Not the bookshop
Good morning from the estate, looking dreary and a tad too leafy. I can never quite get all the leaves up as they are stuck in the grass which I should have cut just the once more before putting the mower away. But seems wrong to cut the grass in November. Like going to the cinema on a Monday, it just doesn't seem right (this maybe the protestant work ethic gone mad).
Yesterday I was delighted to see Ted Beston again. Ted was a legendary producer at Radio 1 and my first on the breakfast show in 1988. He was famously Jimmy Saville's producer for many years and I remember Jimmy on the Old Record Club on a Sunday afternoon asking Ted how much time he had left on the show. Through some kind of audible talkback system, Ted's voice would appear saying "One more record Jim" and the show would conclude. In honour of Ted I asked Colin, one of our top studio managers at the time, to rig up a similar system when I was on the breakfast show so that we could hear his contribution to the 'guess the age of the celeb' feature. Colin happily joined in- most of his engineering colleagues were somewhat more reluctant! Anyway, Ted told me that Jimmy Saville, who fronted the Green Shield Stamps ads, opted to be paid for his services in stamps. So when he came to buy his latest Rolls Royce, he paid for it with books and books and books of stamps. Yes really. I don't recall any cars featuring in the GSS catalogues we looked at but maybe there were celeb editions we never saw.
Loved talking to Terry Pratchett yesterday. He is endlessly fascinating and a man, despite everything, at the peak of his powers. As he said, 3 of his best books have been written while he has had Alzheimers and there are 3 more on the go. A remarkable man.
Today we welcome film director Sir Alan Parker who was nominated twice for best director at the Oscars (Mississippi Burning and Midnight Express) but his debut was Bugsy Malone. But before it was a film, it was a story invented to keep his 4 children occupied on long journeys. He created a world of gangsters and showgirls in New York City but featuring only children. The novel has come out as an 'Essential Modern Classic' and Sir Alan will tell more after 6.
And songs please on the theme of BORDERS. These are much in the news as to who crosses them and with whose permission but they have been sung about too (is that the rustle of the Al Stewart fan club preparing themselves?) Crossing and borders always seems very exciting so let's see what we can manage. Or you can manage.
Have a freeflowing and unrestricted Wednesday, see you after 5.
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At 09:41 16th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Morning morning.
Across the border - ELO.
MTF.xx
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At 09:44 16th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:"You take the high road and I'll take the low road and I'll be in Scotland afore ye"
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At 09:45 16th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:I have got many books of green shield stamps left. Any ideas as to what to do with them?
I could do with a new car, thats a well known fact! Just get me to London and beyond Noggin!
MTF.xx
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At 09:45 16th Nov 2011, Alex Heney wrote:Morning All,
BORDER REIVER - Mark Knopfler
ON THE BORDER - The Eagles
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At 09:47 16th Nov 2011, Jilly wrote:Good morning Simon, team and poppets all from a very leafy, stuck in too long grass Surrey. (I told the Mister it needed one more cut!)
The fog is starting to lift here so I am hopeful of another bright day like yesterday.
I will leave the Al Stewart to the fan club and suggest the following ....
BORDERLINE - MADONNA
ACROSS THE BORDER - ELO
BORDER SONG - ELTON JOHN
PEACE ON THE BORDER - STEELEYE SPAN
Will ingest caffeine and thunk some more
Have a good one all.
Jillyx
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At 09:47 16th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:ON THE BORDER - Al Stewart
ON THE BORDER - Eagles
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At 09:49 16th Nov 2011, Alex Heney wrote:SOUTH OF THE BORDER (DOWN MEXICO WAY) - Chris Isaak (or Perry Como, or Willie Nelson, or various others)
GAMES WITHOUT FRONTIERS - Peter Gabriel
NO FRONTIERS - The Corrs
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At 09:49 16th Nov 2011, Our Zoe wrote:Good Morning All :)
Lovely blog today Simon, as always I should add!
Just a quick pop in from me, because we're dashing off to a meeting soon.
Oldie suggestions...
BORDERLINE - MADONNA
ON THE BORDER - AL STEWART (of course!)
HOLD THE LINE - TOTO
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At 09:50 16th Nov 2011, Just Plain Alice wrote:Morning All,
Borderline - Madonna
Maybes Laters.
A.
