Morning Simon. Welcome back, we've missed you. Richard did a good stand-in job but no substitute for the original and best!



OK, political songs, etc.?



I suppose FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW is out of the question, so how about;



ANARCHY IN THE UK - SEX PISTOLS



Cheers,



Kev

How about CAMER CAMER CAMER CAMER CAMER(ON) CHAMLEON?

and of course, GORDON BROWN by THE STRANGLERS

On an 80s tip, how about



THE POLITICS OF DANCING by RE-FLEX?

And of course the fab;



ELECTED by ALICE COOPER

How about



ROCK THE VOTE - by HUGHES CORPORATION?

*yawn, stretches, prises eyes open with hammer and chisel, clears throat and croaks in best Whispering Bob voice*



Morning one and all Blessbloggets; must have fallen asleep there for a bit. Did I miss anything?



FREE NELSON MANDELA by THE SPECIALS please Simon - and by the way mate, Welcome Back - you were greatly missed I can tell you!

Welcome back Simon.



It's a sad indictment that the first song that springs to mind is:



"Liar" from Queen's first album.



Or how about:



"Take The Money and Run" by the Steve Miller Band. Dedicate to the previous Prime Minister and all those departing this time around with a nice "flipping" bonus in their pocket.

crumbs, am i the only one up yet?

Ah, obviously not - morning all!

Morning all, and a big WELCOME BACK to Simon! You were indeed missed.



This is great - if we could have the blog up this early every day I wouldn't have to feel guilty about blogging at work.



My suggestions are:



"No more Heros" - The Stranglers

"Politik" - Coldplay



Right, off to resource some humans....



Laters



Deebee X

#11 you cal this early, Deebs? I've been at work since 7:25!

Someone boot up CDFMSDOSINSM......

Morning all and welcome back Simon!



Political song suggestions -



"Invisible Sun" - Police

"Part of the Union" - Strawbs



Back later



Tortie x

Hi Tortie,



Strawbs- good call!

#13 - I think it has gone off for a rebore and refurbishment...expect Darren 2.0 soon!

Hi Kev



Thanks!

.. AND THEN THERE WERE SIX





Hello Spike, Kev, Deebee, Tortie & Kev ... this feels familiar

:)



Simon - double dare you to play

AIG - Show of Hands

Here's an obvious one but probably not as an opener:







THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN - BOB DYLAN

"Until you realise

It's just a story"





TREASON - THE TEARDROP EXPLODES



Thanks Simon & team - looking forward to loving the show once more

OOh, a tweet from Simon says that there will be a "...rather lovely new way of you choosing the last record of the show starts today. Details unveiled after 5. Hope you enjoy it!". Sound intriguing!

Intriguing indeedy - so we will have to listen to EVERYSECONDOFTHESHOW until he tells us what it is ...

You mean you don;t already Katy? ;-)

Wonder if that means no more blues, folk and country last songs now?

Dunno Ken - depends on what we choose, I s'pose...

Just have to wait for the brief. Maybe the thought of jazz links to Cullum's show wasn't enticing :-)

I can understand that Ken!

Is everyone still on holiday? Holiday - that would be nice! :-)

Another song for tonight;



DO YOU WANT THE TRUTH OR SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL by PALOMA FAITH

Good Morning Each!(Only just still morning). And a special commiseration to Simon, and Spurs. Although, to be honest, I am really pleased that Portsmouth won. The reason being that it gives me hope that my teams glorious record, of not only being the worst Prem. side ever, but also of being the worst FA Cup finalists ever, might, just might, be about to be beaten. Come on, Chelsea! Back in a bit with a song.

Morning Simon and hellooo fellow bloggers,



You picked a good week for a holiday weatherwise, Simon, Mr Mcw has also returned to the coalface this morning after a week off building a patio!

Yes, I missed you too, but not as much as Kev by the sound of things (#1)!!



How about, DAVY'S ON THE ROAD AGAIN by MANFRED MANN or can I cheekily suggest JILTED JOHN by JILTED JOHN (he does have something to say about Gordon!) You did give us free reign!!



