Thanks again to everyone who contributed last week. 'Bonfire night' was a very busy night and it was great to hear from so many people who were out and about. I hope you enjoy this set of themes.
In response to some of the regulars on this blog, my challenge is to post on a more regular basis and to include more caption competitions. They have asked for one this week with the writer of the winning caption being 'forced' to donate money to Children In Need! A suitable photo will follow later in the week.
Don't forget the video of the themes is online and you can find it by following this link.
Monday
Monday's theme is ' the media' and it comes courtesy of the pupils at Balwearie High School in Kirkcaldy. Their suggestions include sun always shines on TV, Radio Ga Ga and from the world of newspapers Telegraph road or Guardian Angel.
Tuesday
A new survey says that 89% of people recognise the opening line of A hard day's Night, so tonight's theme features the instantly recognisable opening lines of songs. "Got a wife and kid in Baltimore Jack, I went out for a ride and I never went back" would have to be one of my favourites. Don't send me the title or the artist; just send me the opening line.
Wed:
Armistice day - what does it mean to you? Co-incidentally Ian Buckland suggested songs of gratitude and thanks as a theme so I thought that would also fit in tonight. From Peace In our Time to Hero it promises to be a special show.
Thursday:
Sit Down, Stand By Me and Shut Up. It's bossy Thursday on Get It On. ( Clearly Miss Babs will need to be producing!) I'm looking for the bossiest songs of all time in this great theme suggested by Scott Martin.
A big welcome to all the 'first timers who got in touch for Thursday's show. It really was a refreshing show. Saying that, we did miss the 'regulars' so looking forward to getting your emails and blog posts for this week's themes. Monday's theme is courtesy of one of our most prolific contributors so make sure you get behind his theme.
The latest
video featuring details of the week's themes is now up on the Get It On homepage...
Monday Will you go for an Ellis Bextor or perhaps a Cougar Mellencamp? It's double barreled names to kick off the week. Scotch Git suggests this as a theme and with possible tracks from everyone from Mary Chapin Carpenter to Jerry Lee Lewis it's going to be a good show...
Tuesday At last year's Soundtown, Alva Academy, we ran a session where some of the pupils came up with ideas for Get It On themes. Amy suggested a theme of songs that had to be three minutes or under. Some say it's the perfect length for a pop song. If you agree then lets have your suggestions, but a word of warning - I will have my stopwatch standing by...
Wednesday Accapella breakdowns is the theme for Wednesday. That bit on the middle of Somebody To Love, Sweet Dreams, or maybe Girls and Boys by Blur. Start thinking of the bits where the music stops and the spotlight is on the singing...
ThursdayFinally - it's bonfire night tonight so lets have your appropriate songs featuring fireworks, bonfires and the like. Rocket man, Boom Bang A Bang and definitely something by Guy Mitchell...
The themes for next week presented in all their widescreen glory can be found on the Get It On homepage, but here are they are in good old fashioned black and white.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed theme ideas in the past, but if you've never had a go at coming up with a theme then why not have a bash. Email them in to the usual address and who knows, your idea could be enthralling the nation for two hours one night.
Oh, and if you've never even had a song played, then Thursday's show is just for you.
Monday
A new survey reveals that top tunes that wake us up in winter include Eye of the Tiger, Walking on Sunshine and Beautiful Day. I find it hard to believe that Captain Sensible has made it into the top ten but somebody out there wants to wake up to happy talk! What gets you out of bed on a cold, dark morning - that's Monday's theme...
Tuesday
Anarchy in the UK by the Sex Pistols, Elvis doing That's Alright Mama or maybe Take It Easy by The Eagles. Regular blogger, Mike from Shropshire has come up with debut singles as a theme. Who were the acts whose first singles made a big impact on you?
Wednesday
30 years after Gary Numan first appeared on TOTP, synth pop is the theme. The D-50, the DX 7, the Jupiter 8 and the people who played them. The best synthesiser songs of all time is the theme. From Vince Clarke to Calvin Harris, the kings of the keyboards take centre stage.
Thursday
A different kind of debut singles tonight - It's a first time requester special! if you've never had a song played or always been too sacred to get in touch then tonight is just for you. You can call or text during the show, send in an email, post a comment on the blog our check out 'Get It On with Bryan Burnett' on Facebook.
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