The Rhinestone Cowboy
Cold school run today. If I'd had games, I'd have forgotten my kit. I know from tweets that everyone knows I would have then had to do games anyway but either in pants and vest or in some damp old kit the games teacher kept specially. This is all true of course. And probably then pushed onto a cross-country run too. However, that's how the first really cold snap makes me feel. Even after a few decades (or so).
After yesterday's show, I scooted round to the BBC's rather fine Radio Theatre to catch Glen Campbell's show for Radio 2. Jo Whiley arrived fresh from introducing Peter Gabriel (also for Radio 2 at the Mermaid Theatre) to rush on and introduce this great man of country and popular music. We'd have been looking forward to it anyway but the knowledge that this would probably be the last time we would see him, gave the evening a special atmosphere. His band had 3 of his children in; sons on bass and drums and a striking daughter on keyboards and banjo. They added to the sense of love and concern that many in the audience felt at the start of the show. Alzheimer's might be taking him from us but if ever there was a crowd willing their man on, this was it. He started with a couple of big hits (Gentle On My Mind and Galveston)and some nifty guitar work and we all relaxed. His band helped him through the chat in between the songs, jokingly (I think) reminding him of the key the song was in and who wrote what (the answer was usually Jimmy Webb). At the end of the show, the standing ovation was prolonged and heartfelt. May he have many more great shows and happy years yet.
Today it is time to resume Nigel's 'Best of the best' series as we reach the chicken pie. Only slightly spoiled for me by the uneccessary inclusion of mushrooms but Nige will sort that out. I should say that astute listeners will notice Rebecca making an appearance here; we recorded the item just before she got poorly. She tweeted last night that she was looking forward to her first food for 24 hours. The gloop pictured was a lot less enticing than our pie. Get well soon Rebecca.
Tunes! Let's do The QUEEN in AUSTRALIA for today. She seems to be wowing the crowds again with her stamina and sheer enjoyment at being back in OZ. So that'll do nicely.
Have a fragrant and well-supported Thursday, see you after 5
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At 10:04 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:All over the world - ELO
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At 10:08 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Dancing queen -Abba.
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At 10:08 20th Oct 2011, Jilly wrote:Morning Simon. team and blogsters from very bright but very chilly Surrey.
Obvious choon...
DOWN UNDER - MEN AT WORK
Back in a bit, Jx
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At 10:09 20th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning Again -
Suggest -
WELCOME BACK - John Sebastion
DOWN UNDER - Men at Work
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At 10:10 20th Oct 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:Morning all
Cold, frosty and sunny here!
DON'T STOP ME NOW - Queen
T-C x
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At 10:11 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Stepping out - Joe Jackson.
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At 10:12 20th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning everyone.
Australia? I was saving my support for all things Australian until tomorrow ;-)
I know it won't be played on DT but I would like to share
THE BAND PLAYED WALTZING MATILDA by ERIC BOGLE
so:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG48Ftsr3OI
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At 10:12 20th Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:Good Morning Simon, Team and Blogpoppets
Better late than never - I was beginning to get worried...
How about:
WELCOME BACK by John Sebastian
OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD by KT Tunstall
QUEEN OF HEARTS by Dave Edmunds
QUEEN OF CLUBS by KC and the Sunshine Band
FAR AWAY by Nickleback
Deebee ~X~
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At 10:14 20th Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Hi again everyone
Sunny and quite chilly here, but the sun and blue sky makes it feel less cold!
QUEEN OF HEARTS ~ Dave Edmunds
KILLER QUEEN ~ Queen
DOWN UNDER ~ Men at Work
WITCH QUEEN OF NEW ORLEANS ~ Redbone
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At 10:14 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Hello again - Neil Diamond.
Methinks the new womble has found a way of stopping us beating the 3 minute posting ruling.
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At 10:14 20th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:CAN'T STAY AWAY FROM YOU - Gloria Estafan & Miami Sound Machine
OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD - KT Tunstall
COMING AROUND AGAIN - Carly Simon
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At 10:16 20th Oct 2011, Jilly wrote:A few more ....
SAY HELLO, WAVE GOODBYE - DAVID GRAY
WISH YOU WERE HERE - PINK FLOYD
PRETTY VISITORS - ARCTIC MONKEYS
NICE TO SEE YOU - DONNA SUMMER
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At 10:16 20th Oct 2011, Fenners wrote:There's one obvious one - Men At Work - Down Under
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
If I Ruled The World - Jamie Cullum
One of Mark Knopfler's - So Far Away
or So Far From the Clyde
Supertramp - Take the Long Way Home
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
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At 10:17 20th Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Just remembered this one....