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At 09:51 16th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:Morning Simon, team, NYM and audible bloggers
LET 'EM IN - Paul McCartney and Wings
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At 09:51 16th Nov 2011, Brandon wrote:Morning All,
'Games Without Frontiers' Peter Gaberiel
Have a good day everybody
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At 09:51 16th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Hi agin everyone
Very mild start to the day for us and long may it continue!
Glad to see Simon has mentioned Al Stewart for us fans of the great man!!!
ON THE BORDER ~ Al Stewart (of course)!
BORDERLINE ~ Madonna
HOLD THE LINE ~ Toto
EDGE OF HEAVEN ~ Wham
DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN ~ Bruce Springsteen
xx
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At 09:52 16th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:SOUTH OF THE BORDER - Robbie Williams
SOUTH OF THE BORDER DOWN MEXICO WAY - AYE AYE AYE AYE - Slim Whitman
GAMES WITHOUT FRONTIERS - Peter Gabriel
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At 09:52 16th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:Good Morning Simon, Team and Blogpoppets
Very quick one from me - about to go into a meeting
BORDERLINE by Madonna
BORDER SONG by Elton John
CROSS THE LINE by John Legend
Deebee ~X~
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At 09:53 16th Nov 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:Morning all! Yet another grey day. As I wasn't around yesterday - was feeling under the weather - I had a quick flick through the Tuesday blog and was quickly confused by apparent references to my wellbeing. It was only on closer reading that I was directed to read the close of Monday's blog to discover the plight of the poor blighter whose car had left the road. Perhaps I should have chosen a better moniker...
I'll have to think about a few border songs - the only one that pops into the still waking mind is more concerned with someone who has crossed one...
GENESIS - Illegal Alien
Hopefully back later. Where's the coffee...?
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At 09:53 16th Nov 2011, Just Plain Alice wrote:How' about:-
Nikita - Elton John
Isn't that about the Berlin Wall or did I just make that up?
A.
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At 09:54 16th Nov 2011, Jilly wrote:Howzabout...
THE IMMIGRANT SONG - LED ZEPPELIN
IMMIGRANT - SADE
NUTBUSH CITY LIMITS - IKE AND TINA
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At 09:55 16th Nov 2011, Alex Heney wrote:BORDERLINE - Chris DeBurgh
ILLEGAL ALIEN - Genesis
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At 09:55 16th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:_YOU'RE WONDERING NOW - The Specials
Only because of the person at the beginning saying "You can't come in"
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At 09:55 16th Nov 2011, Our Zoe wrote:A couple more oldie suggestions...
NIKITA - ELTON JOHN
(COMING TO) AMERICA - NEIL DIAMOND
AMERICA - SIMON AND GARFUNKEL
That'll do pig! I'm off now, hopefully back later xxx
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At 09:56 16th Nov 2011, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:AIRPORT by The Motors
WALK THE LINE by Johnny Cash
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At 09:56 16th Nov 2011, Alan D wrote:GAMES WITHOUT FRONTIERS - Peter Gabriel
CROSSING THE BORDER - Kris Kristofferson
Morning all! x
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At 09:56 16th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:East, West - Hermans Hermits.
MTF.xx
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At 09:59 16th Nov 2011, PhilMewis wrote:Morning,
Close to the Borderline - Billy Joel
Across the lines - Tracy Chapman
On the Border - Al Stewart
Welcome to Paradise - Green Day
Come on, Get in - KT Tunstall
Come as you are - Nirvana
Stop - Erasure
Stop her on sight (SOS) - Edwin Starr
Little Lies - Fleetwood Mac
No Hopers, Jokers and Rogues - Fishermans Friends
Just Checkin - Beautiful South
Check my eyelids for holes - Stereophonics
Failure - The La's
Communication Breakdown - Led Zeppelin
Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin
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At 09:59 16th Nov 2011, Jilly wrote:HOLD THE LINE - TOTO
ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK - STING
NO FRONTIERS - MARY BLACK
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At 09:59 16th Nov 2011, Alison from Eastleigh wrote:I HEAR YOU KNOCKING by Dave Edmonds
AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
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At 09:59 16th Nov 2011, Alan D wrote:LOST IN FRANCE - Bonnie Tyler maybe?
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At 10:00 16th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Right, ten o clock departure from me this morning.
Have a great morning everyone, will poop by later with list numero 3.
