A Knight's tale
Apparently cherry juice helps. Sleep that is. In the mad world of the sleep deprived, any new development or scientific announcement is grabbed. I'll be off shortly to queue for some but it'll probably be sold out by then. It's the 4.30 am moment that's the killer; I might as well get up and go do something useful with the extra hours. And 5pm seems a long way away! Meantime a screening beckons at 10.30. I'm sure the nations film hacks won't notice a snoozer on the back row...
Enjoyed the chat with Michael Connelly yesterday and the web chat afterwards was the best yet. You can still get a chapter for free here and we hope to announce our new book today. Our guest tonight is another giant in the world of books Sir Terry Pratchett. His new book is called "Snuff" and is another of his Discworld novels. It's funny, it's smart and everything you've come to expect from Sir Terry. His Alzheimer's hasn't-apparently-slowed his story rate down with 2 more books on the way. Don't miss TP after 6.
And in keeping with our guest, let's do FANTASY oldies please. His realm is Science Fantasy of course but feel free to take it anywhere you like.
Have a cheery and cherry-filled Tuesday, see you after 5.
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At 09:23 15th Nov 2011, Vildeen wrote:DEAR MR FANTASY - TRAFFIC
(oBVIOUS BUT A GREAT TRACK~)
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At 09:24 15th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Doh, its my Friday song.....
but never the less, a fantasy...
Twilight by ELO.
Never ending story -Limahl.
Land of make believe - Bucks Fizz ?
MTF.xx
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At 09:26 15th Nov 2011, Alan D wrote:Morning all
IT'S ONLY MAKE BELIEVE - Conway Twitty
LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE - Bucks Fizz
Hoipe everyone is OK today. x
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At 09:27 15th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Sometimes a fantasy - Billy Joel.
The River of dreams - also Billy Joel.
MTF.xx
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At 09:28 15th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Hi again everyone
ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY ~ The Kinks
NEVER ENDING STORY ~ Limahl
WILD BILLY'S CIRCUS STORY ~ Bruce Springsteen
FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK ~ Pogues & Kirsty McColl (any excuse to her this)!
SOMETIMES A FANTASY ~ Billy Joel
xx
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At 09:30 15th Nov 2011, Alan D wrote:MTF - Just looked at the end of yesterday's blog. Sounds like a nasty experience for you. Glad everyone is OK.
FANTASY - Earth, Wind & Fire.
Got to go out now so have a good day everyone. I'll pop back in at tea time. x
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At 09:31 15th Nov 2011, Just Plain Alice wrote:Morning All,
Crumbs, I missed mi mention last night. Between 6.30 and 7.00 is always a bit dodgy for me what wi sorting dinner and kids clattering in and out the kitchen. Many thanks for the congrats and well done everyone else for their menshes.
Fantasy eh? How's about:-
Xanadu - Olivia Newton John
Maybes laters
A.
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At 09:32 15th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM and somnambulist bloggers,
I was awake at 4.30 on the dot today. Maybe the earth was shifting its magnetic plates. Or maybe it was just the neighbour's cat.
Anyway, on to business..
THE GREAT PRETENDER - Freddie Mercury
MAD WORLD - Tears for Fears
JUST MY IMAGINATION (RUNNING) AWAY WITH ME - Temptations
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At 09:32 15th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:Good Morning Simon, Team and Blogpoppets
How about:
XANANDU by Olivia Newton John and ELO
UNBELIEVABLE by EMF
FANTASY by Earth Wind and Fire
DREAM by the Everly Brothers
DAY DREAM BELIEVER by the Monkees
IMAGINE by John Lennon
Deebee ~X~
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At 09:35 15th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Thanks Alan.
Yes much relief, that the driver was ok.
MTF.xx
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At 09:35 15th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:One hit wonder alert: Whatever happened to.....
