The power of the bean
Bleary-eyed, I am squinting at the screen this morning and clearly in need of coffee. (Goes away, makes coffee) Try again. No school run duties to perform, I can write earlier and without hassle. No chance of any family member seeing the light of day till Zoe's on at the very earliest and, in one case, Jeremy. But I always feel sleeping past midday is immoral in some strange way (Rebecca- the Protestant work ethic isn't dead!) so am quite happy to barge in, open the curtains and run away.
Made it to the football last night, only missing the first 5 minutes or so. A dismal result of course but a great experience nonetheless and I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Watching Gareth Bale in full flight against the worlds best defenders is a wonderful sight. And when he takes his top off at the end of the match, that too, so I am told, is a wonderful sight. You can see all the guys having a 'hold-your-stomach-in' moment, all at the same time.
The journey home (2 mile walk, 20 minute tube journey) was spent in the company of a full bag of mini-eggs. I have mentioned before that I am in thrall to these demonic sweets, but I managed to make it home with the whole bag intact. We might have lost the football but I won my battle with the eggs. Until Child 2 learnt of them, whereupon they were opened and disappeared within seconds. I only had 18. There is, as everyone knows, consolation in chocolate.
Which is just as well as Nigel today prepares Peruvian Chicken in Chilli and Chocolate. My guess is its more chilli than chocolate but I have been wrong before...
And today, let's do RECORD SHOP oldies. Or maybe RECORD STORE oldies.. Saturday is Record Store day... to quote from the founders...
"This is the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and hundreds of artists across the globe make special appearances and performances." So lets thrill again to joys of records, record collections and record shops. You know you want to.
Have a constructive and forward-looking Thursday, see you after 5.
(I've asked Rebecca to book the same guests as yesterday but that might not happen. Glad you enjoyed the money news!)
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At 08:52 14th Apr 2011, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:YOU SPIN ME ROUND by Dead or Alive
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At 08:53 14th Apr 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:Morning Simon,
How about LIKE A VIRGIN by MADONNA?
x
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At 08:56 14th Apr 2011, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:Sorry about that .. new blog appeared and I couldn't help myself ..
Morning all .. braved cut-offs and flip-flops again today, after jeans and jumper yesterday ..
so as not to waste my 3 minute wait
PUT YOUR RECORDS ON by Corinne Bailey Rae
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At 08:57 14th Apr 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:HI FIDELITY by ELVIS COSTELLO
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At 09:00 14th Apr 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:DON'T TAKE AWAY THE MUSIC by THE TAVARES
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At 09:01 14th Apr 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Good Morning Simon & Team
CORINNE BAILEY RAE - PUT YOUR RECORDS ON
SONG FOR THE LOVERS - RICHARD ASHCROFT
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC - WILD CHERRY
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At 09:02 14th Apr 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'put your records on' Corrine Bailey Rae
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At 09:06 14th Apr 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'play me' Neil Diamond
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At 09:10 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:How about:
OLD TIME ROCK AND ROLL by BOB SEGER ..........
"Just take those old records off the shelf, I'll sit and listen to them by myself"
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At 09:12 14th Apr 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:A perennial ARF choice:
I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL by JOAN JETT !
.....put another record on the juke box baby!
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At 09:14 14th Apr 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning -
I'm late today.
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At 09:14 14th Apr 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Good Morning All :)
Sorry about the football Simon, still there's always next year!
We are also eating mini eggs like they are going out of fashion, and the cakes you can buy with mini eggs on them.
The mister is a fan of chilli chocolate, not really my thing tbh, even durin desperate chocolate times!!
A couple of oldie suggestions...
GROOVE IS IN THE HEART - DEE-LITE
GET INTO THE GROOVE - MADONNA
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At 09:17 14th Apr 2011, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
'Play That Funky Music' Wild Cherry
Best wishes for a Happy Birthday to Alex-Girl
Hope everybody has a good day
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At 09:18 14th Apr 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:I'M IN LOVE WITH A GIRL ON A CERTAIN MANCHESTER MEGASTORE CHECKOUT DESK
The Freshies
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At 09:19 14th Apr 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM by ELTON JOHN
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At 09:19 14th Apr 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:Morning blogsters!
