Howsaboutthatthenguysngals
Any excuse for a bad night. Start tinkering with my body clock and I'll just stay awake for ever. 'An extra hour in bed' is what we are told about but I get a weeks worth of minor jet lag. Boo hiss.
I hope your weekend was full of lovely things. Or at least one lovely thing. My sparkling contribution was to win a Mummy competition. The contest was a 'dress the daddy's as Mummys' where the fathers there got wrapped in toilet roll from head to foot. I have to say my team excelled themselves and I was very convincing as Rameses II or was it Seti? Or a reject from the 'Nightboat to Cairo' video possibly.
So this weekend we bid farewell to one of the truly original radio voices. Jimmy Saville was an extraordinary man who was-in the brief period we overlapped at Radio 1-exactly the same off air as he was on air. All the tributes to him have said it was impossible to separate the man from the personality. When he arrived at the DJ's Christmas dinner wearing 6 bobble hats, one on top of each other and everyone present started doing Jimmy impressions, you knew this was no ordinary man. Although its Jim'll Fix It that many will remember him for, in our house, the Sunday afternoon Double Top Ten Show/Old Record Club was a must-listen. As a kid I loved the off air characters he talked to-Uncle Ted and Graham Archive spring to mind. And I was fortunate to work with 'Uncle' Ted Beston when I joined Radio 1, he had the best music ears anywhere and it was Ted who put those shows together. Happy memories. RIP Jimmy Saville.
So today we have another Radio 2 Bookclub choice 'Daughter of Smoke and Bone' by Laini Taylor. For Halloween this is a splendid piece of fantasy set in Prague and full of splendid and horrendously weird characters. You can read a chapter here and listen to Laini (with a daughter called Clementine Pie by the way) tonight in the dark from 6. She'll be live in Portland Oregon and then take part in the web chat from 6.30.
And for oldies, inevitably, it has to be HALLOWEEN, TRICK OR TREAT, ALL HALLOWS EVE and all things October 31st. Your creativity is valued...
Have a rational and superstition-free Monday (though that'll be tricky, and we're not helping) see you after 5.

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At 09:17 31st Oct 2011, John B Good wrote:Morning Lord Ammo, team, NYM and cobweb-bedecked bloggers,
Here are a few I prepared earlier:
I WANT CANDY – Bow Wow Wow
DEVIL IN DISGUISE – Elvis
SHAKIN’ ALL OVER – Johnny Kid and the Pirates
DON’T FEAR THE REAPER – Blue Oyster Cult
SPIRITS IN THE MATERIAL WORLD - Police
SUPERSTITION – Stevie Wonder
DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK – Robert Cray Band
SCARY MONSTERS AND SUPER CREEPS – David Bowie
And not a bat out of hell or Patrick Hernandez in sight.
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At 09:18 31st Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Good Morning all.
The lights go down - ELO.
MTF.xx
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At 09:19 31st Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning All
Happy Halloween!
Predictable suggestions?
MONSTER MASH – Bobby Boris Pickett & Crypt - Kickers
THERE’S A GHOST IN MY HOUSE – R Dean Taylor
GHOST TOWN – Specials
GHOST BUSTERS – Ray Parker Junior
THRILLER – Michael Jackson
WEREWOLVES OF LONDON – Warren Zevon
BAT OUT OF HELL – Meatloaf
TIME WARP - from Rocky Horror Picture Show
BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW - Kylie
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At 09:22 31st Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:SUPERSTITION - Stevie Wonder
SPIRITS IN A MATERIAL WORLD - Police
GHOSTS – Japan
GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY – Frankie Laine
PSYCHO KILLER – Talking Heads
ZOMBIE – The Cranberries
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At 09:22 31st Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Hi Simon and everyone on the blog
Simon, you mentioned Jimmy Saville.... we once saw him about five years ago when we were up in Glencoe and called at a pub one summer evening where some musicians were playing Scottish music. Suddenly we thought someone dressed as Jimmy Saville had appeared in the bar and was jigging around but a couple of the locals said he had a cottage nearby and often popped in for a drink if he was staying there... what a character, who will be much missed!
