Best laid plans
To drive or to go by train? Always a tricky one, especially if time is tight. Ok, I'll use the train (always a favourite anyway). Tickets bought, exorbitant price paid, up early. Coffee in hand, place in queue secured...train cancelled. Signalling failure at Stowmarket or some such. Queue for 'sorry we've been a bit rubbish' form to fill in and adjourn to coffee shop to blog. Time to reconsider the day...
But wasn't yesterday fun? Did think that Kenny Wayne Shepherd was tip top. As soon as they started rehearsing the chords for 'Oh Well' during the Quo, they just oozed class. No sound check, no rehearsal, just great playing and great music. More on Paul Jones' programme at the end of the month.
Oh and the Knicker confession wasn't bad either.
Today we welcome Rick Stein to the show to talk about the biggest foodie event of the year, the BBC Good Food Show Winter. Rick is always talked about as one of our great chefs and Nigel mentioned him specifically last week when I asked him about the claim that Jamie Oliver was the best in the land. It'll be all broths, roasts and puddings from 6.
And for the oldies, how about HARMONY. This is because there's a Simon And Garfunkel documentary tonight on BBC1 about the making of "Bridge Over Troubled Water". So. I reckon you could either suggest songs ABOUT harmony or songs WITH great harmonies. Or maybe both.
So, back to the queue marked 'I know we messed up but don't expect me to pleasant' to see how I get my ticket price refunded. This could be fun.
Have a straightforward, easy running Tuesday. See you after 5.

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At 09:24 8th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:Morning :-)
so many soul songs have great hormonies but I just love these two...
I GET THE SWEETEST FEELING JACKIE WILSON
BABY I NEED YOUR LOVING THE FOUR TOPS
thank you PSL x
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At 09:25 8th Nov 2011, Jilly wrote:Good Morning Simon, team and confused or otherwise blogpoppets from a very damp and drizzly Surrey.
I had a pig of a day yesterday so have high hopes that today will at least be a tad better.
So to tunes ...
I'D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING - NEW SEEKERS
HARMONY - ELTON JOHN
WORLD IN HARMONY - FLEETWOOD MAC
GOOD VIBRATIONS - THE BEACH BOYS
and one of my fave tracks from the aforementioned duo ..
SOUND OF SILENCE - SIMON AND GARFUNKEL
Have good days one and all.
Jillyx
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At 09:25 8th Nov 2011, Ken wrote:Morning all
Harmonies - can't beat some Emmylou for great harmonies. So I present for the committee's consideration...
Juanita - SHERYL CROW/EMMYLOU (from Gram Parsons tribute album)
Love Hurts - EMMYLOU (from Spyboy live album, Buddy Miller does great harmonies)
Calling My Children Home - (ditto)
Trapeze - PATTY GRIFFIN
Mary - PATTY GRIFFIN
O My Sweet Carolina - RYAN ADAMS
Juanita for me though.
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At 09:28 8th Nov 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:Morning all.
Another grey and damp one where i am, so I hope yours is better.
Songs with great harmonies:
THE BEATLES - If I Fell
THE BEATLES - Because
MAMAS AND PAPAS - California Dreamin'
SIMON & GARFUNKEL - Sound of Silence
Songs about Harmony - anything from "Hairspray"? :o)
(that dates me...)
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At 09:29 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:There is a beautiful location on the River Exe, called Bickleigh and for many years, I was led to believe that this was the very place that inspired Bridge over troubled waters, until recently, when someone shattered my beliefs.
All I have to do is dream - Everly Brothers. A great song for harmonies, we used to sing it together as a family.
Happy Days.
MTF.xx
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At 09:29 8th Nov 2011, Vildeen wrote:Good Morning all
NOWHERE MAN - BEATLES
MONDAY MONDAY - MAMAS & PAPAS
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At 09:30 8th Nov 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning everyone.
Is the blog fixed after PoS shenanigans?
