Can't hear a thing
Bleary? Did I use that word yesterday? Didn't know what I was talking about. Today is bleary. Today is a challenge. Recorded another episode of Act Your Age last night for Radio 4 and it was a long old night. This was mainly because all the microphones failed. We had tested them all with the comedians before the audience was let in and everything was fine. We retired to the green room, ate crisps and fudge(oh the glamour), and when we returned to the now full radio theatre, everything had failed. Being Brits, we all tolerated this with cheery banter and Tom O'Connor leading the crowd in a few tunes. I think we reached 9.15 or thereabouts before we recorded a word. By that time, the audience were so relieved they laughed at everything and a good show was finally in the can. Assuming it recorded.
So today should be more straightforward. Nigel offers us the magnificence that is the Cornish Pasty. Devonians may claim it for their own but Cornish it remains in most people's minds. Nigel will so a sweet end and a savoury end as ,according to some, it was eaten down the tin mines.
And songs today please for the poor innocent TELEPHONE. Seemingly much used for illicit purposes, we celebrate its use in tunes. CALLS/RINGING/HACKING whichever line you wish. 'Hello This Is Joni' will not make it, so save your energy on that one.
Have a motivated and energised Thursday, see you after 5
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At 10:03 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:Morning all,
I have already tweeted the following:
HANGING ON THE TELEPHONE - Blondie
TELEPHONE LINE - ELO
SYLVIA'S MOTHER - Doctor Hook
TELEPHONE BILL - KT Tunstall
MR TELEPHONE MAN - New Edition
IT'S YOUR CALL - Reba McEntire
RING RING - Abba
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At 10:03 27th Jan 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:Morning Simon, team including that NYM and of course, fellow blogsters,
A flurry of very fine snow here in East Anglia...a reminder that it is still only January!
Enjoyed listening to the interview with Graham Gouldman last night, great stuff.
Just the one suggestion from me this morning, how about
I JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU by STEVIE WONDER
Madchick x
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At 10:03 27th Jan 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'you keep me hangin on' Diana ross and the Supremes
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At 10:03 27th Jan 2011, Kev Williams wrote:Morning each
TELEPHONE LINE - ELO
TELEPHONE MAN _ MERI WILSON
RING MY BELL - ANITA WARD
SOMEBODYS WATCHING ME - ROCKWELL
HOLD THE LINE TOTO
That's yer lot from me!
Cheers,
KEv
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At 10:03 27th Jan 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning again.
Suggest -
5705 - CITY BOY
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At 10:04 27th Jan 2011, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM, and chatty bloggers,
5.7.0.5 - CITY BOY
CALLING ELVIS - DIRE STRAITS
SMOOTH OPERATOR - SADE
I wonder if anyone will suggest an ELO track?!
Nice day all, and be good.
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At 10:04 27th Jan 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:BABE - Take That
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At 10:04 27th Jan 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:Noooo not Meri Wilson...already going round my head!
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At 10:04 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:WHEREVER I LAY MY PHONE (THAT'S MY HOME) - Super Furry Animals
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At 10:04 27th Jan 2011, Kev Williams wrote:Ok, and one I already tweed;
MY DING-A-LING by CHUCK BERRY!
HOIB, anyone?
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At 10:04 27th Jan 2011, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:Morning all
When Will You Make my Phone Ring - Deacon Blue
Rikki Don't Lose That Number - Steely Dan
Have good times.
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At 10:05 27th Jan 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'don't lose my number' Phil Collins
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At 10:06 27th Jan 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'just seven numbers' The Four Tops
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At 10:06 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:CALL ME - Bonnie Tyler
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At 10:07 27th Jan 2011, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
'Hanging On The Telephone' Blondie
Hope its a good day for everybody
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At 10:07 27th Jan 2011, Kev Williams wrote:Ahh, brainwave;
THE TELEPHONE ALWAYS RINGS - FUN BOY THREE
Cheers,
KEv
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At 10:07 27th Jan 2011, elaine_mary wrote:Operator by Jim Croce
Hanging On The Telephone by Blondie
Telephone line by ELO
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At 10:07 27th Jan 2011, John B Good wrote:For those of a hacking nature...
