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Next week's themes....

Bryan Burnett | 09:08 UK time, Friday, 20 February 2009

It was wonderful to get so many first timers on on Thursdays show but I am looking forward to welcoming back 'the regulars' for next week. I hope we've got some challenging themes to get you back in the swing of things....
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Monday 23 February
Tonight's theme is songs with days of the week in the title, lyrics or artist name - it could be The Undertones 'Wednesday Week', Rolling Stones 'Ruby Tuesday' or The Sundays 'Here's Where The Story Ends'.

Tuesday 24 February
Blogger PaoloPablo suggested tonight's theme - songs from acts that include the backing band in their name. Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers or maybe Adam & The Ants.

Wednesday 25 February
There've been several suggestions around the idea of artists whose songs are better known as being sung by someone else. Cat Stevens ' First cut Is The Deepest', Bruce Springsteen 'Blinded By The Light', Prince 'Nothing Compares 2 U' and Labi Siffre 'It Must Be Love' are just some of those mentioned.

Thursday 26 February
Billy in Edinburgh suggested 'buildings' as tonight's theme - 'House of Fun' by Madness, 'Hotel California' by The Eagles, The Motors 'Airport' or even Shed 7!

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  • 1. At 09:47am on 20 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    Mon
    Rainy Days and Mondays / Carpenters
    Stormy Monday / Little Milton
    Black Friday / Steely Dan
    Saturday Night / Blue Nile
    Drive in Saturday / Bowie
    Theme from Ski Sunday
    Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon / Queen

    Tue
    I could produce a mega list but the one I really want is Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Old Time Rock n Roll would be good to get folk dancin round their kitchens but Still the Same would be Grrreat cos it reminds me of buying the single in a wee record shop on holiday in Nairn. It must have been the only record shop in the whole of the uk that bothered to stock it.

    Wed
    Without You / Badfinger

    Thu to follow

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  • 2. At 11:39am on 20 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    MONDAY

    'On Saturday Afternoons In 1963' - Rickie Lee Jones

    'Sunday Mornings' - Mary Coughlan

    'Long Monday' - John Prine

    'Tuesday Afternoon' - The Moody Blues

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  • 3. At 11:55am on 20 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    TUESDAY

    'Stay With Me' - Rod Stewart and the Faces

    'Psychomodo' - Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel

    'Superman's Big Sister' - Ian Dury and the Blockheads

    'If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)' - George Thorogood and the Destroyers

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  • 4. At 12:07pm on 20 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    WEDNESDAY

    'Crazy' - Willie Nelson

    'Respect' - Otis Redding

    'Rockin' All Over the World' - John Fogerty

    'You Can Leave Your Hat On' - Randy Newman

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  • 5. At 12:10pm on 20 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    THURSDAY

    'Camelot Motel' - Mary Gauthier

    'Magdalen Laundry' - Mary Coughlan

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  • 6. At 12:21pm on 20 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    WEDNESDAY

    'Feels Like Home' - Randy Newman

    Please play the Bonnie Raitt rendition from the soundtrack of the movie 'Michael'

    I suspect that Mr. Newman will be well represented this evening.

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  • 7. At 12:34pm on 20 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Days of The Week

    Some great songs fit this theme:

    All days - The Clash and Police On My Back, I cannot remeber just now who did the original.

    Sunday - Sunday Morning, The Velvet Underground

    Sunday - Every Day Is Like Sunday, 10,000 Maniacs version would be good to mix it up a bit, great version as well.

    Tuesday - Sun Comes Up, It's Tuesday Morning, fantatstic Cowboy Junkies song. From the tremendous caution Horses album and a great breakup song.

    Thursday - Thursday's Child - David Bowie not sure why Paolo dropped it from his list, brilliant video with this song.

    Saturday - Drive In Saturday again Bowie but how about Morrisseys cover version?

    Saturday - a good bit of glam Saturday Gigs - Mott The Hoople.

    Happy Friday everyone.

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  • 8. At 12:40pm on 20 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Hi, Norrie. I hope you are as calm as wot I is.
    The caffeine and sugar are kicking in now......