Harmony? How about:
HAPPY TOGETHER by THE TURTLES
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At 09:30 8th Nov 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Simon - what a wonderful theme. Thank you
:^)
WALTZING ALONG - JAMES
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At 09:30 8th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Morning everyone
So much for our gorgeous red sky last night... looks like we've had some rain overnight!
Harmony? Any Simon & Garfunkel or Beach Boys' songs!!!
I'D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING (in perfect HARMONY) ~ New Seekers
GOOD VIBRATIONS ~ Beach Boys
AMERICA ~ Simon and Garfunkel
HARMONY ~ Elton John
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN ~ Crosby, Stills and Nash (love the harmonies)
xx
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At 09:32 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:In fact I wasn't alone in believing it.....
https://www.devonperspectives.co.uk/bickleigh.html
Yer tiz!
MTF.xx
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At 09:34 8th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:Good Morning Simon, Team and Blogpoppets
Another duvet day - blocked up and no voice today. And I've pulled a muscle in my back from all that sneezing yesterday...
Anyway, enough about me. Suggestions are:
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY by Queen
MUSIC by John Miles
HARMONY by Elton John
MORE THAN WORDS by Extreme (because it has such lovely harmonies!)
I'D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING by the New Seekers.
Deebee ~X~
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At 09:34 8th Nov 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#7 Oooooh - I was going to choose that one Harry. Excellent song.
CATHY'S CLOWN - EVERLY BROTHERS
actually - IMHO anything by the Everly's would be great.
CRYIN IN THE RAIN' ...'ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM' etcera etcetera ..
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At 09:36 8th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning again -
I think this is difficult - surely its a matter of personal taste - how will the choosers choose?
On the theme harmony -
I'D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING - NEW SEEKERS of course
Songs with beautiful harmonies -
GOOD VIBRATIONS - Beach Boys
BECAUSE - Beatles
CALIFORNIA DREAMING - Mammas & Poppas
MONDAY MONDAY - ditto
A MILLION LOVE SONGS - TT (Wah!)
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At 09:37 8th Nov 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Get Well Soon Deebeedeebeedeebs! x
Brilliant vocal harmonising from:
THE TRAVELING WILBURYS - HANDLE WITH CARE
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At 09:38 8th Nov 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:And a couple more....
JUDIE TZUKE - For You
PRELUDE - After The Goldrush
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At 09:39 8th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Beautiful Harmony and THE BEST KEY CHANGE IN THE WORLD
YOU'RE MY ANGEL - Celine Dion & R. Kelly
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At 09:41 8th Nov 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:#11, good call on Extreme. Their "Hole Hearted" is pretty good too.
Right all, back to work...
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At 09:42 8th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:About how it's all done -
DADDY SANG BASS MAMMA SANG TENOR - Johnny Cash
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At 09:43 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I cant tell the bottom from the top - Hollies.
The air that I breathe - The Hollies.
MTF.xx
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At 09:43 8th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Great theme and too many to choose from... here's a few more that I like....
IN MY ROOM ~ Beach Boys
JUDY BLUE EYES ~ Crosby, Stills and Nash
DON'T GIVE UP ~ Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY ~ Queen
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At 09:43 8th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM and first-class apex-fare bloggers,
Really enjoyed last night's show - KWS was mindblowingly good, and the underpants/knickers confession was a hoot. And not from this John, in case you were wondering.
I can't do this theme. My mind can't filter music according to type, whether it contains harmonies or brass or wah-wah pedal.
*goes off to sulk in corner*
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At 09:45 8th Nov 2011, Vildeen wrote:I would like to second
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL - COSBY STILLS etc
WHO LOVE YOU (PRETTY BABY) - FOUR SEASONS
TIME FOR LIVING - ASSOCIATION
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At 09:46 8th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:THE END OF THE ROAD - Boyz II Men
@ Katy & @ Harry - see last post on yesterday's blog -
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At 09:46 8th Nov 2011, Katy Mac wrote:HARMONY IN MY HEAD - BUZZCOCKS
LET'S STICK TOGETHER - BRYAN FERRY
TOGETHER IN ELECTRIC DREAMS - GIORGIO MORODER
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At 09:47 8th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:#21 Aww John - don't sulk! There's lots of songs you could choose about harmony.