(LISTEN) DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET – THE BEATLES
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At 10:07 27th Jan 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:IT ONLY COSTS A DIME - The Everly Brothers
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At 10:08 27th Jan 2011, Kev Williams wrote:or;
CALL ME - GO WEST
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At 10:08 27th Jan 2011, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:One more for now:
Answer Me - Barbara Dickson
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At 10:08 27th Jan 2011, Kev Williams wrote:SMOOTH OPERATOR -SADE?
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At 10:08 27th Jan 2011, CrimboDeevs wrote:Morning all
Have Tweeted a fair few, but my One Blog Choice for today is:-
I GOT YOUR NUMBER - THE JAGS
Last night's Cult gig was fantastic and I still have the amazingly bonkers Ian Astbury swirling around in my headspace. Back at work today but will endeavour to write a review on my blog and post it ASAP for those who are interested.
Back inabit.
Deevs
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At 10:09 27th Jan 2011, Brandon wrote:'You're More Than A Number In My Little Red Book' The Drifters
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At 10:09 27th Jan 2011, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:And of course:
News of the World - The Jam
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At 10:10 27th Jan 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:Morning folks
todays suggestions:
EVERYONE SAYS HI! - David Bowie
HUNG UP - John Martyn
Really chuffed to have texted and had used on the show a question for Graham Gouldman last night - great interview, but could have been an hour!
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At 10:11 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:WHY HAVEN'T I HEARD FROM YOU - Reba McEntire
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At 10:11 27th Jan 2011, AmericaMo wrote:BLONDIE - HANGING ON THE TELEPHONE
May have been suggested above but I have tried with some Blondie tracks recently and will try again x
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At 10:11 27th Jan 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:There is a brilliant and very funny track from Ray Stevens -
IT'S ME AGAIN MARGARET
Dare you!
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At 10:11 27th Jan 2011, Kev Williams wrote:PRIVATE NUMBER - JUDY CLAY AND WILLIAM BELL
One of my favourite songs of all time...
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At 10:12 27th Jan 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:MTF - I listened to your ELO track last night - very nice. VERY Beatley in the best possible way - Lennon voice, McCartney arrangement, George slide guitar. Did you crank up the Crimson?
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At 10:12 27th Jan 2011, John B Good wrote:TELEGRAM SAM - T REX / MARC BOLAN
(for the oldies!)
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At 10:13 27th Jan 2011, AmericaMo wrote:And CALL ME - GO WEST
Still haven't read anything from above x
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At 10:14 27th Jan 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Offski to prep for a meeting. Back this afternoon.
Have fun x
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At 10:14 27th Jan 2011, Brandon wrote:'I Just Called To Say I Love You' Stevie Wonder
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At 10:15 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:I CALL HIM - Johnny Cash
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At 10:15 27th Jan 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Hello Simon & Team and Wowsers! We should rename our morning bloggers the Swift Response Unit
:^)
Had an early doc appointment so it's grand to be back home so early in the day.
Will try to think of something that's a bit different ...
•*¨*•.¸¸♥♪♫
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At 10:15 27th Jan 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:#23 Glad that you had a good time last night, and that you are feeling a bit better, Deevs. Look forward to reading all about it on your blog.
I will admit that I have tweeted a couple of suggestions, but like you have just made the one choice on here.
Madchick x
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At 10:16 27th Jan 2011, Kev Williams wrote:#31 - ELO Sounding liek the Beatles? What a strange suggestion! ;-)
i am, for info, one of the world's biggest ELO fans, so i'm allowed to make that remark! :-)
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At 10:16 27th Jan 2011, Kev Williams wrote:HUNG UP - MADONNA
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At 10:17 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:CALLING OCCUPANTS OF INTERPLANETARY CRAFT - The Carpenters
A bit of a stretch for the feem, but I love it :)
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At 10:18 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:LONDON CALLING - The Clash
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At 10:18 27th Jan 2011, Katy Mac wrote:♪♫
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE - CHUCK BERRY
SWITCHBOARD SUSAN - NICK LOWE
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At 10:18 27th Jan 2011, Alex_Girl wrote:Morning all
Don't think anyone has suggested:
CALL ME - BLONDIE
Busy busy
Back soon
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At 10:19 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:TRIP THROUGH YOUR WIRES - U2
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At 10:20 27th Jan 2011, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:Kev - a very good observation :-)
I'm a huge fan, too. I think the very closest ELO get to the Beatles is on Mister Kingdom from Eldorado. It's almost a carbon copy of Across the Universe.