IMAGINATION - Belouis Some
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At 09:36 15th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:Thought of another one:
SPACE ODDITY by David Bowie
~X~
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At 09:36 15th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning again -
Suggestions -
FANTASY - Earth Wind & Fire
IT'S ONLY MAKE BELIEVE - Billy Fury
(K)NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN - Moody Blues
UNBELIEVABLE - E M F
JUST MY IMAGINATION - Temptations
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At 09:37 15th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:morning :-)
YOU CAN DO MAGIC LIMMIE & THE FAMILY COOKING
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At 09:38 15th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I wonder - Abba.
MTF.xx
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At 09:38 15th Nov 2011, Fenners wrote:Legend of Xanadu seems popular - how about the Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich option?
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At 09:40 15th Nov 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning everyone.
Another beautiful sunny one here in Cumbria.
The theme:
CENTREFOLD by THE J. GEILS BAND
Hey! It's my fantasy, OK? ;-)
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At 09:40 15th Nov 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Hello blogchums
Signing in then signing out for a few days - Mum's birthday and a house full of visitors - no chance of dwelling in here or listening to the show for quite some time .. have fun!
FANTASTIC DAY - HAIRCUT 100
:^)
Katy
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At 09:42 15th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:JUST MY IMAGINATION THE TEMPTATIONS
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At 09:42 15th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS - Beatles
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE - Beatles
COULD IT BE MAGIC - Bazza or TT (Wah!)
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At 09:43 15th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:You must believe me - The Hollies.
Happy Birthday to your Mum Katymaty :)
MTF.xx
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At 09:44 15th Nov 2011, The Cutbush Crew wrote:Mornin all,
We're thinking hard about this one and already our twisted minds have come up with:
AVALON - ROXY MUSIC
RAMBLE ON - LED ZEPPELIN
DREAMER - SUPERTRAMP
HOLE IN MY SHOE - TRAFFIC
THE LAUGHING GNOME - DAVID BOWIE
BILBO BAGGINS - LEONARD NIMOY
and our personal fave:
EXCALIBUR MY NIGHTMARE - BAD NEWS
have a great day all :o)
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At 09:45 15th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:DREAMS FLEETWOOD MAC
SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS THE EURYTHMICS
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At 09:45 15th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:_FANTASTIC DAY - Haircut 100
_WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD - Louis Armstrong
_CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA - Oasis
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At 09:45 15th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:#17 Harry! Ha!
DREAMING - Jim Croce
IN DREAMS - Roy Orbison
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At 09:46 15th Nov 2011, PennyForem wrote:Morning all
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC - LOVIN' SPOONFUL
IMAGINE - JOHN LENNON
Pen x
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At 09:47 15th Nov 2011, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone.
A good hour of kickboxing knocks you out and makes you sleep like a baby!
Thanks for the mention yesterday and thanks to the blogger who cleared up that it was by Hank Mizell!,,and congrats to every other mention yesterday!
Here goes:
1.FANTASY - Earth, Wind and Fire
2. LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE - Bucks Fizz
3. MAGIC - Pilot
4. BODY TALK - Imagination
5. IMAGINATION - Belouis Some
6. NEVER ENDING STORY - Limahl
7. WONDROUS STORIES - YES
8. THE LAUGHING GNOME - David Bowie
9. DANCING ON THE CEILING - Lionel Richie
10. FLYING WITHOUT WINGS - Westlfe
11. IMAGINE - John Lennon
12. DAYDREAM BELIEVER - The Monkees
13. DREAM A LITTLE DREAM FOR ME - Mama Cass
14. DREAMS - Gabrielle
15. YOU CAN DO MAGIC - Limmee and the family cookin
16. SEE MY BABY JIVE - WIZZARD
17. SPIRIT IN THE SKY - Norman Greenbaum or Dr and the Medics
18. ESCAPE - Enrique Iglesias
19. PRETEND - Alvin Stardust
20. JUST MY IMAGINATION - The Temptations
Have a nice day
Mandy ;)
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At 09:47 15th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Tell me its not true - Barbara Dickson.