WITCH QUEEN OF NEW ORLEANS ~ Redbone
I PUT A SPELL ON YOU ~ Alan Price
DEVIL WOMAN ~ Cliff Richard
LITTLE DEVIL ~ Neil Sedaka
MONSTER MASH ~ Boris Bobby Pickett
xx
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At 09:23 31st Oct 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Good Morning All & Happy Halloween :)
It's a bit grey here this morning, but mild and dry. Weekend was a mixed bag, but we had a nice time in the forest yesterday.
RIP Jimmy Savile - I once wrote to Jim'll Fix It, I wanted to appear in an episode of Fraggle Rock, and be presented with my own Doozer. Alas, it was not to be :'(
Halloween oldies...
Everyone will go for Thriller, Monster Mash, Ghostbusters etc, so...
GHOSTS - JAPAN
SCARY MONSTERS AND SUPER CREEPS - DAVID BOWIE
LOVE SONG FOR A VAMPIRE - ANNIE LENNOX
WEREWOLVES OF LONDON - WARREN ZEVON
SEASON OF THE WITCH - DONOVAN
DANCE WITH THE DEVIL - COZY POWELL
FRENZY or I PUT A SPELL ON YOU - SCREAMIN' JAY HAWKINS
That should be enough to be getting on with *Vincent Price Evil Laugh*
Have a Spook-tacular & Fang-tastic Monday xxx
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At 09:23 31st Oct 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:My Hallowe'en suggestions:
FOCUS - Hocus Pocus
JANET JACKSON - Black Cat
PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS - Let 'Em In ("Someone's Knockin at the Door"...)
MEAT LOAF - Bat Out of Hell
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At 09:23 31st Oct 2011, The Cutbush Crew wrote:Morning everyone,
So many tunes to choose from. How about:
THRILLER - MICHAEL JACKSON
MONSTER - AUTOMATIC
HELL RAISER - THE SWEET
SEASON OF THE WITCH - DONOVAN/VANILLA FUDGE/ETC
DEVIL WOMAN - CLIFF RICHARD
THERE'S A GHOST IN MY HOUSE - R DEAN TAYLOR
and of course, the best of all:
MONSTER MASH - BOBBY "BORIS" PICKETT AND THE CRYPT KICKERS
It's gonna be a cracker of a show :o)
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At 09:24 31st Oct 2011, Jilly wrote:Good morning Simon, team and lovely poppets from a grey and damp Surrey,
Some spooky suggestions ..
WITCHY WOMAN - THE EAGLES
WITCHCRAFT - FRANK SINATRA
RUNNING SCARED - ROY ORBISON
GHOST TOWN - THE SPECIALS
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL - ROLLING STONES
Jilly x
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At 09:24 31st Oct 2011, Vildeen wrote:Good morning all
FROM THE UNDERWORLD - THE HERD
SPOOKY - CLASSICS IV
WITCHES PROMISE - JETHRO TULL
WITCH QUEEN OF NEW ORLEANS
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN - SANTANA
and for the trick or treaters or strange sounds
I HEAR YOU KNOCKING - DAVE EDMUNDS
Enjoy the day
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At 09:25 31st Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Hows about a bit of Classical?
DANSE MACABRE – Saint Saens
Or Semi-Classical ?
TUBULAR BELLS – Theme from The Exorcist
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At 09:26 31st Oct 2011, Mrs Boris wrote:Morning All
Ringing Outing was a success, no broken stays but one broken rope (which wasn’t our fault).
Suggestions for today:
Ghosts-Japan
Thriller-Michael Jackson
Ghost Town-Specials
Werewolves of London-Warren Zevon
Ghostbusters-Ray Parker Jr
Monster Mash-Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett
Addams Grove-Hammer
Hope all are well,
Love Mrs B x
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At 09:28 31st Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:BORIS THE SPIDER – The Who
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At 09:28 31st Oct 2011, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone
Or should I say "Mummy Simon"!
Many thanks for all your birthday wishes and the cake from Katy, I had a lovely day which ended with a nice chinese meal and laughs and drinks with the Kickboxers!.
Here's to the spooky tunes.
