Good Morning Simon & Team



Agree. You do it well. The best.





BUSINESS AS USUAL - EAGLES





:^)

... and pardon my rudeness - Hello Fellow Blogpopsters and Poppicksters, MenshChasers and all round good eggs.

Good Morning again



SONG FOR GUY - Elton John ?

Morning Simon, morning all



For starters, it's got to be:



ROCKET MAN - ELTON JOHN

LIGHT MY FIRE - THE DOORS

FIRE - CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN



lophoman

FIRE - CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN

haven't we had enough of Elton?





:^)

Morning Simon,



You just keep your foxes, I also was up at 6am, it was so mild that I went and let my chooks out in my jimjams!



Loved the interview with Dawn, what a gal!



Anything by SPARKS - THIS TOWN AIN'T BIG ENOUGH FOR THE BOTH OF US?



Mcw x

RELIGHT MY FIRE - Take That

JEALOUS GUY - LENNON or the other bloke ...FERRY?

TREASON - Teardrop Expoldes

LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS by THE BEATLES

Morning all



Simon, how do the foxes get on your roof? I know they can climb a bit, but onto a house?!



Loved Dawn French last night, it is nice to get back to normal!



Off to find the thinking cap



Back later



Tortie x

FIRESTARTER - PRODIGY





maybe not





NB - hedgehog alerts this year for bonfire builders and requests to light the bonfire from ONE SIDE ONLY for obvious reasons

FIRE BRIGADE - The Move

#6 KatyMac -



If we've had enough of Elton (probably true), can I also suggest a veto on Blaze of Glory by Bon Jovi!!



L

BOOM BANG A BANG - Lulu

#10 Billy - great choice - you win!

Morning All,



'A New Flame' Simply Red





Hope everybody has a good day

FIRE WORKS by SIOUXIE AND THE BANSHEES

That's me done. Have to go.



Back later. Have Nicetimes.



Love



BP

#10 Billy you are on fire today! Forgive the pun! I would like to third that choice!

Morning all



I suggested Zoom by Fat Larry's Band yesterday which still fits in a way. My other idea was Song For Guy, already suggested. So, how about this little played tune instead:



Bang Bang by B A Robertson?



Best to all.

Or:



Eternal Flame by The Bangles.

'Ring of Fire' Johnny Cash

And another:



Catherine Wheels by Crowded House



Probably won't get played but it's an excellent track from an excellent album (Together Alone). Well worth a listen if you don't know it.

ASHES TO ASHES - DAVID BOWIE

BOOM-BANG-A-BANG LULU

DISCO INFERNO - THE TRAMMPS



lopho

Last one from me:



BLOW THE HOUSE DOWN by LIVING IN A BOX



Mcw x

Good morning one and all, late today as I treated myself to a coffee at a well known fast food outlet on the way to work.



As you would expect I'll suggest a U2 number how about "The Unforgettable Fire" it's a must play surely!



Good luck with all the suggestions and mentions.



GB

#16 Ooops sorry Billy for my repeat @ #26.



Will squeeze one more in, then off to other fun and games:



WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE - BILLY JOEL



L

'Cat People Putting Out Fire' David Bowie

Morning all



Some banging choices this morning! (groan)



How about Burning down the house - Talking Heads



Cheers



A

Morning all! How we diddling today? Some great suggestions so far - thinking beret is well and truly in place, so will report back with any results if applicable.



Who fancies a Thursday quiz question??



Deasant Play



MP

Morning all, Just pooping by for a few minutes again, busy all week.



NOW AND ALWAYS - David Gray

INDOOR FIREWORKS - Elvis Costello

How about Simple Minds - See the Lights?

BONFIRE - Cat Stevens

Good morning Simon, team and Blogpoppets



I was one of those who tweeted my appreciation of 'normal' Drivetime. It's great to have the specials once in a while, but it's also lovely to hear you doing what you do best on a Monday to Friday, Simon - quality, entertaining radio.