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  • 9. At 1:01pm on 20 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Glad its Friday SG!

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  • 10. At 1:19pm on 20 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    Weekdays:

    'Sunday Morning Comin' Down' - Kris Kristofferson.

    I think almost everyone has felt like this at some time or other!

    DC in Cellardyke

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  • 11. At 1:39pm on 20 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    More weekdays:

    'Monday Morning' - Fleetwood Mac

    DC in Cellardyke

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  • 12. At 2:32pm on 20 Feb 2009, MadhufromDunblane wrote:

    Days of the week - I would go for Sunday bloody Sunday- U2, Monday Monday - Mamas and the Papas, Ruby Tuesday - Melanie, Wednesday morning 3am - Simon + Garfunkel, can't think of anything for Thurs, Friday I'm in love - Cure, Saturday night at the movies - the Drifters. Tuesday - Adam and the Ants suggestion, gonnae no, PLEASE.

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  • 13. At 2:32pm on 20 Feb 2009, Adam_from_Rio wrote:

    Norrie, I'm surprised you didnt put down Bowie's version of The Easybeats' 'Friday on My Mind'.

    DC has recorded his version which is called 'Deuchars on my Mind'.

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  • 14. At 2:34pm on 20 Feb 2009, Adam_from_Rio wrote:

    And for Thursday I want
    'This Ole House' by Shaky.
    I'm getting in early so I want it just for me!!

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  • 15. At 2:49pm on 20 Feb 2009, DanielleFromCanada wrote:

    Monday

    I'd like to second two of Norrie's suggestions - Sunday Morning, The Velvet Underground and Sun Comes Up, It's Tuesday Morning, which truly is a fantastic Cowboy Junkies song.

    I'd also like to suggest Saturday Morning - Eels. It's a good one!

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  • 16. At 3:20pm on 20 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    #13

    Absolut-ly

    D(eu)C(hars rules ok)

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  • 17. At 3:37pm on 20 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    ~13 Aaargh thats what I get Adam! I had it on my mental list and got so caught up in trying to remember if any Bowie tracks were credited as David Bowie and The Spiders that I forgot! It is a great version and can I second that!

    as an aside does anyone know if the Easybeats subsequently become Flash and The Pan? I tried to google but cannot find this out? I know George Young is brother of the AC/DC brothers.

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  • 18. At 4:04pm on 20 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    No Bowie and The Spiders of course but a coupole of really early Bowie tracks are worthy of a play:

    Davy Jones and the Lower Third - You've Got A Habit of Leaving, which Bowie subsequently re-recorded around the time of Heathen

    and a great track, first under the name David Bowie

    David Bowie with The Lower Third - I Can't Help Thinking About Me

    again a track which has been re-visited recently by Bowie.

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  • 19. At 5:11pm on 20 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    Monday

    Take Me To The Mardi Gras - Paul Simon

    Tuesday

    Main Street - Roger Hoover and the Whiskeyhounds

    Wednesday

    Come and Get It - Paul McCartney

    Thursday

    One Room Country Shack - Al Kooper

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  • 20. At 6:20pm on 20 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    Mardi gras..brilliant. Anyway I only made one suggestion each for tue and wed so er em here's my thursday list

    Halfway Hotel / Voyager
    Castles in the air / Don McLean
    Brick House / Commodores
    From the bench at Belvedere / Boo Radleys
    Tower of Strength / Mission
    Riot in cell block no. 9/ Dr Feelgood
    Stadium arcadium / Red Hot Chilis
    Sorrento Moon / Tina Arena
    Gamblin Bar room blues / SAHB
    Big Casino / Jimmy Eat World
    Chapel of Love /Dixie Cups
    Take that to the bank / Shalamar
    Marketplace / Snow Patrol
    At the Club / Drifters
    Pyramid Song / Radiohead
    Smokin outside the hospital doors / Editors
    Disco Inferno / Trammps
    My old school / Steely Dan
    Asylum / Supertramp
    Scenes from Italian Restaurant / Billy Joel
    Shop around / Miracles
    Winchester Cathedral / New Vaudeville bnd
    A Mess of Blues / Elvis
    Semidetached suburban / Manfred Mann
    I'd Rather go blind / chicken shack
    Windmill in old amsterdam / Ronnie Hilton
    Pool Hall Richard / Faces
    Factory Town / Dan Seals
    Chasing Rainbows / Shed 7
    Crying like a church on monday / New Rads

    and of course...the jeely piece song.