1. GHOST IN MY HOUSE - R Dene Taylor
2. WITCH QUEEN OF NEW ORLEANS - Tom Jones or Redbone
3. WITCHCRAFT - Frank Sinatra
4. GHOST TOWN - The Specials
5. I PUT A SPELL ON YOU - Nina Simone
6. THAT OLD DEVIL CALLED LOVE - Alison Moyet
7. DEVIL WENT DOWN TO GEORGIA - Charlie Daniels
8. YOU CAN DO MAGIC - Limmee and the family cookin
9. MARTHA'S HARBOUR - ALL ABOUT EVE
10. TREAT HER LIKE A LADY
Oh well back for more later...i'm sure there are loads more.
Have a nice day.
Mandy ;)
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At 09:31 31st Oct 2011, Queen_Autumn wrote:Morning all and it's good to be back on the blog.
A week off school was much-needed and I was out of the country for the early part which was nice as it meant a total break. Unfortunately plane-germs, jet-lag and last term caught up with me with a vengence and I spent most of Friday and Saturday in bed feeling pretty deathly. Then, before you know it, Monday morning arrives again!
Anyway oldies for Halloween:
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Ghost Town - The Specials
The Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
Your Latest Trick - Dire Straits
Treat Me Nice - Elvis
Spellbound - Siouxsie & the Banshees
Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered - Frank Sinatra / Ella Fitzgerald
Hopefully time for some more later
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At 09:31 31st Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:NIGHTMARE ON MY STREET – DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince
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At 09:32 31st Oct 2011, Our Zoe wrote:#13 Paul O' Grady played 'Boris The Spider' on his Halloween show, yesterday :) We enjoyed listening to that, in the dark, driving home from Sherwood Pines Forest Park.
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At 09:33 31st Oct 2011, The Cutbush Crew wrote:The Crew would also like to suggest:
GET BACK - THE BEATLES
COLD AS ICE - FOREIGNER
EVIL WOMAN - ELO
Cheers :o)
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At 09:34 31st Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Halloween is 31st. October …………….
How’s about some Bazza?
WHEN OCTOBER GOES – Barry Manilow
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At 09:35 31st Oct 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:THERE'S A GHOST IN MY HOUSE R DEAN TAYLOR
thin pickings for a soulie :-) PSL x
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At 09:36 31st Oct 2011, John B Good wrote:Spooky?
Howabout..
SPOOKY - Dusty Springfield
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At 09:38 31st Oct 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:SUPERSTITION STEVIE WONDER
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At 09:38 31st Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:Good Morning Simon, Team and Blogpoppets
How about:
THRILLER by Michael Jackson
THERE'S A GHOST IN MY HOUSE by R Dean Taylor
GHOSTRIDERS IN THE SKY by Johnny Cash
SPIRIT IN THE SKY by Doctor and the Medics
AMITYVILLE (THE HOUSE ON THE HILL) by Lovebug Starski
Deebee ~X~
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At 09:39 31st Oct 2011, Alan D wrote:Morning all. I hope you've had a good and healthy weekend.
WITCHY WOMAN - The Eagles
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At 09:41 31st Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:@ JBG - Sorry to read about the stolen pumpkins! Outraged indeed!
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At 09:42 31st Oct 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:BAD MOON RISING CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
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At 09:42 31st Oct 2011, Our Zoe wrote:A few more oldie suggestions...
BAD MOON RISING - CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
THE KILLING MOON - ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN
PEOPLE ARE STRANGE - THE DOORS or ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN
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At 09:45 31st Oct 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT FRANK SINATRA
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At 09:46 31st Oct 2011, John B Good wrote:#25 Thanks Billie. Who would bother to do that? Don't think they were even trick or treaters - the crowds will be out tonight. Mrs Good now touring round the local ELHs and other places where good food costs less to find new ones!
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At 09:47 31st Oct 2011, aberis wrote:Well the obvious one is MONSTER MASH – Bobby Boris Pickett & Crypt - Kickers; however other to play are:
SOMEBODY'S WATCHING ME - Rockwell
RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL - Van Halen
THE WITCH - The Cult
WEREWOLVES OF LONDON - Warren Zevon
BAT COUNTRY - Avenged Sevenfold
BURN THE WITCH - Queens of the Stone Age
WALKING ON WATER - Creedence Clearwater Revival
BARK AT THE MOON - Ozzy Osbourne
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL - Rolling Stone/Guns 'n' Roses
SWEET DREAMS - Marilyn Manson (nice dark version of the classic Eurythmics song used for the re-make of "House on Haunted Hill")
and finally: LULLABY - The Cure
(Whose haunting lyrics include lines like Stealing past the windows of the blissfully dead, looking for the victim shivering in bed and For it's much too late to get away or turn on the light, the spiderman is having you for dinner tonight. This is not the kind of lullaby you might be used to.)
