Much Warmer Wednesday morning greetings to, (takes a big breath) – 634Salan, Adam_McReynolds, Alison from Eastleigh, Andy_Toverson, Anthony in Rugby, BabyDriver, St David Marshall, Brenda, DruidessDeevs, cleverSupernanny, dawhandle, DameEllenMacDeebee, DBB59, dreamurdream, Emily, Flourishing, GailyBevs, Helen May, Jason Issacs, Jeff, John Merrick, KatyMac, Ken Jude, Kev TrickyTree Williams, Kidteeth, Luey Luey, Madchickster with two old bantams, Malcolm strawberries no more Powder, Mark Cannon, MissToeDipper, MobileToothFairy, Music_Geek, NicRolastic, Over Here Paul of Sheffield, Paul?, Payre, PoshSoulLady, PurpleDragon, SparkleSparklyTinsel, Susan_upon_Tyne, SylviaB88, Ticketyboo, Tortie-cat, untalentedmrripley, ,... and somebody who rarely makes a post, SpikeGissusajob?!





Has to be:



VIVA ESPANIA by SYLVIA,



alternatively you could have:



I AM A CIDER DRINKER by THE WURZLES,



(same song different lyrics).









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Morning Simon, Morning Blogpoppets



SPANISH STROLL - MINK DeVILLE

(no doubt whoever is wearing the pedant hat today will tell me the spelling is wrong!)



I think Mr tortie would like the compliation CD - I'll have a look for it.



Tortie x

Morning all



Spanish Harlem - Aretha Franklin



Spanish Eyes - Al Martino

#2 great call :-)

Morning all!! Hope everybody is doing well this fine Wednesday. How about Barcelona by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe?



3 word Wednesday to follow...

Andorra by Colin Blunstone







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'Spanish Harlem' Ben E King



this version is pretty good too #3

'Spanish dancer' Steve Winwood.....

'boots of Spanish leather' Bob Dylan or

'Spanish caravan' The Doors

'La Isla Bonito' Madonna

Morning all



Here's a recycled request from the Spanish language theme day - Una Paloma Blanca - by one of Jonathon King's incarnations (or he might have used his real name for that one)



usual pleasantries



mtd ffb xxx

I've got a strange feeling that PSL's number 8 choice has got a pretty good chance of being played tonight.



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last one for me 'we're going to ibiza' Vengaboys....

Just been reminded by the POPMASTER Kev that I am a cider Drinker is the same as Una Paloma Blanca and not Viva Espania. In which case, I hope Simon plays all 3 and gives both me and kev and mtd menshes for all of them.



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Morning All,



I second 'Spanish Harlem' either as suggested by Mark #3 Aretha Franklin or #7 PSL suggestion Ben E King.



Hope its a good day for everybody.



David

Were there castanets in Black Lace's Agadoo?



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How can we have forgotten that great classic:



Sangria Wine by Jerry Jeff Walker



No?





I've never heard of it before either.



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Morning all



How about Raoul and the king of spain by tears for fears.



A

Semi-sonic = El Matador

Garland Jeffires - Matador

Arctic Monkeys - Matador



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Larry Grayson = Shut that door



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Isla St Clair = Scores on the doors



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#2 SPANISH STROLL - MINK DEVILLE - great call - I heartily second that one and any / all of the others. Tortie, as far as spelling is concerned, it looks fine to me.



Gailyb

Warm Wednesday Greetings to all :)



I'm not going to suggest any themed track for today's show, just because ...

.. er - um - I get a lot of menshes anyway and don't want to be menshgreedy, and .. I can't think of any that haven't already been mentioned by blogpoppets already.







#14 Darren - am amazed Kev that managed to do that without moving his lips :)

Good Morning Each! Some cracking choices already today, so instead of bringing out my own Catalan virtuoso, I shall instead opt for the quite weedy...



'Little White Bull' by Tommy Steele

If you wanted a 'bed' to chat over, you could do worse than...



'A Spanish Piece' by Pink Floyd. It does have lyrics, but a bit indistinguishable. It is also a bit short, but there is a remix by EXP which combines it with Dramatic Theme.

KatyM, thank you for the Warm Greetings - I'll take them thank you - it's blimmin' freezing in here - AC - pah!



