Festive fun...
You'll notice that there are not four but five shows this week! That's because we have got an extra show on Christmas Day. I'll be live in the studio playing your festive favourites and trying to get through as many of your Christmas greetings as I can. DO get in touch with your suggestions of the prefect songs for the most wonderful day of the year. Miss Babs has talked me into taking time out from cooking the turkey to come to work so I've insisted that she produce - as long as she brings a tray of Delia's sausage rolls. I've also banned her from the sherry till after mid-day so it should all run smoothly...Thanks to everyone who has suggested songs and even themes for Christmas. I got a lovely letter from Roger in Uddingston with his idea which celebrates the Bandaid single by featuring the original artists in the order they appear on the single. Basically the idea would be to play Do They Know It's Christmas as the first song, then the second song would be Paul Young, then a song by Boy George and so on. Everyone in the office likes the idea and we were thinking that we could turn it into a mega theme to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Liveaid? I also wonder if there's a way to incorporate it into our other festive shows? Thinking caps ( or Santa hats) on everyone...
Monday 21st
It's the winter solstice - so we'll be marking the shortest day with songs about the night. As the daylight disappears then gather round the radio and give me your suggestions. From Dancing in the Dark to Midnight in Moscow. It's two hours of Night Fever on Get It On...
Tuesday 22nd
A new survey has revealed that the most murdered songs at the karaoke are Waterloo, Bohemian Rhapsody and My Way. What did you hear murdered and by who? It's my job to investigate so get in touch with the guilty parties. Was there a not so Sweet Caroline at your office party or was your best mate killing you softly with his song? Hear the original and best versions on Tuesday...
Wed 23rd
At this time of year our thoughts turn to our families and blood is thicker than water on tonight's show. Is there No-one Quite Like Grandma, is Little Sister your top choice or does your family have a perfect cousin? Get in touch and let me know...
Christmas Eve
Here's an idea for what should be a really nice show for Christmas Eve. Is there anybody you want to thank this year and what song would you like for them? Maybe it's a supportive partner or loved one who has been there for you when times weren't so good? Someone at work who has helped you out when things got on top of you? Or maybe you just want to keep in mum and dad's good books!! Forget leaving out a mince pie and a carrot for the reindeer the only way to say thank you is by asking for a song on Christmas Eve...
Christmas Day
And finally there's a special edition of Get It On On Christmas day at midday. We're live and I want to play all of your festive favourites - from Santa Baby to Silent Night. Let me know about the tunes that you'd like to hear as you are cooking the turkey and preparing the feast. Get it on for Christmas day by emailing or why not text in during the show...
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At 20:59 17th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:MONDAY
'Ring Out, Solstice Bells' - Jethro Tull
Play it to close the show in order to body swerve the pedantic pedants.
"Could there be a more appropriate song to play on the shortest day?!?
Chandler Bing
>8-D
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At 21:17 17th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:FRIDAY
'The Chanukah Song' - Neil Diamond
Namechecks the birthday boy!
>8-D
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At 21:26 17th Dec 2009, norriemaclean wrote:Would be a great show to play Mary chapin carpenter's fantastic version of dancing in the dark!
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At 22:13 17th Dec 2009, henri hannah wrote:#3 I didn't know there was one, but can't find it listed - what's it on?
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At 22:32 17th Dec 2009, norriemaclean wrote:Henri it is on the cd single Almost Home, a live version which she slows the song down and gives a weary tone to match the lyric.
May give the zzzz factor again but is truly superb.
I could of course drop in a copy.....
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At 23:23 17th Dec 2009, joe-k-brown wrote:First thoughts for next week:
Monday - Because the night - Patti Smith Group
Tuesday - I am...I said - Neil Diamond
Wednesday - Orphan Girl - Gillian Welch
Thursday - Carry on my wayward son by Kansas - for my two boys, now young men, who make me happy and proud.