Some of my tweeted suggestions have also been offered above, so as always I hope people don't mind sharing -



ROCKET MAN by Elton John



SONG FOR GUY - also by Elton (sorry, Katy!)



LIGHT MY FIRE by the Doors



SWEET TALKING GUY by the Chiffons.



Deebee X

Well done, Deebee. Yes, the regular, normal, run-o-the-mill Drivetime is a winning combination!

And in other news, I know I said yesterday that I'm not ready to think about C*******S yet, but I bought Mr B's present today! It was a bit of a spur of the moment thing - and one of those offers that might not be around for long if I procrastinated. I'm afraid I can't say what it is, in case he's lurking - let's just say I think Ken J would approve.... and actually, so would Simon probably. ;o)

ROCKET's TAIL - Kate Bush

DON'T STOP ME NOW - Queen

How about BURNING LOVE by ELVIS?



Danny,

Liverpool.

Totally agree Andrew you can't get a better track for bonfire night than CATHERINE WHEEL by CROWDED HOUSE and TOGETHER ALONE is a classic album.

ROCKET - Def Leppard

Bit of an epic for after the 6pm news?



FLASH (THEME FROM FLASH GORDON) - QUEEN

or

JUMPIN' JACK FLASH - ROLLING STONES



L

Hallooooooooooooooooooooooooo



How's about



Follow Me - Uncle CRACKER



x

Morning everyone



METAL FIRECRAKER - LUCINDA WILLIAMS

LITTLE FIRE - PATTY GRIFFIN

FIRE AND RAIN - JAMES TAYLOR



Has anyone noticed how many BBC shows are now being made ready for re-broadcast with commercial breaks? Been offwork ill for a couple of days. The cowboy builders programme on now - 45 minutes long, after 12 minutes there's a scene fade, then fades back with a summary of what they're doing there and with who. WE KNOW, YOU TOLD US OVER THE COURSE OF THE PREVIOUS 12 MINUTES!



Masterchef, Escape to the Country and just about any programme of that ilk (i.e. non-drama) seems to be made that way now. And it makes my blood boil.



They're using our money to make these shows, they should be made in a way so as maximise the viewing pleasure of BBC Viewers. Which means not making them in such a way so as NOT to insult our intelligence by reminding repeated what's coming up when they told us ten minutes earlier. It doesn't mean making them with a view to where they might be shown later - leave the gold channels and foreign channels to worry about how they insert their commercial breaks when they've bought the shows.



Rant mode off :-)

Sigh, delete one "not" from above please.

Totally agree Ken. The first 10 minutes of last night's Apprentice (one of my favourite shows) was what's gone before.



WE KNOW WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK!!!!!!



x

#47 #49 - I agree it is really irritating and its not just docs that do it, nearly all serial dramas are doing a recap at the beginning and then equally irritating at the end runa preview of the next one.



Just a sign of how little attenrtion span the programme makers think we have now!



A

Feel free to add spaces and correct spellings in #50!

And on US drama shows - I am a fan of Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives (I make no excuses!). If you watch these on 4OD they are approx 40-43 minutes per episode, yet with recaps, adverts and the annoying ad sandwich from the sponsors, they take up an hour's air time.



Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!



Ken, what have you unleashed!?!?



x

#47 Ken, That is a rather simplistic view. Yes, the programmes are made using mostly "our" money - but not entirely.



The licence fee accounts for only about 4/5 of BBC income, and a lot of the rest comes from selling the most popular programmes. IT is going to be easier to sell those programmes (and hence spend less of "our" money on them) if provision is made for commercial breaks.



Having said which, I do agree that it is irritating having unneccessary recaps within programmes.



#49,#50 - Deevs & Andy, Ken wasn't on about the recap at the start of a programme, he was complaining about recaps within a single programme - apparently designed to follow commercial breaks for those with an even shorter attention span.