There's always THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC by Abba, for example.
~X~
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At 09:48 8th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Here's one to fill the gap in my post #20
GOD ONLY KNOWS ~ Beach Boys
xx
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At 09:49 8th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Another on how it's done -
THE BIRTH OF THE BLUES - The Rat Pack
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At 09:49 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I call your name - Mamas and Papas.
MTF.xx
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At 09:50 8th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:One for the HOIB
LIVING IN HARMONY by Cliff Richard
~X~
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At 09:51 8th Nov 2011, Andy Toverson wrote:Morning all
What a great choice of theme, sorry JbG!
Can I suggest
HEROES & VILLIANS - THE BEACH BOYS
CRYING IN THE RAIN - THE EVERLEY BROTHERS
EARTH ANGEL - THE PENGUINS
LUCKY ONE - ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION
I AM A MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW - SAGGY BOTTOM BOYS.
I love close harmony singing, especially do-wop. Sounds like the NYM will have a tough choice today.
A
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At 09:53 8th Nov 2011, The Cutbush Crew wrote:Hello Simon, all the Team and Drivetimers everywhere!
This is a tricky one, as already mentioned very much subjective. Anyway:
I CAN HEAR MUSIC - BEACH BOYS
GOOD OLD FASHIONED LOVER BOY - QUEEN
CARAVAN OF LOVE - HOUSEMARTINS
ONLY YOU - FLYING PICKETS
SUPERTROOPER - ABBA
I'M NOT IN LOVE - 10CC
JIVE TALKING - BEE GEES
So many harmonies in that lot. We're swaying already :o) and I'm about to fall off my chair....
Have a good day all,
Paul TMFM, Richie J, Tony S and Rick K.
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At 09:53 8th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:OK Deebee and Andy, bottom lip now restored ...
BETTER TOGETHER - Jack Johnson
SING - Travis
SING - Carpenters
YOU'RE THE VOICE - John Farnham
THE VOICE - Ultravox
I CAN HEAR MUSIC - Beach Boys
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At 09:54 8th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:#17 not sure I know that one - will have to go and check it out, thanks!
~X~
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At 09:56 8th Nov 2011, Molly Coddle wrote:Morning All,
Great Harmonies....what a fabulous theme. My favourites are
I'LL FOLLOW THE SUN by THE BEATLES
TEACHER, TEACHER by ROCKPILE
HE AINT HEAVY by THE HOLLIES
PET SOUNDS by THE BEACH BOYS
SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD by THE EAGLES
I could go on and on and on....!!
madchick x
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At 09:56 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:That 'gulp' moment in the Sound of Music, when the whole audience joins in with Christopher Plummer, and Julie Andrews hits the high notes...
Edelweiss.
MTF.xx
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At 09:56 8th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:ALL TOGETHER NOW - The Farm
Off now, into the mist and murk...
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At 09:57 8th Nov 2011, Katy Mac wrote:#23 Billie - got that thanks!
The Finn brothers produced some fine harmonics ...
FALL AT YOUR FEET )
WEATHER WITH YOU) CROWDED HOUSE
IT'S ONLY NATURAL )
to name but a few
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At 09:59 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:ELO - All over the world.
Xanadu - Olivia Newton John and ELO.
MTF.xx
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At 10:01 8th Nov 2011, Julia43 wrote:Good Knickers to you all,
Thanks for the mensh last night Mr Mayo and thank you for the congrats that followed. Much appreciated.
Deebee, get well soon my lovely. I will second the "good call" on Extreme. Saw them live in the early nineties and remember standing there with my lighter while that song was being played (and I don't even smoke).
Ken Bruce is playing The Hustle so I'm jiggling about as I type.
Did anyone hear JV's last half hour yesterday? Even if you aren't a fan it's well worth listening in at 1.30pm all this week (but remember to bring tissues).