More to follow
Joe
Linlithgow
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At 23:30 17th Dec 2009, Glen Miller wrote:Monday
Night Time In The Switching Yard - Warren Zevon - The first track I heard by the Everly Brothers' pianist
Tuesday
Affection - Lost Boys - No one sings this karaoke favourite like Little Steven
Wednesday
Crazy Mama - Rolling Stones - Just as long as the guitar plays, let it steal your heart away
Thursday
Thank You Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again - Sly And The Family Stone - If you don't have your elf, you've got nothing
Friday
See Amid The Winter's Snow - Steeleye Span - The true meaning of Christmas
A Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night
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At 23:31 17th Dec 2009, paulhandley wrote:#1 No there couldn't Scotch but more to the point it's a good song which most folk should appreciate. No excuse for not playing it.
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At 23:40 17th Dec 2009, norriemaclean wrote:Glen it would be a pleasant surprise should Little Steven and his Lost Boys get played.
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At 00:03 18th Dec 2009, Glen Miller wrote:#1
The only song to name check Sha Na Na and rhyme with harmonica
#9
It would be %(*&^&$%^ astonishing
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At 00:44 18th Dec 2009, paolopablo wrote:Monday
Hmmm another theme about the night. Had one earlier this year. Wasn't successful then so will try again with
We Belong to the Night / Ellen Foley
Night Moves / Bob Seger
Night / Four Seasons (on motown)
Don't be afraid of the dark / Robert Cray Band
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At 00:48 18th Dec 2009, paolopablo wrote:Tuesday
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAArgh!!!!!!!
Not the dreaded K word.
My partner's been commandeering the saturday tv remote for the past umpteen weeks to watch Simon Cowells tv karaoke so I've had quite enough of it thanks.
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At 01:03 18th Dec 2009, paolopablo wrote:Wednesday
The best song played on GIO in 2009 IMO was
The Blower's Daughter /Damien Rice
but it's been played and although it would be good to hear
Billy Davey's Daughter / Stereophonics
or Brothers under the bridge / Bruce Springsteen
or Soul Sister Brown Sugar / Sam and Dave
or TSOP / MFSB
The Sound of Philadelphia/Mother Father Sister brother
or
or the best thing the Drifters (MK 234) ever did which was
Like sister and Brother,
There is one that eclipses the lot of them and that is the superb
Bring the Family Back / Billy Paul
Don't remember ever hearing it on GIO. Top Tune.
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At 01:06 18th Dec 2009, paolopablo wrote:Got my first proper day off in ages today so gonna do my christmas shopping. What are you all wanting?
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At 06:19 18th Dec 2009, norriemaclean wrote:paolo - the Waits Orphans set on vinyl please, only 125 quid!
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At 07:37 18th Dec 2009, FrankInDenny wrote:# 14 Paolo
A decent centre half please!!!
F
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At 07:58 18th Dec 2009, norriemaclean wrote:Frank - in Scottish Football that does not narrow the field down enough for which team you would like the centre half for!
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At 08:20 18th Dec 2009, paulhandley wrote:#14 Nice of you to offer Santa Paulo, I'm looking for a NetBook so I can keep up with the blog more easily while the missus is soap watching!
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At 10:52 18th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:#14
Gabriel Quigley's phone number.
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At 12:27 18th Dec 2009, Adam_from_Rio wrote:#14
A new thong.
Summer is here!!
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At 13:11 18th Dec 2009, DC wrote:Lot of new thongth on the thow thith week...
Dee Thee
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At 13:21 18th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:Thilly thauthage...
Thcotch-git
>8-D
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At 15:42 18th Dec 2009, FENDERGIBSON wrote:Monday.
Jumpin' in the Night - Flamin' Groovies.
Here Comes the Night - Van Morrison.
I Drove All Night - Roy Orbison.
In The Heat of the Night - Ray Charles.
Rainy Night in Georgia - Tony Joe White.
Tropical Hotdog Night - Captain Beefheart.
I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night - The Electric Prunes (or Webb Wilder)
After Midnight - JJ Cale.