Happy Days :)
MTF.xx
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At 10:00 16th Nov 2011, Alex Heney wrote:THE CROSSING - Big Country
CROSS THE LINE - Spandau Ballet
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At 10:00 16th Nov 2011, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone.
Green Shield stamps? Vaguely remember them but when they were around I was too young to think that they were used for spending! Sir TP was good yesterday, you would not have known he had had Alzeimers but I guess sufferers have really good days and bad days. Amazing man! Our old KB instructor and his wife went to see him a few years back.
Anyway, bordering I come:
1. BORDERLINE - Madonna
2. THE CROSSING - Big Country
3. COME ON OVER TO MY PLACE - The Drifters
4. COME ON OVER - Shania Twain
5. CROSSING THE BORDER - Kris Kristofferson
6. BORDER SONG - Elton Song
7. MANY RIVERS TO CROSS - UB40
8. YOU CANT TOUCH THIS - M C Hammer
9. STAY - Shakespeares Sister or Sugarland
10. ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL - Pink Floyd
Have a lovely day
Catch ya later ( 3 days left as a lady of leisure and back in the world of world Monday!)
Mandy ;)
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At 10:01 16th Nov 2011, Vildeen wrote:Good Morning all
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER - JIMMI HENDRIX
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At 10:02 16th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER - Jimi Hendrix
WALKING ON THE CHINESE WALL - Philip Bailey
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At 10:02 16th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:_LOOK AWAY - Big Country
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At 10:03 16th Nov 2011, Brandon wrote:'Walk The Line' Johnny Cash
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At 10:04 16th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:A few more....
SOUTHERN CROSS ~ Crosby, Stills and Nash
NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE RIVER ~ Christy Moore
MANY RIVERS TO CROSS ~ Jimmy Cliff
FERRY CROSS THE MERSEY ~ Gerry and The Pacemakers
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At 10:05 16th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Come on over to my place - The Drifters.
Step inside love - Cilla.
Green green grass of home - Tom Jones.
Really not here . >>>>>>>>>>>>
Tatty bye.
MTF.xx
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At 10:07 16th Nov 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good morning everyone.
Cold but sunny one again in Cumbria but I understand it's going to change. Still, this time two years ago, it started raining heavily and didn't stop for three days. Anniversary of the "Great Flood" on Saturday.
As for the theme, if it is to be Al Stewart's 'On the Border', any chance of the live version from the "Rhymes in Rooms" album with the stunning guitar of Peter White? Maybe not, but if you don't ask, you don't get.
My request would be someone who is very rarely heard on any wireless station:
ON THE BORDERLINE by RY COODER with HARRY DEAN STANTON
Be back later.
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At 10:08 16th Nov 2011, Brandon wrote:'Find Your Own Way Home' REO Speedwagon
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At 10:08 16th Nov 2011, Tortie Cat wrote:Good morning all
A lovely blog Simon - as Zoe said, as always.
The only one I can think of at the moment:
IMMIGRANT SONG - Neil Sedaka
Back later
Tortie x
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At 10:11 16th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Final, I'm not really here.....
The Driver, please dont think of changing your moniker. He walked away from it unhurt. All was well, cant say the same for his suspension!!
MTF.xx
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At 10:12 16th Nov 2011, Jilly wrote:WELCOME TO MY WORLD - JIM REEVES or ELVIS
WELCOME HOME - PETERS AND LEE
COME IN STRANGER - JOHNNY CASH
DAVE EDMUNDS - I HEAR YOU KNOCKING
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At 10:12 16th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:BREAK DOWN THE DOOR - Bazza
FORTRESS AROUND YOUR HEART - Sting
THE FLOOD - TT (Wah!)
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At 10:12 16th Nov 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:Just a quickie, coming at the theme a little obliquely:
SAILING TO PHILADELPHIA by MARK KNOPFLER & JAMES TAYLOR
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At 10:12 16th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:morning the blog took an age to open?