    My work is done. Got a busy weekend.
    Family comin from all over for a 21st. Catch you all next week.

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  • 21. At 8:39pm on 20 Feb 2009, HarryFaeGatehoose wrote:

    Days of the Week:

    Velvet Underground: "Sunday Morning"
    The Associates "Gloomy Sunday"
    Happy Mondays: "Kinky Afro"
    David Bowie: "Love You Til Tuesday"
    Inspiral Carpets: "Just Wednesday"
    Genesis: "Get 'Em Out by Friday" (especially for Jim Trainor)
    David Bowie: "Drive in Saturday"

    Bryan - please please please resist the temptation to do "Saturday Night's All Right for Fighting"!

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  • 22. At 9:00pm on 20 Feb 2009, joethejamman wrote:

    Mon. The Sundays 'Here's Where The Story Ends' The Stones 'Ruby Tuesday'
    Simon and Garfunkel 'Wednesday Morning 3am

    Tues.John Fred and his Playboys 'Judy In Disguise'

    Wed.Tony Joe White 'Rainy Night In Georgia'

    Thurs.B52s 'Love Shack',House Of Pain 'Jump Around',Lighthouse Family,'Lifted' Tom Petty'The Apartment Song'.
    Have a good week everyone.

    Joe The Jam Man.

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  • 23. At 9:38pm on 20 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    Monday: Could do a whole list for each day (including a really cool Donovan one), but there can be only one.

    Billy Bragg: The Saturday Boy

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  • 24. At 10:46pm on 20 Feb 2009, joethejamman wrote:

    #20 paolopablo
    Shed 7 Chasing Rainbows..nice one.

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  • 25. At 10:49pm on 20 Feb 2009, joethejamman wrote:

    paolopablo
    a good 21st to whoever is so lucky.

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  • 26. At 00:47am on 21 Feb 2009, joe-k-brown wrote:

    Initial thoughts for the week ahead:

    Monday

    Friday I'm in love - the Cure
    Save me a Saturday night - Neil Diamond (from 12 songs)
    Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd
    Sunday Girl - Blondie
    Monday Monday - Mamas and Papas
    Tuesday's gone - Lynyrd Skynyrd

    Tuesday

    Benny and the Jets Elton John
    Under Pressure - Bowie and Queen
    Born to run - Springsteen and the E-Street Band
    100 days 100 nights - Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
    Baby dont change your mind - Gladys Knight and the Pips
    Sweet Illusions - Ryan Adams and the Cardinals
    Knock 3 Times - Tony Orlando and Dawn

    Wednesday

    Girls talk - written by Elvis Costello and hit for Dave Edmunds
    Fire - written by Springsteen and hit for Pointer Sisters
    Blinded by the Llight - Springsteen/Manfred Mann's Earth Band
    Because the night - Springsteen/Patti Smith Group
    How can I live - hit for LeeAnne Rimes but first recorded by Trisha Yearwood

    Thursday

    House of the Rising Sun - the Animals
    Country House - Blur
    Factory, Mansion on the Hill, Queen of the Supermarket, Mary's Place- Springsteen
    Airport Shutdown - Cado Belle
    School's out - Alice Cooper
    Scenes from an Italian restaurant - Billy Joel
    Hospital food - David Grey
    Vegetarian Restaurant - Aberfeldy

    Have a good weekend

    Joe
    Linlithgow

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  • 27. At 09:49am on 21 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Great lists Joe

    How about the following couple

    Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul - Lyin In A Bed Of Fire

    Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes - I Dont Want To Go Home

    just to add one to your covers list

    From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come) - Dave Edmuns / Springsteen, a

    I also thought on

    Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros - Mondo Bongo

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  • 28. At 09:51am on 21 Feb 2009, joe-k-brown wrote:

    I forgot one for Wednesday:

    Every time you go away - Paul Young's version is probably better know than the original by Hall & Oates.