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At 15:55 18th Dec 2009, DC wrote:Now now AfR, did you think you could get away with the sneaky last word on last week's thread and not be spotted?
Babs will be taking you off her Christmas card list!
:-)
DC
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At 16:00 18th Dec 2009, FENDERGIBSON wrote:Wednesday.
I would like to thank 'the Man with two names' for the Vinyl copy of, I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night - The Electric Prunes.
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At 17:14 18th Dec 2009, ProducerBabs wrote:#24 Lucky for AFR I've had a relaxing week doing what every girl likes to do...buy shoes and have lunch. So the goodness of the festive season is upon me and I am not ready to have it spoiled! Amazing what you can find nowadays in Bognor Regis and how enjoyable a caravan holiday in December can be.
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At 17:39 18th Dec 2009, FrankInDenny wrote:#17
You're quite right there Norrie...
;0)
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At 18:09 18th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:#26
Oh really! As I recall, our beloved presenter stated quite explicitly that he would be in Bognor while you, Miss Babs, would be miles and miles away in Skeggie.
I would quote the final words of King George V but I fear the wrath of the moderators.
>8-D
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At 18:38 18th Dec 2009, Adam_from_Rio wrote:#26 - What about this chap Frank?
Supposedly Scotland's most technically gifted in the position and his bio states "Thinker, Philosopher and Defensive Rock for club and country". Interesting Twitter posts to say the least....
https://twitter.com/GaryCaldwell5
On the subject, I'm surprised no one has come up with blether.com yet.
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At 18:39 18th Dec 2009, Adam_from_Rio wrote:sorry, meant #16
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At 18:41 18th Dec 2009, ProducerBabs wrote:ooops!
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At 18:49 18th Dec 2009, FrankInDenny wrote:#29
I say again.... a decent centre half please!!
;0)
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At 19:13 18th Dec 2009, Adam_from_Rio wrote:Most of you will probably already know about this collaboration but I've just come across it.
Brilliant (as Paul Whitehouse used to say)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEQW4lnonno
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At 19:46 18th Dec 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:MONDAY:
'Every NIGHT' - Phoebe Snow
'NIGHT Times' - Sara Lowes (think this may only just be released. Heard it on BBC radio so should be in the music library)
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At 20:32 18th Dec 2009, DC wrote:A seasonal one for Monday:
"(There's no lights on the Christmas Tree) They're burning Big Louie Tonight" - Sensational Alex Harvey Band
DC
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At 20:50 18th Dec 2009, henri hannah wrote:#26/30
Yep, the truth about 'Tiger' Burnett and Miss Babs is out now... except I'm sure I heard Muslim say the other night that he had cried out 'YES!' whilst he was in the office with 'Barbara'- maybe he liked my Prog rock selection or....
How many 'Barbaras' are there in the BBC? (The Babs Burnett Co-operation)
We should be told.
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At 21:00 18th Dec 2009, henri hannah wrote:#34 Agree with 'Every Night' but the Macca original is much better - I liked the Phobe Snow version at the time, but (I think) it sounds dated now.
MONDAY
I would like to request the theme tune from the the Movie, The Exorcist:
'The Night' (begins to turn your head around)
by
Franki Valli & The Four Seasons - a tremendously underrated and untypical Motown classic.
regardez youse
Henri
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At 21:03 18th Dec 2009, DC wrote:Henree, Muslim didn't call her "Babs", wasn't it a reference to an elf?
Doot ah'll hae tae listen again.....
We need tae be telt!
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At 21:17 18th Dec 2009, henri hannah wrote:MONDAY
I would also like to request:
NIGHT COMES ON - Leonard (laughing Larry) Cohen
-The Essential Leonard Cohen
This a charming 'ghost' story, beautifully told - very fitting for the season, I think: the triumph of hope over circumstance - it's also very radio friendly.
Can anyone back this up, as I won't get 'The Night' and 'Night Comes On' and I realize Paulo has already suggested 'The Night'?
reagdrez youse
Henri
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At 21:18 18th Dec 2009, paolopablo wrote:Shopping done apart from....