QUEEN OF THE SILVER DOLLAR ~ Emmylou Harris
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At 10:18 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Smile please - Hermans Hermits.
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At 10:19 20th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:HERE I GO AGAIN - Hollies
SHE'S THE ONE - Robbie
YOU'RE UNBELIEVABLE - EMF
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At 10:20 20th Oct 2011, Julia43 wrote:Good morning,
Howsabout:
HANDBAGS & GLADRAGS by The Stereophonics
Simon, I had heard Glen Campbell was seriously ill but didn't know what condition he had. Part of your blog today is ostensibly a concert review but I found the way you wrote it so sensitively and with such warmth very touching. Without wishing to sound patronising - well done and thank you.
Off to yet another meeting.
Have a good day.x
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At 10:20 20th Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#14 just remembered that Dr Hook also sang the same Queen song...
QUEEN OF THE SILVER DOLLAR ~ Dr Hook
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At 10:22 20th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:AMAZED - Lone Star
YOU WEAR IT WELL - Rod Stewart
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At 10:23 20th Oct 2011, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone.
Ah! memories of freezing cold mud splattered cross country runs!!
My fave Glenn Campbell tune is Wichita Lineman....Nice!
Oh well time to rectify the mensh drought this week, although I was thew only person to suggest "Glittering Prize" on Tuesday Simon...but it was accredited with mo mentions...you are forgiven though!
1. QUEEN OF MY HEART - Westlife ( How apt!)
2. QUEEN OF CLUBS - K C and the Sunshine Band
3. DOWN UNDER - Men at Work
4. DANCING QUEEN - Abba
5. TIE ME KANGAROO DOWN - Rolf Harris
6. GARDEN PARTY - Mezzaforte
7. THE CROWN - Gary Byrd
8. KILLER QUEEN - Queen
9. ACID QUEEN - The Whoo
10. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN - Sex Pistols
Well got a personal training session, kickboxing club banking and banking my Music Magpie cheque which has just arrived...then may go for a cross country run in my gym knoickers and Airtex top ( only joking anout the latter!)
Have a nice day.
Mandy ;)
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At 10:24 20th Oct 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each!
'Other Side Of The World' by KT Tunstall
'Outback' by Jah Wobble
'Leader Of The Pack' by The Shangri-Las
'Big Boss Lady' by John lee Hooker
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At 10:25 20th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:KILLER QUEEN - Queen
WE LOVE YOU - Rolling Stones
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At 10:28 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Go where you wanna go - Mamas and Papas.
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At 10:29 20th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:HOW DO YOU DO IT? - Gerry & Pacemakers
YOU'RE STILL THE ONE - Shania Twain
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At 10:30 20th Oct 2011, The Cutbush Crew wrote:Mornin all,
We're pretty well chilled here at Cutbush Central. Looking forward to morning tea break with more gusto than usual.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Rebecca from all the Crew xx
Oldies? How about these:
AUSTRALIA - MANIC STREET PREACHERS
WELCOME HOME - PETERS AND LEE
MAKE ME SMILE (COME UP AND SEE ME) - COCKNEY REBEL
DOWN DOWN - STATUS QUO
LET'S STICK TOGETHER - ROXY MUSIC
WE LOVE YOU - ROLLING STONES
There's a wealth of pun-in-a-tune moments to be had with this theme :o)
Cheers,
Paul TMFM.
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At 10:31 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:You wear it well - Rod Stewart.
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At 10:32 20th Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:A few more.....
ROCK 'N ROLL QUEEN ~ Mott The Hoople
QUEEN OF HEARTS ~ Westlife or Juice Newton
SIGN OF THE GYPSY QUEEN ~ April Wine
SHE'S A LADY ~ Tom Jones
CARIBBEAN QUEEN ~ Billy Ocean
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At 10:33 20th Oct 2011, Jilly wrote:HALF THE WORLD AWAY - OASIS
SMILE LIKE YOU MEAN IT - THE KILLERS
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At 10:34 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:They long to be CLOSE TO YOU - The Carpenters.
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At 10:34 20th Oct 2011, Alan D wrote:Morning everyone - freezing here!