I can't ever think of appropriate songs - my music knowledge is sadly lacking. I recognise songs but don't always know the title or the artist. I'm loving Paolo Nutini at the mo but couldn't tell you the names of his songs, although I'm nearly word perfect on the lyrics.



I have a Steve Winwood vinyl album - the one with Valerie on it. Looking forward to hearing him tonight.



Gailyb

KatyM - when I said I'd take the Warm Greetings, I meant only my share - I'm sure there'll be enough left for everyone else.



Gailyb

Hi Gailybevs - warmth heading your way from deepest, darkest Hartley Wintney.



I almost feel prepared to offer a 3 word Wednesday. It is a choice between two...

'Spanish Castle Magic' by Jimi Hendrix.





Three word Wednesday... Disastrous Beard Trim.

Cripes, that was hot!



Trust me to arrive back too busy to contribute to a Spanish themed show! So, just a cheery wave of my tanned arms and a big hug to all Blesspoppets and an endorsement of RAOUL AND THE KINGS OF SPAIN by TEARS FOR FEARS. Hasta luego! ;-)

Thank you Malcolm - my 16 year old son larffed when he heard you getting a mensh the other day (or was it when he was looking over my shoulder as I was blogging - blimmin' memory) - either way - you provided a light moment in an otherwise teenage angst ridden day - actually he's not that bad but you did lighten our day. thank you. Just off to check out Hartley Wintney - it sounds idyllic.



ooopsee Paul - is the whole lot having to come off now?



Gailyb - trying hard to think of a Three Word Wednesday - may be back later.

Morning Spike - you been crabbing in Skeg?



Gailyb

'Andalucia' by John Cale. Hauntingly lovely.

#31 many thanks GB - I've waited years to get that kind of reaction! I used to contribute to Terry's show under this moniker. Sometimes get a mensh on Uncle Ken too.



Hartley Wintney is a quiet Hampshire village. I, however, am up the road in an industrial park. Not quiet, not idyllic... Only 3 weeks to go though

#31. Ladies asking me whether the whole lot is coming off? Fnarr,snigger.

Last one...



'The Spanish Main' by The Coral.





If Simon fancies a tea break in tonights show, 'The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys' by Traffic remains one of my all time favourites. Ditto,'John Barleycorn'. Both a bit long, though.

POS - Why are you sniggering? I was merely asking whether you were having to remove the rest of your beard in light of your Three Word Wednesday - Disastrous Beard Trim.



Gailyb - blushing furiously :(

Malcolm - I thought I'd heard of you on Terry's show. What's next for you (at the end of the three weeks)?



Gailyb

#37 Take no notice of him, GailyB - LueyLuey will soon have him under control ..





:^)

Aha! I have achieved recognition at least. After years of near-death experience! Thanks for that Bevs - you've made my day.



3 weeks today is my liberation from my current employment. After celebrating, I will marshal the British Grand Prix, have 2 weeks to get my life in order, then jet off to the States to 'do a Lester'. I'll be touring the States for 5 weeks, then coming home and trying to find something to do next. Panic, probably!

Welcome back WalklikeaSpikegyptian - do you? And was it?

Thank you Katy - not sure about the LueyLuey reference tho'. Oh dear - you all seem so highbrown on here.



Aw Malcolm, bless you - I'm glad to have made someone's day.



Sounds like you have an exciting and action packed few weeks before you start sorting out the next phase of your life. You're being equally highbrow - I didn't get the 'Lester' reference. Anyhoo, good luck with the sorting out.



Gailyb

#42 LueyLuey is Mrs PoS!

#42

GailyB - Luey is Mrs Paul of Sheffield - posts in here from time to time :)



.. and if it's any consolation, I didn't get the 'do a Lester' reference either. In fact, most of the stuff posted in here goes way over my poorlysick head. I like the wordplay stuff, mind :)

Do a Lester. As in The Dark Lord Alex Lester, taking time out to travel America. His blog was on his page once upon a time, and probably still is.

Hi Everyone,



And it's lovely that you are back Gailyb! LueyLuey is the wonderful Mrs Paul of Sheffield!

Welcome back Spike, hope you had a relaxing holiday in Egypt.

Well, I'm a bit late to make a choice today, and some mighty fine tunes have been suggested, I must say. would like to endorse Andy's choice- Tears For Fears with Raoul And The Kings Of Spain.