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At 09:48 31st Oct 2011, Julia43 wrote:Good morning,
Very sad news about Jimmy Savile. A one off.
My suggestions:
KNOCK THREE TIMES by Dawn and Tony Orlando
WITCHY WOMAN by The Eagles (for my old Dad)
TREAT HER LIKE A LADY by The Temptations
YOUR LATEST TRICK by Dire Straits
Have a good day.x
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At 09:48 31st Oct 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:THE NIGHT FRANKIE VALI AND THE FOUR SEASONS
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At 09:50 31st Oct 2011, Jilly wrote:A few more choons ..
HAUNT ME - SADE
LOVE SONG FOR A VAMPIRE - ANNIE LENNOX
BAD THINGS - JACE EVERETT ('TRUE BLOOD' THEME TUNE)
HAUNTED - EVANESCENCE
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At 09:50 31st Oct 2011, PennyForem wrote:Morning all
SOMEBODY'S WATCHING ME - MICHAEL JACKSON
Pen x
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At 09:51 31st Oct 2011, aberis wrote:+30 Almost forgot ...
PEOPLE ARE STRANGE - The Doors / Echo & the Bunnymen
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At 09:51 31st Oct 2011, John B Good wrote:VOODOO CHILD - Jimi Hendrix Experience (go on, you know you want to)
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At 09:51 31st Oct 2011, Our Zoe wrote:#26 Snap! :D
BRING YOUR DAUGHTER TO THE SLAUGHTER - IRON MAIDEN
DEVIL GATE DRIVE - SUZI QUATTRO
(YOU'RE THE) DEVIL IN DISGUISE - ELVIS PRESLEY
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At 09:52 31st Oct 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR WILSON PICKETT
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At 09:52 31st Oct 2011, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
'Hocus Pocus' Focus
Have a good day everybody
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At 09:53 31st Oct 2011, Simonward1964 wrote:Back at work after a week off. Boooooooooooooooooo!
Not a fan of Halloween but I'll suggest a couple of U2 songs anyway, how about "Wake up Dead Man" or "Unknown Caller" for all you trick or treaters?
I'm taking my kids to see The Lion King in 3D to avoid it all. Will catch the first hour of drive time though!
GB
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At 09:55 31st Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:A few more devilish type songs....
BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW ~ Kylie Minogue
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL ~ Rolling Stones
SEASON OF THE WITCH ~ Donovan
DEVIL GATE DRIVE ~ Suzi Quatro
SHOUT AT THE DEVIL ~ Motley Crue
x
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At 09:57 31st Oct 2011, Brandon wrote:'Something In The Air Tonight' Phil Collins
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At 10:05 31st Oct 2011, Brandon wrote:'Pumpkin Up' Elvis Costello
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At 10:07 31st Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:SUZANNE BEWARE OF THE DEVIL - Dandy Livingstone
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At 10:09 31st Oct 2011, Jilly wrote:#43 LOL! :-D
HIGHWAY TO HELL - AC/DC
SOMEBODY'S WATCHIGN ME - ROCKWELL
THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST - IRON MAIDEN
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At 10:10 31st Oct 2011, loveoneanother wrote:GRIS GRIS GUMBO YA YA by DR JOHN (Would make a spooky show-opener)
MOONDANCE by VAN MORRISON (October skies reference)
OCTOBER by U2
SUNSHINE HELP ME by SPOOKY TOOTH
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC by LOVIN' SPOONFUL
THE WITCH by THE RATTLES
TRICK ME by KELIS
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At 10:18 31st Oct 2011, Gill withagee wrote:Happy all hallows eve everyone !! Not read through yet so forgiveness must be required for repetition, here goes.
THE BALLED OF PETER PUMPKINHEAD - XTC or CRASH TEST DUMMIES
LEAVE ME ALONE - MICHAEL JACKSON (for those who dont wont bothering tonight)
I WANT CANDY - BOW WOW WOW
more will spring to mind in time im sure. Now to read through and see how many of you have already chosen these :-)
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At 10:19 31st Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Hello and Happy Mondays all round!