WALK ON BY DIONNE WARWICK
BORDER SONG ARETHA FRANKLIN
AIN'T NO STOPPING US NOW Mc FADDEN & WHITEHEAD
THERES'S NO STOPPING US NOW THE SUPREMES
PSL x
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At 10:15 16th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:LET ME IN - Osmonds
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At 10:16 16th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:_THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND - Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
_THIS LAND IS MINE - Dido
Good day all
JBG
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At 10:16 16th Nov 2011, Brandon wrote:'Englishman In New York' Sting
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At 10:18 16th Nov 2011, Crazy Fool wrote:The Other Side - Aerosmith
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At 10:18 16th Nov 2011, ponyclubmum wrote:Dear Simon A bit of duplication, but here is my list for Borders
Borderline - Madonna (obviously)
Games without Frontiers (Peter Gabriel)
Chasing Pavements -Adele (a type of border)
I want to break free - Queen (borders restrict)
If you love somebody set them free - Sting (same logic as Queen above)
King of the wild frontier -Adman and the Ants
Many Rivers to Cross - UB40 (Rivers are natural borders i.e Devon/Cornwall)
Through the Barricade - Spandau Ballet
I've purposely picked songs from 1980's and younger. Please, Please can whoever chooses the songs start picking some more modern ones. I know they are meant to be oldies, but there is a definite 1970's and earlier bias at the moment. Those of us under 50 are feeling neglected.
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At 10:19 16th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:GET HERE - Oleta Adams
BUILDING A BRIDGE TO YOUR HEART - Wax
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At 10:19 16th Nov 2011, Alex Heney wrote:RUNNING MAN - Al Stewart
LOOKING EAST - Jackson Browne
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At 10:19 16th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:CILLA BLACK STEP INSIDE LOVE
WALLS COME TUMBLING DOWN THE STYLE COUNCIL
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At 10:22 16th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:NO SELF CONTROL - Peter Gabriel
I'M GONNA GET ME A GUN - Cat Stevens
Ha!
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At 10:23 16th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:PLEASE LET ME IN JJ BARNES
DRIFTER RAY POLLARD
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At 10:24 16th Nov 2011, Jilly wrote:WALK THIS WAY - AEROSMITH or RUN-DMC (or both)
ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN - ALISON KRAUSS
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At 10:25 16th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:Has JBG gone?
Without even a mention of GT&T?
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At 10:25 16th Nov 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:The whole show could be devoted to Al Stewart. Another couple:
Murmansk Run/Ellis Island
Roads to Moscow ("They crossed over the border the hour before dawn")
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At 10:26 16th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:STOP LOOK & LISTEN DIANA ROSS & MARVIN GAYE
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At 10:26 16th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:_ALL AROUND THE WORLD OR THE MYTH OF FINGERPRINTS - Paul Simon with Los Lobos
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At 10:27 16th Nov 2011, The Cutbush Crew wrote:Morning all,
Great to hear Hole in my shoe last night, a fave of my dear late Sister (says Paul TMFM).
Today's offerings:
ON THE BORDER - AL STEWART (Simon, you little tease)
BREAKTHROUGH - QUEEN
AIRPORT - THE MOTORS
BORDERLINE - MADONNA
IMMIGRATION SONG - LED ZEPPELIN
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE - JOHN DENVER
WE GOTTA GET OUT OF THIS PLACE - ANIMALS
We were desperate to think of a song by ONJ but couldn't come up with one......
Cheers, Paul TMFM, Richie J and Paul G.
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At 10:32 16th Nov 2011, Billie on the Blog wrote:#60 -Crew
On the Banks of the Ohio?
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At 10:34 16th Nov 2011, Jilly wrote:Last few from me..
TEARIN' DOWN THE WALLS - POISON (well it is midweek mosh day!)
DON'T FENCE ME IN - ELLA FITZGERALD
COME ON OVER TO MY PLACE - THE DRIFTERS
COME ON OVER HERE - TONI BRAXTON
Jx
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At 10:37 16th Nov 2011, Vildeen wrote:ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD - NEIL YOUNG
BOTH SIDES NOW - JONI MITCHEL
LOOKING FOR FREEDOM - DAVID HASSELHOFF
(I think this was sung by him on the Berlin Wall)
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At 10:38 16th Nov 2011, Dougal wrote:Morning one and all.............................very misty in deepest East Anglia today...............pretty nippy as well.............................my offerings for the NYM and Simon today are..................................................................................
Go Now - Moody Blues
Right Down The Line - Gerry Rafferty
The End Of The Line - The Travelling Wilburys
Don't Let Me Cross Over - Jim Reeves
Wichita Lineman - Glenn Campbell
Have a good day........................................................................................