As for choons, I fear I may have peaked too soon with a Monday mensh but will have a go with:
MERCY MERCY ME by Robert Palmer
EVERY KINDA PEOPLE by Robert Palmer
LONG TRAIN RUNNIN' by The Doobie Brothers
As for the subject rather than choons that feature that type of music:
LOVE IS ALL AROUND by Wet Wet Wet
OUR HOUSE by Crosby Stills & Nash
Have a good day (without getting your knickers in a twist).x
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At 10:02 8th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:This could get silly - we could all just list our fave songs !
Anyways - great harmonies can be "heavy" too -
BACK IN THE USSR - Beatles
SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE -Rainbow
AMAZED - LoneStar
GOD GAVE ROCK & ROLL TO YOU - Kiss
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At 10:03 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Here's a treat for those of you with eight minutes to spare...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr6WidQqhu4
MTF.xx
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Comment number 42.
At 10:04 8th Nov 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Just had another thought (not often I have two in one day):
THREE CHORD TRICK by BERT JANSCH
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At 10:04 8th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:#32 Ooh - can I second YOU'RE THE VOICE by John Farnham. I've tried periodically to get that played as an ARFO, so far unsuccessfully.
~X~
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At 10:06 8th Nov 2011, Julia43 wrote:#38 Morning MTF, could kick myself for not thinking about Xanadu. One of my very favourite songs. I played it over and over the other night.
Anyone suggested the Bee Gees yet?
HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE by The Bee Gees
ISLANDS IN THE STREAM by Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
Supermarket calls.
Laters.
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At 10:07 8th Nov 2011, Katy Mac wrote:BEHIND BLUE EYES - THE WHO
SINCE YOU BEEN GONE - RAINBOW
MR TAMBOURINE MAN - THE BYRDS
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At 10:08 8th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:Howzabout....
IT TAKES TWO - Zac Effron
AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN - Fifth Dimension
From the shows Hairspray and Hair . You did say the theme was Harmony....
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At 10:08 8th Nov 2011, The-MEGA-New-Bingo-Star wrote:Greetings Mayo Man & ALL...
Bingo Star 'ere...
Mayo Mate - Yes a agree shame that rail tickets if bought on the day are crazy expensive.... INSANELY expensive!!!!!!!!
A could go inter details why.... But that's for another blog another day!!!!!!
Whatta will say is for me the train is way superior ter the car... especially over long distance or if yer in London!!!!!
INDEED after the sad events on the M5 on Friday & talk of fog.... Did you know trains still go at 125mph in fog as long as it not severe/ freak fog!!!!!!!
If visibilty is 50 metres or more trains run at normal speeds..... It must take some balls ter drive a train flat out blind.... Just relying on signals and route knowledge.... but it's all done in a 'ighly controlled environment... So complete safety.... My advice.... ALWAYS take the train!!!!!!
Yer can even make a phone call... 'ave breakfast... 'ave a cuppa.... It's just it's a shame since the governement sold off the railway.... GREEDY corporate companies 'ave got their mucky 'ands on running/ maintaining the railways.... 'ence alot of money (billions) disappears into the pockets of these corporate compnies.... 'ence BIG tickets prices!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry all... getting carried away!!!!!!!
Ok me Part 2 in a moment about 'ow ter make the roads safer......
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At 10:09 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Hi Julia, yes a truly wonderful song. I've just played the video through and it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up!
MTF.xx
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At 10:11 8th Nov 2011, The-MEGA-New-Bingo-Star wrote:Sadly as I was writing yesterday's part 1 another fatal crash happened on the M56 at a roundabout I use regular. Involving an Eddie Stobart truck from the same depot that I worked out of last year.
The lorry rolled over whilst going around the roundabout & dropped onto the motorway below.
Amazing that only the hgv driver was killed and nobody below. But still sadly another death.
This crash most likely was caused by either the hgv going too fast around the roundabout or a badly loaded trailer or a combination of both.
VERY rare is it mechanical failure as modern vehicles are so well built.. Usually it is human error.