You are all, without a shadow of a doubt, completely and utterly brilliant at Choon Choosing. A fabulous selection above and I guess there's more to come...
I can't get too involved - am running around like a running around thing because my daughter and business partner have the go-ahead for their own salon, and I am getting a tour of the new place in an hour.
Also - picking up Mum from hospital this evening!
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN - FLEETWOOD MAC
THE GREEN MANALISHI [WITH THE TWO PRONGED CROWN] - FLEETWOOD MAC
:^)
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At 10:22 31st Oct 2011, John B Good wrote:#44 Billie - great choice! Haven't heard that for ages and ages.
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At 10:24 31st Oct 2011, Jilly wrote:I'm all a bit bah humbug about Halloween so maybe if I turn out the lights and keep quiet they might think ....
SHE'S NOT THERE - SANTANA
;-)
#48 - Great news about your daughter's salon and about your Mum coming home Katy.
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At 10:34 31st Oct 2011, William wrote:Spirit in the Sky - Norman Greenbaum (doubles as a "Now then now then" tribute to Jimmy Savile, RIP)
Willy the Shake
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At 10:34 31st Oct 2011, Ken wrote:Morning all
Ah yes, today's the day for turning the lights off, the sound on the TV down low or sticking the cans on and simply not answering the door.
I'll second KatyMac's request for Black Magic Woman, not enough Peter Green on the radio.
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At 10:42 31st Oct 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each!
Songs...
'(You're The) Devil In Disguise' by Elvis Presley
'Witchy Woman' by The Hollies or The Eagles
'Frankenstein' by Edgar Winter
'Welcome To My Nightmare' by Alice Cooper (Surely gotta have a bit of Alice on All Hallowes Eve)
'Shout At The Devil' by Mötley Crüe
'Scary Monsters And Super Creeps' by David Bowie
'Ghost Town' by The Specials
'Zombie' by The Cranberries
'Ghoulish' by Polly Styrene
'Boris The Spider' by The Who
'Vampire Blues' by Neil Young
'I Was A Teenage Werewolf' by The Cramps
'Little Red Riding Hood' by Sam Sham & The Pharoahs
'Bo Meets The Monster' by Bo Diddley (Please!)
'Werewolves of London' by Warren Zevon
'Vampire Skank' by Beardyman
Thriller, Monster Mash, Bat Out Of Hell go without saying, don't they?
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At 10:44 31st Oct 2011, Julia43 wrote:#48 Katy, Hello. Exciting times for your daughter. Hope all goes well. Hope things work out okay for your Mum too.
#43 Honestly Brandon - isn't it a bit early for all that? But if you must:
HALLOW by Lionel Richie
#46 Loveoneanother, Thanks for putting me out of my misery. I have had the words "October Skies" in my brain since reading the blog but couldn't place it. Moondance is my favourite Van Morrison song as well.
***Sweeping generalisation alert***
Over the last couple of years we have had various bits of work involving digging/concreting etc done in the garden. All the guys who have come to do it have all requested two sugars in their tea or coffee and the two who have turned up this morning to do a shed base are no exception. Going back to last manly Monday - I wonder if James May takes two sugars in his builder's tea?
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At 10:52 31st Oct 2011, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:Morning all
Please may I suggest HOTEL CALIFORNIA by The Eagles .. you can check out but you can never leave ..
It's my wedding anniversary today .. Mr from Eastleigh is rubbish with dates, but funnily enough 31 October has always stuck in his memory .. 13 years today ..
#43 I once got onto CLP's All Request Friday to request a song for our anniversary, and Pump It Up was my choice (you have to choose a banging choon to get on, it's as simple as that) x
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At 11:00 31st Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:Here I am with my second coffee of the day, trying to wake up.
Was very sorry to hear of Jimmy Savile's passing at the weekend. Even if he did never fix it for me to marry Donny Osmond... Seriously though, he did an amazing amount for charity. He was a big personality with a big heart.
I'm not a fan of Halloween, so tend to be of the 'let's pretend we're not in' brigade, and we never let our children go trick or treating when they were of that age. Another one of those silly ideas from across the pond - we never did it when I was a kid. I'd just like the whole thing to go out of fashion really - *bah humbug*
Thinking of LadyStormrider today - hope the day goes as well as these things ever can.