A real toughie this one today, with many good suggestions already.
How about these for the time being:
PUT YOUR RECORDS ON - Corinne Bailey Rae
VINYL RECORDS - Todd Snider
I LOVE MY LABEL - Nick Lowe
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At 09:20 14th Apr 2011, Our Zoe wrote:How about a couple of slightly cheesy oldies...
THE OLD SONGS - BARRY MANILOW
WIRED FOR SOUND - CLIFF RICHARDS
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At 09:22 14th Apr 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Yeah - this is not as easy as it looks. Excellent challenge.
SPINNING AROUND - KYLIE MINOGUE
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At 09:22 14th Apr 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:ROCKET MAN by ELTON JOHN
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At 09:22 14th Apr 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:ooh - just thought of another - JUMP - Van Halen!
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At 09:24 14th Apr 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:I hope Simon mentions Northern Soul records in todays show....soulies love their vinyl and pay huge amouts for 7" originals. Ian Levine raided the vaults at Motown and broke many previously unreleased songs here in the 70's.
The Frank Wilson 'do I love you(indeedI do)' sold in 2009 for 25K.....there are only two copies in existance, sadly not in my collection!
https://youtu.be/xwvpeYiQwss
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At 09:25 14th Apr 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:...and another....
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC - Abba
I think I'll stick on that one.
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At 09:26 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#20 Ethics_Man, is that a tribute to the current state of this blog?
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At 09:28 14th Apr 2011, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM and 45 RPM blogsters,
Here's one I can recycle from yesterday:
PUMP UP THE VOLUME - MARRS
Back with some better in a minute. Or three.
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At 09:29 14th Apr 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:Just thought it fitted perfectly!
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At 09:30 14th Apr 2011, Our Zoe wrote:HI-FIDELITY - THE KIDS FROM FAME :D
I actually have this somewhere, I was a fan of Fame back in the day!
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At 09:30 14th Apr 2011, Katy Mac wrote:SINGLE - PET SHOP BOYS
SINGLE - EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL
SINGLE - NATASHA BEDINGFIELD
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At 09:31 14th Apr 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'NEEDLE in a haystack' The Velvelettes
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At 09:33 14th Apr 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Hi everyone
THE LAST DJ ~ Tom Petty
W.O.L.D ~ Harry Chapin
HEY MR DJ ~ Van Morrison
Thanks Simon x
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At 09:34 14th Apr 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:SCRATCH - Surface Noise
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At 09:34 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Just one more:
ROLL AWAY THE STONE by MOTT THE HOOPLE .............
There's a rockabilly party on Saturday night
Are you gonna be there?
"I got my invite"
Gonna bring your records
"Ohh, will do"
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At 09:34 14th Apr 2011, John B Good wrote:RELEASE ME - ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
(Only on this blog could I mention this 2 mins after Pump up the Volume)
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At 09:36 14th Apr 2011, Katy Mac wrote:PUT THE NEEDLE TO THE RECORD - WALLY JUMP JNR AND THE CRIMINAL ELEMENT
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At 09:36 14th Apr 2011, Brandon wrote:'The Tracks Of My Tears' Smokey Robinson
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At 09:37 14th Apr 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Remember those old listening booths in proper record shops?
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC ~ Dobie Brothers
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At 09:37 14th Apr 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:So wont you PLEASE play a song, a sentimental song, for my sentimental friend over there?
Hermans Hermits.
MTF.xx
Morning all :)
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At 09:38 14th Apr 2011, John B Good wrote:#32 Ooh, that sounds bad. I meant the differing musical styles. No connection between pumping and releasing. Moving swiftly on...
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At 09:38 14th Apr 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:BRIMFUL OF ASHA - Corner Shop
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At 09:39 14th Apr 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:Morning all
#29 LuciesMum - I love that Harry Chapin track - haven't heard it for ages!
I like the sound of tonight's recipe - I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I always add dark chocolate when I make chilli con carne - so I would be interested to try this.