HER MAJESTY - The Beatles
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At 10:37 20th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:#30 Alan - Clever!
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At 10:39 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Nod your head - Macca, with a guest appearance from Pudsey on the you t*be video.
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At 10:40 20th Oct 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:SHINE - TT (Wah!)
SHINE SILENTLY - Nils Lofgren
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At 10:41 20th Oct 2011, Alan D wrote:LOVELY TO SEE YOU - The Moody Blues.
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At 10:43 20th Oct 2011, Brandon wrote:Morning Everybody,
'2000 Miles' The Pretenders
Have a good day one and all
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At 10:43 20th Oct 2011, Simonward1964 wrote:Morning all from the Arctic Circle or Pudsey as it is known locally!
Rebecca has just tweeted she is to allowed home, so good news.
Anyway you will be wanting a U2 tune for the day so how about "A Celebration"
GB
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At 10:45 20th Oct 2011, Alan D wrote:#31 Thanks Billie! It's all those years of listening to Abbey Road! I'd second your Nils Lofgren tune - I love that song.
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At 10:47 20th Oct 2011, Brandon wrote:'Back On The Road Again' REO Speedwagon
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At 10:48 20th Oct 2011, PennyForem wrote:SHE'S A LADY - TOM JONES
Pen x
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At 10:53 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Georgy Girl - The Seekers.
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At 10:56 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:South Australia - The Seekers.
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At 11:00 20th Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:I don't suppose KILLER QUEEN by Queen would be appropriate...
Now had a chance to read back (including reading Simon's blog properly) - can I second Julia40's comment #17. An excellent review of what must have been a memorable and moving evening.
#36 Thanks Simonward1964 - good to know Rebecca is on the mend. I hope she'll soon be back on DT - although part-time Pauline is a worthy stand-in.
Z word: Zillion What are we going to do next?
~X~
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At 11:02 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:You know who I am - Leonard Cohen.
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At 11:06 20th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Hello Lovely Blogpoppets!
I shall request:
AUSTRALIA - MANIC STREET PREACHERS
and then pop back later with news of my Mum. [Was at hosp for 17 hours yesterday] xxx
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At 11:09 20th Oct 2011, loveoneanother wrote:RETURN TO OZ by SCISSOR SISTERS
ONCE AN EMPIRE by BIFFO CLYRO
DRAG QUEENS IN LIMOUSINES by MARY GAUTHIER
I AM THE MOB by CATATONIA
RULE by NAS
HELLO HELLO I'M BACK AGAIN by GARY GLITTER
(No offence intended towards Her Royal Highness, nor any of her subjects)
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At 11:09 20th Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:#44 KatyMatey!! Been thinking of you, and wondering how your Mum was doing. (((Hugs)))
~X~
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At 11:13 20th Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:#45 Oh yes - can I second your RETURN TO OZ by Scissor Sisters. Great tune.
Oops - coffee break over-run! Grindstone. Nose. Back.
~X~
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At 11:26 20th Oct 2011, Dougal wrote:Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...................................morning one and all.......................not much time at the mo...........other stuff :0(....................so just a quick dip in and out for me....................................
Queen Of The Hop - Bobby Darrin
Wave - Frank Sinatra
Do Your Duty - Billie Holiday
Duty - The Levellers
Heroes - David Bowie
Queen Of Hearts - Dave Edmunds
Great Southern Land - Icehouse
Pearly Queen - Traffic
I Still Call Australia Home - Peter Allen
Little Queenie - Chuck Berry
Wishing I had more time...................................................................
Dougal x
P.S.................................. 3 Word Thursday...................... Mushroomless Pie Best!
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At 11:33 20th Oct 2011, Queen_Autumn wrote:Hello all - still sunny and crisp here, a lovely autumnal morning.
Thanks for the "heads-up" for my mensh yesterday. I didn't hear the show as it was our 'open evening' and I was being nice to prospective students and parents .... always hard work.
I will go and have a quick listen on iplayer as I'm still excitable about my 3rd ever mensh :))
Today's topic seems like a tough one so for the moment I'll simply 2nd calls for:
Australia - Manic Street Preachers
and
Return to Oz - Scissor Sisters
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At 11:41 20th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:What about:
SHEILA TAKE A BOW by THE SMITHS
You know these Aussies can be quite informal even where Her Maj is concerned
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At 11:42 20th Oct 2011, The Cutbush Crew wrote:Just thought of these little ditties:
IT'S SO NICE - NEW SEEKERS
LIKE TO GET TO KNOW YOU WELL - HOWARD JONES
GLAD TO KNOW YOU - CHAZ JANKEL
Some of the crew would like to hear the ANTHRAX tune I AM THE LAW - but they may only be kidding (hopefully) :o)
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At 11:47 20th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#10 Yes, MTF, looks like we can't by-pass the 3 minute rule any more. Do you think it has anything to do with Bingo's successive posts t'other day?