    Joe
    Linlithgow

    PS - Can I also endorse paolopablo's shout for My Old School on Thursday - great song.

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  • 29. At 09:55am on 21 Feb 2009, joe-k-brown wrote:

    Norrie - Kicking myself for forgetting "From small things" - good catch.

    I also really like the idea of some Southside Johnny and the AJs.

    Joe

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  • 30. At 11:42am on 21 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    Tuesday:

    Billy Bragg & the Blokes: England Half English
    Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band: Big Eyed Beans From Venus
    Desmond Dekker and The Aces: King of Ska
    Dick Dale and The Del-Tones: Misirlou
    Echo And The Bunnymen: The Killing Moon
    Gladys Knight and The Pips: It Should Have Been Me
    Hootie and The Blowfish: I Go Blind
    Joan Jett and The Blackhearts: I Love Rock and Roll
    John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band: How? (and Jealous Guy for Wednesday)
    Lloyd Cole and the Commotions: Lost Weekend
    Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds (with Kylie too!): Where the Wild Roses Grow
    Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra: Blue Skies

    Joe's Elton John suggestion is really good - can we have the MTV Unplugged version please as it shows what a superb piano player Elton is.

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  • 31. At 5:25pm on 21 Feb 2009, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:

    Monday, 23rd

    Love You Till Tuesday – David Bowie
    Friday Night Saturday Morning - Nouvelle Vague’s cover or T. Specials
    Saturday Night Holocaust – Dead Kennedy’s
    Wasted Early Sunday Morning - Sneaker Pimps
    Lazy Sunday - The Small Faces

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  • 32. At 6:29pm on 21 Feb 2009, HarryFaeGatehoose wrote:

    Tuesday

    In the interests of stopping droning on about Hawkwind, I'm not going to mention them this week! Sooooo - the following artists have not (as far as I can recall) ever been played on GIO before:

    Richard Hell and the Voidoids "Blank Generation"
    Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass "Spanish Flea"
    Hatfield and the North "Fitter Stoker Takes a Bath"
    Slaughter and the Dogs "Cranked Up Really High"
    Country Joe and the Fish "Feels Like I'm Fixin' to Die Rag" (go on, Bryan!)
    Shane McGowan and the Popes "That Woman's Got Me Drinking"

    and the following have:

    Toots and the Maytals "Pressure Drop"
    Derek and the Dominos "Little Wing"
    Siouxsie and the Banshees "Playground Twist"
    Ian Dury and the Blockheads "My Old Man"

    None of them (bar the guitarist from Derek and the Dominos) are ever likely to win a Brit either.

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  • 33. At 1:36pm on 22 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    DC,

    The Scottish Agricultural Science Agency have discovered 'gnawed trees' in Fife.

    Have you been out hunting beaver?

    I think we should be telt!

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  • 34. At 1:53pm on 22 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    Wednesday

    Ghost Riders In The Sky - Gene Gnawedtree/Frankie Laine

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  • 35. At 5:10pm on 22 Feb 2009, ECTheNorthSea wrote:

    #33 Not a good idea to gnaw trees in Fife. Too many dogs around.

    Plenty beaver though, as long as you know where to look.

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  • 36. At 7:08pm on 22 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    Wi' a hundred beavers - a gnaw a gnaw

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  • 37. At 7:26pm on 22 Feb 2009, Kirsty from Killie wrote:

    Hi all. My list for the week -

    Days
    One Week, Barenaked Ladies
    Saturday Night, Gary Clarke
    Just Can't Get Enough, The Saturdays (sorry but it's for charidee)

    Bands
    Echo Beach, Martha and the Muffins
    Dancing in the Street, Martha and the Vandellas
    The Only Way is Up, Yazz and the Plastic Population

    Covers
    Caravan of Love, Isley Jasper
    Don't Leave me This Way, Thelma Houston
    I'm a Believer, Neil Diamond

    Buildings
    Old Apartment, Barenaked Ladies
    Tom's Diner, Suzanne Vega
    In the Jailhouse Now, The Soggy Bottom Boys
    Doghouse Boogie, Seasick Steve

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  • 38. At 7:38pm on 22 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    WEDNESDAY

    'I'm a Daydream Beaver' - The Dammed

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  • 39. At 7:46pm on 22 Feb 2009, mazzystar1 wrote:

    Hi all

    Monday night: "She Left Me On Friday" by Shed Seven (great for kitchen dancing! No tap dancing jokes please EC!!)

