So Macho
Ah yes, Monday morning. I remember this. I hope your weekend was a marvel. Or barely tolerable at the very least. I took child 3 to see "Real Steel" staring Hugh Jackman and a number of robots hitting each other. And we loved it. Given the fact that the boy star is 11, it turned out to be the best father/son film out there. Given that I also have the physique of Mr Jackman, it proved to be quite uncanny for everyone. Then it was a trip to the book shop and a surreptitious-JR Hartley-style glance at the humour section. It seemed well stocked to me, so that's all right then (don't ask, I'll have to go on a course).
Later a friend's surprise 50th was in order, but because we are all middle aged, it was only a bit of a surprise and we were all home by 11.30. A good night.
This week is half term in our house but someone has to keep going so here we are on Monday morning with the old routine still in place. James May is our guest today- Captain Slow himself will be in attendance. His campaign is to turn Britain into a nation of 'real men'. He wants us chaps to be able to read poetry, cook dinner and know all about drill bits. Mind you, if you can fight robots, this is all easy stuff. James has always been my favourite Top Gear presenter and is always charming company. In fact we should do MANLINESS oldies today. However you wish to define it; bookish and sensitive, rugged and heroic or trendy and art-school (other variants are available). MANLY tunes then but you have to say Sinitta is unlikely...
Have a firm and supported Monday, see you after 5
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At 09:35 24th Oct 2011, Kopiteian wrote:Morning All,
Let's try
I'm Mad about the Boy
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At 09:37 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning again -
Suggestions -
Both Franki Valley/Four Seasons
WALK LIKE A MAN
BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY
WALK TALL - Val Doonigan
JOHN WAYNE IS BIG LEGGY - Haysi Fantayzee
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At 09:41 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:I'M GONNA BE STRONG - Gene Pitney
HANDY MAN - James Taylor
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At 09:42 24th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning everyone.
Cold and windy here in Cumbria but at the least the torrential rain hasn't made an appearance yet.
The theme? First thing I learned to play on the guitar:
LOVE LIKE A MAN by TEN YEARS AFTER
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At 09:43 24th Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Morning everyone
The weather's not doing very much here.... dry, bright and a wee bit blowy!
WELL RESPECTED MAN ~ Kinks
MR TAMBOURINE MAN ~ Byrds
WALKING MAN ~ James Taylor
YOU'RE A BETTER MAN THAT I ~ Yardbirds
HANDY MAN ~ Jimmy Jones
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At 09:44 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:BIG BAD JOHN - Jimmy Dean
SIXTEEN TONS - Tennessee Ernie Ford
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At 09:45 24th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:P.S. to my #4 ........... I never quite managed to play it as well as Alvin Lee :-)
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At 09:47 24th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Morning all, cant stop......
21st century Man - ELO.
MTF.xx
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At 09:47 24th Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Oops.... My Yardbirds song in #5 should be YOU'RE A BETTER MAN THAN I
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At 09:47 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:WHATTA MAN - Salt n Pepa
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At 09:50 24th Oct 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:HORACE WIMP by ELO
Morning All, can't stop. Shouldn't be here!
madchick x
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At 09:50 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Some from Johnny Cash
BOY NAMED SUE
MAN IN BLACK
A THING CALLED LOVE
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At 09:50 24th Oct 2011, Julia43 wrote:Good morning,
Howsabout:
HAMMER TO FALL by Queen (James May seems to like working with tools)
DANCE HALL DAYS by Wang Chung (because real men should be able to dance)
HIT ME WITH YOUR RHYTHM STICK by Ian Dury & The Blockheads (back to those tools)
DUELLING BANJOS by Eric Weissberg (because James is all for duels to sort out manly disputes)
By the way - I have a message for James - In London on Saturday I saw several posters of him expressing his pride in a certain ale. I am certain he had been airbrushed and that's just not manly. James, please tell those arty types who prepare the posters that you are fine just the way you are and to stop with their digital tomfoolery.