The Magic Roundabout Lady x
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At 10:41 16th Nov 2011, loveoneanother wrote:BORDERLINE by NICO
GET BACK by THE BEATLES
ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE by THE BAND
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At 10:50 16th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each! Borders, eh?
Dividing...
'Here, There And Everywhere' by Emmylou Harris
'Running Bear' by Johnny Preston
'Passport' by Gogol Bordello
'Customs:culture Shock. Etiquette.Nothing To Declare. by The Albion Band
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At 10:56 16th Nov 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Ooooh oooh oooh - I have some unexpected time to myself
Some great choices for choons today - I have a little list of ones I can't see ...
I've cancelled a social gathering so hoping to get chance to hear the show tonight ... am ridiculously excited ...
BARRIERS - SOFT CELL
BREAK ON THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE - DOORS
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO - THE CLASH
THERE'S NO OTHER WAY - BLUR
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At 10:59 16th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:In my haste to get to the meeting, I forgot to mention GAMES WITHOUT FRONTIERS by Peter Gabriel. I did tweet it though.
#49 ponyclubmum - duplication is absolutely fine. It's been said here before, we don't 'own' the suggestions, if only one person could suggest each song it would be very unfair on those who couldn't get here until later in the day - plus Simon often gives menshes to more than one person for a particular song. And I think the songs that are suggested reflect on the average age of the listener, which I believe is 52!
~X~
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At 10:59 16th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:#TBFA
1) The Doors
2) Creedence Clearwater Revival
3) Rory Gallagher
4) Thin Lizzy
5) Wishbone Ash
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At 11:01 16th Nov 2011, Sir Cumference wrote:OASIS - All Around The World
SUPERTRAMP - Long Way Home
RICHARD & LINDA THOMPSON - When I Get To The Border
CHRIS DE BURGH - Don't Pay The Ferryman
GENESIS - Behind The Lines (or Phil Collins' own version)
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At 11:02 16th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#57 Harry... good idea to try and sneak in some extra Al Stewart songs... we could also have 'Roads To Moscow' that begins..... "They crossed over the border the hour before dawn, moving in lines through the day"
xx
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At 11:03 16th Nov 2011, Dougal wrote:Just realised that it is Wednesday............................so a couple of suggestions for Dr Mosh on the border theme.............................................................
The Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin
The Pass - Rush
The Magic Roundabout Lady x
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At 11:04 16th Nov 2011, Katy Mac wrote:Paul - I have MY FIRST 3 lists for FAVOURITE ACT - - - -
LIST#1
1. PINK FLOYD
2. LED ZEPPELIN
3. THE WHO
4. DAVID BOWIE
4. FLEETWOOD MAC
LIST #2
1. LED ZEPPELIN
2. PINK FLOYD
3. SIMON & GARFUNKEL
4. THE WHO
5. DAVID BOWIE
LIST #3
1. GENESIS
2. PINK FLOYD
3. ALAN PARSONS PROJECT
4. CREAM
5. CROSY STILLS NASH & YOUNG
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At 11:06 16th Nov 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:#71 Florence, care to read my #57 again? LOL
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At 11:07 16th Nov 2011, Dougal wrote:Before I disappear my HOIB oldie suggestion for today is....................................
Is This The Way To Amarillo - Tony Christie ;0)
The Magic Roundabout Lady x
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At 11:07 16th Nov 2011, The Cutbush Crew wrote:Still thinking of an ONJ song....
Just wanted to chat about my list from yesterday.
Firstly, I'll drop Bryan Ferry and go with Roxy - the Bryan bit will be implied :o).
Secondly, Al Stewart has been a fave of mine for years, ever since hearing TYOTC at a hi-fi demo with my Dad. He has a gift for story telling in his songs and thay transport you to a different time and place. A bit whimsical maybe, but fantastic in a live setting. I caught one of his shows at Brighton Dome back in 2006 with guitarists Dave Nachmanof and Laurence Juber. Great musicianship on show that night, and loved the little stories introducing each song. What's my favourite Stewart album? So many good ones to choose from, but the two I play most are Famous Last Words (with the great "Trains" track (scuse the pun)) and Between The Wars.
Thinking about the Blog Fave Act list got me thinking about albums I keep going back to time after time. Strangely they tend to be concept albums such as Close To The Edge by Yes, or The Dark Side of the Moon by the Floyd. Also got me thinking about the old "all killer, no filler" album debate. Does anyone have anything to say about that?
