I was using jargon common to southwestern Bonn.Olaf wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 5:23pmI think you mean a scrap dealer's flute.
Heston and Marky's Friday Top 5
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"I never doubted myself for a minute for I knew that my monkey-strong bowels were girded with strength, like the loins of a dragon ribboned with fat and the opulence of buffalo dung." - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
Re: Heston and Marky's Friday Top 5
Yes I have, thanks very much.Marky Dread wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 1:35pmThat's great. You've got that version I did from my old blog?laxman wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 12:36pmI do. I think I read/heard that Dave Vanian is working on getting their album released.Marky Dread wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 11:44amDid you like the Phantom Chords cover?laxman wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 11:03am31 Aug 1961 John Leyton Johnny Remember Me
25 Nov 1965 Seekers The Carnival Is Over
25 Oct 1969 Archies Sugar Sugar
6 Apr 1974 Terry Jacks Seasons In The Sun
29 Oct 1977 Baccara Yes Sir I Can Boogie
First one I love, other four I like but are on there more for remembering them from my younger days/TOTP.
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I have heard that before, just never recognised the title. A very nice piece of music.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 4:33pm"Sleep Walk" is perfection.Heston wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 4:20pmI do like Sedaka and the Tornados.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 4:19pmThose five are a direct rebuttal, Thag.Heston wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 4:18pmMusic wasn't very good before 1964.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 4:16pmFive in chronological order from before the Beatles fucked shit up.
“The Purple People Eater” - Sheb Wooley (June 1958–July 1958 - 6 straight weeks!)
“Sleep Walk” - Santo & Johnny (Sept 1959)
“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” - Neil Sedaka (August 1962)
“Telstar” - The Tornados (Dec 1962–Jan 1963)
“Surf City” - Jan & Dean (July 1963)
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It's become one of those ubiquitous songs for movies set in 1950s America. I only learned its title a few years ago.
"I never doubted myself for a minute for I knew that my monkey-strong bowels were girded with strength, like the loins of a dragon ribboned with fat and the opulence of buffalo dung." - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
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How many songs have been written over that piece of music??Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 6:01pmIt's become one of those ubiquitous songs for movies set in 1950s America. I only learned its title a few years ago.
It is like one of those old Blue Beat tracks where they just change the vocals and use the same backing track.
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I actually can't think of any. You mean like adding lyrics?101Walterton wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 6:09pmHow many songs have been written over that piece of music??Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 6:01pmIt's become one of those ubiquitous songs for movies set in 1950s America. I only learned its title a few years ago.
It is like one of those old Blue Beat tracks where they just change the vocals and use the same backing track.
"I never doubted myself for a minute for I knew that my monkey-strong bowels were girded with strength, like the loins of a dragon ribboned with fat and the opulence of buffalo dung." - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
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Not as blatant as actually using the same Blue Beat track, but that piece of music has been copied / pinched / ripped off/ plagiarised many times.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 6:11pmI actually can't think of any. You mean like adding lyrics?101Walterton wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 6:09pmHow many songs have been written over that piece of music??Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 6:01pmIt's become one of those ubiquitous songs for movies set in 1950s America. I only learned its title a few years ago.
It is like one of those old Blue Beat tracks where they just change the vocals and use the same backing track.
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I wouldn't be surprised, I suppose. The entire genre is rooted in stealing and modification.101Walterton wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 6:33pmNot as blatant as actually using the same Blue Beat track, but that piece of music has been copied / pinched / ripped off/ plagiarised many times.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 6:11pmI actually can't think of any. You mean like adding lyrics?101Walterton wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 6:09pmHow many songs have been written over that piece of music??Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 6:01pmIt's become one of those ubiquitous songs for movies set in 1950s America. I only learned its title a few years ago.
It is like one of those old Blue Beat tracks where they just change the vocals and use the same backing track.
"I never doubted myself for a minute for I knew that my monkey-strong bowels were girded with strength, like the loins of a dragon ribboned with fat and the opulence of buffalo dung." - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
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Right. Here's a picture of southwestern Bonn:Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 5:29pmI was using jargon common to southwestern Bonn.