Have a good day.x
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At 09:52 24th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:EL MACHO by MARK KNOPFLER
Oooooooooo, look me, I'm mensh chasing :0)
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At 09:53 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:TOUGHER THAN THE REST - Bruce
TO MAKE A BIG MAN CRY - PJ Proby
MAN OF THE WORLD - Fleetwood Mac
Ha! Harry!
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At 09:55 24th Oct 2011, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone
Hope all had a good weekend, phew I thought your blog title was in respect of Sinitta theme!!
Busy week I think for me as I think I may be faced with an overlap...a contract for 9 months and a potential perm job (should I get it after next Fridays interview...if so Perm will win!!!) And also my birthday on Saturday!!
Simon, is that the film that is martial arts for robots?
Anyway to time to get manly:
1. THIS CHARMING MAN - The Smiths
2. ITS A MANS WORLD - Sam Cooke?
3. SO MACHO - Sinitta
4. TOY BOY - Sinitta ( no, I am not a fan!)
5. END OF THE ROAD - BOYS TO MEN
6. Down under - MEN AT WORK
7. MACHO MAN - Village People
8. STRONG - Robbie Williams
9. MAN! I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN - Shania Twain
10. WEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF BEAUTY - Alison Moyet
Catch ya later as got to back my goods up for my customers!
Have a nice day
Mandy ;)
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At 09:55 24th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:REAL MAN by BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Oh God! I just can't stop myself ;-)
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At 09:58 24th Oct 2011, Julia43 wrote:Just thought of another one:
MAN ON THE EDGE by Iron Maiden
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At 10:02 24th Oct 2011, PennyForem wrote:Morning all
TOUGHER THAN THE REST - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Pen x
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At 10:05 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:DON'T CRY DADDY - Elvis
FOOL TO CRY - Rolling Stones
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At 10:05 24th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:I don't know about the rest you bloggers, but I find this quite scary. Global population set to reach 7billion this month; what was the population of the planet when you born?
https://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/interactive/2011/oct/24/how-big-worlds-population-born
When I was born it was a mere 2.753billion
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At 10:06 24th Oct 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:NICK LOWE - Half a Boy and Half a Man (which is probably more descriptive of what most of us middle aged men are)
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At 10:09 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:I'M A MAN - Spencer Davis Group
I'M A BOY - The Who
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At 10:11 24th Oct 2011, Alan D wrote:Morning everyone - I hope you've all had a good weekend.
I was going for BIG, BAD JOHN - Johnny Cash.
#4 Definitely a second for Harry's Ten Years After choice - brilliant band.
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At 10:14 24th Oct 2011, Alan D wrote:Billie - you're on fire with this one today aren't you?! You've obviously had a good weekend! ;-)
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At 10:16 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:How Macho do we have to be?
TIPTOE THROUGH THE TULIPS - Tiny Tim
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At 10:17 24th Oct 2011, The Cutbush Crew wrote:Hi Simon, all the Team and Drivetimers everywhere,
We've given it a little thought and suggest the following:
CHAIN GANG - SAM COOKE
MUSCLE BOUND - SPANDAU BALLET
MOTORBIKING - CHRIS SPEDDING
IF - TELLY SAVALAS
I WANT TO BREAK FREE - QUEEN
There are loads more, but we'll give others a chance to come up with them.
Have a great day all,
Paul TMFM, Richie J.
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At 10:19 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:#25 Alan Ha!
#27 CBC - Really laughed out loud when Simon mentioned your Anthrax suggestion last Thurs!
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At 10:34 24th Oct 2011, kasbahrocks wrote:Good morning everyone
How about: A Boy Named Sue by Jonny Cash
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At 10:44 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Happy Mondays All Round
:^)
LIMERICKS - in response to some requests for information, rather than referring you all back to the original suggestion ...
Deadline: Thurs 27th 5 pm.
Subject: MUSIC [band/singer/act etc]
Maximum FIVE attempts each.
I have gathered all those that have already been submitted.
These will be sent as an anonymous batch to someone [more of that later in the week] who will whittle them down to their favourite 5 as a shortlist.