#16 Frank....nae luck mate they won't let me buy one till January
#15 Norrie...Tried all the main music stores for you, Asda Tesco,
Sainsburys but it must have been sold out cos none of
them had it
#19 Scotch...0782151414 Not too sure about the last digit but it'll only
take 10 attempts to find the right one
#20 Adam.....They didn't have any that small.
#18 Paul.....Got you a Blackberry. Apparently you can keep up with the
blog with them. In fact I got you half a pound whilst I was
looking for Norries present.
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At 21:27 18th Dec 2009, paolopablo wrote:#39
I would gladly sacrifice my frankie Valli for your laughing lenny.
#34
re Phoebe Snow. I'm getting deja vu with these requests. We have definitely had this theme recently. If I didn't have presents to wrap I would look back and cut and paste the relevant blog.
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At 22:02 18th Dec 2009, DC wrote:#40 I really should try shopping on the west coast........
:-0
DC
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At 22:14 18th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:#26
Should've gone to Craggy Island.
>8-D
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At 22:21 18th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:?!? #26
Should've gone to Craggy Island.
>8-D
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At 22:30 18th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:#40
That wisnae' funny!
Now, where did I put my top-up card?
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At 22:39 18th Dec 2009, DC wrote:#45 ask Paolo to extract it.....
:-0
DC
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At 22:42 18th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:A message from Santa for all you naughty girls and boys.
You know who you are.......
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At 22:52 18th Dec 2009, DC wrote:Dear Santa, how do you do that smart wee bit o' blue writin' instead of
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQR4sM3nusE&feature=related
DC
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At 23:26 18th Dec 2009, Glen Miller wrote:#23
Put this on a loop with none of the usual distracting chatter and let's move on to Tuesday
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At 23:33 18th Dec 2009, Adam_from_Rio wrote:#41 -
I`ve seen you wrapping presents when its nobodys birthday! (as Arthur Atkinson used to say).
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At 23:35 18th Dec 2009, Glen Miller wrote:#14
Tapes of John Peel and Tommy Vance from August 1967
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At 23:42 18th Dec 2009, Glen Miller wrote:Let's pull the plug on this karaoke idea now. Most night's we have to endure mince but this theme is lobotomy central.
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At 23:43 18th Dec 2009, Glen Miller wrote:#52
Sorry about the grocer's apostrophe, it was the office lunch today.
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At 23:57 18th Dec 2009, FENDERGIBSON wrote:#51 Might be here...
https://www.offshoreradio.co.uk/tommy.htm
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At 23:58 18th Dec 2009, henri hannah wrote:#52
A'greed. Complete hell.
I can't suggest anything, anyway, but why would I want to remember horrific renditions of songs I don't much care for by requesting the original? I've heard Mustang Sally once too often as it is.
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At 00:01 19th Dec 2009, DC wrote:As long as they don't do it My Way...
DC
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At 09:48 19th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:#34, #41
Paolo,
Wednesday, May 27th.
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At 09:53 19th Dec 2009, Adam_from_Rio wrote:#52 & 55
You have my vote.
How many do we need? Maybe madmac can bring his facebook chums in.
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At 10:53 19th Dec 2009, joe-k-brown wrote:Seasons greetings...............
Monday
Night owl - Gerry Raffery
In the wee small hours of the mrning - Sinatra
Until the night - Billy Joel
Midnight train to Georgia - Gladys Knight and the Pips
Ships in the night - Be Bop Deluxe
Night - Springsteen
Tuesday - see #6 above
Wednesday
The Blower's Daughter - Damien Rice
The Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp - OC Smith
Father to son - Queen
She's no lady - Lyle Lovett
He ain't heavy,he's my brother - the Hollies
Jump - Pointer Sisters
Thursday - see #6 above + Misguided Angel by the Cowboy Junkies for my better half, the ever-lovely, long-suffering and ever-patient, Jane.