I notice the vehicle was carrying a container– I've driven these and usually they are a bit top heavy.
So what does cause most road accidents?
Sadly it's because many people drive with a selfish aggression attitude!!! Mainly caused from the rush, rush attitude.
I witness it daily at work.. From all ages, all sexes & all types of vehicles!!!
There's no particular age group or type of person that causes accidents... There's good & bad drivers from every walk of life.
If people would learn to drive with less hurry, more patience & more respect for others as well as themselves, then the 2,000 to 3,500 deaths that occur on the UK's roads yearly would be greatly reduced!!!
Driving on a motorway should be straight forward- literally!!!!
As everybody is going in the same direction, it's wide with no major hazards such as side junctions, crossings, and no sharp bends on the main carriageway.
The main area for motorway accidents is near junctions when vehicles leave or join a motorway. When poor use of signals, mirrors & sudden direction change leads to vehicles colliding as they change lane.
The other main cause is driving too close resulting in rear end shunts when traffic slows suddenly.
When I took my advanced driving test, I asked the traffic police sergeant, who was my examiner, what is the main reason for motorway crashes. His simple reply: 'Poor observation!'
The M5 crash you will notice took place only 100 yards after a joining slip road – A coincidence? Probably not. Only the police investigation will show exactly what happened. But it is very likely the trigger was to do with a vehicle joining the motorway at this junction.
In all crashes there has to be a first trigger that leads to a chain of events.
Maybe here one persons bad driving causing two vehicles to collide, resulting in one or two vehicles spun in the main carriageway of the motorway.
Then coupled with people driving too close & speeding.... And reports of smoke across the carriageway all seems to have contributed to a mass of vehicles crashing into each other.
What is disturbing, how can so many people fail to stop in time? Even if there was thick smoke across the motorway.
It seems vehicles just kept piling into the already stationary crashed vehicles.
Even if smoke was across the carriageway people should have reduced their speed to be able to stop in time. A few times I've experienced driving through a wall of smoke over the motorway.
But you slow down, just in case there's a problem ahead.
I read sadly three HGV drivers from the same company died. Their vehicles near the rear of the crash and crashed into each other.
Again this is a common thing I see all over the UK were hgvs from the same company drive in convoy but too close together.
Maybe this another factor contributing to the seriousness of the crash.
Again nobody will know for sure until the police accident investigation is complete.
Maybe the M5 crash is simply a freak combination of incidents in which traffic was bunched together, coupled with smoke, rain & the darkness that all lead to a sudden chain of events making it too quick for people to avoid.
It must be a terrible thing to be caught up in the middle of, even if you are a very competent driver.
Overall it's very sad 7 people died, that so many where injured and for the families caught up in this tragedy.
Sadly though accidents/ crashes will always happen on the roads, It is the law of averages. Especially in the dangerous environment of the roads.
The simple nature of how roads are with so many busy independent vehicles moving, it is far less a controlled environment that in that of rail travel or aviation.
So what can be done to reduce accidents further?
PART 3 to follow (tomorrow/ on the next blog).
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At 10:12 8th Nov 2011, Vildeen wrote:WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE - FRANKIE LYMAN & THE TEENAGERS
BE MY BABY - THE RONETTES
HAPPY JACK - THE WHO
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At 10:12 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Thats blown my chances of getting scarf?
MTF.xx
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At 10:14 8th Nov 2011, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone
Had the weirdest dream last night....Simon had morphed into David "Kid" Jensen! :0
Anyway I digress, time to Harmonise:
1. MAN WITH THE CHILD IN HIS EYES - Kate Bush
2. CHINA IN YOUR HAND - Tpau
3. ALL TOGETHER NOW - The Farm ( Isnt that what a good harmony is?!)
4. TOGETHER FOREVER - Rick Astley
5. SMOOTH - Santana
6. LET IT BE - The Beatles
7. YOUR THE VOICE - John Farnham
8. MUSIC - John Miles
9. IF YOUR NOT THE ONE - Daniel Bedingfield
10. EVERYTHING i DO - Bryan Adams ( well I have to do!! and he was 52 on Saturday...my little firecracker!!)
Anyway peeps catch ya later, may miss a little of DT because got to exchange my watch birthday pressie at M&S as battery dead!!!!