We'll worry about who is going to judge the final 5 when the time comes, eh?
Harry has generously donated a prize for the eventual winner - he will tell you about this. I also hope that Harry will submit an entry or two.
PS: There are plenty of websites which will describe the proper Limerick 'form'. Some of the entries are stretching it. LOL. But that's not for me to decree
:^)
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At 10:49 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Macho songs?
MAN IN THE MIRROR- MICHAEL JACKSON
MEN IN BLACK - WILL SMITH
MAN ON THE MOON - R E M
THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD - BOWIE OR LULU
THE MAN WITH THE CHILD IN HIS EYES - KATE BUSH
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At 10:52 24th Oct 2011, Mrs Boris wrote:Morning All
It's cold in Enfield!
Hope you all had a good weekend.
Simon you made me laugh-I could just imagine you sneaking round Waterstones, Inspector Clouseau style!
#27 CBC- Is this a first? a mention WITHOUT a song being played?
For today then, how about:
Girls and Boys-Blur
Boys of Summer-Don Henley
Will think more after Tea.
Mrs B x
PS Shona, hope your glasses are fixed soon-I know what a nightmare not having them is. I'm blind as a bat without mine!
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At 10:59 24th Oct 2011, hoffs wrote:Morning from rainy Dublin. To reflect the weather here, can I suggest
ITS RAINING MEN - Weather Girls?
Off to Limerick now - good luck all with your limerick entries!
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At 11:03 24th Oct 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:Morning all
Hope good weekends were had by all.
Sunny and breezy here - but no rain yet!
Back later
T x
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At 11:06 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:I'M THE MAN - JOE JACKSON
THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN - THIN LIZZY
BORN TO BE WILD - STEPPENWOLF
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At 11:06 24th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Further to Katy's #30 and the Limerick competition:
The "incentive" for entering is a copy of Trevor Dann's book Darker than the Deepest Sea: The Search for Nick Drake. Lord Ammo will know the author as they were at Radio One together in the early 80s. It received good reviews when it was first published and can be found with a quick internet search but I won't post any links here as they all seem to have too much advertising to get by the moderator.
I won't be entering anything for the competition although I will be offering up one or two for the fun of it as I did, somewhat impertinently, on Friday and Saturday. I'm hoping they won't incur the wrath of the moderator again :-)
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At 11:17 24th Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Shona, I hope your eyes won't be aching tonight after another squinty day!!!
A few more 'man songs'.......
ORDINARY MAN ~ Christy Moore
WHATTA MAN ~ Salt 'n Pepa
STARMAN ~ David Bowie
TRAVELIN MAN ~ Bob Seger
MAN ON THE MOON ~ REM
TRAVELLIN' MAN ~ Ricky Nelson
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At 11:19 24th Oct 2011, Sparkyhunter wrote:Morning all,
been hiding under a pile of work...there is day light...
hope all are well and a good weekend was had by all.
My oldie tune is Mr Brightside by the Killers.
Can someone please fill me int with the Limericks....?
Ta
Sparkyhunter x
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At 11:21 24th Oct 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:Just had a read back, and can't see this one anywhere:
INNOCENT MAN - Billy Joel
Tortie x
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At 11:31 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#38
Sparky - if you take a quick scroll - you will see my post #30 and Harry's post #36
:^)
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At 11:33 24th Oct 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS - I'm Not The Man I Used To Be
CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY - I'm A Man
ZZ TOP - Sharp Dressed Man
HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT - C.A.M.R.A. Man (fits in with James May nicely)...
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At 11:35 24th Oct 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:Hello all from a cold blustery Shire Brrrr
'THEME FROM SHAFT' ISAAC HAYES
'THE POWER' SNAP!
'SOMETHING INSIDE SO' STRONG LABI SAFFRE (would really love to hear this one)
PSL x
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At 11:40 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#36 Harry - I sincerely hope that you offer some impertinent fun once more lol.
I've actually had a few moments this morning to think about the Oldies Theme - as Simon calls it.
