Au. Atomic number 79. Melting point 1064 degrees C
Morning bloggers.
Firstly apologies for the record breaking lateness of yesterday's blog which delayed somewhat your participation in yesterday's show. It was written at the normal time but got stuck in the Olympic slow lane. Hopefully this won't be happening again! Systems are in place, meetings have been held etc. Keep calm etc.
The rest of yesterday went rather well however. Our viewpoint in the old Admiralty building was extraordinary with Nelson in one window and Horseguards Parade, No 10 Downing St and Big Ben in the other. The only frustration was not being allowed to take pictures but hopefully the show was descriptive enough. We'll be back there next week and we look forward to walking the maze-like corridors of power again. I believe that if you get lost in there, it can be many years before anyone sees you again.
And what a day it was with gold medals at last and more victories in the sitting down sports that we do rather well in. It has to be BRADLEY WIGGINS oldies doesn't it? And having done Tour de France oldies a while back maybe we avoid Queen and Kraftwerk for now. And Chris has been modding it up too so let's have some tunes for Sir Bradley asap.
So after much triumphing, medaling and podiuming (anything can be a verb you know), our show comes today from another of the big screen areas by Tower Bridge and London's City Hall, home of the high-wire mayor. Wander past, buy us an ice-cream. You're not that far away really.
Have a well-balanced and nutritionally perfect Thursday, see you after 5.
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At 09:37 2nd Aug 2012, Paul of Sheffield wrote:Good Morning Each!
'Biggy Wiggy' by Jools Holland. That'll do it.
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At 09:40 2nd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning again –
Bradley Wiggins?
THIS WHEEL’S ON FIRE – Julie Driscoll & Brian Auger Trinity
RIDE LIKE THE WIND – Christopher Cross
ON TOP OF THE WORLD – Carpenters
SIMPLY THE BEST – Tina Turner
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Comment number 3.
At 09:40 2nd Aug 2012, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Knight Rider' (theme), It's only a matter of time, surely.
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At 09:44 2nd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:NOBODY DOES IT BETTER - Carly Simon
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At 09:44 2nd Aug 2012, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'Bike' by Pink Floyd
'The Sideboard Song' by Chas and Dave
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Comment number 6.
At 09:47 2nd Aug 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:Good morning Simon, team and fellow blogsters,
How about:
MY WHITE BICYCLE - Nazareth?
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Comment number 7.
At 09:48 2nd Aug 2012, Paul of Sheffield wrote:'O Superman' by Laurie Anderson
'Time Trial Run' by The Boss Martians
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At 09:48 2nd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:FASTER THAN THE SETTING SUN - Fyfe Dangerfield
I BELIEVE I CAN FLY - R Kelly
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Comment number 9.
At 09:48 2nd Aug 2012, Mrs Boris wrote:Morning my lovely Blogpoppets and the equally lovely DTT!
Has to be
The Pushbike Song-Mungo Jerry
doesn't it?
Love to all
Mrs B x
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Comment number 10.
At 09:51 2nd Aug 2012, Lady_Stormrider wrote:Morning all - well the switch tripped over & my alarm didn't go off - now three different lorries have turned up outside to hand over stuff for me to stamp & sign, authorise storage and shred. It's turning into a right kerfuffle and high vis jackets getting creased!
Anyway I heard some of the commentary yesterday and this phrase kept coming up about Mr Wiggins.
BOBBY VEE - POETRY IN MOTION.
And a happy 18th birthday (again!) to Mr Aquaplane to today - X
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Comment number 11.
At 09:53 2nd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:YOU'RE THE TOP - Barbra Striesand (with Ryan O'Neal) or Ella
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Comment number 12.
At 09:54 2nd Aug 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:CHAIN REACTION - DIANA ROSS
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE - EAGLES
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Comment number 13.
At 09:54 2nd Aug 2012, Glenn of Devon wrote:And good morning again on todays shiny new blog ...
SO YOU WIN AGAIN - HOT CHOCOLATE
A WELL RESPECTED MAN - THE KINKS
GOLDEN TOUCH - RAZORLIGHT
TICKET TO RIDE - THE BEATLES
WATCHING THE WHEELS - JOHN LENNON
MELLOW YELLOW - DONOVAN
RIO - DURAN DURAN
AFTERNOON DELIGHT - STARLAND VOCAL BAND (Sky rockets in flight ...)
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At 09:56 2nd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:RESPECT - Aretha
LEGS - Z Z Top
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At 09:58 2nd Aug 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:THE MEDAL SONG - CULTURE CLUB
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Comment number 16.