Have a lovely day.
Mandy ;)
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At 10:15 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Doh, Brrrrrrr!
MTF.xx
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At 10:18 8th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:#41 Thanks MTF - you know what, that's cheered me up!
That Olivia NJ -she's got my hair...
~X~
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At 10:18 8th Nov 2011, The-MEGA-New-Bingo-Star wrote:PS Thanks for everyone's comments yesterday!!!!!!
Tomorrow i'll put on me simple but very effective idea/ way of 'ow ter improve road safety greatly!!!!!!!
'ave a safe Tuesdee all!!!!!!!
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At 10:20 8th Nov 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Two kinds of harmony ...
LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH - STEPHEN STILLS
WOODSTOCK - CROSBY STILLS NASH & YOUNG
:^)
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At 10:20 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:OOh dear Deebee, you will look odd without it ;)
MTF.xx
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At 10:26 8th Nov 2011, Gill withagee wrote:Cant beleive Ken Bruce played 'Waiting For a Star to Fall' straight after the news story about the asteroid passing the earth tonight. He truly is the funnyest person on radio.
Some wonderful choices already on the blog today, personaly id love to hear anything by MAMMAS & PAPAS, BEACH BOYS or EVERLY BROTHERS.
I do rather like Andy's idea of SAGGY BOTTOM BOYS - MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW however :-)
Damp n dull hear in the lancashire region. Cherub has a Tudor day at school today where they all get to dress up (we never had days like that when I was at school). She wanted to dress up as Lady Jane Grey but apparently that costume wont be avaliable, so shes gonna be a servant girl to her best bud whos being Anne Boleyn.
Best of days to all :-)
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At 10:30 8th Nov 2011, kasbahrocks wrote:I think for a great 'harmony' song, Clannad the theme from harry's game would be a good one. :]
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At 10:30 8th Nov 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:#30 and #58 - isn't it SOGGY BOTTOM BOYS? Or am I missing an 'in' joke here? :o)
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At 10:30 8th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:#49 #55 Bingo, they should make you Minister for Transport!
#57 LOL!
Right, I'm off to do something else for a bit, such as lie around moaning feebly and doing my best to look pathetic - well it works for men ;o) See you all in a while.
~X~
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At 10:31 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:This odd thing that happened to the blog yesterday, can anyone explain?
I was a bit late to the party.
MTF.xx
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At 10:39 8th Nov 2011, Katy Mac wrote:From the world of folk and acoustic music - some fine acapella work ...
UNISON IN HARMONY - COOPE BOYES & SIMPSON
THE GOOD OLD WAY - THE WATERSONS
GAUDETE - STEELEYE SPAN
THE GOOD OLD WAY - THE WATERSONS
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At 10:41 8th Nov 2011, Gill withagee wrote:Wonderful post Bingo, wise words there.
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At 10:42 8th Nov 2011, Jilly wrote:#41 MTF, I've never seen Xanadu - is it set in a roller disco? Reminded me of those strap on skates I had as a kid.. never could get the hang of that :-/ lol
#54 Lucky you! Great hair :-)
#62 I wasn't about much yesterday either MFT but I think there was a gremlin in the works (aka PoS!) ;-)
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At 10:44 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Jilly, I've never seen it either.
On the 'to do' list. Wonder where will sell it?
Off to google....
MTF.xx
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At 10:56 8th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each! Am I allowed back in?
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At 10:57 8th Nov 2011, Ken wrote:Ah, talking of Barry Coope, I went to see him and John Tams a few years ago and their voices together just make the most glorious, harmonious sound when singing the chorus on "Lay Me Low".
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At 10:57 8th Nov 2011, Gill withagee wrote:Reading back yesterdays blog I think the lesson learned is...