    Tuesday night: "Last DJ" by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

    Thursday night: Second the suggestion by Joe K for Aberfeldy "Vegetarian Restaurant" or "Church of the Poison Mind" by Culture Club

    Its gonna be a busy one for me so will probably be catch up all the way! Have fun y'all.

    Mazzy

    p.s. Harry, lets leave the Brits in last week shall we?! :-)

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  • 40. At 7:54pm on 22 Feb 2009, HarryFaeGatehoose wrote:

    Happy to leave them in the last century, Maria!

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  • 41. At 8:12pm on 22 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    There have been quite a few Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers shouts and they are a grat band so hope they get played, I love the track Don't Come Around Here No More.

    Really brilliant and unusual for them so might not get played, I think it was David A Stewart of Eurythmics etc who worked with him on it - great intro!

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  • 42. At 8:13pm on 22 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    I actually meant not typical of their stuff so one of the more straightforward tracks might get more requests. All that typing whilst trying to think as well......

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  • 43. At 8:16pm on 22 Feb 2009, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:

    Tuesday 24th

    Slaughter and the Dogs - Where Have All the Boot Boys Gone
    John Cleese and 1948 Show - Rhubarb Tart Song
    Eric Burdon and the Animals - San Franciscan Nights
    Manuel and Los Por Favours - Oh Cheryl
    Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros - Techno D-Day
    JR Walker and the Allstars - How Sweet It Is
    Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys - Orange Blossom Special
    Gary Puckett and the Union Gap - Over You
    Eddie and the Hot Rods - Teenage Depression
    Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five - The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel
    Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys - Cotton-eyed Joe
    Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - I Second that Emotion
    Simon Dupree and the Big Sound - Kites
    Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers - Egyptian Reggae
    Carson Robison and his Pioneers - Goin’ to the Barn Dance Tonight
    Richard Hell and the Voidoids - Blank Generation
    KC and the Sunshine Band - Sound Your Funky Horn
    Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity - Season of the Witch
    Kelly Hogan and the Pine Valley Cosmonauts - Green, Green Grass of Home
    Franki Valli and the Four Seasons - Rag Doll
    Jon Langford and the Sadies - Solitaire Song
    John & Yoko and the Plastic Ono Band - Power to the People
    Siouxsie and the Banshees - Arabian Knights

    Ah kain fur the love o’ Ch...t, no - Derek and the Dominos with Layla

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  • 44. At 8:17pm on 22 Feb 2009, FrankInDenny wrote:

    Here We Go...

    Mon
    Sunday Papers .......Joe Jackson
    Blue Monday.....New Order
    Dreaming of Monday....Jam
    Saturdays Kids..........Jam
    Pleasant Valley Sunday.....Monkees
    Saturday Morning....Fats Domino

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  • 45. At 9:09pm on 22 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    I have been beavering away on this list.

    Monday

    Tonight - Placido Domingo

    Tuesday

    Jumpin' Jack Flash - Johnny Winter And
    My Bonnie - Tony Sheridan and The Beatles
    Something's Got A Hold On Me - David Lindley and El Rayo-X
    It Gets In Your Blood - Webb Wilder and The Beatnecks


    Wednesday


    Truck Stop Girl - Little Feat/Byrds
    Up On The Roof - Carole King/Drifters
    No Expression - Terry Reid/John Mellencamp
    As Tears Go By - Rolling Stones/ Marianne Faithfull
    How Much I've Lied - Gram Parsons/Elvis Costello
    Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins/Elvis
    Morning Dew - Bonnie Dobson/Tim Rose
    I Go To Sleep - Kinks/Pretenders
    Here Comes My Baby - Cat Stevens/Tremeloes
    Just One Look - Doris Troy/Hollies
    In My Arms - Teddy Thompson/Working On A Dream - Bruce Springsteen


    Thursday

    I Was In The House When The House Burned Down
    Detox Mansion
    The Factory
    Down In The Mall
    Disorder In The House
    Tenderness On The Block - Warren Zevon





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  • 46. At 9:21pm on 22 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Good list Glen El Rayo X would be more than welcome and the Factory is one of my favourite Zevon tracks. Bryan should play El-Rayo X and put some photos up of David Lindleys crazy fashion sense!