"Anarchy in the UK" - Sex Pistols - as it would have been I suppose

Good Morning Each! It is still morning, isn't it? I seem to have left it a bit late to contribute to any song suggestions in any constructive way, bit I will not let that stop me having a punt. Some REALLY good ideas already today, but I add for consideration...



'The Plot' by Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly.



'The Fountain' by Echo And The Bunnymen



'Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel' by Simple Minds



'Volcano' by Edie Brickell And The New Bohemians



'Jumping Jack Flash' by The Rolling Stones



'Mine' by Taylor Swift



'Rocket' by Mud



'Hot Cake' by The Fall



'Purple Rain' by squiggley prince whatever



and, if I may...



'Twilight' by ELO.

#53 and the rest - Could they bring back the potters wheel then - So we can powder or noses (or whatever the male euphamism is for this task - is there one? Perhaps teacher can answer on tonights prog!!)



We could even have a Radio version - Sally Bosman at the wheel , but what is Simon doing behind her - cue the Righteous Brothers...........

Morning all,



How about 'Rocket' by Goldfrapp? A lovely bouncy happy tune to hum along to preferably at about 6:45 tonight please so I can keep a three y/o happy in the car whilst we wait for daddy to arrive at the station.



Enjoy today!



Em

#53 I know I was taking a slightly extreme stance on the financial aspect, but it really does irritate.



It would surely be the work of a mere few minutes in the editing suite with voiceover man to make an aftermarket-friendly version ready for use with commercials, without inflicting that on BBC viewers. Costing peanuts in relative terms (it's the sort of thing someone can do easily at home on a PC these days). I just don't get why they won't show programmes here in the way that puts them in the best light.



You don't want to get me started on spoilers :-)

#55 I wish Paul Simon would let the missus away from the washing up more often. I saw Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians when they were here touring the second album and they were excellent. Would love to see them again.

FIREWORKS - Blue Oyster Cult

Hello



It's a bit quiet next door, so dipping my toes in here with a suggestion;



Sparks Will Fly - Rolling Stones



Dawn French last night, brilliant!



Pen xx

#55. A year or two ago, I was given a lift by a matem who was playing a CD during the journey. Stunning, I thought, but instead of rushing out to buy or download it, I just promptly forgot about it. Until I made that last post. The album was 'The Heavy Circles' by The Heavy Circles. I highly recommend it. Or I'll forget about it again, not sure which. The Heavy Circles are... Edie Brickell and Harper Simon. Spot the link. Also on the album were Sean Lennon and Rufus Wainwright.

I'd just like to add my appreciation of Dawn French in her interview of yesterday. Most affable, I thought. Simon seems to have the knack of getting his guests to relax.

#62.Although this post is in its largest part true, I have to admit that I was NOT given a lift by a matem. I don't know what a matem is.

#64 Is it another word for palm? ;-)

PoS - have you read Dear Fatty? A fantastic read - I was actually compelled to read it on CLP's raving about it on his blog. Parts of it had me in stitches, parts of it in tears. It made her break-up with Lenny all the more painful, having read her book and her feelings for such a wonderful man.



x

morning all songs



song 4 guy-elton john



rocket man-elton john



fire-the crazy world of arther brown



we didnt start the fire-billy joel



fantasy-earth wind and fire



bang bang-cher



hot stuff-donna summer



fireworks-roxette



torch-soft cell



burning down the house-talking heads

Hi each!



I tweeted my choices earlier, but now I have 2 minutes to spare, here they are for the blog...



MY GUY - MARY WELLS

RELIGHT MY FIRE - TAKE THAT

NOVEMBER RAIN - GUNS N ROSES

FIREWORKS - SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES



Cheers!



Kev

How about



RING OF FIRE - JOHHNY CASH?



Cheers,



Kev

A bit of Bruce ....





I'm On Fire - The Boss



x

Love the pic of the fox Simon.



Hi to everyone.



I'm afraid the voice snatcher has returned :(



Good luck with all your suggestions.