There are SO MANY tracks that would fit, I am sorely tempted to post lists and lists.
I won't.
;^)
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At 11:41 24th Oct 2011, Sparkyhunter wrote:thanks KatyMac x
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At 11:49 24th Oct 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:HE WAS REALLY SAYING SOMETHIN' THE VELVELETTES
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At 11:52 24th Oct 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:ONLY THE SRONG SURVIVE JERRY BUTLER
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At 11:53 24th Oct 2011, Vildeen wrote:Good Morning all
Suggestions for todays tunes
HE'S SO FINE CHIFFONS
SLOW HAND - POINTER SISTERS
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH (THE TOUGH GET GOING) - BILLY OCEAN
MY GUY - MARY WELLS
Enjoy the day
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At 11:55 24th Oct 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each!
'John Henry' by Bruce Springsteen & The Seeger Sessions Band
'Boys Don't Cry' by The Cure
'Twilight' by U2 (Close, MTF, close!)
'I'm A Man' by Pulp
'The River' by Bruce Springsteen
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At 11:56 24th Oct 2011, loveoneanother wrote:MUSCLES by Diana Ross
MR APOLLO by Bonzo Dog Band
I'M A MAN by Spencer Davis Group or Chicago
MACHO MAN by Village People
I'M GONNA BE STRONG by Gene Pitney
MIGHTY MAN by Mungo Jerry
There's an old song called MASCULINE WOMEN, FEMININE MEN. Don't know who it's by.
TUFF ENUFF by Fabulous Thunderbirds
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At 12:02 24th Oct 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:On the basis that most men like playing with tools and things - The Hammer Song, by anyone of the many artists, except perhaps the Leonard Nimoy version....!
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At 12:19 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:50th POST SCARF FOR ETHICS MAN
:^)
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At 12:20 24th Oct 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Afternoon all - when I started writing it was morning...go figure.
Doffs hat to DT team, Bloggers, poppets and the shifty raincoat-wearing DT dude shuffling around the bookstores of his parish to check on stocks of a certain comedic volume...
I absolutely love James May - although he does have out-dated hair, he can kind of get away with it - AND the flowery shirts. His beer/wine tours with Oz Clarke in the UK & France were great progs, in my opinion anyways.
On the theme subject, too late to be in the running, but will 2nd/3rd whatever it got to:
'IT'S A MAN'S WORLD' BY JAMES BROWN and
'I'M A MAN' by the WHO - both of which occured to me naturally, no ipod referral!
Have a nice afternoon all, we're celebrating tonight, my son completing the Brum 1/2 marathon (1hr 47 mins 54 secs in case you know about these things) and Mr e's new job (back in the smoke, but he likes sleeping on coaches!)
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At 12:21 24th Oct 2011, BlurtonBorn wrote:I'm a man - Spencer Davis Group
It's a man's, man's, man's world - James Brown
Walk like a man - Divine (oh, the irony)
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At 12:23 24th Oct 2011, lord gazza wrote:macho man-village people
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At 12:40 24th Oct 2011, Vildeen wrote:I AM A ROCK - SIMON AND GARFUNKEL
ITS A MANS WORLD - JAMES BROWN
LUMBERJACK SONG - MONTY PYTHON
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At 12:42 24th Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Looks like Simon was trying not to be recognised whilst having a surreptitious look in the book shop earlier, maybe to see how well his book was being displayed! :o))
https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6214/6275797541_48c5173ca4.jpg
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At 12:44 24th Oct 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:THE SCRIPT: THE MAN WHO CAN'T BE MOVED
Does that count as an oldie?
Reminds me that no matter how much ribbing Cpt Slow gets on Top Gear, he still drives slowly, carefully & economically! Would love to see him tackle the Amalfi coast road, on a busy summer day...