    And if the Boss is going to copy....well at least he made it a good one! ;o) There must be a few more tracks like that and I am not such a Boss snob that I would not concede you are absolutely right, and with Teddy having the better of the two versions!

    So to get Bruce back some credibilty you should credit his duet with Zevon on Disorder!

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  • 47. At 9:31pm on 22 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    I forgot:

    The Day Beaver You Came - Fae Fife/Abba
    Gnaw Regrets - Walker Bros.
    All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth - The Beaverley Sisters

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  • 48. At 9:33pm on 22 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    #46

    You're quite right, Norrie. Bruce stood by him in his hour of need.

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  • 49. At 9:41pm on 22 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    I think he did, well would hope so and certainly his live tribute the day after Zevons death, My Ride's Here, is without doubt one of Springsteens recorded live highlights and a fitting tribute to Zevon. For anyone who has not heard this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJomp47BliE

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  • 50. At 10:00pm on 22 Feb 2009, FrankInDenny wrote:

    WED

    Red Red Wine....UB40....(Neil Diamond)
    Come inside love....Cilla Black....(Paul McCartney)
    Because the Night...Patti Smith...(Springsteen)
    This Flight Tonight...Nazareth....(Joni Mitchell)
    Wanna Be Your Man ...Stones...(Lennon & McCartney)

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  • 51. At 10:08pm on 22 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    MONDAY:

    #31 Second Madmac with Nouvelle Vague - 'Friday Night Saturday Morniing' and #44 Frank's suggestion for 'Sunday Papers' by Joe Jackson.

    Also:
    'I got stripes' - Johnny Cash
    'Blue Monday' - Fats Domino

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  • 52. At 10:16pm on 22 Feb 2009, FrankInDenny wrote:

    Thursday

    Johnny Cash........Folsom PRISON blues
    TAJ MAHAL..........Aint that a lot of Love
    SEMI DETACHED suburban Mr Jones....Manfred Man
    HIGH RISE...Trainspotters..(DJ Mike Read's band)

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  • 53. At 10:20pm on 22 Feb 2009, FrankInDenny wrote:

    ues

    Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas
    Herb Alpert and the Tijauana Brass
    Booker T and the MGs
    Dean Ford and the Gaylords..(Marmalade)
    Tony Orlando and Dawn...(What?)

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  • 54. At 10:20pm on 22 Feb 2009, FrankInDenny wrote:

    That'll be TUESDAY then...lol

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  • 55. At 10:32pm on 22 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    #33 too long in the tooth for that

    DC

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  • 56. At 10:49pm on 22 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Re: #47

    'All I Want For Xmas Is A Chain Saw' - D(am) C(onstructor)


    'The Dam Busters March' - Eric Coates

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  • 57. At 10:57pm on 22 Feb 2009, FrankInDenny wrote:

    Just thought of another for Thursday

    Going to tear your PLAYHOUSE Down
    Paul Young


    You would think i had nothing else to do!!

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  • 58. At 11:25pm on 22 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    WEDNESDAY

    'The Wee Castor Fiber O'Fife' - John Lodge / Jean Claude Van Dam



    nickety nackety noo noo noo................

