Morning Simon,



Really enjoyed the show last night, what a character Norm was.



How about WISHFUL THINKING by CHINA CRISIS ? Am sure that David Cameron is doing a bit of that!



MCW X

Good Morning Each!

First thing that occurs is 'Hong Kong Garden' by Siouxsie and the

Banshees.

Good Morning Simon, team and Blogpoppets



When I was about 7 or 8 I had an invisible friend. I used to 'play' with her all the time. She went everywhere with me. But special clothing - nope, don't remember ever doing that one...



Anyway, how about:



CHINA IN MY HAND by T'Pau



Or



THE CHINESE WAY by Level 42.



Deebee X

Good Morning again -



Simon, please will you take a fresh look at my name?



I’m female!



Suggest -



WALKING ON THE CHINESE WALL - Philip Bailey



CHINA IN YOUR HANDS - T'Pau



HONG KONG GARDEN - Siouxie & The Banshees



Love



BP

'I Like Chinese' by Monty Python

Morning all



First thoughts...



CHINA GIRL - DAVID BOWIE



JbG

Or, of course:



THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA by Billy Joel



Sorry, I don't normally like doing multiple posts with different song suggestions, but I only just thought of that one.



Deebee X

#4 Billie - snap! We posted at the same time.



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Morning All,



'China Girl' David Bowie



Have a good day everybody

CHINATOWN - The Move



THE CHINESE WAY - Level 42

CHINA GIRL - Bowie

#10 I definitely beat you to that one - see #3. Happy to share though!



Deebee X

After yesterdays nostalgia trip, how about a jolly piano piece:



CHINA TEA by RUSS CONWAY ?





Mcw x (Who is not really that old!)

YING TONG, YING TONG, YING TONG, YING TONG, YING TONG TIDDLE I PO



The Goons

Morning All,



CHINA GIRL - John Mellencamp (different song to the Bowie one)

And in the abstract direction...





OFF THE WALL - MICHAEL JACKSON

LIKE CHINA - Phil Collins

Ah - Simon's just tweeted NOT T'Pau. Ho hum...



Must get on with some work now. See you all later...



Deebee X

Simon has just tweeted 'China not in a T'Pau way'.

'Sino The Times' by Prince (Can you see what I did there?)

China Crisis maybe?



My sister had an invisible Father Christmas and an invisible monkey - my mother used to have to lift them on and off chairs, the bus, etc etc. My daughter had an invisible unicorn which she used to feed grass and walk round the garden leading it & talking away.



I just had invisible monsters who lived at the bottom of the garden, big light brown fluffy things with huge blue saucer like eyes and big black claws and teeth. I can still visualise them now!

#12 Deebee YOU DID!

BULL IN A CHINA SHOP - Barenaked Ladies

CHINA GROVE - Doobie Brothers

My sister and I used to share a room, and there was always a run and a leap into bed, just in case the bogey man under the beds grabbed our legs!! I blame Dr Who!!!

THE SCAFFOLD - Elton John

Morning all



Goo Goo Dolls!!!! *thud*



Iris is one of my all time favourite ever ever ever songs. Will they play it? Will they playt it for meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee?



And will they play it barefoot??



Happy me!



Deevs

x

'Shanghai Surprise' Goerge Harrison

'tea for the Tillerman' Cat Stevens...well they do grow a lot of tea :-)

And may I suggest ...



Don't TAKE AWAY The Music - Tavares



see what I did there!?!?



Deevs

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BOOTS OF CHINESE PLASTIC - The Pretenders

Last one from me



CHOP SUEY - System of a Down



Have Nicetimes Peeps

CHINESE - Lily Allen

CHINESE CAFE - Joni Mitchell

I bow to everyones superior knowledge on all things Chinese! My first thought was not musical I have to say but something down the food line!



How about "Dancing In The Street" sung by David Bowie and Mick Jagger, specially re-written to include a reference to China.



My U2 song for today is "Peace on Earth" btw.



GB

'A Fifth Of Beethoven' by Walter Murphy. (Can you see why this might fit?)

CHINESE ROCK - the Ramones

CHINESE WHISPERS - Alan Parsons Project

No T'Pau , no Carol Decker! In mourning all day now.

Morning bloghoppers



China, eh? Tricky, tricky. How about:



Porcelain by Moby?



Dream large, happy people.

In reference to China's booming economy, I give you:



EYE OF THE TIGER - SURVIVOR





And while we're thinking of iconic Chinese animals, can we find a quiet moment for...



PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON - PETER PAUL AND MARY



(Think this would also take some of us down memory lane, in the same way as Morningtown Ride did yesterday)



JbG

Here's the missing space: _

And also:



Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon



From memory, I think this won some competition for the best opening lines to a pop song. It is these that form the link to today's subject.

Aha! He had a Chinese menu in his hand, walking through the streets of Soho in the rain .....



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'Cantonese Boy' by Japan

#43 He was looking for Lee Ho...never mind!