At 09:59 2nd Aug 2012, coffeeBuzz wrote:Good morning again,
#oldiestheme
HIGHWAY STAR - DEEP PURPLE
OLYMPIAN - GENE
TIME IS TIGHT - BOOKER T AND THE MG'S (time trial, y'see?)
WIGGLE IT - 2 IN A ROOM
Off to the coffee machine...
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cBzz
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Comment number 17.
At 10:00 2nd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:BEAT THE CLOCK - Sparks
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Comment number 18.
At 10:01 2nd Aug 2012, Molly Coddle wrote:Last one:
WIG WAM BAM - The Sweet
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Comment number 19.
At 10:06 2nd Aug 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:Hi again everyone
I heard Chris Evans chatting to Simon a little while ago and it sounds like he enjoyed the volleyball yesterday!
Oldies' theme.....
RIDE ON ~ Christy Moore
RIDE LIKE THE WIND – Christopher Cross
WATCHING THE WHEELS ~ John Lennon
THE PUSHBIKE SONG ~ Mungo Jerry
HEART OF GOLD ~ Neil Young
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Comment number 20.
At 10:15 2nd Aug 2012, Mandy wrote:Hi Simon and everyone
Quick choOn list as on audit today near Birmingham City ground.
1. The Bicycle Song. Queen
2. The race - Yello
3. Gold - Spandau Ballet
4. Winner takes it all - Abba
5. Pushbike song - The Mixtures
6. Life in the fast lane - Eagles
7. You win again - Hot Chocolate
8. On top of the world - Carpenters
9. To Sir with love - Lulu
10. Wheels on fire - Brian Auger and Trinity
Laters
Mandy ;)
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Comment number 21.
At 10:17 2nd Aug 2012, Mrs Boris wrote:THIS CHARMING MAN-The Smiths
I think Bradley is lovely, so down to earth and honest!
Mrs B x
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Comment number 22.
At 10:21 2nd Aug 2012, amelia wrote:Morning
Only posting as Lord A tweeted the theme last night. On aunty duties for the next 4 days (my sister must be mad).
Bradley Wiggins is a dote, as they say around here.
Fantastic silver for the Scottish swimmer Michael Jamieson.
Not read back so apologies for duplication.
Visitors mainly full of sugar now, oops
In The City - The Jam
News of the World - The Jam
Lazy Sunday - Small Faces (he deserves a day off)
Stanley Road - Paul Weller
Wings of Speed - Paul Weller
Race for the Prize - Flaming Lips
Devil's Haircut - Beck
Rider on the Wheel - Nick Drake
King of the Road - The Proclaimers
King of The Mountain - Kate Bush
Tears of Gold - Ryan Adams
Thunder Road - Bruce Springsteen
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Comment number 23.
At 10:31 2nd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY - Deneice Willams
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At 10:32 2nd Aug 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:Morning all :-)
EDWIN STARR....25 MILES
THE STYLE COUNCIL...YOU'RE THE BEST THING
ROD 'THE MOD' STEWART....YOU WEAR IT WELL
WILSON PICKET....MUSTANG SALLY
PSL xxx
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At 10:41 2nd Aug 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:JACKIE WILSON....I GET THE SWEETEST FEELING
PSL
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At 10:50 2nd Aug 2012, Scotch Get wrote:Wi yon sideboards, it's gotta be The King!
Follow That Dream - Elvis
>8-D
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At 10:51 2nd Aug 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:I'M ON MY WAY...DEAN PARRISH
GO GO POWER....SUGAR PIE DE SANTO
two top soul tunes
PSL
PSL
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At 10:55 2nd Aug 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:WILLIE MITCHEL....THE CHAMPION
GENE CHANDLER.....NOTHING CAN STOP ME
PSL
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Comment number 29.
At 11:03 2nd Aug 2012, Queen_Autumn wrote:Morning all
No mensh-chase for me today as I've had an exciting double-mensh this week. I was hoping Drivetime might be out and about in London tomorrow as I'm coming down for Archery - but it appears ARF will be studio-bound.
Anyhoo - I hope all's well with everyone. Really must try and get out today and not watch sport all day!
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Comment number 30.
At 11:18 2nd Aug 2012, Posh Soul Lady wrote:WHOOP! my lovely mum & dad have had a mench by Claudia for their Diamond wedding anniversary today :-)
PSL x
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Comment number 31.
At 11:34 2nd Aug 2012, Stressed Erica wrote:Would like to stick my oar in and second a couple of top toons which have already been mentioned, if I may
Bike - PINK FLOYD
Beat the Clock - SPARKS
Ta
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At 12:25 2nd Aug 2012, Vildeen wrote:Good morning all, not had chance to check back but as Bradley Wiggins seems such a nice chap
THIS CHARMING MAN – THE SMITHS
(with opening lyrics ‘a punctured bicycle on a hillside desolate’)
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At 12:27 2nd Aug 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Good afternoon folks.