KatyMatey - best of luck to your daughter and her partner. Exciting times!
I think that's me caught up now...
~X~
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At 11:01 31st Oct 2011, Julia43 wrote:#55 Happy Anniversary to Mr & Mrs Eastleigh. Apparently a traditional gift for this landmark is a barometer. Over the pond it is the lace anniversary. Make of that what you will...
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At 11:03 31st Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:#55 Hi Alison! Lovely to 'see' you - many congratulations on your wedding anniversary ~X X X~
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At 11:11 31st Oct 2011, John B Good wrote:Just thought of an anti-Halloween song for all the bah-humbugs....
LIGHTS OUT - Rick Astley
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At 11:22 31st Oct 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Chuck E's In Love' by Ricky Lee Jones
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At 11:34 31st Oct 2011, Gill withagee wrote:Just realised we slept though our neighbours bins being set alight last night! FRIGHTNING.
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At 11:36 31st Oct 2011, Mrs Boris wrote:#54 Julia40
My nephew is an electrician and told me that he always says he takes 2 sugars when he's on a job (he said it to me once and I know he doesn't have any) as it takes away the taste of the tea if it's nasty. Once he's sussed out the quality of the tea, he has no sugar if it's alright!
Mrs B x
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At 11:38 31st Oct 2011, Ken wrote:#59 Ooh, good idea. "Lights Out - UFO" please :-)
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At 11:42 31st Oct 2011, Ken wrote:#62 In my teens I used to have two sugars in tea and coffee. I gave up having sugar in them in my mid twenties - although the reallity is that I simply didn't drink tea and coffee for 6 months as I couldn't stomach it without sugar. Then I had a cup of tea without one day and really liked it.
Now, even though I still love sugary stuff, I wouldn't be able to drink it if someone had stirred my tea with a spoon that had been in a mug of tea made with two sugars.
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At 11:51 31st Oct 2011, Vildeen wrote:Lovely morning here looking forward to a game of golf before the show
A couple of late suggestions
FRIGHTENED CITY - THE SHADOWS
SUZANNE BEWARE OF THE DEVIL - DANDY LIVINGSTONE
SOMETHING IN THE WOODSHED - DIVINE COMEDY
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At 11:51 31st Oct 2011, Gill withagee wrote:#64 Its interesting Ken that you can go so AGAINST the taste of something. Just the thought of Sugar in Tea makes me feel uneasy because I only have it when in shock etc. As a child I had sugar in tea all the time, but at age 7 gave it up for lent. The whole family were flabergasted (love that word) I made it though the whole 6 weeks without giving in to the sweet temptation, and I havent had it since ! (shock situations withstanding)
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At 11:53 31st Oct 2011, Alan D wrote:Just had a late burst of inspiration!
DON'T PAY THE FERRYMAN - Chris DeBurgh.
I was never really sure what it was about - but I think it's to do with lost souls travelling to the 'other side'! Or maybe that's the Mersey ferry!
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At 11:53 31st Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:I'm not here ...................
Couldn't resist this thought ...........
THERE'LL BE TROUBLE WHEN THE KIDS COME OUT
KIDZ - Take That !
Wah!
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At 11:57 31st Oct 2011, Gill withagee wrote:#68 lol, I somethimes sang that when at the crossing waiting for the children to come out of school. Of course not for some weeks not - still off sick :-(
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At 12:03 31st Oct 2011, Gill withagee wrote:Lunchtime frenzy anyone ?
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At 12:17 31st Oct 2011, Ken wrote:Lunchtime petrol run for me. There goes another £20 to fuel companies and £40 to Revenue and Customs :-(
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At 12:51 31st Oct 2011, Robert wrote:Ones that should be in the list
WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE - Alice Cooper
THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST - Iron Maiden
VOODOO PEOPLE - The Prodigy
Some that probably won't make the list but I will add them anyway
IF I WAS YOUR VAMPIRE - Marilyn Manson
SCREAM - Avenged Sevenfold
BLACK SABBATH - Black Sabbath (of course)
JOURNEY OF THE SORCERER - The Eagles
SPOOKS IN THE ATTIC - Edguy
CEMETERY DRIVE - My Chemical Romance
SOMEBODIES OUT THERE - Triumph
Anything by Rob Zombie would also seem appropriate.