Friday
Jesus was an only son - Springsteen
Hurry on now - Alice Russell
The story - Brandi carlile
Low rising - the Swell Season
Dear Darling - Mary Margaret O'Hara
Blessed - Brett Anderson
Red light spells danger - Billy Ocean
My generation - The Who
Bad things - Jace Everett
Slave labour - Mariachi el Bronx
Black Duck Blues - the Young Republic
Have a good week-end and a great Christmas
Joe
Linlithgow
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At 11:03 19th Dec 2009, joe-k-brown wrote:PS - If you really want to play only Christmas songs on Friday, I suggest:
The river - Robert Downey, Jr.
Hark! the herald angels sing - Jewel
O com all ye faithful - Martina McBride
Away in a manger - Trisha Yearwood
Christmas dream - Perry Como
Joe
Linlithgow
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At 11:40 19th Dec 2009, paulhandley wrote:#40, Paolo I'm tempted to reciprocate with a selection of rasps cos as you can see my posts are still not very currant!
Thanks for putting the effort in tho', it's the thought that counts after all!
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At 13:16 19th Dec 2009, CannyMarra wrote:A busy week ahead. I'll post all my requests now.
Mon.HONKY TONK NIGHT TIME MAN - Lynyrd Skynyrd
FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, LAST THING AT NIGHT - Kiki Dee
Tues. PASS I agree with Glen Miller at #52 Any entertainment value will be in the stories not the music.
Wed. TO DADDY - Emmylou Harris or Dolly Parton
BURLESQUE - Family
IN MY OWN TIME - Family
YOUR SISTER CAN'T TWIST (BUT SHE CAN ROCK 'N' ROLL) - Elton John
Christmas Eve. For my beloved Rachael. I don't know why she loves me but I thank God she does. My greatest fear is that one day she will come to her senses.
HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE - Emmylou Harris
Christmas Day. CHRISTMAS SONG - Jethro Tull
ANOTHER CHRISTMAS SONG - Jethro Tull
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At 13:27 19th Dec 2009, henri hannah wrote:Wednesday
My Friend The Sun - Family
Glove - Family
In My Own Time - Family
Burlesque - Family.
The Weaver's Answer - Family
Absolutely right, CM, if we can't get Family on tonight, what hope is there for humanity? Glove is my favourite, but In My Own Time is remarkable, complete with singing sheep vocals.
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At 13:36 19th Dec 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:#63 Good luck...took assorted bloggers about a years campaigning to get Burlesque played...Babs was very much agin it.
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At 16:38 19th Dec 2009, squierepiphone wrote:If there must be a karaoke night, Family are a shoo-in. Most of the karaoke singers I've heard (male and female) sound like Roger Chapman.
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At 16:43 19th Dec 2009, Glen Miller wrote:#59
James, Joseph, Simon and Judas might take issue with Bruce.
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At 16:56 19th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:MONDAY
'Fire at Midnight' - Jethro Tull
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At 17:04 19th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:Long, long, long, long ago in a land far, far, far, far away...
Three Magi approach a stable in Bethlehem. Just outside the entrance, one of them steps on a rake. "Jesus Christ!" he exclaimed, as the rake smacked him in the mooth. "Whit a brilliant name furr the bairn!" said the child's Mammy. "We wurr gaunnae call him Moshe!!"
So it is written...
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At 17:22 19th Dec 2009, squierepiphone wrote:Three magi walk into a bar. Barman says, "How are things wise-wise?"
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At 17:44 19th Dec 2009, henri hannah wrote:For Miss Babs - Learning to Love Family.
Find a quiet space where you can be alone with your thoughts and shut out the racket of a busy production office.
Although the task ahead may seem initially daunting,what you are about to hear is one of the most talented bands in the world....ever! Remember Cockney Rebel's 'Make Me Smile'? The stunning 'Spanish'style guitar solo in the middle of that song was composed and played by 'Charlie' Whitney, the guitarist from Family.
This will allow you to think only positive thoughts about Family - for example,did you know that Ian Anderson considered Family an influence on Jethro Tull? Peter Gabriel sites Roger Chapman as an influence on his singing style.