Back later
Tortie x
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At 09:39 14th Apr 2011, Katy Mac wrote:SOUND OF THE UNDERGROUND - GIRLS ALOUD
SOUND OF THE SUBURBS - MEMBERS
SOUND OF THE CROWD - HUMAN LEAGUE
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At 09:40 14th Apr 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Oops... missed out an o in Doobie #35 and have to wait three minutes to correct it!
Mods, why can't we have an extra few seconds to edit/correct before posting?
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At 09:41 14th Apr 2011, John B Good wrote:ROCKIN' ALL OVER THE WORLD - STATUS QUO
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At 09:41 14th Apr 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Hello All - Mr M, Mr M's Team and bloggpoppets
A little late - but due to a visit from a QC, so have had to dust off my knees - and come back down to earth.
Bloomin cold here in Oxford, weather better cheer up next week, as I am holidaying at lovely Dartmouth!
I love old vinyl, not just for the moldy old smell of records (and some of my parents 78's were, actually mouldy) but also for the fantastic artwork on the cover - and having lyric sheets (big enough to read) freebies (ie a poster inside Wings's Venus and Mars) all in all, after parting with your pocket/Saturday job/Christmas money, you felt like you had something really tangible for your cash.
My suggestion would be
'YOU SPIN ME ROUND' (LIKE A RECORD BABY) by Dead or Alive -
or I think the sooper Thea Gilmore did an updated version, if you want to be more 'down with the kids' Mr M?
Anywho, off to complete my PDR now - as there is no paint drying in the locality that I can watch instead...
Have a lovely day y'all
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At 09:41 14th Apr 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:THE MOTOWN SONG by ROD STEWART
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At 09:42 14th Apr 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:I'VE GOT THE MUSIC IN ME - Kiki Dee
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At 09:43 14th Apr 2011, Katy Mac wrote:TURN IT ON AGAIN - GENESIS
TURN TURN TURN - THE BYRDS
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At 09:44 14th Apr 2011, John B Good wrote:HEART ON MY SLEEVE - Gallagher & Lyle
Ah, the joy of a shiny new LP sleeve!
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At 09:44 14th Apr 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'right track' Billy Butler
https://youtu.be/c4iIzD_wyV8
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At 09:44 14th Apr 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:I'm really trying to recall who sung the song with the lyrics "...the old record store too." Female artist about a dozen years or so ago.... Another bit of the song was "...watching the bottle of Bud spin on the floor".
Anyone remeber this one?
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At 09:45 14th Apr 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Ha, that's typical, not reading back through the blog properly means that I put up the same song as #1!! darn, gotta get on this blog PDQ I can see.
Ho hum.
Back to the drawing board....
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At 09:46 14th Apr 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:LABELLED WITH LOVE - Squeeze
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At 09:47 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#49 Is that Sheryl Crowe ... All I Wanna Do?
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At 09:48 14th Apr 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:#49 Ethics, it is Sheryl Crow and 'All I Wanna Do'
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At 09:48 14th Apr 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:#52 - well done, thanks. That was bugging me!
"And they drive their shiny Datsuns and Buicks
Back to the phone company, the record stores, too"
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At 09:53 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#53 Ahhh madchick! I see we were having the same thought at the same time. However, I fear that, in all probability, you possess the only great mind we have between us :-)
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At 09:56 14th Apr 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:A couple more...
GROOVIN' ~ The Young Rascals
GROOVIN' WITH MR BLOE ~ Mr Bloe
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At 09:56 14th Apr 2011, John B Good wrote:33 Years - Muddy Waters
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At 09:57 14th Apr 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Let's get the party started before Alex gets here ..
❤•☆*•.¸Happy¸♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪Birthday ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ To ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ You ♪♫•*¨*•.¸ ¸♥..♪♫•*¨*•.¸ ¸♥
Happy♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Birthday ♪♫•*¨*•.¸ To ¸♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ You ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ *¨*♥Happy ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥
Birthday ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥..♪♫•*¨*•♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸❤ DEAR ALEX ❤♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ♪♫•*¨*•.¸ ¸♥
.♪♫•*¨*•.¸ Happy¸♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪Birthday ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ To ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ You ♪♫•*¨*•.¸ ¸♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪❤
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At 09:58 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#58 My God, Katy, you're bloody marvel!!!!