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  • 59. At 11:25pm on 22 Feb 2009, JimFraeErskine wrote:

    Monday - Days Of The Week:
    Come Monday - Jimmy Buffett
    Blue Monday - New Order
    Tuesday Heartbreak - Stevie Wonder
    Wednesday Morning, 3AM - Simon and Garfunkel
    Friday I'm In Love - The Cure
    Black Friday - Steely Dan
    Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting - Elton John
    Drive In Saturday - David Bowie

    Tuesday - Backing Bands In The Name:
    Jet - Paul McCartney and Wings
    Purple Rain - Prince and The Revolution
    Please Don't Go - K.C. and The Sunshine Band
    Layla - Derek and The Dominos
    Dance To The Music - Sly and The Family Stone

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  • 60. At 11:26pm on 22 Feb 2009, JimFraeErskine wrote:

    Thursday - Buildings:
    Take The Long Way Home - Supertramp
    Castle Walls - Styx
    The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill - The Beatles
    Pyramid Song - Radiohead
    House In The Woods - Tom Petty
    Don't SHED A Tear - Paul Carrack

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  • 61. At 11:35pm on 22 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    TUESDAY

    'Aw Gnaw, No' Mah Babby!' - Rod Stewart and the Lumberjacks

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  • 62. At 11:36pm on 22 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    #56

    Beavers won't be a problem. Somebody wants to re-introduce the wolf. If they get out of hand there's always the brown bear.

    At least it'll keep traffic down on the West Highland Way in the summer.

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  • 63. At 11:44pm on 22 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    #62

    Someone wanted wolves to keep the number of deer down. Someone else pointed out that catching deer requires a great deal of effort. Wolves would probably find sheep a tad easier to stalk.

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  • 64. At 11:49pm on 22 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    Antlers are OK for your wall but they won't keep you warm in winter.

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  • 65. At 11:51pm on 22 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    I'm rather partial to venison.
    But it's dead deer.

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  • 66. At 09:06am on 23 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    #65 I agree. Chickens cheap but venison's dear. What's more, a big plate of venison's too dear

    DC

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  • 67. At 11:11am on 23 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Nice try, but you're not getting off the hook that easily. We have not yet exhausted the beaver seam.


    Anyway, it's budgies that are cheap. >8-D

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  • 68. At 11:31am on 23 Feb 2009, TheWesthillDon wrote:

    For Monday's programme:-

    Fleetwood Mac - Monday Morning
    New Order - Blue Monday
    Small Faces - lazy Sunday
    Simon and garfunkel - Wednesday Morning 3am
    The Cure - friday I'm in love

    Tuesday:-
    bruce Springsteen and the e street band -

    wednesday - Gloria Jones - Tainted Love

    Thur:- The B52's - Love Shack
    The Animals - House of the Rising Sun
    The Church - Under the milkyway
    Talking Heads - Burning down the house

    Stephen from Invergordon

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  • 69. At 11:36am on 23 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Re: #49

    Norrie,

    Thank you for that.

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  • 70. At 11:58am on 23 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    #67 I think you need a cold shower MrGit

    The Boomtown Rats were right, 'I don't like Mondays'

    DC

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  • 71. At 12:23pm on 23 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    #67, #70

    DC,

    Why would you believe anything I tell you?
    I'm just messing with your mind.




    Or am I? >8-D

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  • 72. At 12:48pm on 23 Feb 2009, HarryFaeGatehoose wrote:

    #21 and 59

    "Oh Jim - hey hey why d'you treat me this way?"

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  • 73. At 1:44pm on 23 Feb 2009, GCbakers wrote:

    I'd say the Boomtown Rats too cause 'I don't like Mondays'but for those who do like today New moon on monday,Duran Duran could be for them!

    Gordon Christie,Kirrie

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  • 74. At 2:00pm on 23 Feb 2009, JanInGlasgow wrote:

    Alas I see that someone has already asked for Sunday Girl for tonight.

    I'm going to go for all country choices this week:-

    Monday:-

    Drinking in my Sunday Dress - Maria McKee

    Tuesday:-

    I Married Her Just because She Looks Like You - Lyle Lovett and his Large Band.

    Lyle Lovett and his Large Band is actually the album title so I'm probably bending the rules a little.

    Wednesday:-

    I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton

    I know you've all ben avoiding this one, but I'm sure Bryan's dying to play it, and it is classic example of the theme.

    Thursday:-

    Late Night Grande Hotel or Love at the Five and Dime - Nanci Griffith.

