote:Afternoon all. Have we had any football talk today? In not, I will just have a mini-whine about the FA's unlimited capacity for stupidity. 25% increase in FA Trophy Final ticket prices in a year when the nation has generally had zero or negative pay rises or even lost jobs. You really couldn't make it up.
Just thought of another story song - "One for the Vine" - Genesis
Can't rememember if it's under today's 14 minute limit though. I think it probably is - I'm sure there were at least two other songs on the same side of the vinyl.
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At 15:59 25th Mar 2010, NicRolastic wrote:Kev - It was pretty darn clingy from where I was standing, I can tell you! And potential for what dare I ask...?
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At 16:03 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:potential for clinginess Nic!
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At 16:08 25th Mar 2010, Befuddled Muggle wrote:Hmmm..... Story Songs......
Jack In The Green - Jethro Tull
Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush
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At 16:26 25th Mar 2010, NicRolastic wrote:Kev - I think we need to stop this conversation now, before we get modded!
Nic
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At 16:32 25th Mar 2010, Philippa Chapman wrote:It's probably a bit late now, but a vote here for at least part of 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald' and 'Leningrad' by Billy Joel
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At 17:12 25th Mar 2010, Thunderclap wrote:Congratulations to Foxy & Freddy on the new arrival.
Thunder
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At 17:28 25th Mar 2010, Spikey Claus wrote:YAY!! Steely Dan!!! (Happy noises)
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At 17:40 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:was that one of your choices Spikey?
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At 17:43 25th Mar 2010, KKMac wrote:O frabjous day calloo callay
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At 17:44 25th Mar 2010, KKMac wrote:Spikester - scrabble????
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At 17:45 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:I love Matt's laugh! Great confession!
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At 17:45 25th Mar 2010, KKMac wrote:I'd originally used the name S p i k e y - and it failed the 'profanity filter'
:)
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At 17:51 25th Mar 2010, Spikey Claus wrote:#57 No, but wish it had been....though I'd have preferred Pearl Of The Quarter
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At 17:53 25th Mar 2010, Spikey Claus wrote:#59 will do when I get a momo
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At 17:55 25th Mar 2010, Spikey Claus wrote:hey, anyone seen music_geek lately?
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At 18:00 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:#64 - not for a few days...
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At 18:01 25th Mar 2010, Spikey Claus wrote:eeeek - Biryani Ferret!!!
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At 18:17 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:Nice bit of Harry Chapin Paul...
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At 18:20 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:Judy Dunlop (Ashley Hutchings ex-wife) does a fantastic version of "Flowers Are Red"
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At 19:52 25th Mar 2010, CORNISH DARREN FEWINS wrote:Hey up!
What have I missed?
Love the show, the host, myself, the staff, the other blogpoppets, the mods, the tweeters, the browsers, the callers, the emailers, the face bookers, the ones that don't even know the show exists (shame on you)
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At 19:58 25th Mar 2010, Deebee wrote:#69 I was going to say that!
Just popped back to say I won't be around tomorrow, or over the weekend (just in case anyone might miss me). I've got a meeting at work tomorrow morning, then we're off to my Mum's in Dorset so there'll be limited opportunities for getting online. I should be able to tweet my ARF request before I go - think I'll choose something else this week. Simon doesn't seem to like Level 42 :-( Hopefully we'll hear most of the show in the car, although I'm hoping to arrive before 7, M25 notwithstanding. I wish I had the courage to phone in, but I'm too much of a scaredy. And I wouldn't trust the hubster, as I'd be too worried he'd say something embarrassing...
Anyway, hope you all have a great weekend, and see you next week for some more blogpoppetry.
Deebee X
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At 20:35 25th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:Have fun DeeBee!
Well, a good show tonight - ELO as a starter is always good!
And wow, just caught a piece of Radcliffe and Maconie whilst tidying up the kitchen and they played XTC "Love On A Farmboy's Wages". For the past few years I've associated this song with Fairport Convention, who do a great version live, so it was fantastic to hear the original after so many years. It inspired me to go to the famous video sharing website YT and check out all the old XTC stuff - Generals and Majors, Senses WEorking Overtime, et al. Glorious!
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At 05:52 26th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each! How delicious to hear Harry Chapin played yesterday, even if it wasn't one of the many I suggested. I'm not bitter or twisted. Well, alright, possibly, but not because of that.
Anyway, about an ARF opener. What about something by Tricky Kevs new fave export (or old fave). Paper Lace, any of 'em.
Oh, and Kev, I was aware of the For*st connection, being a Derby fan I would be, but did you know that one of the guitarists was one of two Micheal Vaughn's to come from Sheffield. You know the other, of course.
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At 07:56 26th Mar 2010, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Been in the shop for a couple of hours, and it,s been playing on my mind that I selected a bunch of For*st fans as my ARF, so I hereby officially withdraw it. That's better. Instead, what about "Burlesque" by Family. Back to work, then.
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At 08:08 26th Mar 2010, Spikey Claus wrote:Morning all - well if we're going all regional, I must go for anything by The Specials, The Selecter or Fun Boy Three.
Have a good weekend Deebee - I too shall be limited of access today once again.
Had a bad fall at work yesterday, so I'm a bit crocked, but soldiering on slowly.
Happy Blogpoppeteering all.
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At 09:06 26th Mar 2010, Molly Coddle wrote:Morning Everyone,
Ouch Spike! Sorry to hear about your accident, hope you haven't caused yourself too much damage. You know you must stop swinging from those chandeliers!
Well I wont be around much today, so I would like to hear
BEING WITH YOU by SMOKEY ROBINSON
Although having read Kev's earlier blog, I'd quite like to hear some XTC, don't hear them much on the radio these days.
Mcw x
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At 10:40 26th Mar 2010, NicRolastic wrote:Morning All,
XTC always irritated me with their songs, so I remember them but not fondly! I have the same feeling for The Feeling too!
Spikewhateveryouarecalledtoday - hope you feel better soon.
Nic
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At 11:17 26th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:Hi all,
Hope you're feeling a bit better Spike. Take it easy.
I can't agree with Spike's suggestion to go regional with the ARF requests, as the only musician I know to come from Worthing (well, Shoreham actually) is Leo Sayer! I coudl go a bit further afield to Brighton and request A little Fatboy Slim but I'd rather hear my usual choice, DEAD RINGER FOR LOVE by MEATLOAF.
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At 11:37 26th Mar 2010, Kev Williams wrote:NEW BLOG PEEPS!
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