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At 12:57 31st Oct 2011, Gordon-T wrote:For Hallowe'en tunes, I offer up the following -
DISGUISES - THE WHO
PUMPKIN SOUP - KATE NASH
I HEAR YOU KNOCKIN' - DAVE EDMUNDS
DEAD SOULS - JOY DIVISION
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At 12:59 31st Oct 2011, The Cutbush Crew wrote:It's Halloween alright - like a morgue at work today...
I don't take sugar in tea or coffee, haven't done for years. Four biscuits though :o)
- Paul TMFM.
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At 13:00 31st Oct 2011, Papa3 wrote:How about DIAMOND DOGS - David Bowie (Halloween Jack is a real cool cat)
THE ZOMBIES - She's not there (for those hiding behind their curtains, lights off, TV on low - booooo hiss) and you have gotta play...
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN - Fleetwood Mac
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At 13:15 31st Oct 2011, Julia43 wrote:#62 Mrs Boris, Ah right. That makes sense.
#64 Ken and #66 Gill, I also gave up sugar in tea as a child and can't stand it now. My girls, like their mum, do like a cup of tea. Sometimes when people of their grandparents' generation make the girls a cup they look at me in surprise when I say that DON'T take sugar. I guess it was the done thing back in the day.
#74 Paul from the Crew, I'm liking the four biscuits. Is that one for each crew member or just for you?
I know JV has his detractors on here but he just did the most lovely piece on Jimmy Savile. Tony Blackburn came on for a quick word but the contributors were mainly people who had had things fixed. Rather like sugar in childhood tea it brought back lots of happy memories. Can you remember the boy who wanted to be a butler in a stately home or the paralysed lady who did the death slide?
Other people talked about the terrific amount he raised for charity and one person pointed out Jimmy Savile probably had a terrific impact on literacy because he made so many kids want to write a letter. Quite a legacy really.
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At 13:17 31st Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:39 Brandon B... I like and second your choice of Hocus Pocus by Focus! We went to see them the other night and they were fab as I love both Hocus Pocus and Sylvia and have never seen them before. Remember the 'crazy' Arthur Brown? He was also on but I only wanted to see Focus as I wasn't a fan of Arthur Brown's one hit!
I think you stand a good chance of having Hocus Pocus played because I'm sure Simon is a fan of theirs and needs no excuse to play one of their songs!!!
xx
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At 13:23 31st Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:#54 and #66 I used to take sugar in tea and coffee (only one spoonful though) and I also gave it up in both for Lent. I still can't drink either sweetened (although I sometimes have camomile or mint tea with a dash of honey in). If you're really interested in whether James May takes sugar in his tea, I can probably find out for you. I have contacts, you know... ;o)
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At 13:28 31st Oct 2011, Stressed Erica wrote:'There's a Ghost in My House' by THE FALL (NOT R Dean Taylor for a change)
'Killing Moon' by ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN
'Bela Lugosi's Dead' by BAUHAUS
Anything from THE DAMNED
'She's Lost Control' by JOY DIVISION
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At 13:37 31st Oct 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:I gave up sugar when I returned to work 20 years ago, I was the only person in the team to take it I got that many cups without I just got used to it!
My sister-in-law was on the Jim'll fix show and still has her badge :-)
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At 13:37 31st Oct 2011, Stressed Erica wrote:'Panic' by THE SMITHS
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At 13:38 31st Oct 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:Another one for pretending to be out:
LITTLE RICHARD - You Keep-A-Knockin' But You Can't Come In
:o)
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At 13:52 31st Oct 2011, Bertie - brother of Baxter wrote:Greeting pop pickers, from the dark side. Nice to see many new names on here, and nicer to see some of the old (ahem) ones! Hope you are all well.
I guess it's too late for a realistic suggestion, but for all the little darlings out tonight bothering their neighbours when they should be saving up to pay that nice Mr Cameron for their university education (University of South Accrington, Blackburn Campus), how about
SWEETS FOR MY SWEET - The Searchers.
I also note above a few excellent puns, so will add (for old times' sake):
BAT'S THE WAY (I LIKE IT) - KC and the Sunshine Band
WITCH E. TAW LINEMAN - Glen Campbell
THE LONG AND SLIMING TOAD - The Beatles
HEY - DID YOU YOU HAPPEN TO SEE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GHOUL IN THE WORLD? - Charlie Rich???