DONT POST BULLET POINTS !!!
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At 11:00 8th Nov 2011, The-MEGA-New-Bingo-Star wrote:Deebee - Funny you should say that.... Am gonna send a copy of me letter to the minister of transport.... As the simple idea i've thought of for years to improve road safety a really think would work.... A will tell all termozza!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-))))
'ave a safe & 'appy dee all!!!!!!!!!
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At 11:03 8th Nov 2011, Ken wrote:Xanadu - don't remember anyone harmonising with Geddy Lee:-)
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At 11:09 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:What the 'ecky thump are bullet points?
Who is Geddy Lee?
Back to google once more...
MTF.xx
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At 11:10 8th Nov 2011, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
'All Together Now' The Farm
Have a good day everybody
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At 11:12 8th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Clever, Brandon.
I see what you did there.
MTF.xx
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At 11:13 8th Nov 2011, TheWebbmeister wrote:@71 Lol. Geddy sure needs it sometimes too.
As for harmonies, how about
SET THE FIRE TO THE THIRD BAR by SNOW PATROL
DIAMONDS ON THE SOLES OF HER SHOES by PAUL SIMON & LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
YOU'LL BE MINE by THE PIERCES
It's not likely to be played as it is an (obscurish) album track but
ROCKETS TAIL by KATE BUSH has the most spine tingling harmonies
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At 11:21 8th Nov 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:Morning all
Busy blog this morning! Nice to see the format restored to its former glory - has Paul been seen here today?
No time to think about a song, but will second/third the Extreme one.
Late arrival again - have finally got the boss off to London, so should be able to 'play' here a bit more!
Still grey, drizzly and miserable here.
Back later
Tortie x
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At 11:26 8th Nov 2011, Queen_Autumn wrote:Hello bloggers all. SOOOOOO grey and miserable here again, quite depressing (good job I've got one of those SAD alarm clock things). KWS was fantastic last night - great playing and great voice.... I will be seeking him out again.
Oldies - what a choice! Anything with good harmonies just opens up the entire Beatles, EverlyBrothers, Beach Boys back catalogue.....
So my faves;
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles (also lovely for a day like this to give us hope for the future)
God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers
Something that fulfils both letter and spirit of the theme:
Make Your Own Kind of Music -Mamas & Papas
Sing - The Carpenters
And for something a bit different:
Diamond Ring - Bon Jovi (great Jon & Richie duet)
Stay Another Day - East 17
Will go and have a catch-up. Looks like it's been a busy morning.
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At 11:29 8th Nov 2011, TheWebbmeister wrote:I would also like to second the call for
FOR YOU by JUDIE TZUKE, not heard that in years
and also suggest
NORTHERN LIGHTS by RENAISSANCE
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At 11:30 8th Nov 2011, Lady_Stormrider wrote:Morning all - we had train delays due a lion and/or cub on the line up at Huddersfield. Er - OK....
Anyway into Leeds & pick up the number 19 to Horsforth. Your Blog correspondent can report The Queens Hotel has at least 4 media vans outside & flags flying at half-mast for todays filing past of the gold coffin. What a guy Sir Jimmy was! Anyway I'd like to suggest
WANG CHUNG - DANCE HALL DAYS
For all the guys and gals.
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At 11:35 8th Nov 2011, Ken wrote:#75 lol, he's not the most gifted in the vocal department.
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At 11:36 8th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:It would seem that I am allowed back. Thank goodness! That naughty step doesn't half make yer bum numb.
Choons...
Living In Harmony...
'We Go Together' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton John
'You're The First, The Last, My Everything' by Barry White
'You're My Best Friend. by Queen
Sung In Harmony...
'When Will I Be Loved' by The Everly Brothers
'Because' by The Beatles
'Only Love Can Dreak Your Heart' by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
'I've Gotta Get A Message To You' by The Bee Gees
'This Night' by Billy Joel
Instrumentally harmonising...