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At 10:21 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:WICHITA LINEMAN - Glenn Campbell
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At 10:21 27th Jan 2011, CrimboDeevs wrote:How are you feeling today Madchick?
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At 10:22 27th Jan 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:MO - Did you see my #284 yesterday?
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At 10:22 27th Jan 2011, John B Good wrote:TALK TALK - TALK TALK
(Other landline and broadband providers also available)
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At 10:22 27th Jan 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Post Number 50 - as it's a chilly day - a nice fat scarf for:
JOHN B GOOD!
★---★★*¨*•.¸¸♥♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸★★---★
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At 10:23 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:OK, a HOIB Candidate
TEN TINY TURTLES ON THE TELEPHONE - Sesame Street
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At 10:23 27th Jan 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'I heard it through the grapevine' Marvin Gaye
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At 10:24 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:THE TELEPHONE CALL - Kraftwerk
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At 10:24 27th Jan 2011, John B Good wrote:Thanks Katy. That was a bit of luck. I'm glad the fat scarf is because it's a chilly day and not because I have a fat neck!
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At 10:24 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:LOVE ON THE TELEPHONE - Foreigner
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At 10:25 27th Jan 2011, Alex Heney wrote:TELEPHONE OPERATOR - Buzzcocks
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At 10:26 27th Jan 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:IS VIC THERE? - Department S
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At 10:26 27th Jan 2011, Katy Mac wrote:★ THIS IS THE WORLD CALLING - BOB GELDOF (1986)
★ TEARS ON THE TELEPHONE - HOT CHOCOLATE (1983)
★ WHEN WILL YOU MAKE MY TELEPHONE RING - DEACON BLUE (1988)
★ THE TELEPHONE ALWAYS RINGS - FUN BOY THREE (1982)
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At 10:28 27th Jan 2011, Katy Mac wrote:##55
JOHN B - if you think about it, you'd need a long neck for a fat scarf ..
:^)
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At 10:28 27th Jan 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#39 and #46 - Okay, okay, okay... I'm not a huge fan of ELO, but have nothing against them either - but sometimes they just sounded like they used The Beatles as a template, whereas this track sounded as though it was done with real love and affection. Not a bad gig for Jeff Lynn though, to end up in the Wilberrys.
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At 10:28 27th Jan 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:#31 #39 #46
The Beatles is The Beatles.
ELO is ELO !
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At 10:28 27th Jan 2011, John B Good wrote:#58 Brilliant choice, Billie!
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At 10:31 27th Jan 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#26
Well done Baxter&B!
I also enjoyed the warm northern tones of Mr Gouldman.
Which question did you ask?
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At 10:32 27th Jan 2011, CrimboDeevs wrote:No58 - that's my bosses name and that song is regularly uttered around the office when someone calls in for her!
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At 10:33 27th Jan 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:#48 Slowly getting betterer, thanks Deevs. My penicillin is having to work extra hard, not only for the old tonsillitis, but also for the tooth that I have had root canal work on! It is at times like these that it would be nice to change heads,like Worzel Gummidge (although I could do without his warty nose!!).
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At 10:34 27th Jan 2011, John B Good wrote:867-5309 / JENNY - TOMMY TUTONE
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At 10:35 27th Jan 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#64 - Thanks Katy - it wasn't so much a question as an instruction! It was "10cc were Britain's answer to Seely Dan... Discuss!" Well chuffed, 'cos Graham was quite enthused by it and seemed quite chuffed himself.
#62 - My fourteen year old caught me singing along to "Mr Blue Sky" the other day and quipped "another Beatles oldie dad?"
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At 10:36 27th Jan 2011, John B Good wrote:#60 You're right, Katy! I feel better now
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At 10:36 27th Jan 2011, Toots wrote:Good morning Everyone and, of course, Simon, The Team and NYM
Congrats to all menshees on yesterday's show. I spent longer than usual in the kitchen yesterday so was able to hear most of the show and thoroughly enjoyed it as always. I thought the confession was v funny - the two GBs were agog - their faces were a picture. I did wonder if Deebee would be the prime suspect. ;) Green chewy and salad cream? Oh! How common! I don't eat either but it's not 'cos ah is posh - don't likey chewy and prefer salad cream.