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At 12:49 24th Oct 2011, Lady_Stormrider wrote:Afternoon all
I've come to work to recover after a weekend with stepdaughter number 2 - phew! I can completely understand the step-mother-in-law who sent that email criticising the son's fiance which went viral a few months back. Let's just say the two songs that sum up the weekend are 'Four in the morning' and 'does your chewing gum lose it's flavour on the bed-post overnight'. Anyway some people have a strange way of dealing with grief .... How about....
DR FEELGOOD - MILK AND ALCOHOL - what real men drink
JESSICA - THE ALLMAN BROTHER BAND - to make him feel at home.
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At 12:50 24th Oct 2011, Ethics_Man wrote:#51 - most unintentional, but thanks for the winter-wear KatyMac!
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At 12:51 24th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Just been looking at the "Confessions" book on the 'big river' site .......... 43% off the cover price and free postage. Who the hell is supplying these people? Is it any wonder that independent book shops are closing at the rate 2 a week? Pretty soon there will only be this company selling books and I wonder how much discount they'll be squeezing out of authors/publishers when they have that monopoly?
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At 12:53 24th Oct 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#56 Ha ha!!
Lord A looks like an extra from 'Life of Brian' - BTW did anyone see the superb 'Holy Flying Circus' last week?
Great performances by the actors, it was like John Cleese et al were actually in it!
Not sure if Michael Palin's wife would like her portrayal though...
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At 13:01 24th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#56 LuciesMum, you're a genius :-)
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At 13:15 24th Oct 2011, Alan D wrote:#LuciesMum - that's brilliant!
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At 13:26 24th Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Haha... not a genius Harry... just love a laugh!!!
I hope Simon doesn't see it or I'll never have a song played ever again!!!! ;o)
xx
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At 13:28 24th Oct 2011, Malcolm Yeates wrote:Hey Simon & Blogsters,
How about...
SOUL MAN - Sam Moore and Lou Reed
St Elmo's Fire (MAN IN MOTION) - John Parr
Thanks,
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At 13:38 24th Oct 2011, Mrs Boris wrote:Have had tea but it still hasn't worked. Can only come up with
The man who stole the world-Lulu
Mrs B x
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At 13:42 24th Oct 2011, Malcolm Yeates wrote:LIMERICK
Didn't realise there was a competition - please can I enter...
There once were two brothers in Oasis
Who sadly split up on the basis
Fruit was chucked backstage
Which threw them into a rage
'Cos they both wanted No 1's this Xmas
Waddya think?
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At 13:53 24th Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:Hi All
I'm enjoying a couple of days off with Mum, and as she's not very mobile that means I'm having to slow down a bit too. I'm sure it's very good for me! Don't think I'll get to hear the show live today - Mum's more of a Radio 4 and Classic FM fan - but I did tweet a few suggestions earlier. I'm sure someone will let me know if they hear my Sunday name...
I'm a big fan of James May - such a lovely guy, and so unassuming for a celeb. On one occasion when I went to a Top Gear filming (I've been lucky enough to go twice) he was serving the tea during the break. How many stars would do that on their own show? I also have as a friend the person who is 'unofficially' (but fairly widely) acknowledged to be his No 1 fan. Hi Beckstar, if you're lurking!
#56 #64 LuciesMum - LOL! You do realise Simon reads the blog every day, so there is a good chance he will see that. I'm sure he'll be amused by it though!
~X~
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At 14:02 24th Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Deebee, I hope you will enjoy your couple of days with your mum.
Hopefully if Simon reads the blog today, he will be looking for song titles and not links to daft pictures!!! ;o))
xx
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At 14:07 24th Oct 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:On the subject of father/son films, it seems to me that sometimes, just sometimes, film-makers tap into the 'boy' left inside all men and bring out a film that they KNOW dads will drag their children to, such as the new version of 'Tintin'; when Mr e said at the weekend he was looking forward to seeing it, I said I was sure he and No 3 child (but a girl, and 13 so a little old) would enjoy it...me? no interest, whatsoever. I stopped with the comics many moons ago. And even then it was Bunty, not Tintin.
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At 15:25 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#58 LadyStorm. Oh dear. I've only ever had to deal with nice young men - being a Mum of girlies.