Who pfaffed the pfaff? Who got pfaffed tonight?
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Nice try. That's South Shields.Olaf wrote: ↑10 Aug 2018, 9:46amRight. Here's a picture of southwestern Bonn:
"I never doubted myself for a minute for I knew that my monkey-strong bowels were girded with strength, like the loins of a dragon ribboned with fat and the opulence of buffalo dung." - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
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I'm amusing myself by imagining the situation that would lead to that answer! "Excuse me, you look ravishing tonight, but I do have one question I must ask. Can you boogie?"laxman wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 11:03am31 Aug 1961 John Leyton Johnny Remember Me
25 Nov 1965 Seekers The Carnival Is Over
25 Oct 1969 Archies Sugar Sugar
6 Apr 1974 Terry Jacks Seasons In The Sun
29 Oct 1977 Baccara Yes Sir I Can Boogie
First one I love, other four I like but are on there more for remembering them from my younger days/TOTP.
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You may have a point!WestwayKid wrote: ↑10 Aug 2018, 11:44amI'm amusing myself by imagining the situation that would lead to that answer! "Excuse me, you look ravishing tonight, but I do have one question I must ask. Can you boogie?"laxman wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 11:03am31 Aug 1961 John Leyton Johnny Remember Me
25 Nov 1965 Seekers The Carnival Is Over
25 Oct 1969 Archies Sugar Sugar
6 Apr 1974 Terry Jacks Seasons In The Sun
29 Oct 1977 Baccara Yes Sir I Can Boogie
First one I love, other four I like but are on there more for remembering them from my younger days/TOTP.
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I love the weird sleaziness of that song.laxman wrote: ↑10 Aug 2018, 12:28pmYou may have a point!WestwayKid wrote: ↑10 Aug 2018, 11:44amI'm amusing myself by imagining the situation that would lead to that answer! "Excuse me, you look ravishing tonight, but I do have one question I must ask. Can you boogie?"laxman wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 11:03am31 Aug 1961 John Leyton Johnny Remember Me
25 Nov 1965 Seekers The Carnival Is Over
25 Oct 1969 Archies Sugar Sugar
6 Apr 1974 Terry Jacks Seasons In The Sun
29 Oct 1977 Baccara Yes Sir I Can Boogie
First one I love, other four I like but are on there more for remembering them from my younger days/TOTP.
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Same here.Silent Majority wrote: ↑10 Aug 2018, 3:10pmI love the weird sleaziness of that song.laxman wrote: ↑10 Aug 2018, 12:28pmYou may have a point!WestwayKid wrote: ↑10 Aug 2018, 11:44amI'm amusing myself by imagining the situation that would lead to that answer! "Excuse me, you look ravishing tonight, but I do have one question I must ask. Can you boogie?"laxman wrote: ↑09 Aug 2018, 11:03am31 Aug 1961 John Leyton Johnny Remember Me
25 Nov 1965 Seekers The Carnival Is Over
25 Oct 1969 Archies Sugar Sugar
6 Apr 1974 Terry Jacks Seasons In The Sun
29 Oct 1977 Baccara Yes Sir I Can Boogie
First one I love, other four I like but are on there more for remembering them from my younger days/TOTP.
Forces have been looting
My humanity
Curfews have been curbing
The end of liberty
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No fuchsias for you.
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I’m familiar with the Shadows version of Sleepwalk but don’t believe I had heard the original before, very smart piece of music.
Looking through the historic list of No.1s i find there are very many I’d see as mediocre. But here’s 5 that I liked which haven’t seen mentioned yet.
Mississippi- Pussycat
If - Kojak
19 - Paul Hardcastle
Rhythm Stick - Ian Dury
Get Down - Gilbert OSullivan
Looking through the historic list of No.1s i find there are very many I’d see as mediocre. But here’s 5 that I liked which haven’t seen mentioned yet.
Mississippi- Pussycat
If - Kojak
19 - Paul Hardcastle
Rhythm Stick - Ian Dury
Get Down - Gilbert OSullivan