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At 10:00 14th Apr 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#20: did anyone else weigh down the stylus with a penny (blue-tacked ontop) to stop records from jumping?
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At 10:00 14th Apr 2011, Themanfromuncle wrote:Simon and his coffee, eh? Good man. I've been up since stupid O'Clock myself.
For some, music is a much needed sanctuary away from the horrible old World, a haven if you will, and I would imagine there are plenty of female record store owners, so.....
The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary
If not, maybe......
The Beautiful South - Song For Whoever
Oh yeah, good moaning to you all ;-)
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At 10:00 14th Apr 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:#58 - good idea Katy!
I posted on yesterday's blog - but HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!
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At 10:03 14th Apr 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:speaking of jumping records, and the blog has responded with a mega-jumping session now!! like an Olympic hurdler would be proud of...
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At 10:06 14th Apr 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Alex, lots of birthday 'bumps' from the blog for you :)
MTF.xx
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At 10:07 14th Apr 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:#60 - I don't think Blue tack was invented when I needed such a solution. I think I used a famous brand of sticky backed plastic!
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At 10:08 14th Apr 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#59 Thanks Harry - it's flippin awkward producing digital works of art in that tiny little posting box with a bouncing page ...
LOL
#60
Suzie - yeah - did all that. I still have a small stack of vinyl LP's - amazing considering how many times I moved house and how much 'divvying up at the end of a relationship' there was during that period of my life ..
... my favourite - apart from the Zep collection = Deja Vu - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
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At 10:09 14th Apr 2011, Gill withagee wrote:LIKE A VIRGIN (MEGASTORE) - MADONNA
And now back to the decorating (must finish today as cherub is home from tomorrow)
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At 10:09 14th Apr 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:'sweet soul music' Arthur Conley
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At 10:10 14th Apr 2011, Alex_Girl wrote:Good morning, good morning!
Thank you for the birthday greetings, the cakes and the tune! Love you all!
I have discovered that I am officially middle-aged. I came into work this morning, took my coat off and discovered that I had cat dribble caked into my oh so smart Austin Reed suit. That's the way it is going to be, I guess.
No plans for today - a normal work day then a quiet evening with Mr P (and hopefully presents!!!). Mother and sibling staying with us for the weekend and we are having a wee party on Sunday so I am leaving the celebrating till then.
Nice to see the blog jumping up and down still.......
No suggestions from me. Can't think of anything!
Right, must go and clean up this cat dribble.........
Alex-Girl
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At 10:14 14th Apr 2011, Katy Mac wrote:And good morning to you, Muncle
Cuddly fluffy blog today - birthdaycake and music chat. Which is what this blog does best.
:^)
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At 10:22 14th Apr 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:#69 That paints such a lovely picture Alex! I haven't (yet) had cat dribble, but I regularly come to work adorned with cat fur - big cat always likes to say goodbye by rubbing against whatever I'm wearing!
Hope there are lots of presents waiting for you tonight!
Tortie x
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At 10:23 14th Apr 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:still got quite a lot of vinyl too, converted some to my i-player library...complete with hissing n crackles!
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At 10:24 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Something for the blog's consideration now the mensh chasing has slowed down a tad.
Driving into town today and listening the radio, Richard Madeley announced that he only recently found out that "Oh-Bla-Di Oh Bla-Da" was written by the Beatles. He said, "I thought it was just a 60's novelty record". So is it now a classic because it was written by the Beatles, or still 'just' a novelty record despite being written by them? Any thoughts???
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At 10:29 14th Apr 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:#73 Somehow I don't find that surprising of Mr Madeley. The song in question is, I think, one of the best Beatles songs. But, oh, there are so many good one's anyway. I'd say it was a true classic and not wishing to be rude but I find Richard a little of a novelty DJ - especially if he can't tell the difference!
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At 10:32 14th Apr 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:#73 & 74 what would be surprising is if Mr Madeley managed to get through a show without mentioning any of his family, or the shows he and Judy used to do!
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At 10:35 14th Apr 2011, John B Good wrote:STATE OF INDEPENDENCE - Donna Summer
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At 10:36 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#73, #74 & #75 - What I was intrigued about was how the writer seems to change the status of song. If it was rubbish before you know the composer, surely it's rubbish after?