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At 11:50 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Leave that one with me Harry ;)
Never say never!
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At 11:53 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Was that Katymaty I saw pooping in?
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At 12:04 20th Oct 2011, Vildeen wrote:Good morning all
With the Royal 'we' and being part of the Commonwealth maybe:-
WE ARE FAMILY - SISTERS SLEDGE
or
GET UP STAND UP - BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS
WE LOVE YOU - ROLLING STONES
KNOWING ME KNOWING YOU - ABBA
I GET AROUND - BEACH BOYS
IM ALWAYS TOUCHED BY YOUR PRESENCE - BLONDIE
Enjoy the day
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At 12:08 20th Oct 2011, Our Zoe wrote:G'Day :)
I agree with Julia40 & Deebee - Simon's account of last night's concert with Glen Campbell is very beautifully written, and it sounds like it was a special night for all concerned. I'm glad he did Galveston, as that has long been a favourite of mine, that sadly gets practically no radio play.
#44 ((hugs)) Katy, was wondering how your mum was getting on.
I wasn't going to suggest any oldies after my double mensh yesterday, but...
LIVE IT UP - MENTAL AS ANYTHING (From Crocodile Dundee)
CROCODILE ROCK - ELTON JOHN (Well, because of the crocodile, and the rock...)
SUN ARISE - ROLF HARRIS (Because well, it's Rolf Harris :D)
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At 12:13 20th Oct 2011, Jilly wrote:Totally agree with all the praise about our good leader's words on Glen Campbell.
A few late thoughts on choons ...
THIS WOMAN'S WORK - KATE BUSH
EMPIRE STATE OF MIND - ALICIA KEYS
I WALK THE LINE - JOHNNY CASH
Jx
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At 12:18 20th Oct 2011, DDoobieDoo wrote:Hi
Well I'm new to this so be gentle with me.
My ideas for today's tunes regarding Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth are so far:
Staying Alive~~~The Bee Gees
Queen Bee ~~~ Barbara Streisand
When I'm 94 ~~~The Beatles
Crocodile Rock ~~~Elton John
Uptown Girl ~~~Billy Joel
I Who Have Nothing ~~~Shirley Bassey
You Don't Bring Me Flowers ~~~ Streisand & Diamond
After the Love Has Gone ~~~ Earth, Wind & Fire
It would be great to hear Queen Bee. It's from the fillm 'A Star is Born' and I've got it on vinyl up in the attic somewhere.
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At 12:19 20th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:And so we draw to the end of the alphabet and my offering is:
Zaftig .............. because that's the way I like 'em ;-)
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At 12:25 20th Oct 2011, Alan D wrote:#59. Haha!
I'll go for ZANYISM of the kind that often goes on here!
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At 12:26 20th Oct 2011, lord gazza wrote:australia-manic street preachers
down under-men at work
killer queen-queen
dancing queen-abba
we have all the time in the world-louis armstrong(from her majestys secrect service)
tie me kangeroo-rolf harris
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At 12:28 20th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#58 Hello, DDoobieDoo, don't worry, we're gentle with all newcomers ................ at least for their first week ;-)
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At 12:38 20th Oct 2011, Vildeen wrote:Some late thoughts
DIGNITY - DEACON BLUE
THERE SHE GOES - THE LA'S
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE - LED ZEPPLIN
RESPECT - ARETHA FRANKLIN
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At 12:49 20th Oct 2011, DDoobieDoo wrote:Aw Harry..........what can I say?
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At 12:54 20th Oct 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:DDoobieDDoobie Doo, where are you?
Roughly on the map?
Welcome btw.
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At 12:55 20th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#64 DDoobie, asking "Can I buy you a drink?" is a good place to start :-)
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At 12:56 20th Oct 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Afternoon all,
Late to the party, sorry - late night (The Pierces) and a late one at work tonight so I earned a lie-in - lovely.
It was also lovely to read about Glen Campbell's gig from Simon; he does have a way with words and people.