MTF.xx
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At 09:48 15th Nov 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:Morning all,
DT team, blog poppets, poorly dog poppets and of course the Zombie-like DT Dude, smelling faintly of cherry juice, perhaps?
A grey cold day here, but supposed to warm up again to silly temperatures.
Nearly knocked off my bike this morning by a kamikhaze (spellchecker where are you?!) squirrel - shouldn't they be calming down by now?? he was in hot pursuit of another squrrel, perhaps more than nuts on his mind...
Can't believe I forgot VAN THE MAN on my list of 5 fave ACTS...I have 105 tracks on my ipod alone - just shows you shouldn't rush these choices.
Theme today is fantasy so will nominate one of Mr e's favourite ACTS:
DREAMER by SUPERTRAMP
Not a great one for fantasy books etc, but maybe back later for the craic.
Oh and I found the programme for the Remembrance music event I went to on Sunday, the highlight song for me was 'Everyone sang' by Sassoon, which was, suprisingly, a joyous thing.
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At 09:49 15th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:_OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY - Gary Moore
Off now, good day all, enjoy the sunshine if you have it
JBG
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At 09:51 15th Nov 2011, kasbahrocks wrote:Good morining everyone.
SPACE ODDITY BY DAVID BOWIE
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At 09:51 15th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Dream on - Hermans Hermits.
MTF.xx
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At 09:54 15th Nov 2011, Alex Heney wrote:Morning all,
OK, this calls for a suggestion of probably my favourite song :)
AFTER THE GOLD RUSH - Prelude
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At 09:55 15th Nov 2011, Jilly wrote:Good morning Simon, team and fantastic blogpoppets,
Firstly, I second (third or fourth) ..
FANTASY - EARTH WIND AND FIRE .. love that choon.
few others ...
FANTASY ISLAND - M PEOPLE
LET ME BE YOUR FANTASY - BABY D
FANTASY - MARIA CAREY
Back in a bit.
Jx
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At 09:56 15th Nov 2011, Vildeen wrote:Good morning all
Todays topic certainly lets the imagination run free
WHITE RABBIT - JEFFERSON AIRPLANE
BALLAD OF LUCY JORDAN - MARIANE FAITHFUL
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At 10:00 15th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:_EVEN BETTER THAN THE REAL THING - U2
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At 10:01 15th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:STEP INSIDE LOVE CILLA BLACK
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At 10:01 15th Nov 2011, The Cutbush Crew wrote:Oh and by the way, we are taking this VERY seriously....
PURPLE HAZE - JIMI HENDRIX
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At 10:02 15th Nov 2011, Simonward1964 wrote:Morning all! Your essential U2 tune is on the way, even though I don't really do fantasy novels or films sorry but I don't really get them. Anyhow how about a bit of "Stranger in a Strange Land" or "Shadows and Tall Trees" or "Even Better Than The Real Thing"? Do you see what I did there?
GB
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At 10:04 15th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:PURPLE HAZE JIMI HENDRIX
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At 10:04 15th Nov 2011, Kev Williams wrote:Morning all!
Still trying to get a mensh - Mr. NYM didn;t pick me last night for my choice, he gave it to Deebs instead - oh well, happy for those that got theirs!
My choices for today...
DANCE WITH ME - ORLEANS ("Fantasy, could never be so giving, I feel free")
XANADU - ELO / ONJ
AFTER THE GOLDRUSH - NEIL YOUNG (LOTS OF KNIGHTS IN ARMOUR MENTIONED!)
Cheers,
Kev
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At 10:05 15th Nov 2011, Sparkyhunter wrote:morning all - missed all the blogs over tha last few days, hope are all well
Xanadu - Olivia Newton John, already been done but hey ho!
Love Sparkyhunter x
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At 10:07 15th Nov 2011, Kev Williams wrote:Oh, and...
LET ME BE YOUR FANTASY - BABY D. (Not really R2 output but you never know!)
HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO - BONNIE TYLER
WONDROUS STORIES - YES
COULD IT BE MAGIC - BARRY MANILOW
Cheers!
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At 10:08 15th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Puff the magic dragon - The Seekers.
Yellow submarine - The Beatles.
I wish I could fly - Keith Harris and Orville.
Speaking of which..
Gotta fly.
MTF.xx
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At 10:09 15th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:I'M ON ANOTHER PLANET WITH YOU - The Only Ones
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At 10:11 15th Nov 2011, Dougal wrote:Morning everyone...........................ditto yesterday's weather report from East Anglia......................hope all is well.........................................................
..............going to expand on the science angle for the oldies.......................
Randy Newman - Political Science
Kate Bush - Experiment IV
Kate Bush - Cloudbusting
Billy Bragg - The Space Race Is Over
REM - Saturn Return
Pink Floyd - Astronomy Dominie
The Stranglers - Genetix
Def Leppard - Armageddon It
Billy Idol - Flesh For Fantasy
Europe - The Final Countdown
Nik Kershaw - I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
A Flock Of Seagulls - Space Age Love Song
Phew.....................time for caffeine!
The Magic Roundabout Lady x
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At 10:12 15th Nov 2011, Kev Williams wrote:Finally...
IMMIGRANT SONG - LED ZEP.
Cheers,
Kev
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At 10:12 15th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:WHATS GOING ON MARVIN GAYE
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At 10:17 15th Nov 2011, Alex Heney wrote:OCEANS OF FANTASY - Boney M
DEAR MR. FANTASY - Crosby Still & Nash
TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY - Savage Garden
DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT - Toploader
MOONSHADOW - Cat Stevens
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At 10:22 15th Nov 2011, PennyForem wrote:MAGIC CARPET RIDE - STEPPENWOLF
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At 10:23 15th Nov 2011, TheWebbmeister wrote:Really looking forward to tonight. I'm a big fan of Pratchett and is attitude to his ongoing dementia is insprirational.
Anyway music, and to start I have to go for
HOCUS POCUS by FOCUS
WONDROUS STORIES - YES
PEARLS DREAM - BAT FOR LASHES
MY IMMORTAL - EVANESCENCE
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN - FLEETWOOD MAC
BROADSWORD - JETHRO TULL
THE BATTLE OF EVERMORE - LED ZEPPELIN
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At 10:23 15th Nov 2011, Jilly wrote:Howzabout ....
DREAM CATCH ME - NEWTON FAULKNER
JUST MY IMAGINATION - THE CRANBERRIES
FAIRYTALE LULLABY - THE BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB
SAD SWEET DREAMER - SWEET SENSATION
and my last offering, from a film that I loved as a kid ...
PURE IMAGINATION - GENE WILDER .... go on you know you want to! ;-)
Lovely bright day here in Surrey, hope the sun is shining where you are.
Jx
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At 10:25 15th Nov 2011, Fenners wrote:A couple more from me:
Dreamer - Supertramp
Ladyfantasy - Camel (Might be a little long at 12 mins 45 though!)
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At 10:25 15th Nov 2011, Alex Heney wrote:#41 Kev, Even though Mr Young wrote it, I prefer the Prelude version of After the Gold Rush :)
More
AVALON - Roxy Music
RIVERS OF AVALON - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
CAMELOT - Monty Pythin
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At 10:29 15th Nov 2011, Alex Heney wrote:DRAGON ATTACK - Queen
OK, major HOIB candidtae :)
PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON - Peter Paul & Mary
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At 10:30 15th Nov 2011, Julia43 wrote:Good morning,
MTF, Big hugs to you.xxx
#17 Harry, I have a feeling that before the end of the day you are going to be sat on that naughty step.