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At 10:40 14th Apr 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:#77 - I guess it depends how easily influenced or lead the person might be...?
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At 10:43 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#78 I'm sure you're right, Ethics_Man.
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At 10:45 14th Apr 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#77
What is the definition of a 'classic' and who decides?
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At 10:53 14th Apr 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:#73 (etc) - I must admit that I was somewhat doubtful as to how well Chris Evans would do by stepping into the breakfast time slot (not that I was a frequent listener of Sir Tel), and I must say that he and his team make a great start to my day - and Simon suits the drive-time show perfectly with a splendid mix of music and chat. But (there's always a 'but' isn't there?) I find Richard Madeley a real step-backwards. He does nothing for me at all in the mornings and am left to wonder why 'the powers that be' feel he is a suitable stand-in for CE....
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At 10:53 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#80 Well I'm struggling to define it but I think 'time' has a part to play. A classic has to have been around for a while and still sound fresh. As to who decides; it certainly isn't me :-)
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At 10:55 14th Apr 2011, loveoneanother wrote:I'M IN LOVE WITH THE GIRL ON THE MANCHESTER VIRGIN MEGASTORE CHECK OUT DESK by The Freshies.
I'M A ROCKER by Thin Lizzy is about Rock On Records in Camden, London.
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At 11:00 14th Apr 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:#77 #80 #82 CLASSIC: (def) something of established excellence
I think classics are not so much chosen, but matured over many years by their continued good standing and popularity.
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At 11:01 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#81 Terry Wogan was frequently turned off. I could never understand his appeal and he could be quite nasty on air.
Chris Evans has his moments, too. A few weeks ago someone texted in and corrected him on the name of a golfer. The 'texter' was wrong but Chris Evans, instead of ignoring the comment, really made the poor guy look like an idiot; an incredible abuse of power.
I'm afraid I believe Radio2 should, primarily, be about music and the presenters should have a good knowledge popular music over the last 30+ years. I don't think the head of Radio2 feels the same about it; I think s/he sees it as 'entertainment' in a much broader sense which is why we get the likes of Richard Madeley, Chris Tarrant and Lisa Tarbuck.
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At 11:02 14th Apr 2011, John B Good wrote:#73 etc
I heard an interesting interview recently where somebody reminded us that at the time in the late 70s/early 80s, everybody dismissed ABBA as cheesy trashy pop. Nowadays, although they are clearly still in the "feelgood" category, people praise their musical composition, finely crafted melodies, technical brilliance etc
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At 11:05 14th Apr 2011, Themanfromuncle wrote:R2 as a whole has taken a nose-dive of late.
Richard Allinson stuck at crazy O'clock, Mark & Stuart shovelled off to 6 Records, Alan Carr and Norton destroying prime slots and the stand in DJ's are awful - Madeley, Zoe Ball, Liza Tarbuck. Only Tarrant brings a little life to the place. It's fast becoming Radio 1.5, and when will the powers that be realise that radio listeners on the whole do not want TV celebrities presenting shows on R2. If they are there to work off some of their vast salaries when they are not doing TV work, then that's just bad form. The BBC Trust appears to want entertainment for 'everyone'. Well, do that on TV, don't try and do that on radio, especially on R2. Just my opinion. Certain TV people can do a reasonable job on radio; Chris Evans and Dale Winton were DJ's for many years, even if you don't like their personal style. They can at least do a reasonable job. And I think that by rule, if you are going to present a show on a station like R2, you should be able to drive the desk, not gabble on about your kids and your famous wives/husbands whilst a producer picks the music and runs the bells and whistles. It's dumbing down for the 'celebrity dancing on ice in the big brother house in the jungle with the x-factor' community, and I don't like it.
End of rant.
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At 11:05 14th Apr 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:#86 - I'm sure that some people feel the same about Reliant Robins ;-)
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At 11:12 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#86 All down to time and perspective. ABBA didn't really really achieve their status until someone asked "how come people still love this after 20 years?" Then a musicologist or two looked at the composition and realised just how finely crafted the songs were. Most popular music doesn't get that kind of attention. Before ABBA, I think only the Beatles and Dylan were properly studied. Popular music is much more ephemeral and 'of the moment'; it's not supposed to be around for long. When it is, that's when people start attaching the 'classic' tag.