I'm assuming all went smoothly for your father-in-law's funeral or is that sad event yet to happen? Either way - it's nice to have you back on the blog
:^)
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At 15:30 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#67 Cheers Malcolm. see posts #30 and #36 today
#61 Suziee - have saved Holy Flying Circus so may watch that tonight. You are the sixth friend to recommend it .. goodygoodgood!
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At 15:35 24th Oct 2011, loveoneanother wrote:The theme tune to Man O Man, the quiz which Chris Tarrant, occasional R2 presenter, hosted. Does anyone remember the tune? Does anyone remember the quiz?
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At 16:34 24th Oct 2011, Lady_Stormrider wrote:#71 I know what you mean about boys KatyMac. No I think we'll leave her for now and see how things pan out. Thanks for the welcome back.
The funeral is next Monday and so far the only suggestion we can come up with for music is 'Sailing By' - the shipping forecast theme tune. I haven't a clue where to locate it, though.
#61 Suziee - well, I certainly didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition!
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At 16:45 24th Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Lady SR... the Shipping Forecast sounds a peaceful tune for a funeral and I hope you can get hold of it... I'm sure it's easier these days to find music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFdas-kMF74
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At 16:51 24th Oct 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Good afternoon! Hope all is well. Too late to the party as ever these days but shall enjoy the banter on here and the show nontheless. Packing for a quick trip home after work tomorrow.
#56 I do love your pics, LuciesMum. Hope Mr M sees them. I'm sure he'd be amused.
#60 Harry, don't suppose you stock his book? I would buy it from your shop if I could. Since P&P has already been booked and if you had room in your case ;-).
Looking forward to Sat.
Darn it, now I've forgotten what else I wanted to contribute. Back in a bit.
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At 16:52 24th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#74 Lady_S, it can be downloaded from the "big river" site (I can't believe I'm recommending these people, but it's in a good-cause) for 69p
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At 16:57 24th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#74 Viking_Mo, it's too new for me, sorry. Looking forward to Saturday, too. Unless you can have a blogmeet of one, we must at least tie for first place for the smallest blogmeet ever? :-)
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At 16:57 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Afternoon All
Only just in time!
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At 17:20 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Hi Billie :^)
OK. I'm attempting a cake - an anniversary cake - for our lovely Zoe and her wonderful husband. Word has it they're celebrating a special anniversary.
Now this cake only works on my 'designing laptop' which has been repaired and LOST ALL MY PICTURES!
So I'm copying one I did a while ago for Tiggs which looks odd on my browser ...
Ah. What the heck. Zoe - the thought is there... xx
.... ¸¸.•*♣*•¨❤♣❤¨•*♣*•.¸¸
...╭━━━━━━━━━╮
...┃♥ ೋ ღ☃ღ ೋ ♥ ┃
...┃☆❤ MR & MRS ❤☆┃
...┃★☆❤ ZOE! ❤☆★┃
...┃♥ ೋ ღ☃ღ ೋ ♥ ┃
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At 17:23 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Wow - what a manly song - Wham!
:^D
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At 17:27 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Katy - Your Cake looks Splendiferous! They will love it!
First mensh to Mr. Law on Twitter.
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At 17:31 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#60 Harry - if it's any consolation, I have NEVER bought a book from Amazon - neither will I.
I buy mine from bookshops and if they're independent - all the better.
I'm not desperately precious about these sort of things - but sometimes, I don't mind being just a little bit principled.
:^)
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At 17:32 24th Oct 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Congrats Mr & Mrs Zoe. Lovely cake, Katy.
Shame it's not Friday, Andy/Wharfdale/Artfoundryman Great start to the show. Shame about Matt Cardle and Wham ;-)
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At 17:36 24th Oct 2011, Froschi wrote:late late suggestions
That Man - Caro Emerald
mad about the boy - Dinah Washington (or Noel Coward)
Born this way - lady gaga
20 th century boy - T rex
Swing low sweet chariot
I need a hero
Flash - Queen
:)
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At 17:36 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#84 Lol at Mo x
Womack and Womack sort of made up for it - something rather haunting about that choon.