It's already been suggested umpteen times but as it's one of my favourite songs:
XANADU by ELO Featuring Olivia Newton John
Really don't mind whether I'm in Simon mensh mix for it - would just love to hear it
Have a good day.x
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At 10:31 15th Nov 2011, ponyclubmum wrote:A few fantasy options 9Some covered already)
The Land of Make Believe - Bucks Fizz
Even Better than the Real Thing - U2
Every thing she does is Magic - The Police
Fields of Gold - Sting
Sail to the Moon - Radiohead
Zombie - The Cranberries
Life on Mars - David Bowie
Xanadu - Olivia Newton John/ELO
Fairytale of New York - Pogues/Kirsty Mccall
Unbeleivable - EMF
Road to Mandalay - Robbie Williams
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At 10:41 15th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:Oh oh oh..
_YOU'RE WONDERING NOW - The Specials
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At 10:48 15th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:WONDERLAND - SIMPLY RED.
After all the horrendous rumours doing the rounds last week (twitterers might know of this? ) it would be very nice to hear something from Mick Hucknall.
MTF.xx
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At 10:51 15th Nov 2011, Vildeen wrote:Some additional thoughts:-
INVISIBLE TOUCH - GENESIS
GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - ELTON JOHN
WONDROUS PLACE - BILLY FURY
5D (FIFTH DIMENSION) - THE BYRDS
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At 10:55 15th Nov 2011, PennyForem wrote:WONDERFUL LAND - THE SHADOWS
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At 10:56 15th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:Coffee and catch up time.
MTF - from yesterday - yikes indeed! Thank goodness nobody was hurt.
KatyMatey #18 many happy returns to your Mum! Hope you have a great few days with the family. I've messaged you on FB, by the way ;o)
Re insomnia - I find camomile tea works well for me, although it's a bit of an acquired taste. In fact any hot drink is good - obviously nothing with caffeine in it. I don't know, but I would have thought cherry juice would be a diuretic - so not so good to drink at bedtime maybe...
~X~
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At 10:57 15th Nov 2011, Kev Williams wrote:#54 - Alex, I don't! I knew of the Prelude version before I got into the Neil Young version, and there's just something about his version that moves me more... :-)
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At 10:57 15th Nov 2011, Dougal wrote:Back again....................................a few more for the NYM and Simon to contemplate....................................................................................
Why Does The Sun Shine? - They Might Be Giants
Weird Science - Oingo Boingo - my HOIB for the day me thinks ;0)
Telstar - The Tornados
Three Is The Magic Number - De La Soul
Feels Like Heaven - Fiction Factory
Back to the grindstone.................................................................................
The Magic Roundabout Lady x
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At 11:03 15th Nov 2011, Brandon wrote:Morning Everybody,
'Dancing On The Ceiling' Lionel Ritchie
Have a good day one and all
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At 11:05 15th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:TMRL, so you think that beats my Orville suggestion? ;)
MTF.xx
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At 11:17 15th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each!
Taking the assumption that both 'Master Of The Universe, and 'Sonic Attack' are both right out, I'll hope that the first on this list ↓ might be a goer...
'Silver Machine' by Hawkwind
'A Kind Of Magic' by Queen
'Giant' by Gentle Giant Where's Spike when you need back up?
'The Ogre' by Chumbawumba
'The Wizard' by Black Sabbath
'The Wizard' by Uriah Heep
Pretty much anything from 'From The Discworld' by Dave Greenslade could be used as a bed (Wyrd Sisters?)
Anything by Elvish Presley
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At 11:21 15th Nov 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:Morning all
Late arrival - very busy, as I'll be missing work for a couple of days this week for a very good cause ;-)
Katy - Happy birthday to your Mum - hope you have lovely family days.
I'd not heard about the cherry jiuce/insomnia thing - I'll mention it to Mr T; he suffers with insomnia and therefore by default, so do I!
Apologoes if it's already been mentioned:
YOU CAN DO MAGIC - Limmie and the Family Cooking
Tortie x
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At 11:31 15th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:I, too, have never heard of the cherry juice/insomnia thing. I wonder where Simon heard of it?