TEARS FOR FEARS with either MAD WORLD or EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE

WORLD.



Mcw x

#31 - Hi MCW. I thought I would try to up my request quota by being extra nice - mind you, with a request for the Sex Pistols, I can't see it working!

Hi Kev- You old smoothie! Trying to win Simon round with the charm offensive!

How about ELECTED by ALICE COOPER?

#34 Sorry Kev, have just seen that you suggested that one earlier!

Political songs:



Chumbawumba 'Dutiful Servants And Political Masters' (Judicious bleep needed over last word, or an early fade)



America 'Political Poachers'



Arrogant Worms 'Dont Go Into Politics' (Not their finest work in all honesty)



Velvet Underground 'All Tomorrows Parties'



Dire Straits 'My Parties' (Double Whammy?)

Afternoon All,



One depressing game of football yesterday, where we managed to draw with Blackburn...and one very good game of football. Glad Portsmouth won - how dull would a London derby have been - yawn!

My choice of music - Fleetwood Mac - Lies

JAMES were fantastic on Friday!!!



Nic

Kirsty MacColl has a couple of great choices - A New England or There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis (he's a liar and I'm not sure about you!)

Last one from me:



IT'S MY PARTY by DAVE STEWART or to follow on from Nic's theme:



LYIN' EYES by THE EAGLES

Afternoon all



How about 1 in 10 by UB40, dedicated to all those soon to be out of work MP's



A

"Two can have a party" Tami Terrell :-)

"A change is gonna come" Otis Redding

"Better" The Kinks

"Everybody wants to rule the world" tears for Fears

"Get up and stand up" The Wailers

"Let's work together" Canned Heat



....Jilted John...maybe not ;-)

How about 'things can only get better' by D'ream, as abit of post modern irony on new labour?



Also gives Prof Brian Cox another plug!

THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER - D:REAM complete with Dr. Cox on keyboards...

Kev, are you sure you're not actually CDF?

Can I just say yes please. To the title of this blog...



Back to work now.



Deebee X

#46 - I am 146% certain that I am not CDF. I speak with a Nottinghamian twang and the nearest I have got to living in Cornwall is eating a Ginster's pasty (other pastry based meat filled concoctions are available etc. etc.)



#47 - steady now Deebs - don't peak too early!

Re #45, I did get there first but was waiting for the mods!

This pre-modding lark doesn't exactly encourage new posters does it!

Cold shower for the lady at #47 please! : )

#48 #51 I have no idea what you lot are going on about. I just like looking at pretty scenes of castles and beaches and happy children playing.... it really lifts the heart....

#52 Hi Deebee- On seeing his new R2 website photo,I thought he looked like he could do with a good haircut!



#43 & #31 Looks like we're on the same wavelength poshsoullady, especially with Jilted John!

Debs



Some people's minds just work on a higher plane than others!



A



(And I don't mean pilots!)

#45 No Comment!



GHOST TOWN by THE SPECIALS? Was a political comment on the last government, could easily be applied to this one too!

#49, 50, 54 Andy, you're right, but after 3 you're usually considered "safe". Welcome!

#54 Keep at it owd lad. I think you only get pre modded for your first five posts

Spike, me owd, ha'e you got us a stick o' rock?

See if I've now passed the mods test.



On on that theme what about 'won't get fooled again' by The Who.



A



BTW thank you for the welcome

Hi Andy,



Yup, looks lke you've passed the induction training. Now can you make us all a cup of tea please? That's what all new recruits have to do I'm afraid. 1 sugar in mine...

#59 Aha, there you are. I don't suppose you've got me a stick of rock, you know, perhaps as an introductory gift? Spike seems to have been away, and come back with nothing!

I'm off again, duty calls. I don't seem to have a minute for myself today.



If any prezzies turn up for me, pop 'em on the mantelpiece, and I'll look at them later. Cheerybob for now,

PoS.

For all those naughty politicians feathering their nests over the years i'd suggest 'It's a Wonderful Life' by Black.