Mcw x

PS Gaily, we can't be that highbrow- just read Darrens' suggestions!!!!!

#42 and 44 I didn't know what "do a Lester" meant either - thanks PoS for the explanation.



Sorry Spike - welcome back, glad you had a good holiday!



Tortie x

Thank you Tortie, Katy, POS and Chickster for enlightening me. Don't tell anyone but I hadn't realised the lovely Alex Lester hadn't been around.



Off to check Darren's suggestions and grab some lunch - it's salad, fruit and yogurt for me. What I really want is chips and curry sauce, a bag of cheese and onion and a large bar of G*l*xy (other chocolate bars are available).



Gailyb

Do a Lester. Of course, I could be wrong. It's possible Malcolm is fleeing as some sort of tax avoidance measure, which would reference an entirely different Lester.



I intend to write to Alex Lester to see if he will nick a Simon Mayo car sticker for me. You don't think he'll take offence, do you?

Chickster - aye you're right, just checked out Darren - you've made me feel a whole lot better - ta muchly.



Btw, earlier I mentioned you were all a bit highbrown - not sure if that is actually a colour but it's not what I meant. Feel free to remove the 'n' that snuck in there when I wasn't looking.



Gailyb

PoS - LOL - I got that one - it's the horsey Lester, isn't it?

#49 thanks for enlightening the good people of the blog in my absence Paul! I was referring to Alex Lester, Duke of the Darkness, who disappears off round America on an annual basis. I can't promise I'll be updating a blog (not sure anybody would be interested in reading that!) but I'll try and keep anybody who cares updated.



You got a direct line to Mr Lester have you Paul? Love the shoe!

"Don't Answer Me" Alan Parsons Project (use of castanets)







#23 I'm not sure if people need to move their lips to tweet.



#46 cheeky *%$#!%, don't dis the lace!!!







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Malcolm, I've never been to the states so I'd read your blog and use it as research for the day I do make it over the pond.



Tucking in with gusto to the aforementioned salad. I forgot I had used up a dollop of chicken tikka sandwich filler that wouldn't fit into my son's sandwich but was too little to keep. Mmmmm yum.



Gailyb

#54 I've never been to me.





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#55 - not often



Gailyb

Afternoon...



JAMES - Senorita or JAMES - Gaudi please...



Spain to win the World Cup if England don't..;>)



Nic

Nic - I know you try hard to get SM to play James so good luck with your choices.



Gailyb

#57. Slovenia to win the world cup if England don't. Only because I've got them in Chris Hawkins World Cup Listener Sweepstake on 6Music, where I can win the glorious prize of Nothing. Which, as I understand it, is what you give as a gift to someone that has everything, so that can't be bad.

#57 and #59 - I'm supporting Italy and Korea Republic, I've got them in the office sweepstake.



Gailyb

Back to work, then. I will, as usual, be keeping an ear out(that's why I paid for my PRS license), and wishing all the best to my fellow bloggers in all of their endeavours. Good luck, B-pops.

Cheers Paul! I've successfully steered myself away from any sweepstake, mainly because I'm leaving the firm. Huzzah!



Bevs - I may, after reading your post, look into running a blog for my trip. At least, I will certainly try and keep up-to-date with people on this blog.



Just downed a banana. Was gooooooooooood. 3 word Wednesday on its way soon. It still needs reviewing, and establishing whether it accurately reflects the situations of the last 14 hours.

Bye for now PoS. I'll be heading off home in half an hour but will try to pop in later. Will be listening out to see whose requests are picked up and who gets a mensh.



I'll say bye now too - desk to clear before I leave.



Toodle-oo for noo.



Gailyb

something from 'Carmen' would be good :-)

Three Word Wednesday



Virtual Envelope Stuffing!



Gailyb

3 word Wednesday is ready for publication. It is as follows:



'Three weeks today...'



Kinda had to be really.



Pleasant day all! Enjoy yourselves Paul, Bevs and all.

Afternoon all



Back at my desk after a round trip to Bucks Uni. Gets the thumbs up from Child 1 (and me).



Welcome back Spike. Do you still have Mrs Spike with you, or did you manage to get a good deal for her (and if so, exactly how many camels was that)?