As a completely seperate aside, I have in the shop (still) a supply of tinned Hamburgers, very reasonably priced, and it might be that these Hamburgers (in a tin) are a cure for gullibility.
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At 11:31 15th Nov 2011, The-MEGA-New-Bingo-Star wrote:Ello Mr Mayo & Yersen...
Bingo Star 'ere...
Mayo Mate - WHATTA COINCIDENCE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only yesterdee a was searching on google about cherry juice 'elps both sleep & back problems - 100% TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
'onestly 100% TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The reason.... one ave been off work last week for a week with a weak back.... Aka a back injury/ problem!!!!!!!!!
And the second reason.... A 'ear Janey Lee Grace talkin' about this on Wrightie's BIG show about 2 weeks ago - 100% TRUE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Janey was saying the special cherry juice is called.... Well actually a can't remember the name as it's a weird name.... Butta did write the name down... Or the name she said which she swears by is brillo for sleep/ back problems!!!!!!
The name a 'eard 'er say is: MICMONMORRENSY CHERRY JUICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Although ave googles the name and it's not coming up!!!!!!!!
Obviously ave goot the name wrong.... But if anyone out there knows the correct name.... Any chance yer could reply ter me blog with the name.... As a need it for me back.... and The Mayo needs it for 'is sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As for a tune for yer most friendly Drivetime gig.... 'ow about one of me all tike favourite tunes:
CHERRYGHOST with PEOPLE 'ELP THE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
People of this blog please 'elp me & The Mayo if yer know the name of the cherry juice!!!!!!
Bye!
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At 11:37 15th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:The Blogs Favourite Act (#TBFA)
List 2
1) The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
2) Sparks
3) Lindisfarne
4) Family
5) Half Man Half Biscuit
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At 11:38 15th Nov 2011, Suzieeeeeee the intermittent blogger wrote:#70:
Tis not any old cherry juice -
'The treatment juice used was a juice blended from whole Montmorency tart cherries and apple juice, produced by the manufacturer'......who funded the trial....
'nuff said
https://www.nhs.uk/news/2010/July07/Pages/tart-cherry-juice-for-insomnia.aspx
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At 11:39 15th Nov 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:My Top Five: Day 2 (aka c. 1972)
1. Al Stewart
2. Pink Floyd
3. Deep Purple
4. Humble Pie
5. Budgie
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At 11:42 15th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:BINGO! Montmorency cherry juice. https://www.amazon.co.uk/mn/search/?keywords=montmorency%20cherry&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=17221791590&ref=pd%5Fsl%5F3z9capo0d%5Fb&rd=1
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At 11:43 15th Nov 2011, The_Essex_Welshman wrote:How about Mama Cass - Dream A Little Dream for the fantasy oldie??
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At 11:51 15th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:a couple of late and pretty poor suggestions...
THE WONDER OF YOU ELVIS
BOOGIE WONDERLAND EARTH WIND & FIRE
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At 11:52 15th Nov 2011, Vildeen wrote:MAGIC BUS - THE WHO
RIDE A WHITE SWAN - T-REX
LOVE ON A MOUNTAIN TOP - ROBERT KNIGHT
Now to sort out my top 5 acts for the day
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At 11:57 15th Nov 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Good Morning All :)
So late to the party this morning, mainly due to my own sleep problems, it has to 've said. I wish I could suggest something useful, I've tried herbal stuff like camomile and valerian, to no avail. I've tried other stuff like lettuce and marmite sandwiches (yes, really) I've had hot baths and read, or not read before bed, and nothing has so far worked.
Hey ho, us sleep deprived zombified folk will carry on regardless!
I love the fantasy genre, I am currently about to plough into George RR Martin's series A Song Of Fire And Ice, from which the recent fantastic TV series Game of Thrones was adapted.
Oldie suggestions (if it's not too late!)
WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER - QUEEN
PRINCES OF THE UNIVERSE - QUEEN (both from Highlander)
YOSHIMI BATTLES THE PINK ROBOTS - THE FLAMING LIPS
THE EVE OF THE WAR - JEFF WAYNE
ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC - GARY NUMAN
ROCKET MAN - ELTON JOHN or KATE BUSH
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Comment number 79.
At 11:58 15th Nov 2011, Alex Heney wrote:OK, Favourite Acts list #2
1. Fleetwood Mac
2. Billy Joel
3. Lindisfarne
4. Shania Twain
5. Meat loaf
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Comment number 80.
At 12:02 15th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:my second list
1. The Specials
2. Soft Cell
3. Simply Red
4. Gladys Knight & The Pips
5. The Four Tops
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Comment number 81.
At 12:02 15th Nov 2011, Alex Heney wrote:#78 Zoe, I've just finished the first of that series (Called Game of Thrones).
I'm not quite sure whether to continue with it or not, athough we already have the next three books in the house. I found too many of the characters rather one-dimensional for something which is going to go on as long as that series looks to.
I'll probably give the 2nd book (A Clash of Kings) a try, but if it doesn't improve I'll give up after that.
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Comment number 82.
At 12:08 15th Nov 2011, twigsan wrote:Hello all
Dreamweaver - Gary Wright
would fit the bill, cheers
Twigsan
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Comment number 83.
At 12:12 15th Nov 2011, Our Zoe wrote:I forgot to add these to my oldies list...
FLASH - QUEEN
LOVE SONG FOR A VAMPIRE - ANNIE LENNOX
BACK IN TIME - HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS
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Comment number 84.
At 12:17 15th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:#72 Ah, the Daily Wail - say no more...
;o)
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Comment number 85.
At 12:17 15th Nov 2011, Our Zoe wrote:#81 I loved Game of Thrones, but I do expect the books will be quite different (as Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse books are VERY different to the TV series True Blood) I have only got Game of Thrones on my Kindle at the moment because I intend to read the book after I've watched the series, so I'll read A Clash of Kings after I've watched the next series of GoT. Mind you, if I don't like the books, then I will probably just stick to watching the TV series, for as long as that stays so well done :)
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Comment number 86.
At 12:37 15th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:Just popped back for lunch. Did anyone suggest this?
_BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY - Queen
"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?"
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Comment number 87.
At 12:37 15th Nov 2011, Vildeen wrote:List No.2
1. Traffic
2. Emerson Lake & Palmer
3. Jethro Tull
4. James Taylor
5. Harpers Bizarre
Following exchange of blogs with HTS yesterday I was tempted to put ELP at No.1 but with todays theme for Fantasy I had to keep with Traffic
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At 12:48 15th Nov 2011, daviestorres wrote:Heres our list
Magic - Nick Drake
Yoshimi battles the pink robot - Flaming Lips
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
Dream On - Depeche Mode
Twilight - Ravonettes
Ghost World - Aimee Mann
I Believe - I am Kloot
Imitation of Life - REM
Daysleeper - REM
Where is my Mind? - The Pixies
Monkey gone to heaven - The Pixies
Knockin on heavens door - Bob Dylan
Russell & Marian
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Comment number 89.
At 12:51 15th Nov 2011, Mrs Boris wrote:Morning All
#86 JBG-I was just going to! Hurrumph!
#67 PoS If you have read Sir Terry's SOUL MUSIC, I suppose anything by Buddy Holly would be OK too.
On that note perhaps we could have
Soul Man-Sam & Dave
MTF-Glad you're Ok.
Going away to do bands list 2. What happens if we don't??
Love & Kisses,
Mrs Boris x
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Comment number 90.
At 13:02 15th Nov 2011, Lady_Stormrider wrote:Afternoon - I'm back on Blackie* - having read 'Snuff' and thoroughly enjoyed it I am now back re-reading the whole of the watch novels again. Without sounding too much like a Troll** we have to get.