Hope all is well with everyone. Well done PCSL and congratulations to your mum and dad. Speaking of which:
CONGRATULATIONS -SIR CLIFF
THAT MAN - Caro emerald
THE WONDER OF YOU - ELVIS
WIGGLE WAGGLE - HERBIE HANCOCK
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At 12:33 2nd Aug 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:Some more thoughts:
LUCKY MAN - THE VERVE
HERE COMES YOUR MAN - PIXIES
THE PUSHBIKE SONG - THE MIXTURES
PERFECT - FAIRGROUND ATTRACTION
FANTASTIC DAY - HAIRCUT 100
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Comment number 35.
At 12:34 2nd Aug 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Good afternoon all
Had a busy morning doing 'stuff' that needed doing! All up to date now, I think.
Probably too late for choons but I'll put in a late request for
SIDE SADDLE - RUSS CONWAY because the saddle does sometimes go from side to side when the rider is pushing hard, if you see what I mean......
JW
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At 12:36 2nd Aug 2012, Simonward1964 wrote:I feel a U2 tune is appropriate for the ultimate road racer Bradley. So how about "Where the Streets Have no Name"? Go on you know you want to!
GB
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Comment number 37.
At 12:44 2nd Aug 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#35 perhaps Ring of Fire - Jonny Cash would be inappropriate ?
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At 13:06 2nd Aug 2012, John B Good wrote:Afternoon all
Late again...
Toons for Sir Bradley of Lambrettaville...
SHOUT TO THE TOP - Style Council
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Comment number 39.
At 13:11 2nd Aug 2012, clare wrote:Syd Barrat/Pink Floyd 'Bike'
Mark Ronson and The Business Intl 'The Bike Song'
Judas Priest 'Freewheel Burning'
Foreigner 'Urgent'
Achilles Last Stand – Led Zeppelin
The Seekers - Chase A Rainbow
Life in the Fast Lane 'The Eagles'
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Comment number 40.
At 13:14 2nd Aug 2012, John B Good wrote:Also....
START! - The Jam
IN THE CITY - The Jam
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At 13:16 2nd Aug 2012, clare wrote:OOo a couple of Mod songs
On the streets again Long Tall Shorty
Travelin Man Stevie Wonder
Comin Home Baby Mel Torme
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At 14:07 2nd Aug 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Just thought of
KING OF THE ROAD - ROGER MILLER
Probably miles too late but it had to be said!
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At 14:07 2nd Aug 2012, lord gazza wrote::)
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At 14:40 2nd Aug 2012, Glenn of Devon wrote:STRANGE BREW
WHITE ROOM
SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE
Not Wiggo choons, just a little CREAM for Shona sparkly medal's #37
;-)
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At 14:52 2nd Aug 2012, coffeeBuzz wrote:#44 *fights to steer the DT blog away from the naughty step*
Today's lunchtime update of our 'lympic names...
+The 2012 'lympic Names+
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*ameila (olympic name pending)
*And over the Baton Son
*Athlete from Eastleigh
*Autumn_Gale_Emms
*B of the Bang Billie
*Beach Jillyball
*Bow and Arrow Brandon/Shuttlecock Brandon/Oar Some Brandon/Paddling Brandon/Balance Beam Brandon/Jab and Hook Brandon
*coffeeBuzz Schneider/Daley coffeeBuzz
*fatima gazza bolt/addlington phelps
*Flo-Jo
*Gill - WINagee
*Glenn of Pentathlon
*Half pass-ley Cat
*Harry the Synchronised Swimmer/Harry the Rhythmic Gymnast
*J Ennis Wren
*John-nastics
*Judo41
*Ken - Go Cav and Allez Wiggo/Ken Wiggo Wednesday/Ken Arise Sir Wiggo
*Laser_Dinghy_Stormrider
*Lilac Blue Vault
*Mo Farahway
*Mrs Bellringing Boris
*nadia common madchick
*Pistorius Soul Lady/Jolly Hockey Sticks/Posh cycle saddle Lady
*Set Sail Sal
*Shona lot of muscles/Shona sparkly medal
*Suzieeeeeee a go go
*Synchronised Vildeen
*Team_Geebee_Deebee/Teem_Geebee_Deebee
*Team PentaHoffs
*Tickled Locog
*TorchLight Katy
*Tortie-Gunnell
*WaterPaulO Sheffield
*Zoe-la Budd/Zoe The Weightlifter
Off to the coffee machine...