'Stand And Deliver. by Adam And The Ants (Drums)
'Blowin Free' by Wishbone Ash (Guitars) (and vocals)
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At 11:38 8th Nov 2011, bignick44 wrote:morning from a cold Liverpool.
day 8 of Movember and I am feeling and looking more stupid as the days go by.
I have a suggestion for a song and that is
CARAVAN OF LOVE by THE HOUSEMARTINS. A harmonic song if I have ever heard one.
hope everyone has a good day and I wish all those having duvet days, lost voices, aches and pains a speedy recovery.
Nick.
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At 11:39 8th Nov 2011, Queen_Autumn wrote:Some great suggestions made. I need to go and teach so a final "fling" on the mensh chase...
2nd calls for:
More than Words - Extreme and
Sounds of Silence - Simon & Gurfunkel
I'll also add a couple more:
Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones
Love Hurts - Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris
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At 11:40 8th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Quite ironic that a somewhat discordant 'd' snook into the place wher a 'b' should've been in my last post.
How's my new disguise looking? Is this your Sanderling?
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At 11:41 8th Nov 2011, Vildeen wrote:MTF - Sorry about the scarf, but I have never had a bloggers scarf before but if it woukd help I could send you one of my old footie scarves but maybe blue and white stripes would not go with your winter wardrobe
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At 11:43 8th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:And now a missing 'e'. You can sorta tell I'm tone deaf.
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At 11:43 8th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:**GET WELL SOON DEEBEE**
https://www.desiglitters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/get-well-soon-desi-glitters-2.gif
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At 11:46 8th Nov 2011, Brandon wrote:'Ebony & Ivory' Stevie Wonder/Paul McCartney
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At 11:48 8th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Can't forget this one....
WOODSTOCK ~ Matthews Southern Comfort
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At 11:52 8th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#72 MTF.... you asked what are bullet points?
https://oxforddictionaries.com/page/punctuationbullets/bullet-points
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At 11:54 8th Nov 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:#82 - good suggestion - didn't think of that one. Along with the suggestion of 'Gaudete' by Steeley Span it's beginning to feel all Christmassy already.
I got out of Movember, owing to the fact that I already have a beard and 'tache. and the good Lady Driver wouldn't let me get rid of it!
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At 11:56 8th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:#91. Are you me?
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At 12:01 8th Nov 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:#92. I might b ... :o)
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At 12:04 8th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#91... when you inherited the ARF crown, a couple of people, me included, wondered if you were a male or female driver and since you mentioned a beard and 'tache I hope the crown wasn't too girlie for you!! :o))
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At 12:05 8th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:#93. If you had said "The first rule about Biscuit Club....", I would have started to worry.
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At 12:15 8th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:#87 Aww, thanks LuciesMum! That is so sweet of you.
#92 and #93 hahaha!!
You lovely blogpoppets are really cheering me up today!
I just tweeted another suggestion: THE LONGEST TIME by Billy Joel. A great example of acapella harmonies.
~X~
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At 12:17 8th Nov 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Good Afternoon All :)
Very late to the party today :O Life keeps throwing us curve balls, and things never go quite the way they should, but then I suppose that's just life!
Loads of great oldie suggestions today, I've only just had a quick skim read, I'll have to go back and read up properly.
My suggestions to 2nd or 3rd or whatever...
CATHY'S CLOWN - THE EVERLY BROTHERS
ONE VOICE - BARRY MANILOW
THE SUN AIN'T GONNA SHINE ANYMORE - THE WALKER BROTHERS
WHITE WINTER HYMNAL - FLEET FOXES
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At 12:19 8th Nov 2011, Nick wrote:More than words by Extreme - the harmonies are wonderful
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At 12:20 8th Nov 2011, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Afternoon Poppeeters
Will read back blog in a mo but my suggestions are:
Don't Be Cruel by The Judds
Living in Harmony - Sir Cliff
What's that song from O Brother Where Art Thou ? " I went down to the river to pray?" Very good harmonies in that one.
Back in a bit
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At 12:20 8th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Chasin' a hat!
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