NOLI TIMERE MESSOREN (DON'T FEAR THE REAPER) BLUE OYSTER CULT
As it's Sir Terry's motto on his crest - see t'internet for his biog. Also howabout
I'LL MEET YOU AT MIDNIGHT - SMOKIE
I THINK WE'RE ALONE NOW - TIFFANY
For the brilliant creation of Tiffany Aching, the teenage witch.
Anyway back soon, someone's just seen a large yellow disc outside trying to warm up Koom Valley
*Renamed Binky in honour of Sir Terry today
**I know nuffink - an you can't prove it
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Comment number 91.
At 13:06 15th Nov 2011, Mrs Boris wrote:List 2:
1. Paul Young
2. Squeeze
3. Duran Duran
4. Depeche Mode
5. Bay City Rollers
Mrs B x
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Comment number 92.
At 13:09 15th Nov 2011, Brandon wrote:'TVC15' David Bowie
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Comment number 93.
At 13:16 15th Nov 2011, Mrs Boris wrote:#90 But does it have blue headlights Lady Stormrider?
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Comment number 94.
At 13:18 15th Nov 2011, Alex Heney wrote:#85 Zoe, I haven't seen any of the TV series apart from a couple of short clips, and probably won't unless and until it comes on terrestrial Freeview. We don't have satellite or cable, and I'm unlikely to fork out for a DVD set.
Sometimes fantasy novels are better not seen, as your mental image of the characters is likely to be quite different to any visual portrayal of them
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Comment number 95.
At 13:22 15th Nov 2011, Brandon wrote:#92, apparently written after Iggy Pop believed the television was eating his girlfriend, must have been the E numbers in the Smarties
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Comment number 96.
At 13:23 15th Nov 2011, Gordon-T wrote:Talking of fantasies -
In The Future When All's Well - Morrissey
So You Want to be a Rock & Roll Star - The Byrds
Live As You Dream - Beth Orton
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Comment number 97.
At 13:25 15th Nov 2011, Lady_Stormrider wrote:#93 I wish it did - but the The Watch with their blue flashing lights would probably stop us. It's the gargoyles they see everything. More inspiration. Mr Aquaplane has requested:
BAT OUT OF HELL - MEAT LOAF
Or - something that inspired me when reading 'Snuff'
ALBATROSS - FLEETWOOD MAC (Nac Feegle).
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Comment number 98.
At 13:29 15th Nov 2011, Queen_Autumn wrote:Late to the party today I'm afraid and I haven't had time to catch up yet, so I hope all is well with everyone.
My late request for an oldie is one of my favourite-ever songs, although I wouldn't put the band in any of my top 5 lists...
The Power of Love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood (I'll protect you from the Hooded Claw, keep the vampires from your door....)
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At 13:38 15th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:I've had a text today from somebody informing me of their new number. Only trouble is, I've lost some of the contacts off my phone - I think it's sulking because I got one of those fruity electronic tablet thingys at the weekend and put it's nose out of joint - and therefore I don't actually know who the text is from! So if it was one of you, could you kindly 'fess up!
My List 2:
1. Queen
2. Dire Straits
3. Coldplay
4. Scissor Sisters
5. ELO
~X~
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Comment number 100.
At 13:40 15th Nov 2011, Our Zoe wrote:#94 Alex H - I don't have Sky (or any other satellite/cable service either!) And I'm not sure that Game of Thrones is going to be on a Freeview channel, I certainly haven't heard of any picking it up anyway, which is a shame really. There are other ways to watch stuff these days... *whistles*
I know what you mean about being wary of fantasy book adaptations, but I think since Lord of the Rings (which I personally wasn't keen on, but which was very successful) I think the quality of adaptations has improved, I LOVED Game of Thrones, but then I haven't read the book yet...
Anyway, this is a great article, it's about how Game of Thrones is one of the best book to screen adaptations there is https://thescriptlab.com/features/main/1164-adaptation-done-right-game-of-thrones
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