Good Morning Each!

Morning All,



Head is a shed this morning. Brain not funtioning, possibly due to too much Zinfandel.



Maybes back later if I come round a bit and think of any choons.



A.

Morning all,



DEAR MR PRESIDENT - 4 non-blondes



CHRIST FOR PRESIDENT - Woody Guthrie

Good Morning again -



Suggest -



Been played recently for another theme, but,



GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS - Odyssey



NOW I'M HERE - Queen

Morning Lord Ammo, team, NYM and distinctive bloggers:



GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS - Odyssey

Morning all



The only thing I can think of at the moment is:



THE IRISH ROVER - The Dubliners



Simon, despite now being grown up (debatable point), I still feel slightly embarassed if anything risque comes on TV when my parents are visiting!



Back later



Tortie x

Morning Simon, Team and fellow blogpoppets,



Simon, you did make me smile when you tweeted on Friday night. A compounded embarrassment thanks to spellcheck! :-)



As President Obama has distant family ties with Ireland, and some Irish people have claimed kinship, how about:



MY PERFECT COUSIN by THE UNDERTONES



WE ARE FAMILY by SISTER SLEDGE



Madchick xx

NEVER FORGET - Take That (WAH!)

STRANGER ON THE SHORE by ACKER BILK

100 YEARS AGO - Rolling Stones

SIDESHOW by BARRY BIGGS



TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS by OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN

REELING IN THE YEARS - Steely Dan



JOURNEY TO THE PAST - Aaliyah

Good Morning Simon, team and Blogpoppets



Tricky theme today - I've had a thunk, and come up with:



AMERICAN BOY by Estelle



YOUNG AMERICANS by David Bowie



WE ARE FAMILY by Sister Sledge



RUNNING IN THE FAMILY by Level 42



The last two because Mr Obama is apparently going to visit a long-lost Irish cousin while he is there.



Deebee ~X~

Morning Simon and everyone from a blustery, wet Scotland!



How about this jolly welcoming Irish Saw Doctors' song for the President!



THE SAW DOCTORS ~ JOYCE COUNTRY CEILI BAND



Here they are performing it in the States!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA9zzNi2f70



xx

Songs?



'Irish Black Bottom' by Turk Murphy Jazz Band



'Young America And Ould Ireland' by David Kincaid



More likely...



'The Visit' by T Rex



'Come Over Here' by Dr Feelgood



Even more likely...



'Leader Of The Pack' by The Shangri-La's



'Come On Over To My Place' by The Drifters

'BORN IN THE USA' BRUCE SPRINGSTIEN



with ref to the Donald Trump...trumping the other week :-D

Good morning all!



I tried to post yesterday but it wouldn't let me.



We did a HUGE whoop whoop for Queen Katy of the ARF on Friday and I went so far as to do a little dance around the car. Wear the crown with pride! Thought it was a good ARF overall this week - loved the Osmonds and Hermans Hermits. We sang along, all the way to the bolt hole.



The viewings were not successful. No.1 was horrid, No. 2 was too big, No.3 was right on the A21 and the traffic would drive us mad and No.4 was ok but didn't make us go wow. There's a house at there somewhere for us. Returned to London to find a heap of feathers and a little carcass on the front door mat. Young Jack has taken to this hunting malarkey.



Sounds as if everyone enjoyed their weekends - I love reading about all the different things people do!



Will need thinking cap for this theme - I will be back.



A-G

How about THE IMMIGRANT SONG by Led Zeppelin? Seems like ages since we heard it. And, Blllie, I'm not going to suggest GT&T in case i get thrown into Guantanamo Bay.



Given all the brou-ha-ha about his birth certificate, howzabout...



BORN IN THE USA - Bruce Springsteen

#7 Great minds, MCW!



Right, work beckons - or more accurately drags me away by my hair... See you all later.



~X~

KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED

(GEE BUT IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK HOME) - Simon & Garfunkel



SO GOOD TO BE BACK HOME AGAIN - Tourists

Three more....



LETTER FROM AMERICA ~ The Proclaimers



TRAVELLING MAN ~ Ricky Nelson



AMERICAN PIE ~ Don Mclean



WooHoo... just remembered I'm going to see Don McLean next month!!



xx

'hold on I'm coming' Sam and Dave

Good Morning All :)



Well well, I have expressed my admiration for President Obama's velvety tones before I believe ;) I will have to think carefully on the matter of oldies...



Maybe BORN IN THE USA - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN after all the hoo ha over his birth certificate.

MEET EL PRESIDENTE - Duran Duran

Just thought of another one ...



THE IMMIGRANT - Neil Sedaka



'cos somewhere back in time, Obama's Irish family must have emigrated to America!