With these positive thoughts in mind, relax, concentrate only on your breathing, feeling it ebb and flow: close your eyes,we are almost ready to hear our first Family number in a positive, open minded way.
This track is 'How Hi The Li' - notice the casual beauty in the playing and the the way the track builds and winds the instruments in. Roger Chapman's voice is a subtle accompaniment, with great control, delivering the lyric is a seemingly casual converstaional style. Great! that was beautiful.
Now let's try: 'My Friend The Sun' Simple.Melodic.Childlike.Lovely
Now for the big one: In My Own Time:
The opening couple of bars, concentrating on Roger's vocal which are heavily influenced by Dr Arthur Jannov's Primal Scream therapy, can be disconcerting for the uninitiated - but this, Babs, is where we allow our imagination to take over and run free. Now see Roger as a sheep, bleating along with the band.As the track builds, now see Roger as an electronic goat and then as a sheep again, all the time controlling your breathing and allowing yourself to become immersed in the rising fugue quality in the track progression to it's climatic crescendo. Now, that's what I call Amazing!
Now, slowly allow yourself to come back from the singing sheep and the intense musical experience you have just enjoyed.....from this short introduction to Family you can move onto more complex but rewarding pieces, like 'Glove' which contains some of the most glorious guitar playing ever recorded and The Weavers Answer, a true melting pot fusion.
And now, it's time to get it on......how about Glove?
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At 18:01 19th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:Do androids dream of electronic goats?
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At 18:08 19th Dec 2009, henri hannah wrote:#71, yep, they do. hard wired into their neuro - associations.
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At 18:41 19th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:Pull the other one!
>8-D
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At 00:58 20th Dec 2009, joe-k-brown wrote:#66 - GM - too clever for me; please explain. I just like the song.
JC (Joe, confused)
Linlithgow
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At 01:56 20th Dec 2009, norriemaclean wrote:#74. Our friend does not understand the artist, lyric or the passion of the artist.
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At 11:43 20th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:'Jesus Was a Capricorn'(allegedly) - Kris Kristofferson
'They Ain't Making Capricorns Like Jesus Anymore' - Kinky
'Don't Make Me Cross. You wouldn't Like Me When I'm Cross' - Dr. Bruce Banner
Oops! Wrong festival..... Ah'll get mah coat.......
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At 12:46 20th Dec 2009, norriemaclean wrote:Midnight - Steven Lindsay, would be a great track to play from his excellent Kite album.
Sister Midnight - Iggy Pop
Dark Was The Night - Kronos Quartet, this is from a great various artists album called Dark Was the Night which is well worth checking out, all sorts of great artists contributing tracks on this, David Byrne, Grizzly Bear, Decemberists etc.
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At 12:48 20th Dec 2009, Glen Miller wrote:#74
Jesus' brothers, according to Matthew.
#75
I agree
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At 13:20 20th Dec 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:MONDAY - Yes, repeating a request (but not one that's been played before)...'Sunset Hymn' - Emily Smith (a real rosy-glow-inducing song)
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At 15:16 20th Dec 2009, DC wrote:#71 You kidding?
I'll get mah goat....
DC
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At 15:40 20th Dec 2009, squierepiphone wrote:Billy - don't be a hero.
Excuse me for butting in.
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At 16:41 20th Dec 2009, Jim Frae Erskine wrote:Monday - Night:
Jack Frost And The Hooded Crow - Jethro Tull
Stay With Me Till Dawn - Judy Tzuke
Love Song For A Vampire - Annie Lennox
Cold Morning Light - Todd Rundgren
Nuit De Noel - Marc Almond
Downtown Sundown - Thin Lizzy
Sunset - Kate Bush
Winter Song - Lindisfarne
Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot
Up All Night - Take That
Daughter Of Darkness - Tom Jones
Shot In The Dark - Ozzy Osborne
Sleeping Bag - ZZ Top
Does Your Chewing Gum Lose It's Flavour (On The Bedpost Overnight) - Lonnie Donegan
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At 16:51 20th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:#81, #82
Ah used tae be a Nanny but Ah'm no' a Nanny noo!