My suggestion is:-
HELLO - LIONEL RITCHIE
In the grand old tradition of perhaps not quite 'getting' the feem.
Mo - hope you found the keys - did anyone own up to having lifted them?
~ x
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At 10:38 27th Jan 2011, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:#62 - Indeed so.
I'm just pointing out that Jeff Lynne was clearly influenced by the Beatles (as was just about everyone else). It's certainly not a criticism.
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At 10:38 27th Jan 2011, Katy Mac wrote:And how *could* we fail to mention
TELEPHONE - LADY GAGA ft. BEYONCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVBsypHzF3U
- a video which convinces me I'm living in the wrong century!
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At 10:41 27th Jan 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Have to go now. Shucks.
Have Nicetimes.
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At 10:41 27th Jan 2011, CrimboDeevs wrote:lol Madchick (66). If I could change heads I'd have a plethora of multi-coloured hairstyles to match my mood for the day.
Today would almost certianly be a pink day, with some black stripes!
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At 10:45 27th Jan 2011, John B Good wrote:634-5789 - WILSON PICKETT
(Other phone numbers also available. Calls cost £1 per minute plus your standard message rate. Calls from different networks may vary, and from mobile networks may cost considerably more)
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At 10:45 27th Jan 2011, Julia43 wrote:Good morning,
Sorry for not pooping by last night. Still decided ropey.
As expected all my thoughts on the theme have already gone. This prompted me to visit a certain search engine (please forgive me for this - I am proper poorly) to type the words "Hacking Songs". Having seen what came up I won't be doing THAT again... What was I thinking!
Lemon tasting paracetamol based drink calling.
Have a good day!
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At 10:47 27th Jan 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#71 - Always thought it was sad when Julian Lennon said "everyone else is allowed to sound like my dad, but when I do I get torn to pieces". New Liam Gallagher single is SUCH a Lennon rip off - is it "Instant Karma"? But as far as influence/pastiche/rip off goes, you can't beat The Rutles "Am I In Love." Jeff Lynne wore the influence very boldly on his sleeve, and good luck to him.
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At 10:52 27th Jan 2011, John B Good wrote:#77 B&B. Yes, totally agree on the Instant Karma rip-off. The other one which really got me a month or so ago was Springsteen's Ain't Good Enough for You which is 99% the same as Gary US Bonds This Little Girl.
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At 10:54 27th Jan 2011, Toots wrote:A rather tenuous link to the Beatles / ELO chat - my cousin was a huge Beatles fan and then became a huge ELO fan too - not sure if it was coincidental. I can't think that they sound too similar but that's me - I'm no Beatles / ELO afficionado or indeed much of a muso compared to you gawjus and wise blogpoppets. I just poop in for the banter et bon mots :) x ~
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At 11:00 27th Jan 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:.... and so as per instructions, I played Katymatys King Crimson track, just before I was about to go to sleep.
How beautiful and soothing it was.
Then B&B, as promised, I put on 21st century schizoid man!
Yikes, what the blimmin wotnot was all that about. How on earth was I meant to sleep after that? LOL!
I will stick with my non beatleified ELO track if its all the same :)
Is it Friday yet?
MTF.xx
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At 11:00 27th Jan 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:ELO/Fabs etc - it's Jeff Lynne's voice and the orchestral arrangements - Mr Kingdom is definitely a cross between Across the Universe/I Am The Walrus/Magical Mystery Tour. And nothing wrong with any of that... if I had a voice that would do that I'd use it too. Would recommend anyone though to do what I did over Christmas and dig out/download/shoplift the Rutles' album - such great fun. "Doubleback Alley's in my mind / And all that I can see... / Happy smiling faces / Seem to haunt my memory" (I think). Love it.
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At 11:02 27th Jan 2011, Deebee wrote:Good Morning Simon, Team, Blogpoppets and especially Nice Young Man (if you can be bothered to read this far down...)
Some great suggestions above. I say that, as they include most of my tweeted suggestions! I'm seriously thinking of changing my Twitter name to 'Blogger Deebee', so at least if I get a mensh via Twitter it can be chalked up as a blog mensh...