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cBzz
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At 15:07 2nd Aug 2012, Tartan Queen Shona wrote:#44 Glenn! I laughed out loud at that!
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At 15:28 2nd Aug 2012, Harry the Snapper wrote:Good afternoon everyone.
Apologies for my absence, I've been a tad busy.
Looks like the blog needs a fillip. Where's KateyMatey when you need her? :0)
Suprised no one has suggested:
NINE MILLION BICYCLES by KATIE MELUA because I feel there are going to be a lot of people taking up cycling as a sport given the continuing success of GB's cyclists.
And, what about:
BROKEN BICYCLES by TOM WAITS, such short memories ;0)
Should be around more tomorrow if I'm allowed out ;0)
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At 16:58 2nd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Afternoon All!
The weather decided to be beautiful! Very warm, very sunny, nice breeze!
It's very quiet here ............................
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At 17:42 2nd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Oh Yes! Beat The Clock! Oh Yes!
Thanks for the mensh Simon!
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At 17:43 2nd Aug 2012, Lilac Blue wrote:Hi Everyone!
Went to Olympic Park yesterday and we were completely blown away by how wonderful our whole 2012 London Olympic was. It was fantastic and we are so grateful to have been able to go. We watched New Zealand vs. India in hockey (NZ won, 3 - 1 ) and the best was the second match with South Africa vs Great Britain hockey and end in a draw, 2-2. It was exciting and fun to be in a match with the home team, chanting of GB, GB, foot pounding, flag waving, a GB trumpet, playing some Tom Jones with everyone singing along - total pandemonium and GB just barely squeaked by and it seemed SA was sharper, and we got through that match. :0)
It all far exceed what we thought we would see and experience because the ticket buying was such a hassle . We saw some empty seats yet when GB were on the field, it was a packed Riverside Stadium. There were plenty of food booths with almost no or short queues, never never had to wait for a toilet and the architecture of the buildings look amazing and the grounds incredible as every flower on each and every plant was in full bloom - only English gardener's can do that. Simon, how lucky you are to have been able to be at so many in the past. I've wanted all my life to attend an Olympic and so chuffed that 2012 London Olympics was best sporting experience I've have ever had.
LB, x
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At 18:14 2nd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:#50 What a fine descriptive post, LilacBlue! Thankyou for sharing. Very happy that you were able to enjoy the experience and that you did!
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At 18:23 2nd Aug 2012, WickedFairyFlo wrote:So pleased you enjoyed your Olympic visit, Lilace Blue... I bet it makes you wonder why there was so much fuss over the ticket allocation and I hope any ticket owners who don't turn up will have their seats taken by the true fans.
WELL DONE Billie on your Beat The Clock oldie being played. I missed the previous part of the show as I was watching the Olympics on TV!
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At 18:34 2nd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Welldone for Chas & Dave, Paul. Madness!
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Comment number 54.
At 18:54 2nd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Goodness Gracious! A Second Mensh! For Judie Driscoll! And a "B of The Bang Billie"!
Goodness Gracious!
Thankyou again Simon!
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At 20:27 2nd Aug 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:So happy for you, LilacBlue, that you were able to enjoy your time at the 'Lympics - it sounds great. Most of the interviews I've heard or read have been positive about their experience - so glad it is working out well. There will always be one or two moaning minnies no matter what is done.
I also claim an OSM for King of the Road!
And well done to todays medallists, whatever the colour!
JW
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At 20:31 2nd Aug 2012, Gill withagee wrote:Evening all, appologies for lack of attendance. (must try harder as my teacher always said)
The team certainly seem to have had a good time this week on their travels. the photos on FB look almost like they were taken on a holiday (sunglasses and all) :-)
A shame the CD player in the 'pop-up' studio gave up the ghost, it lead to much giggling at the dinner table in our house. Well handled team, a fresh one for next week I think.
Dont think ive watched this much sport in a very long time (and such a wide variety). Cherub thinks the Judo looks like 'dancing' and they should have music in the background to accompany them. Hubbs on the other hand thinks it all looks something from the playground and that they should have a cround around them shouting FIGHT! FIGHT!. (everyones a critic eh?)
~gill~
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At 21:13 2nd Aug 2012, Jennie Wren wrote:Night all.
See you tomorrow.
JW
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At 08:03 3rd Aug 2012, Billie on the Blog wrote:Good Morning All
We're promised dreadful weather but it hasn't arrived yet .....................
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At 15:42 3rd Aug 2012, CHRIS wrote:Two songs I'm listening to non stop (with breaks for Drive Time obviously).....JD Macphereson - North Side Gal or The Baboons - Drinkin' Gasoline........Go on Simon give us a ROCK-A-BILLY opener today !
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