Oh & Lord Ammo, regarding the school PE classes including cross country runs around Brueton Park on a frosty morning?
I remember it well, we would run until we were out of sight, then walk - and only run again when approaching the top of our school avenue where the stalag, sorry, PE teachers were waiting, stop watches in hand..needless to say never broke any records.
RE Theme: not exactly a QUEENIE based song, but one for folks who are away on travels and no matter how lovely a time they're having, would rather be at home with some comfy baffies and a cuppa:
HOME THOUGHTS FROM ABROAD: Clifford T Ward
HOMESICK by the Finn Brothers
or to celebrate the endless buffets, parades etc howabout:
HOSPITALITY ON PARADE by SPARKS...
I WANNA RULE THE WORLD by 10CC (this might scupper SM's knighthood prospects!)
I found it funny that it was suggested that the Queen MAY never get over there again because of her age and the l o n g journey - I mean, she doesn't travel cattle class, does she!?
oh and here's an especially cute one just for Poor Rebecca:
HOSPITAL FOOD by the EELS!! (might not be DT-friendly...)
Later, if possible, will be listening on headphones to the show..
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At 12:59 20th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#64 And, DDoobie, you'll find after a few posts have been pre-modded you'll be able to ramble on with impunity like the rest of us.
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At 12:59 20th Oct 2011, Lady_Stormrider wrote:Morning one and all from a very cold Horsforth - Blackie's tucked up in her garage and it may be time for her to go into hibernation as her owner is a right wimp. How about:
ALL OVER THE WORLD - ELO
I understand from the news that H.M. stepped straight off the plane after 22 hours and started meeting & greeting. What an amazing lady!
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At 13:10 20th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#69 Lady S, I don't think her 22hours on the plane would have been like flying with Easyjet LOL
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At 13:11 20th Oct 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#69 When I was taken on BA (other airlines etc etc) 1st Class by my lovely sis-in-law across to the Caribbean, it was the longest rest I'd ever had! Coulda danced all night...however, after a couple of hours on squeezy jet recently I felt knackered!
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At 13:15 20th Oct 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:My post disappeared into the ether...erk
#69 Was going to say, as did Harry, that a recent two hours on squeezy jet was something of a different experience to my 1st Class trip to the Caribbean...one was knackering, the other, I coulda danced all night (can you guess which was which, blogger pals?)
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At 13:16 20th Oct 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:hello everyone...I'm getting later and later! Been to the nail bar this morning...twice in fact as I got the time wrong doh! so couldn't get on my laptop for most of the morning...did manage a few songs on twitter.
Y word 'yourself'....because you should always be so according to my lovely Mum
PSL x
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At 13:22 20th Oct 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:late song..
IT TAKES TWO MARVIN GAYE AND KIM WESTON
The amazing double act...Prince Philip has been her rock on all these tours over the years
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At 13:24 20th Oct 2011, The Cutbush Crew wrote:Can we possibly influence Mr Mayo and request a nice Glen Campbell tune for this evening's show?
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At 13:28 20th Oct 2011, WorcesterBaz wrote:There is a percetion that the Aussies don't want her there?
Therefore:
I WILL SURVIVE - GLORIA GAYNOR ( for the lines: Go! Walk out the door, just turn around now coz you're not welcome anymore)
(I HATE) EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU - UGLY KID JOE
GO NOW - MOODY BLUES
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At 13:29 20th Oct 2011, Malcolm Yeates wrote:Hi Simon,
How about...
Sun Arise - ROLF HARRIS ('97 version please)
Tommy & Krista - THIRSTY MERC - They are my antipodean band of the moment!
I AM AUSTRALIAN - The Seekers
There's a few curve balls!
Thanks,
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At 13:50 20th Oct 2011, Let_me_eat_cake wrote:UPSIDE DOWN - DIANA ROSS
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At 13:56 20th Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:Hi again, and welcome to DDoobieDoo! Hope you'll stick around, it's a friendly place to be! Although, Harry #66 I thought that was a little forward when you've only just met... ;o)
#49 Hope the open evening went well, Autumn_Gale. Having experienced several of them as a parent, I can imagine it must be very hard work for those involved. As for getting excited about your 3rd mensh, the novelty doesn't seem to wear off. I still get excited about mine - and I've had a few more than that now (but I have been 'playing' for longer).