- Paul TMFM.
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At 11:13 16th Nov 2011, Froschi wrote:OK - so if we are off to 'The Borders'...
Flowers of the forest
Hail Smiling Morn
probably not on the playlist though....
Maybe this one is playable?...
Scotland's Story The Proclaimers
and on a non scottish theme...
Walk the line - Johnny Cash
Have a nice day
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At 11:15 16th Nov 2011, Ken wrote:Morning all
BARRICADES OF HEAVEN - Jackson Browne
Caught a snippet of Papmaster a short time ago. The contestent's great aunt apparently had a famouse neighbour move in to the road. He wandered past, said "Hello, I've just moved in, do you know who I am?" to which the response was "No idea. Now clear off!"
Which struck me as entirely the right response to anybody who introduces themselves in that celebrity manner :-)
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At 11:15 16th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:For my TBFA #3 I was going to go for Al Stewart. But then I thought - nah, I like to be different...;o)
1. Gerry Rafferty
2. Alan Parson Project
3. Eric Clapton
4. Abba
5. 10CC
An eclectic mix, I think you'll agree. I'll have to give my #4 and #5 choices tomorrow, as I won't be around on Friday. I've got a date with Pudsey.
~X~
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At 11:18 16th Nov 2011, Harry the Snapper wrote:My Top Five: Day 3 (aka c. 1982)
1. Al Stewart
2. Bruce Springsteen
3. Pink Floyd
4. Neil Young
5. Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five
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At 11:18 16th Nov 2011, Deebee wrote:#79 and here's Alan's missing s
~X~
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At 11:19 16th Nov 2011, Posh Soul Lady wrote:EXCITED.COM !!!
PSL Tshirt has arrived in time to wear on Friday for CiN day at Radio 2
;-D
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At 11:21 16th Nov 2011, Ken wrote:#78 Uuurrghh, that was a Freudian slip and a half, I definitely didn't intend to suggest that Popmaster was rubbish, I enjoy it on the rare occasion I get to hear it. Must be ingrained in me to not want to type "pop". Musical snob? Me? :-)
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At 11:22 16th Nov 2011, Just Plain Alice wrote:Righto, didn't know that you could 5 lists. Reet this would be list 2 then
1. Foo Fighters
2. U2
3. Elbow
4. Madonna
5. Adele
Thinking about list 3
Maybes Laters
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At 11:25 16th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#74... oops Harry, silly me... having a busy morning, so dashing in and out of the blog and I must have hurriedly seen only Murmansk Run/Ellis Island!!!
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At 11:30 16th Nov 2011, Paul of Sheffield wrote:HURRAH! ***** have finally turned up in #TBFA . I was convinced that they would be riding quite high. (You looking at this, R2 producers?)
If you are interested ***** were someones third choice in todays lists.
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At 11:36 16th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:#76 The Cutbush Crew... as you seem to be a fan of 'Yes', have you seen them recently? A colleague of my husband went to see them in Glasgow a few days ago and here's a review from the night that was in The Scotsman!
Gig review: Yes - Glasgow Clyde Auditorium by Malcolm Jack
Rating: *
"Where this show ranked in Yes’s 43-year performance history felt like moot point after more than two hours in prog hell.
To experience for just one minute a band so deeply unaware of how self-indulgent and ridiculous they are was to abandon all hope of even-handedness, and to appreciate that prog’s arch nemesis, punk – which in the 1970s showed Yes and their ilk up for the tedious squares they are – could not have happened quickly enough.
Between Geoff Downes’ synth workouts across nine keyboards, bassist Chris Squire’s wizardly long white hair rippling in a wind machine breeze and Steve Howe’s endless streams of fleet-fingered noodling, engendering a wish that the guitar be uninvented for one night only, not to mention frontman Benoît David’s fey dancing – and you can hardly have expected magnetic stage presence from a guy ludicrously promoted from a Yes tribute band – it was hard to decide which aspect was most cringe-worthy.
Getting through just individual songs became an attritional slog. Somewhere around the midway point of the 25-minute, six-part title suite to their new album, Fly From Here, I even nodded-off for a bit.