Good morning,



How's about:

MICHELLE by The Beatles (for the graceful Mrs O'B)

WELCOME HOME by Peters & Lee

IF YOU'RE IRISH COME INTO THE PARLOUR by Ruby Murray (how's that for an oldie!)



Have a good day.x

Thought of some!



REUNITED - Peaches & Herb



IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR - Sly & the Family Stone



HOMEWARD BOUND - Simon & Garfunkel





Work is calling.............



Alex-Girl

HE'S IN TOWN - Rockin' Berries

#23 Just pooped back briefly to say what an excellent suggestion, Zoe. I bet that one gets played!



~X~

YES WE CAN CAN - Allen Toussaint

I'M COMING HOME - Tom Jones



LIKE TO GET TO KNOW YOU WELL - Howard Jones

Good morning all! Have no idea which bits of Ireland are to be visited but its a good choon



Belfast Child - Simple Minds

'a boy from nowhere' Tom Jones

Hello again Blogpopsters and Team Ammo



Yes, Simon, t'was your tweetage which drew me towards the Graham Norton Show on Fri night - never underestimate your influence.



Jim Reeves, the American singer, was very very popular in Ireland so I shall suggest:



WELCOME TO MY WORLD - JIM REEVES (1963)



Delightful song - beautifully sung.





:^)

Looking for that perfect 2 minute song to squeeze in before the news, in honour of the first African-American President?



BROWN EYED HANDSOME MAN - Buddy Holly

Apologoes for abrupt post #32. Here is the missing "X"



Hope all well in blogpoppetland.



X

#29 Thanks Deebee, but I think quite a few people beat me to it on that one :)



I could go for...



BROWN EYED HANDSOME MAN - BUDDY HOLLY ;)



THE POWER - SNAP



YOU'RE MY BEST FRIEND - QUEEN



But I think...



IRISH HEARTBEAT - VAN MORRISON and the CHIEFTAINS would be a nice one to play :)

ROOTS, ROCK REGGAE - Bob Marley



FROM ROOTS TO FRUITS - Black Eyed Peas



I GOT NO ROOTS - Amy MacDonald



ROOTS OF LOVE - David Gray



SONG FOR IRELAND - Mary Black



FAIR IRELAND - Peter Paul & Mary



SOMETHING ABOUT IRELAND - Deacon Blue



IRISH HEARTBEAT - Van Morrison



WILD IRISH ROSE - U2



WE'RE COMING HOME AGAIN - Dusty Springfield (or Green Day)



I'M COMING HOME - The Spinners



A SORT OF HOMECOMING - U2



DAYDREAM BELIEVER - The Monkees

#30 JBG, you have given me an idea - and it's a very bad one:



BOB THE BUILDER THEME TUNE (includes the lyrics "YES WE CAN!")

Last one, then I really must focus on other tings.



THE BOSS - Diana Ross

FLYING IN A BLUE DREAM - JOE SATRIANI



and in complete contrast



THE SHAMROCK SHORE - HORSLIPS



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7xmbXiWDj8

Morning all



I too would like to hear



THE IRISH ROVER, but the version by The Pogues.



So did we all have a good weekend?



Deevs

x

#39 Julia, errrr, hopefully not! As an alternative, what about A Tribe Called Quest - CAN YOU KICK IT? (YES WE CAN!)

Good morning everyone.



Let's hope the traffic in Ireland flows freely throughout the president's visit to Ireland. In other words, let's hope he won't be:



STRANDED IN A LIMOUSINE by PAUL SIMON

Hi Everyone and of course, Simon The Deeply Embarrassed Dude, The Fab Team and the equally fab NYM,



My suggestion is:-



PRIDE (IN THE NAME OF LOVE) - U2 - I'm sure BO is v proud of his Irish ancestry.



Off to do some work, then will poop by for a catch up and maybe even a join in.



Have happy, smiley Mondays.



~ xx

hey ho gang! top o' the mornin to ya ;)

not sure if this is playable- but if it is, it may be perfect!

'You're not Irish- Robbie O'Connell

p.s- found this link!

https://www.robbieoconnell.com/?page_id=58

well, I thought it was funny anyway

laters xxxx

"There's No-One As Irish As Barack O'Bama" by The Corrigan Brothers



"Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (Irish Lullaby)" by Bing Crosby



"Mr President" by D.B.M.T.



""The Boys Are Back In Town/Fighting My Way Back/Emerald/Dancing In The Moonlight" by Thin Lizzy

Just thought of another one - has anyone suggested:



GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS by Odyssey



~X~

#48 Oops - looks like one or two have! I should read back more carefully.



Still, it didn't seem to do Gazza any harm last week...



I'm guessing it's unlikely that Simon will play that Green Day song with 'American' in the title...



;o)



Soapgirly - you came back! Top o' the mornin to you too.



~X~

#48 Deebee, you're only the third with that one :)



Some of the levels of duplication last week were getting a bit silly, one or two tracks seemed to have been suggested by almost everybody posting.