~X~
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At 14:10 20th Oct 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:You can buy us all a drink, Harry. Can't imagine who would say no, really. Mines a pint.
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At 14:16 20th Oct 2011, Chris wrote:Some off the beat songs that probably deserve some airtime and are very apt for the topic!
I still call Australia Home: by Peter Allen
or
I've Been Everywhere: by Geoff Mack
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At 14:21 20th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Said I'd pop back and indeed I have.
:^)
It's great to read this lively blog with both familiar and new names making some strong contributions .. and thank you all for the kind and thoughtful messages of support.
I've always been quite vocal in my appreciation of my mother, especially as so many of my contemporaries are no longer as fortunate. Anyway, yesterday she managed to survive 6 hours of surgery - what an amazing woman. Am really proud of her.
It'll be a rocky ride for a while but we're all geared up for it so for now, I'm taking the opportunity of a couple of days lazing at home .. watching a bit of TV... surfin', bloggin' ... yeah
Also thought I'd test the central heating while I'm about it.
:^D
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At 14:24 20th Oct 2011, Alan D wrote:#82 Glad to hear it went well Katy. It sounds to have been an ordeal for all of you.
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At 14:25 20th Oct 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:#82. Sounds to me like you are a chip off the old block, Katie. I wish your Mum well. Will this help...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/chickensoup_1918
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At 14:26 20th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:For those into world affairs - there's some interesting breaking news . . . . . L.I.B.Y.A. . .
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At 14:27 20th Oct 2011, Alan D wrote:Oh and welcome to DDoobie Doo!
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At 14:43 20th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#83 #84 Yes Alan. Could've been worse mind.
Paul - oh wow - chicken soup - one of my favourites - mine always taste a bit different each time.
That reminds me to mention - Chicken Pie - as trailed above ... pre-recorded? Would that be after the NON-COOKED item last week?
Have always admired the courage of DriveDude having a cookery feature [although I understand how he inherited Nige, so to speak, from Evans] where the crucial measures of success, ie: taste, smell and sight become irrelevant for the listener.
Last week's effort which didn't even involve cooking was therefore doubly audacious
:^D
Yoohoo Rebecca - if you're reading this - get well soon!
xx
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At 14:46 20th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#86
I'm very much looking forward to addressing a message to Deebeedeebeedeebs and DDoobie Ddoobie Doo and being mistaken for a crooner ...
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At 14:53 20th Oct 2011, Alan D wrote:#88 LOL
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At 14:54 20th Oct 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:#82 Hi Katy - so glad to hear your Mum's op went well, and you now have a chance to relax before she joins you for recuperation and TLC.
Not all the cookery bits are pre-recorded are they, because 'Whispering Bob' often joins them, or is his show pre-recorded too? *confused*
Welcome DDoobieDoo - hope you enjoy being here!
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At 15:01 20th Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:#82 So pleased to hear it went well, KatyMatey. Sounds like your Mum is in excellent hands for her convalescence. She is indeed an incredible woman, but she is also very blessed to have you as a daughter. ~X X X~
#88 Hahaha! I'll join in with the chorus if you like...
#90 Nigel's cookery slot is usually live - if you look on the webcam you can sometimes see him serving up in the studio. Maybe he had another engagement this week.
~X~
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At 15:10 20th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Now that (most of) the gang is back, does anyone fancy devising a competition? I have here a copy of Trevor Dann's "Darker than the Deepest Sea: the Search for Nick Drake" which I offer as an "incentive". The book is "previously loved" but in very clean condition. What do you say?
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At 15:17 20th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Dearest Harry - I say YES
:^)
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At 15:22 20th Oct 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#91 Deebs. Thanks. She hates it when I'm in charge, though. Will have to tread carefully.
:^)
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At 15:28 20th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:So, who's the best setter of deviously difficult conumdrums?
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At 15:29 20th Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:#92 Count me in Harry - not that I'm any good at competitions. Although I do have a good quiz question.
#94 Know the feeling, KatyMatey - mine is exactly the same.
~X~
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At 15:31 20th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:And, I've still got all those double-sided photographs of musicians which were given away in the Guardian/Observer ............. runners-up "incentives"?
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At 15:33 20th Oct 2011, Deebee wrote:Question: what is a millihelen?
~X~
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At 15:36 20th Oct 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#98 LOL, I like it (I looked it up)
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At 15:36 20th Oct 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Been out all day and just catching up!
#92... yes please Harry le Viv.... I love a competition!
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