Just had time to tweet the followig earler:



"Barcelona" - Freddie Mercury

"La Isla Bonita" - Madonna

"Fernando" - Abba



And from the boy: "Viva la vida" - Coldplay. I hope Simon gives him the mensh if he plays it.



Deebee X

#67 GailyBevs, can I have that n you didn't want earlier....?

Three word Wednesday: University Place Sorted

Afternoon



Spain eh!?!? It's GOTTA BE:-







Bamboleo - Gypsy Kings





Back in a bit ...!



Deevs



x

What ho Deebee, Deevs!

Yo Malc! I think my suggestion today deserves Genius status!



x

#72 would have to agree wholehearteedly. I think your Genius status is guaranteed for eternity after yesterdays suggestion, but you've surpassed even yourself today.



Just listening to Steve Wright's oldies feature. Fantastic set of tunes, capped by Cat Stevens at the end.

No radio here, but BBC News 24 on constantly in the background on a big plasma in reception. I subliminally hear David Cameron in my sleep these days!



And apparently we're not allowed to have any World Cup games on during the day, even when Eng-er-land play next week at half three in the afternoon.



And Genius or not, it still doesn't make Mr Mayo play my genius suggestions!



Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo



Deevs



xx

We shall have to get his attention somehow. The bloggers are revolting! Maybe we should march in there en masse, and say 'poor Deevski. Please give her a mention.'

LOL - no need Malc! I'll wait til I@m at R2 in November for CiN and ambush the studio!



x

bought Revolutions album



my three word wednesday....and very good it is too espcially the Spencer Davis Group tracks

#75 'The bloggers are revolting' who's going to do the 'Carry On' joke?!



David

I think we can rise above that David. I think...

#76 Is there any news on that Deevs? Is it definitely on? The CiN thing that is, not your ambush of Simon's studio!

Deebee



Is your name on the thread on CLP bloggers?



I contacted my man at R2 in April to register our interest (The Bloggers!) and he said fab news, and to contact him with final numbers and email addresses in the Autmun, but yes, as far as I know, it's still go go go!



'cited!



Deevs

x

I wanna go to Children in Neeeeed [stamps feet].

*is still waiting for the Spanish team to set the World Cup alight...*

Malc, if you are on FaceAche, have a look at the CLP bloggers group, on the discussions board. Put your name down and I'll put you on the list.



And stop being petulant!



x

#81 Yes I am on the list Deevs, and I have given you my email address.

Cheers Deevs :-)



Does being petulant involve singing Downtown?

hahahaha Malc. Now there's one for the karaoke classic night! Although I prefer Anyone Who Had a Heart by our Cilla!



Deebee - yep, sorted! Sorry but there's been so much going on of late on the bloggy front (stuff for our lovely departed Beezer) I have lost track of who's name's down for what!



Deevs



x

#87 Fantastic Deevs! I'd better start practising non-European sevens.

Right - night all. Time for me to leave my desk and make tracks for home. Hope the show goes well!



Pleasant day



MP

Evening all!



Sorry I didnt get a chance to pop on here earlier - out of the office interviewing all day. Anyway I did manage to get onto Twitter earlier (firstly to put CDF right - see his earlier blog comment!), ans secondly to tweet my choice, which was



HASTA MANANA by ABBA (although I did say it was by Vicky Leandros on Twitter - oops!). The other song I asked for was BARCELONA by Freddie and Montserrat. Just lett you know!



Cheers,



Kev

Why on earth is Simon playing this, when there have been so many other good choices?

Ooh, new version of Spanish Dancer, quite like that.

It's enough to drive a gal to Sangria ...... x x x

Steve Winwood - excellent stuff.



He has an interesting accent - can't place it

The Winwood and Clapton concert is on again on Friday night on BBC 3 or 4. Only saw a snippet when it was on a few weeks back but seemed pretty decent.

Three Word Wednesday...Winwood Brilliant. That's two words, but you can add your choice of expletive between them.

No blog menshes today then?



A friend of mine went to see Eric Clapton in concert last year. I'm fairly sure Steve Winwood was on stage as well.

#97 Don't think so Deebs - although there was quite a lot of chat occurrin' in my house during the show.





Bafana Bafana time - a small glass of something methinks ...

:)

... and 'tis but a small skip to ...

100?