Shamelessly stolen from Glen Miller.
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At 16:51 20th Dec 2009, paolopablo wrote:The four stages oif life
1 You believe in Santa Claus
2 You don't believe in Santa Claus
3 You become Santa Claus
4 You look like Santa Claus
The year we stopped believing in Santa Claus was the year we started getting clothes for Christmas.
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At 16:53 20th Dec 2009, norriemaclean wrote:Drive all night -the Boss!
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At 17:11 20th Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:FRIDAY
'Leroy the Redneck Reindeer' - Joe Diffie
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At 20:59 20th Dec 2009, paolopablo wrote:So Jon and Tracy done it. Got to hand it to them. To start off a campaign designed simply to stop the Cowell juggernaut carving up the Xmas No.1 yet again and succeeding is one hell of a feat regardless of whether you were for, against, or didny give a mince pie.
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At 22:00 20th Dec 2009, henri hannah wrote:#88
Not sure how i feel about it - pleased about spontaneous democracy and speed with which things can come together, but it's still twice as much money for Epic and Joe (whom I've never seen or heard and no nothing about) will doubtless be the first No 1 of 2010 anyway, because the RAtM record isn't exactly endearing, and there's no reason to continue to buy it: it's destined to be 'pop quiz' material in years to come.
In my view, both are dubious - neither would have made it without an extraordinary push from some kind of machine and neither, I guess, will stand the test of time.
But good luck to them, wish it was me.
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At 23:10 20th Dec 2009, paolopablo wrote:~89
The fact that Joe may or may not make No.1 next week isn't really the point and although I agree it was one machine against another... social networking campaign v Cowell's slick marketing monster.... I still think the underdog (by some distance) won. I don't like either song but you would have got some fancy odds about Cowell not getting the Xmas no.1 again this year.
Incidentally I noticed that the BBC website are hailing RatM as the first #1 based solely on downloads. Someone at the beeb needs to do their homework a bit better.
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At 00:39 21st Dec 2009, squierepiphone wrote:Disappointing that the blog campaign to get the Christmas No. 1 for Jethro Tull was so convincingly outmanoeuvred. It would have been the first No. 1 of the millennium based solely on vinyl sales.
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At 02:07 21st Dec 2009, Jim Frae Erskine wrote:#90
They said on air on Radio 1 when the news broke that it was the first CHRISTMAS #1 based solely on downloads...
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At 07:20 21st Dec 2009, norriemaclean wrote:Both songs are rubbish. Why waste your money on something you don't like?
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At 08:27 21st Dec 2009, paulhandley wrote:#93 Agreed Norrie in fact I'd buy the McDonald brothers 3 cheers for xmas before either of those two!
MONDAY - NIGHT
Midnight on the Bay - Neil Young
Night Birds - Shakatak
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight - Bob Dylan
Paul from Ayr
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At 09:57 21st Dec 2009, Glen Miller wrote:How soon we forget Subo.
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At 10:30 21st Dec 2009, Scotch Get wrote:Who?
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At 12:01 21st Dec 2009, RoxyJohn wrote:Hello everybody, been rather busy the last few weeks and not been on here much.
Monday:
Roxy Music "If It Takes All Night"
Bryan Ferry "All Night Operator"
J.O'B.
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At 12:09 21st Dec 2009, norriemaclean wrote:Great to see you back John - have a very roxy xmas!
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At 12:27 21st Dec 2009, henri hannah wrote:#97/98
Saluations, Roxy John - I'm glad you've come back - another one of my ghost persoanlities emerges from the ether.
Norrie, are you sure you're not Henri? I must stop talking out loud to to myself - people will begin to speculate.
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At 12:55 21st Dec 2009, Glen Miller wrote:If you can't beat 'em.....
Night In Gale - Roxy Music
In The Midnight Hour - Roxy Music
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