MTF.xx

MTF



Being the oddbod weirdo that I appear to be, I shall (after my Yoga this evening) dance naked in a Pagan styleeeee around a pole on the Heath, and dance to the return of your long lost voice.



;-)



Deevs

x

.... whilst chanting Ummmmmmmmmm and ding-dinging my bells, naturally!



x

Deev's - You're not living in Suffolk anymore you know! ;)

Really glad I listened to the Dawn French inverview. Wasn't aware of The Unthanks - they're brilliant.

LOL Andy! You can take the girl outta Suffolk but you can't take Suffolk outta the girl ....!



x

KatyMac - have just seen your message on FB. I've responded. X

#66, #72.



66 first. I will be guided by your recommendation, and purchase said tome. I have already read a previous book recommended by another fellow blogger, via a slightly curious route, and thoroughly enjoyed it. That was ' Mad, Bad and Dangerous' by Spike Webb, a collection of drummers tales. So, the pressure is on you to keep the standard of book recommendations nice and high.



And so to 72. Quite looking forward to the new FB pistures, then.;0)

I appear to have made a most hideous mis-spelling of the word 'pictures'. How can you ever forgive me? It wasn't even done under the auspices of The Sheffield Tone Lowering Company© .

Greetings all - sorry I've been in and out today, had a lot to be getting on with. Can I offer a 3 word Thursday for consideration please?



QUIZMASTER TONIGHT - BEER!!!



Deasant Play



MP

Gone fer noo!

Mr PoS, if I thought any new Paganesque pics on FB would distract your sheer brilliance at Scrabs, ergo giving me the chance to beat you, they would be up there like a shot!!



Just thought of another bonfire toon:-







DISCO INFERNO - THE TRAMPS







sorry if it's already been done!



Deevs

x

I am going to spend the evening in the bushes on the Heath.



Does anyone know what time Barbiedeevs yoga lesson finishes?? :-)

#78 Nice one Paul

I've had a quick flick through and can't see this (apologies if I've missed it):



Fireworks by Embrace



A little downcast perhaps but I have a bit of a soft spot for Embrace. I always got the impression they meant well.

Looks as though I'm going to be internet-less for a while.



Apologies to Scrabble chums.



Play nicely.

♪♫*•.¸¸♥

Ooh. Where do we play Scrabble?

Hi All Back now.



BarbieDeevs - Deevski - I like it!



Hi to Whatevernext & em1978!



#33 Andy - need educating again. What's the significance of Now & Always?



Thick BP

It really is THICK BP



That should be #33 Alex !



DOH!

BillyP - on Faceache.



You cheeky lot!!!



x

x

x

#90 Explain? Don't do FB.

BP - It wasn't me but AH however I think the second verse is appropriate



"Now And Always"



You're in my mind baby

Now and always

You're in my mind baby

Now and always

The road I'm walking

Might fall away

You're in my mind baby

Now and always



A bonfire smoking

Into a low sky

The sparks they fly up

Into a low sky

Would that these demons

Would let me rest

They're with me lord

Till the day that I die



A

#91 - I think that should have been directed at Andrew in response to his scrabble question.



A

#92 Andy Thanks. You are kind. I understand now.



I had realised my mistake see #89



Love



BP

#94 - You're welcome. I think your realisation crossed with me

c & p'ing the lyrics for you!



A

sorry. cracking up!



off to yoga now and then The Heath for that pagan dance in aid of MTFs voice!



See you there, and wrap up warm .....



x

You be careful with that back Deev's those naked dances could play havoc with the sciatica!



A

Well done Billy for the mensh! See, I knew at 9.32 you were the winner.



Am thinking of changing my name to something beginning with B, as Simon refers to us all as Blogger -xxxxx. I think he likes the alliteration of Blogger-Billy and Blogger-Brandon.



L. (or, coming soon, B)

Blimey, for a moment then I thought 'Atomic' is a bit extreme as a bonfire tune

Well done Billy and also Simon



100?