'Wonderwall' Oasis

Mornin' peeps...



A little abstract perhaps, but Warren Zevon - Werewolves Of London?



"I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand, walking through the streets of Soho in the rain. He was looking for the place called Lee Ho Fooks, gonna get a big dish of beef chow mein."



Maybe Matt would like Thin Lizzy and Chinatown, but I'm all for Heaven 17 with Geisha Boys and Temple Girls.



TTFN.

#43 - beat me to it...next time I'll use refresh!!!

'Kung fu fighting' Carl Douglas

Loving the idea of Japan's Cantonese Boy.



When Duran Duran's John Taylor turned down my marriage proposal, David Sylvian was next on my list. I was 15 ......! Sadly Philip Oakey was with that backing singer woman at the time ...!



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#47 Brandon - genius!

Mr Mayo just tweeted about Spooks on Monday and the Chinese connection. I thought of that as well but didn't want to get into any arguments about the unsatisfactory ending to the series!



GB

'Chairman Of The Board' by Chairman Of The Board



'Shanghai'd In Shanghai' by Nazareth



'D'Yer Macau' by Led Zeppelin

VISIONS OF CHINA, CANTON, CANTONESE BOY all great great songs by the brilliant JAPAN, play a Japan song for Mick Karn Japan's superb bassist, Simon, he's been very ill of late with cancer.

I wondered whether it was to late for Peter Firth to abandon his role as Harry Pearce in Spooks, and try to reform The Double Deckers. He could take the guy who plays Tariq along to take the part of Brains, the actress portraying Ruth could be Billie, Beth could become Tiger and Dimitri could be Sticks. As for Lucas, he could be entirely miscast as an unbelievable Doughnut. Or, perhaps that isn't miscasting. He has just stepped out of what turned out to be a totally unbelievable role, as Lucas/Whateverhisothernamewas, after all.

Last one... getting very obtuse now



PLASTIC FACTORY - CAPTAIN BEEFHEART AND HIS MAGIC BAND.

(Great blues, if you can get past his voice...)

Did I type "obtuse"? I meant obscure.



BP - catching your High/Hi disease!

If I may proffer ....



REVOLUTION - The Beatles



a fine toon!



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Re Simon's Twitter comments about stereotypical portrayal of the Chinese in Spooks, I feel that despite its obvious connection to the famous chinese River and Sea, it would not be appropriate (unless you adhere to the Prince Philip school of diplomacy) to suggest or play track 5 from Coldplay's Parachutes album.

Morning all



Have only had the chance to read the blog and not write for the past few days, so well done to all menshees



May I suggest Yellow River by Christie and Rise by Gabrielle for starters



I too had an imaginary friend as a child. He/she was called Dee (not even I knew if it was a boy or a girl) and I would insist on having a place set at the table for him/her. My long suffering family played along with it as well. I stopped playing with Dee when I started school. Maybe I find them on Imaginary Friends Reunited?

Simon



I did not have an invisible friend or magic clothing as a child.



But my son went through a phase at the age of 3 when he would only answer to the name of Marigold. This lasted for almost a month. If we called him by his real name he would burst into tears, throw himself onto the ground, and have a general hissy fit.



At which point a simple "Come on, Marigold, we need to get on" would bring an immediate radiant smile to his face.



He is now a healthy sport-playing 6ft 3in 16-year old with a girlfriend, whose identity shall be protected for obvious reasons.



Until, of course, I get to make a speech at his 18th or 21st birthday party....

You're More Than a Number in My Little Red Book by The Drifters for main course



Or Red Army Blues by The Water Boys

-There are 9 million bicycles in Beinjing by Katie Melua



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Another Brick in the Wall, Pink Floyd

The wonderfully lovely MrNicRolastic is reet busy at work today and can't pop in. But in his absence, he has asked for:-



CHINA GIRL - JAMES



apparently bettererer than the Bowie original. His words, not mine. Don't shoot the messenger!



Deevs, for NicRolastic



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Afternoon all!



No suggestions from me today - I am still glowing from my mensh yesterday! (And also I can't think of anything that hasn't been suggested already!).



I had an imaginary friend up until the age of about 6. Her name was Jane from Augershire (and don't ask me where that is). Used to drive my parents mad - a place had to be set at the table, there had to be room on the backseat of the car, she had to have a kiss goodnight (on her nose of course and only I knew where her nose was!). We moved abroad when I was 6 and Jane didn't want to come so that was the end of that friendship.



My ex-nephew went through a very long stage of being "Natalie" and wearing a dress. I think it went on for nearly a year. Then he became a big blue butterfly. I am sure he is fine now.



Alex-Girl

#60. Re Simon's Twitter comments about stereotypical portrayal of the Chinese in Spooks



You mention track 5. Surely there is a coded message in the titles of the song tracks 3 to 6.



I give you...



3. "Spies"

4. "Sparks"

5. "Yellow"

6. "Trouble"

I was someone else's imaginary friend.