Am now hoping for some testosterone-filled tracks to redress the balance ...
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At 17:41 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:I thought it was faster as well.
Not just slow - but out of tune!
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At 17:41 24th Oct 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Hmm not sure this constitutes testosterone-filled, Katy. Especially at what seems like a particularly slow pace. Agree about Womack & Womack though.
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At 17:44 24th Oct 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Just out of interest, and completely changing the subject......I had a nosey at the SCD blog yesterday. I think I have found where the people who used to frequent the message boards have relocated ;-). They were complaining about the 3 minute delay (amongst many other things).
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At 17:46 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Congrats. to CutBrushCrew on your mensh for Musclebound!
It's so out of tune - it's unbelievable - Mr. BP has just been doing an impression of Gary Barlow saying "Have you got another song?"
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At 17:50 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Hi Mo - Did you see I was laughing at your driving home following the bus so you wouldn't get lost?
Please, what's SCD blog?
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At 17:55 24th Oct 2011, AmericaMo wrote:Hi Billie, yes, I was thinking about it and having a wee chuckle to myself on the bus home tonight.
Strictly Come Dancing have a blog on the BBC website too.
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At 17:57 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:#92 - Doh! Thankyou - Don't watch it .............
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At 18:00 24th Oct 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Well. the delayed birthday present opening has taken place, and I have been gobsmacked by high levels of good taste displayed by my son. My gift from him...
'90 Bisodol (Crimond)', the newie from Half Man Half Biscuit, which yet again proves them to be the most excellent band in the universe. I'd like to be the second person on this blog to mention 'Descent Of The Stiperstones', a track from said album, and one of the utmost genius. However, seeing as I was also the first to mention this song, does this only count as re-iteration, and does that mean that Andy, when he gets around to it, will become the second? Or, indeed, anyone else that chooses to do so. If, however the semantics police decide that I am in fact the second mentioner, then I will do this:
'Descent Of The Stiperstones', 'Descent Of The Stiperstones', 'Descent Of The Stiperstones', 'Descent Of The Stiperstones', 'Descent Of The Stiperstones', 'Descent Of The Stiperstones', 'Descent Of The Stiperstones', 'Descent Of The Stiperstones', thus giving myself the top 10.
This fine gift was accompanied by the equally fine 'Confessions' book by our esteemed leader. My son has grown into a fine human being, and plainly an astute judge. I am one proud Father.
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At 18:03 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:No mensh for "Motorbikin'"
I didn't suggest it - so it's not personal - but I DO think it's sad when someone misses out on a mensh ....................
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At 18:08 24th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Motorbiking. Is this supposed to be manly?
So .... LADIES ... motorbiking, that is.
Er - what does this say about them?
Heeheehee
:^D
I'm off now. Will listen to rest of show whilst driving [being driven actually] through the inclement weather to Southampton.
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At 18:09 24th Oct 2011, AmericaMo wrote:#94 you have obviously raised him well, PoS!
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At 18:17 24th Oct 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Evening All :)
#61 Holy Flying Circus was fantastic! Great performances all round, especially the chap playing Michael Palin (sorry his name escapes me right now) I loved that it was done in the Monty Python style, with men playing women and the surreal tangents. Great stuff.
#80 Aww Thank you Katy :) Great cake and it looks fine on my browser. Yes, the mister and I are celebrating 20 years of togetherness. I was a mere child when we met, he was a cradle-snatcher! :D Actually he was 25 and I was 17, and we met whilst working for the House of Mouse, our relationship was frowned on by our employer, and well, just about everyone else. But 20 years on, we've had the last laugh!
#84 Thank you Viking Mo :)
Not really listening to the show tonight, but well done for any menshes :)
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At 18:17 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:#94 - Very pleased for you, Paul.
I wished you Happy Birthday very late - Happy Birthday again!
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At 18:21 24th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Welldone PennyForem for the mensh for Bruce!
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