#49 DeeBee of COURSE I came back- you know me and a blog/forum/chat opportunity!! heh heh

How about:



GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS - ODYSSEY

#52 Now you're just being silly!



;o)

Just thought of another:-



GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS, ODYSSEY



~ xx

er . . .'Did your Mother come from Ireland- Bing Crosby'

*hides*

'young gifted and black' Bob and Marcia

I'm sure we all have stories of that nature, Simon. One time my Mum, who would never contemplate using foul language, and my sister came to visit when I was newly married. The then husband was despatched to hire a video for the evening with the instruction to get something that we could all watch without fear of upset or embarrassment. He came back with Planes, Trains and Automobiles. We were all enjoying the film 'til Steve Martin arrived at the airport check in desk, or it could have been a car hire desk, mortification was instanteous anyhoo as he launched into a tirade during which the 'f' word featured rather heavily. Waaah!!! My Mum was totally impassive but the then husband had tears in his eyes (possibly from suppressed laughter but equally as likely from fear of my Mum's reaction). To our relief, nothing was said and the weekend passed off unspoiled but we made sure that we chose films very carefully if my Mum was anywhere around.



Funnily enough, I don't mind the same with the elderGB (I think he does tho').



~ xx

Katy - would thoroughly endorse your Jim Reeves suggestion - he was one of my Mum's faves.



From the previous blog:-



#268 - J39 - thank you for the curry tip - will have a look at that.



J39 + ZoeUU - I heard most of the book phone in on Friday. I really pleased for the last caller who had started online and now has a wee shop - great news for all book lovers.



#271 - KatyM - I thought Led Zep's Immigrant Song was a refreshing change from the usual ARFO.



~ xx

#58 I read that as 'heard most of the phone book'. How dull that would have been :0)

Going back to my Roots by Odysey



Young gifted and black by Bob and Marcia



the Boys are back in town by Thin Lizzy



Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen



Lets be friends by Johnny Nash

Obama Girl - I Got A Crush...On Obama



All kinds of people (though I prefer the Dubliners version) - Rocky Road To Dublin

#59 - hee hee, PoS. As much as I love to read, I think I'd draw the line at the phone book.



Alex~G - how disappointing to not find the house of your dreams at the weekend. It will happen tho'. Got everything crossed for you.



~ xx

Lord Ammo, followed the tweets with much amusement on Friday evening. Bet you were more embarrassed than your Mum!



X

'Abraham, Martin and John' Marvin Gaye

'you can do magic' Limmie and the Family cooking

#58 #59

Not only did I read 'read the phone book' like Paul did - but I also wondered why this person was selling wee ...

'see you when I get there' Lou Rawls

#66 - waaaaah!!! oh dear! note to self - don't post when you're busy!!! hee hee, Katy - you knew what I meant.



~ xx

'HE WAS REALLY SAYING SOMETHING' THE VELVELETTES

Ever since I suggested a Horslips track [Horslips started all the celtic rock thing in Ireland] I've been indulging myself - there's a lot of footage on YT.

They are one of the few bands that successfully melded jigs and reels and electric rock - kind of suited both ends of my 70s music spectrum. Shame they never really got the breaks in this country that Thin Lizzy did. Still - they've retained the 'legend status' in Ireland are are touring again. Will see them at Cropredy Festival in August.

:^)

Has anyone suggested:



GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS by Odyssey?



**Ducks and runs***

#42 Deevskiboo - can't speak for the others but I had a fine weekend thanks m'dear.

How about you and Nic? I know you post news in CEblog which some of us get to see, but can we have our own version of ChezNic updates in here as well?!

xx

Not puns - but homophones:





GROWING BACK TO MY ROUTES - ODDIE C



PAWN IN THE YOU ESSAY - BRUISE SPRINGS TEEN

I remember this YouTube clip before Obama became president, and as a Basset Hound owner, it cracked me up watching these two Bassets on their campaign trail! :o))



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ0abgolKgU

Puns - not homophones:



TAKE ME TO YOUR HEART - OBAMA RAMA



TOUCHED BY YOUR PRESIDENT DEAR - BLONDIE

Afternoon all



Very busy so no choices from me.



#75 Katy - isn't that Blondie track more appropriate to a former democrat president?



A

Hi, Hope you all had good weekend.



Here are my Obama's offerings:

1. MR PRESIDENT - Coco Jambo

2. DEAR MR PRESIDENT - Pink

3. COME ON OVER TO MY PLACE - The Drifters

4. COME ON OVER - Shania Twain

5. STATE OF INDEPENDENCE - Donna Summer

6. AMERICAN DREAM - Jakatta

7. ITS A FAMILY AFFAIR - Sly and Family Stone ( Descendants of Ireland)

8. GRANDAD Clive Dunn - ( as great great great grandpops Obama was born in Ireland during the Potato Famine...hence my next choice!)