My four year old grand daughter has two imaginary ponies, which she can frequently be found riding. One called Pinto, and I can't recall the name of the second one.

Good day to you,



How about David Bowies Little China Girl.



cheeRS



David, Aberdeen

#69 Paul, you are my imaginary friend.

morning all

year of the cat-al stewart



rat trap-boomtownrats



tiger feet-mud



union of the snake-duran duran



horse with no name-america







gazza

#73 Very nice use of the Chinese zodiac there, gazza! Like it.

Thanks Alex I Thought I Try A Differant Tatic Than GO 4 The Easy Option



Im Leaving 4 Work Now



gazza x

#71 Hello AgentDavid.



Are you the new team leader on Spooks, to replace Lucas and the Penry-Jones character before him?



(By the way, I got there before you, see #6). But happy to share



#73 gazza = genius





JbG

Good afternoon Everyone and, of course, Hilarious Dad (or my preferred option - Peter of Germany!?!) and The Team,



Apologoes for my absinthe of late - my boss has given me a note - it's great we're so busy as two years ago we were looking at redundancy - but this busyness is impinging on my personal admin / socialising activities.



No suggestions from me because, as per usual, I can't think of anything that hasn't already been suggested.



I had an imaginary palomino pony who remained nameless but I loved her. She particularly enjoyed family picnics where she would have lots of exercise.



MCW & AG-B, I heard your menshes last night - well done - particularly enjoyed Morning Town Ride and yes I was singing along :)



~ who is that old ;)

#76 thanks jbg

i have 2 go now work calls



gazza

#62 John B Good there is a columnist in (I think) the weekend Telegraph whose toddler son apparently will only answer to Miss Argentina.



Mind you, when I was little I demanded my mother change my name to Amaryllis...

#78 - cheerio Gazza - don't work to hard my lovely :)

#80 - I found this wandering around aimlessly on my keyboard - it's the missing 'o'



~

Afternoon all



A perfect opportunity for a spot of Vangelis please Simon.



THE LONG MARCH - VANGELIS

Have to agree that the Spooks ending was a bit disappointing. I think they need a blinding next series or that might be the end of it.

Well hello there Gaily!! We have missed you!

Hey there A_G-B - aw I've missed you guys too - it's been mental, mental, chicken oriental here - but I'm not complaining. How're things with you my lovely? ~ x

Hi AFKA - welcome back!



Has anyone applied for tickets for the Radio 2 Christmas Quiz, starring our very own Mr M, also a certain Mr E amoungst others? I have, although I never win anything...



Deebee X

Hi Simon, the crew and all fellow bloggers



can i suggest Chinese by the fantastic Lily Allen



thanks

Following yesterday's TRAIN theme, I just received through my letterbox one of those little cards from a minicab company, advertising their prices. And I quote:



Gatwick £45

Euston £25

Kings Cross £27

Victoria £25

St Pancreas £27



Made me smile



JbG

#85 I am good thanks ~. Bit look you - frenetically busy so not here as much as I should be!



#86 Oooh, might have to look into that Deebee!



#88 That's made me smile too!

there has to be room in the toons for The Chinese Way by Level 42 or Chop Suey by System of a Down.



DD out

#90 Hi DD - I have already suggested The Chinese Way, see #3. But well done for mentioning a Level 42 track, and it's nice to see you!



Deebee X

#87 Daniel - we can share it :) (my post #33)

#52 Thanks John B-G



Hi there AFKA, good to read your posts

#70 Alex H you 'sound' far too young to be a Grandfather!!



#85 AFKA- Nice to see you back. Love the 'mental, mental, chicken oriental' comment- fits right in with today's feem!



#64 Hi elaine_mary - good choice!

Mtf- A glimmer of ARF hope, perhaps? x

......Creeping up to 100- Steve Wright is playing some stonking oldies this afternoon!....

#95 Are you talking about FB, Mcw? I saw that - well done!

Ello To The Mayo & ALL...



Greetings Of Warmth Ter ALL On A Sunny But Chilly November Day...



Bingo Star 'ere...



This is me first time on The Mayo Blog, butta feel it's appropriate to break me Mayo blogging duck now, as me blog is mostly about tonight's appearance of The Goo Goo Dolls:



A 'ope all are 'aving a most nice day....



A am, not that am boasting or being egotistical, but me day is going along in a friendly fashion!!!!!!!!

And one thing that's gonna make me day go even better is The Mayo Show tonight... when 'e 'as got The Goo Goo Dolls on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Can't wait... And their recent 'it called 'ome.... which is mean't ter be with an aych.... a think is one of me favourite tunes of the year if not me favourite 2010 tune!!!!!! MEGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A just love the guitar riff, the great young sounding voice of the lead singer, and the feeling of the tune.... it's sort of wrocking but gentle & emotive.... LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



A so 'ope they play this tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Bye!

PS Ere's a clip of the above below:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD89IVHa6C0&feature=player_embedded#!

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