;o)
Anyway, here they are:
TELEPHONE MAN by Meri Wilson
TELEPHONE LINE by ELO
CALL ME by Blondie
SYLVIA'S MOTHER by Dr Hook
RING RING by Abba
HELLO by Lionel Ritchie
Sorry you're feeling poorly, Julia. Hope the other sick blogpoppets are getting better.
Deebee X
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At 11:03 27th Jan 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#80 MTF - Brilliant response! It's a bit psychotic eh? But - the more you listen, the more there is in it. So try again when your ears have stopped bleeding. Probably more punk than anything punk ever did, and one of the most aggressive sounds ever put to record. But fandabbydosey all the same. Thanks for listening to it!
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At 11:04 27th Jan 2011, TwistyBass wrote:MESSAGE TO MY GIRL - SPLIT ENZ
WIRES - ATHLETE
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At 11:05 27th Jan 2011, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:I don't know any Ruttles, I'm afraid. When it comes to spoof bands, I can never get passed Spinal Tap:
"You know what I want/Or maybe you don't..."
I'm chuckling now.
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At 11:05 27th Jan 2011, Brandon wrote:Good choices everyone,
Off out now, will catch up later
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At 11:05 27th Jan 2011, deliasmiff wrote:How about....
CALL ON ME ~ Eric Prydz
CALL ME ~ Go West
Thank you Simon
DeliaSmiff x
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At 11:06 27th Jan 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Plus B&B, it could be added to the list of 'fox deterrents!'
Not a single peep out of them all night!
MTF.xx
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At 11:11 27th Jan 2011, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:#84 - Message to my Girl is an excellent suggestion.
Have you ever heard the beautiful version the recorded with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra? Truly wonderful and you can hear (and see) it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-6Ta_8T7QM
The song starts about a minute in after an introduction from the mighty Neil Finn.
Superb stuff.
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At 11:14 27th Jan 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#85 Andrew - YOUTUBE these links... the great thing about The Rutles (Eric Idle, Neil Innes) was they pastiched the Fab Four perfectly, but Neil Innes really could write fantastic songs, so some of their stuff is 99% as good as the originals, to the degree that you forget it's not The Beatles!! Enjoy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBz-E6FbV4o&feature=related
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQzuZqVv5LA
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At 11:15 27th Jan 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:#88 - MTF - genius. Come to think of it, we used to get them and now we don't... I sometimes play it on a cranked up guitar in the house!
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At 11:19 27th Jan 2011, Katy Mac wrote:As we're Beat-ificating ...
YOU KNOW MY NAME [LOOK UP THE NUMBER] - BEATLES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkCYY3DS6HM
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At 11:23 27th Jan 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:Ooooo - while we're on pastiche (if anyone is still out there) - PLEASE look this up on Youtube - it is absolutely genius. This is a guy called Steve Riks, who has been on TV a fair bit but does these in his front room in Chester. Both the Bowie and the Lennon are him, and all the vocals are his. It is utterly brilliant - please go and watch and enjoy!!!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkLE1Gno724
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At 11:24 27th Jan 2011, Irregular Blogger Andrew in Northumberland wrote:B&B - Many thanks - I really enjoyed that. They really do stand comparison with the Beatles, although the second one (I'm in Love?) reminded me uncannily of the La's. And so the influences spin around and around...
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At 11:26 27th Jan 2011, Kev Williams wrote:#46 #61
I agree, and as Andrew said, there was no derogatory meaning intended at all. Jeff Lynne (I genuflect as I speak his name) himself has said he was massively influenced by the Beatles, as well as Bob Dylan, which can be picked up in some of his intonation and phrasing on songs such as Oh No Not Susan, and illusions in G Major...
I love ELO, I love The Beatles...
K.
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At 11:26 27th Jan 2011, Bear Texted Brian wrote:...this is Steve Riks doing John and Paul "It's Getting Better"
GENIUS!!!!!!!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ceh0QJ5ZP0
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At 11:28 27th Jan 2011, Kev Williams wrote:...my last word (possibly!) on ELO today.
I think the Beatles influences were most apparent in their early work, before "Out Of The Blue" and "Discovery" reared their glorious heads...
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At 11:28 27th Jan 2011, Kev Williams wrote:ooh almost 100
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At 11:28 27th Jan 2011, Kev Williams wrote:me?
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