9. THEME FROM MASH

10. Birdhouse in your soul - THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS ( written for a President)



Cheerz ....catch you after 5 me dearz!



Mand :)

Hi everyone



My Obama song suggestions are:



Here you come again - Dolly Parton

Find my way home - Jon and Vangelis

History repeating - Propellerheads

So good to be back home again - The Tourists



Apologies if any already suggested!



N x

Just returned from a very long meeting. No chance to catch up - will do after lunch.



I bet no one has suggested:



GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS - Odyssey



;)

hi all



kissing cousins-elvis presley(he hs irish blood in him)



going back to my roots-odyssey



going up the country-canned heat

#78 Some great suggestions there Nadine_C



:^)

#47 Loveoneanother



Jezza has just played 'There's No-one as Irish as Barack O'bama'

:^)

#81 Thanks Katy - here's hoping the tune chooser agree!!



N x

there's always that song by Odyssey . .what was it called now? . . . . . .

Have caught up. I wonder whether Odyssey will get played?!!!



I have a paper that I need to write and issue tomorrow and I am making no progress. Being faced with that blank sheet of paper is so hard!

#85 I'm not sure Alex as sometimes Simon will not play it, if he thinks we're trying to railroad something into the show.



On the blank piece of paper, I tend to just write any old rubbish to get started and then tidy it up later. Some may think (say) that the tidying up never happens!



Just seen a tweet from Rad & Maconie's 6music show which announces taht this is Kate Bush week. Clearly the power of the blog extends across the whole of the BBC radio network.



A

#70 - In no way attempting to get my own back, just wanted to say Katy, I read Horslips as 'Horlicks' (other bedtime drinks...). Having read the post properly, I think I may just have to check these guys out - I kinda like that type of music.



If Odyssey are played, I wonder who will get the mensh?



#85 - Alex~G - would you like us kind and helpful bloggers to help with the opening line of your paper?



~ xx

#86 Good idea re the writing any old rubbish to get started. I am going to pretend I am Jack Kerouac and go into a stream of consciousness state...........



Although I doubt Kerouac ever had to write a Lessons Learned report.

#87 Fabulous idea Toots!

I bet Mr Obama is glad he's in Ireland because the weather in his own country sounds dreadful. Tragically about 90 people have died in Missouri in tornadoes! :o(

Hi Simon,

You can play anything by the Presidents of the United States of America, "Lump" and "Peaches" spring to mind.

Also how about "IRISH BLOOD ENGLISH HEART" by Morrissey ????

Thanks

#87 It might have been played, Toots. But I don't think it will be now...



Alex, are you really writing your report on a piece of paper? How very quaint! I would also endorse the 'write any old rubbish' advice. Well it got me through my degree, anyhow.



;o)

#89 - mmmm Alex~G - that's got me scratching my head now. Well I'd start with...



The main lesson I have learned from this project is, in order to maintain my sanity I have to contribute regularly to the marvellous Simon Mayo Blog where my friends all hang out. On the blog there are lots of lessons to be learned - Harry and B&B offer great music advice, MTF and MCW are the resident wildlife experts, specialising in feathered birds, PoS keeps us abreast of what's current in the newsagency world and Katy Mac is our creative designer.



Howzat? Any good? I can expand if you need ;)



~ xx

I wonder if our very own Tooth Fairy is listening to Jezza Vine - all about keeping rabbits as pets - which seems to be increasingly 'frowned upon'.



Quaint phrase that. 'Frowned upon'. Visualise Dickensian gent peering over pince-nez ...

Cant get going today. Bring on going home time!



X

AlexG - I've just had a peek at the 100 favourite opening lines from books. I think this might do:

"I write this sitting in the kitchen sink."



or maybe this?

"The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there."



but this one is my favourite:

"Justice?—You get justice in the next world, in this world you have the law."

Alex, do your lessons learned need to be from something in particular or just any old ones?



X

Good afternoon.



My! It's windy here. Rain has stopped, and we have a little sunshine, but the flexibility of the trees is being tested.



#88 Alex, I thought the whole of Kerouac was "lessons learned"?



#93 Toots, thank you for the compliment!



How about:



GOING BACK TO MY ODYSSEY by ROOTS?

#94 - Katy, I'd be interested to know why is it frowned upon to keep rabbits these days? The youngerGB has a bunny and the only misgiving I have about keeping him is that he's on his own. It'd be lovely if he had a wee (as in small not as in urination) friend to keep him company.



Love the opening lines - especially the kitchen sink one - I'd go for that Alex~G.



~ xx

Afternoon all



Typical! I finally get round to going to the carwash, and what happens as soon as I drive out with a clean, shiny car? It starts raining! I'm very grateful for the rain, but it could have waited a bit!