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At 11:13 14th Apr 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:#88 Finely crafted and technically brilliant in every way!!! ;-)
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At 11:17 14th Apr 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each! FB reminds me that I have a friend with a birthday, but then misbehaves when I try to react to that news. So, I'll do it here. Happy Birthday, Alex. I hope it brings with it all you would wish.
And so, onto todays theme...
PSL, you mention of Northern Soul. Reminds me that a lot of record shops display their wares in alphabetical order, so...
'Love Game(From A To Z)' by The Royal Jokers (or the instrumental, which swapped the bracketted and non-bracketted phrases around for its title)
or then again, and I'm really sorry about this (I seem to spend a lot of time apologising, feel free to hit me with the HOIB]...
'Stars On 45' by Stars On 45
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At 11:19 14th Apr 2011, PhilMewis wrote:Morning,
Put your records on -- Corrine Bailey Ray
Find my love - Fairground attraction
I buy American records - St Etienne
I'll find you - Hundred reasons
Just Looking - Stereophonics
Still haven't found what I'm looking for - U2
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At 11:21 14th Apr 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#87 Interesting that you lump Chris Evans and Dale Winton together; they both clearly want to be showbiz personalities. I get the impression Dale Winton knows more about music than Chris Evans.
What about moving to other way; from radio to TV. A couple of people managed it succesfully (Noel Edmunds?). I wonder if TV personalities complain about radio DJs nicking their jobs? I think Adrian Childs did!
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At 11:21 14th Apr 2011, MaddyMoon wrote:KatyMac.
Hello!
I'm popping in from over the fence to ask you 'pretty please can you make us a cake and/or hat for the winner of our guess how many pages before Chris returns game'.
So far it's looking as though Jillygoat might be nearest with 7 pages, the rest of us being a bit optimistic.
I'll let you know the final result on Monday and would love one of your lovely cakes/hats.
MM xxx
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At 11:29 14th Apr 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good question about 'classics' Katy. The answer is beyond me, but I do remember that when I first heard Adrian Gurvitz singing 'Gotta Write A Classic, Gotta Write It In An Attic...', thinking 'well, you aint succeeded with that, mate', but yet here we are years later and it still gets airplay. I still think it should have been destroyed immediately, but as has been pointed out on more than one occasion, 'I know nootheeeng'
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At 11:31 14th Apr 2011, cleverSupernanny wrote:Morning all
Alex Girl. Happy Birthday, have a lovely day. xx
Marjie, I think it might be you. xx
Hope you all have a good day.
csn. xx
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At 11:48 14th Apr 2011, Alex_Girl wrote:Thank you all again for the birthday wishes! Having a lovely day - lunch with a friend, then coffee with a colleague friend and not much work being done inbetween!
I must admit that I find Richard Madely extremely bland and I have not enjoyed his shows at all. I am not interested in his family (or Zoe Ball's for that matter) and his inane chat puts my teeth on edge. I recall that last time he sat in for Chris, he said that he would be playing a brand new song from Michael Jackson and guaranteed that it hadn't been heard before. He then played that Hollywood song which had been aired on every show for the past 2 weeks. Muppet.
In the main, I don't really care whether the DJ is a "celeb" or a seasoned radio DJ - I just want to be entertained. I find some of the R2 DJ's entertaining and others less so. I make judicial use of the off button as necessary.
And, by the way, I can't seem to get rid of the cat dribble................
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At 11:48 14th Apr 2011, MaddyMoon wrote:Hi CSN.
I don't know, I think we're struggling to get to 7 pages.
***Happy Birthday Alex Girl***
MM xxx
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At 11:59 14th Apr 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:More record shop songs...
'Release Me' by Engelbert Humperdinck
'Hits And Misses' by Stiff Little Fingers
'Hits And Misses' by Mari Wilson
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At 12:00 14th Apr 2011, Neil Hurst wrote:Another deprssing day in the life of a THFC season ticket holder...oh well
What about....Needles & Pins The Searchers
Revolution The Fab 4
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