For anyone now thinking of going in to politics i'd suggest 'Brilliant Mind' by Furniture.

Paul



I should take the trojan attitude and beware of new bloggers bearing gifts!



A

~64 - Except you're not the new blogger any more - see #63!

#61 Don't you sell rock in your shop,Paul?

#64 But you're not new, you're one of the bods from next door. as a neighbourly welcome, please accept this small gift of a pet bird. (You may have to nail it to a perch, and supply your own cage) ␢

#66 Yes. But the lower the wholesale cost, the higher the profit. Gift=free=100% profit.

Anyone asked for 'It's My Party' by Lesley Gore?

yes Paul - you just have...

#61 I am/was a bod from next door, but I don't remember being asked to bring a gift. I've got half an eggy mash sandwich here, will that do? It don't half pong though! Not sure there is any profit margin in that either!



;=)

Warm Monday Afternoon greetings to, (takes a big breath) – 634Salan, Alison from Eastleigh, Anthony in Rugby, BabyDriver, St David Marshall, Brenda, CherylTheDiva, cleverSupernanny, dawhandle, Deebee9, dreamurdream, Emily, Flourishing, Helen May, Jason Issacs, Jeff, KatyMac, Ken Jude, Kev TrickyTree Williams, Kidteeth, MadChickenWoman, MissToeDipper, MobileToothFairy, Music_Geek, NicRolastic, Paul of Sheffield, Paul?, Payre, PoshSoulLady, PurpleDragon, SparkleSparklyTinsel, SylviaB88, Ticketyboo, Tortie-cat, untalentedmrripley, ,... and somebody who rarely makes a post, Spike!





Blinking 'eck! It feels like a week since I've been on the blog. Oh, hold a minute, it has.





SPIRITS IN THE MATERIAL WORLD - THE POLICE, (There is no political solution, etc)







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)

Hello MCW hope you're ok



I didn't last long as the new boy did I ;)



Paul won't the pet bird be out off by the smell of fish?



A

Hi Andy, am fine and dandy, how's you?



Hi Darren, Good holiday?

Darren, Spike,



Conspicuous by your absences...



Hi Andy...



Pension reconciliations anyone?



Nic

"She'll Have To Go" by Simply Red,



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)

*"Oliver's Army" by Elvis Costello



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)

Hey up everybody, Good Friday Good Scmiday.



Anyway,



*"Henry Kissinger" by Monty Python



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

MCW I'm good thank you, just trying to catch up with the planting on the allotment.



Nic I'll see your pension rec's and raise you 6 P35's to do and counting!



CDF - if we're talking Elvis Costello tracks it has to be 'Tramp the dirt down'



A

"A CHANGE IS GONNA COME" by "SAM COOKE"



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!!!)

"TWO TRIBES" BY "FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD"



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!!!)

Last one for Mr Cameron:



"ETON RIFLES" by "THE JAM"



See you 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!!!)

CDF



I don't see much evidence of 'all that rugby puts hairs on your chest' from Mr Cameron.



Perhaps there's hidden steel under that floppy hair?



A

I third "Everybody wants to rule the world" by Tears for Fears and suggest "Irish blood, English heart" by Morrissey

#63 Great call - love that Furniture track!



Have we had STAND DOWN MARGARET yet, or am I too late ;-)

Ah, yes, missed that opening bit!

Ahhh, all's right with the world...Mayo, Simon Mayoooo



And a great starter...

#87 doesn't he start with that every day?

#88 Are we allowed to "Whoosh" on the blog? :-)

Think #87 great starter referred to Thin Lizzy

#90 I was being ironic, Ken...

Ah, the family is all back here - squabbling as usual! ;-)



Have I missed anything? ((c) Darren 2010) - been arranging house viewings on the phone...

Ahh, the showstopper - nice idea...

What's Simon on this evening.....?

Simon's a bit giddy tonight - nice to hear him enjoying the show!

Sally's put him straight :-)

#95 he's glad to be back, Kev.

that's more like it - we're back in the groove and sliding towards a comfortable century....

a quick double and...

it's there...