PUMPKIN IN THE AIR - Thunderclap Newman
IN MY HAIR TONIGHT - Phil Collins
I'd better stop.
Have a lovely day y'all. xxx
Ooo - no. I hear you had a limerick competition last week. I didn't see the entries but hope this wasn't included:
There was a young man from Devises
Whose b***cks were two different sizes.
One was so small
it was no use at all,
But the bigger one won several prizes.
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At 14:02 31st Oct 2011, Gill withagee wrote:*is shocked and astounded by Berties limerick*
V funny :-)
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At 14:05 31st Oct 2011, Gill withagee wrote:Wow! neighbours bins have already been replaced. Excelant service Wigan MBC
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At 14:17 31st Oct 2011, Jennie Wren wrote:Good afternoon all - hope everyone is well. Will catch up in a minute.
Mrs Boris - I lived in 36 Gascoyne House until 1984! How long were you there?
What a small world!!
Jennie
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At 14:21 31st Oct 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Spectre Review' by Bellowhead
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At 14:31 31st Oct 2011, Queen_Autumn wrote:Congratulations Alison on your aniversary
KatyMac - I haven't been around much lately to comment, but have been aware of your Mum being ill and in hospital. It's good news that she's coming home, and is, I hope, on the mend.
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At 14:33 31st Oct 2011, Bertie - brother of Baxter wrote:Hi Gill - Hi Paul. Sorry to offend Gill, and did wonder if I might get modded or that someone might complain. Hope Wigan and Sheffield are going well...
I can't remember if anyone lives within striking distance of North Wales, but I and three other artists have an exhibition opening today at Theatre Clwyd. Chequebooks welcome!
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At 14:39 31st Oct 2011, Jennie Wren wrote:Caught up now!
Good to hear your mum is coming out of hospital today KatyMac. Look after her!!
I don't take sugar in tea either. I don't often drink coffee but when I do it's black and a cube of posh sugar if available.
The only tunes I thought of were
Witchy Woman - The Eagles
and of course Bad Moon Rising - CCR - my ARFO suggestions which won the last blogger crown!!
ExQueen Jennie
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At 14:42 31st Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:#83 Hi B&B - nice to see you! As it happens, Harry is away at the moment so there's a space on the naughty step...
;o)
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At 14:43 31st Oct 2011, Mrs Boris wrote:#86 Jennie
From 1966 until 1994 when I got married so I MUST know you as you would have lived next door!
Mrs (confused) Boris!!
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At 14:45 31st Oct 2011, Bertie - brother of Baxter wrote:91 - Hi Deebs. Thank you, and nice to see you too. At the risk of dredging the very bottom of respectability, I am prepared to be disciplined in any way deemed appropriate by the collective. Seems a shame there's only ever room for one mucky-minded old reprobate! Where's The Snapper?
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At 14:47 31st Oct 2011, Gill withagee wrote:Bertie, you may come off the naughty step now. Hope all goes well for your performance tonight :-)
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At 14:50 31st Oct 2011, Bertie - brother of Baxter wrote:Thanks Gill! It's actually an exhibition of paintings running until November 19th, so I am hoping to be a millionaire by then (although I only have seven paintings to hang, so someone is going to have to pay over the odds!).
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At 14:50 31st Oct 2011, Gill withagee wrote:Mrs B and Jennie, seriously ? you were neighbours ?? Well what are the chances of THAT happening ?
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At 14:50 31st Oct 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'eyup, B&B, long time no see. I am, somewhat obviously, stuck in Sheffield, and therefore your exhib is a bit distant. However, I'd be quite interested to have a look (Read 'nosy'). Do you have an internet prescence anywhere?
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At 14:53 31st Oct 2011, Gill withagee wrote:Bertie, im sure the seven are FANTABULOUS and will muster much moolah for you.
Off for flu jab now :-(
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At 14:54 31st Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:#93 He's in Scotland. He had a mini blogmeet with Mo on Saturday, which went very well apparently.
#86 and #92 How exciting - it is indeed a small world!
~X~
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At 14:54 31st Oct 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:#97 gimme that'c' bak, I might be needing it. Oh, bol....
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