As David finally announced “it’s nearly time to go” it seemed respite was close, then the crushing realisation of what an elastic concept time is in Yes world dawned, and we were still in our seats 20 minutes later, watching Downes lick a wild keytar solo. Never mind anyone else – don’t they get sick of it all?"
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At 11:39 16th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:One more and then I must dash away for a while!
THROUGH THE BARRICADES ~ Spandau Ballet
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At 11:47 16th Nov 2011, Queen_Autumn wrote:Morning all. The sun is shining here today which is nice. So for today's oldies can I please 2nd:
Borderline - Madonna
Immigrant Song - Led Zep
Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
I'll then add:
Ticket to Ride - The Beatles
Walk on the Wild Side - Lou Reed
You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive - Brad Paisley
Crossroads - Eric Clapton
Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan / Eric Clapton/ Guns & Roses
I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash
Sweet Dreams - The Eurythmics
One Step Beyond - Madness
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At 11:49 16th Nov 2011, Just Plain Alice wrote:#86 - Err Paul. Would that be my list?
A.
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At 12:07 16th Nov 2011, Alan D wrote:List 3 then - I'll leave out S & G and the Beatles today and do a definitive list for number 5. Got to go with Paul Simon though!!
1. Paul Simon
2. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
3. Melanie (Safka not C!!)
4. Jethro Tull
5. Joan Armatrading
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At 12:09 16th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:As an 'under 50' blogger, I dont feel left out!
Well not all the time anyway ;)
Here's my list number three...
1. ELO
2. The Hollies.
3. Scissor Sisters.
4. The Wurzels.
5. Meatloaf.
MTF.xx
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At 12:10 16th Nov 2011, Vildeen wrote:Like to add my nomination to HTS selection of
SAILING TO PHILADELPHIA - KNOPFLER & TAYLOR
with it references to setting out boundaries and borders
WIND OF CHANGE - THE SCORPIONS
NO MANS LAND - BILLY JOEL
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At 12:12 16th Nov 2011, Gill withagee wrote:Well I was about to say 'morning', but as its 9 minutes past the hour id better say AFTERNOON !
Most of the songs I came up with have already gone (well that'll teach me for being tardy), so here are some haistily prepared replacements.
COME BACK AND STAY - PAUL YOUNG
FREEDOM - WHAM
FREEDOM - GEORGE MICHAEL
Finished 'the book' now, twas FANTASTIC ! a job well done Simon :-)
~Gill~
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At 12:17 16th Nov 2011, Simple with a dimple Sal wrote:Guessing that not being 52, makes me less than average?
I wonder if I will ever become average, or if the average age of 'the listener' will grow with the age of the show?
Will I always be less than average? Yikes!!
MTF.xx
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At 12:17 16th Nov 2011, Fenners wrote:Only just found time to look at the blog today - 90 posts already?!
Songs for Borders - some already said before no doubt (haven't had time to read all the comments!):
Border Reiver - Mark Knopfler
Sailing to Philadelphia - Mark Knopfler and James Taylor
Take the Long Way Home - Supertramp
Rotterdam (Or Anywhere) - Beautiful South
Migration - Camel
Stuck in the Middle - Stealer's Wheel (Liechtenstein comes to mind...)
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
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At 12:23 16th Nov 2011, Just Plain Alice wrote:Reet then, List 3
1. Foo Fighters
2. U2
3. Oasis
4. Snow Patrol
5. Take That
I thank you
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At 12:28 16th Nov 2011, John B Good wrote:Popping in for some lunch. What, no soup yet?
Inspired by Vildeen at #93
_NO MAN'S LAND - Fairport Convention
(One of those songs where the title is never mentioned in the actual song. Like Bohemian Rhapsody. Now there's a good idea for a theme on a rainy day....)
And a feem song for the Midweek Mosh.....
_NO MANS LAND - Shadowland / Steve Overland
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At 12:31 16th Nov 2011, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Hello Poppeteers
Just had time for a quick read back and to offer:
Jamaica Farewell - Harry Belafonte
Word of Our Own - The Seekers
Country Roads - John Denver
Dreaming of Home - (A Scottish Tartan Shortbread Tin Singer)
Think I'm scraping the barrell with that lot.
Have a good day everyone and catch you later.
Shona X
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At 12:32 16th Nov 2011, WickedFairyFlo wrote:At least you've not picked ONJ Shona!!
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