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  • 75. At 2:48pm on 23 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    Busy man so apart from hoping that you play the Melanie' version of Ruby Tuesday as it is associated (as described in a post last week)with what can only be described as a seminal moment in my life I would note the following which have probably all been requested already;

    Days - Kinks
    Lazy Sunday Afternoon - Small faces
    Friday I'm in Love - Cure
    Friday on my Mind - Easybeats or Bowie
    Pleasant Valley Sunday - Monkees
    Blue Monday - New Order
    Wednesday Morning 3am - Simon and Garfunkel
    Monday Monday - Mamas and Papas
    Sunday Morning Coming Down - Cash or Kristoffersen
    Thursday's Child / Drive in Saturday - David Bowie

    I think that's the week covered so btw

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  • 76. At 3:47pm on 23 Feb 2009, DanielleFromCanada wrote:

    Tuesday - Backing Bands

    Tommy James and the Shondells - Crimson and Clover
    Antony and the Johnsons - Hope There's Someone
    Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - Colleen
    Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks - Gardenia

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  • 77. At 3:51pm on 23 Feb 2009, DanielleFromCanada wrote:

    Wednesday - Better Known Covers

    Jose Gonzalez - Heartbeats - original by The Knife
    Talking Heads - Take Me to the River - original by Al Green

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  • 78. At 3:55pm on 23 Feb 2009, RoxyJohn wrote:

    Days of the week:

    "Tuesday" by Phil Manzanera.

    J.O'B.

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  • 79. At 5:05pm on 23 Feb 2009, Adam_from_Rio wrote:

    In the midst of Carnaval here but had to get my request in for tomorrow as its a great opportunity to play

    Three Lions - Baddiel, Skinner and The Lightning Seeds.

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  • 80. At 6:38pm on 23 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    Bah, still in the office. Hoping for some Braggage some time post 19:00...

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  • 81. At 6:57pm on 23 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Not that bad a complaint at the moment CaptR!!

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  • 82. At 7:07pm on 23 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    Well, I'm still here, but at least starting to pack up.

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  • 83. At 7:12pm on 23 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    I thought you looked poorly in your photograph.

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  • 84. At 7:21pm on 23 Feb 2009, GRhino wrote:

    Damn!! Someone's already suggested Billy Bragg and the Blokes, though I would prefer "Take Down The Union Jack" - released at the same time as the Golden Jubilee.

    Damn!! Someone's already suggested Gloria Jones original take on "Tainted Love"

    "Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads would be great for Thursday.

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  • 85. At 9:04pm on 23 Feb 2009, DanielleFromCanada wrote:

    Thursday - Buildings

    I'm From Barcelona - Treehouse
    The White Stripes - Hotel Yorba
    Yo La Tengo - Let's Save Tony Orlando's House
    Red House Painters - All Mixed Up
    The Commodores - Brick House

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  • 86. At 10:01pm on 23 Feb 2009, mazzystar1 wrote:

    oops..forgot about "Shine On" by HOUSE of Love for Thursday. Reminds me of some great nights out in Brum as a young, eager 18 year old!!

    Their album released in 2005 was also really good and worth a listen.

    Maria

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  • 87. At 10:01pm on 23 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    TUESDAY:

    Bern Elliott and the Fenmen - 'New Orleans' or 'Money' (great Merseybeat sound even though the band were from Kent)

    Bobby Angelo and the Tuxedos - 'Baby Sittin''

    Joey Dee and the Starlighters - 'Peppermint Twist'

    Question Mark and the Mysterians - '96 Tears'

    Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames - 'Getaway'

    Brian poole and the Tremeloes - 'Do You Love Me?'

    Zoot Money and the Big Roll Band - 'Big Time Operator' (with Andy Summers).

    Tommy James and the Shondells - 'Mony Mony'

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  • 88. At 10:59pm on 23 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    #84 No harm in backing someone else's suggestion, especially if it's not a Smiffs track that Bryan's already itching to play :-)

    Take Down the Union Jack's a fine call; Billy's one of the few people thinking about Englishness without verging towards the knuckle-dragging mouthbreather brigade. And there's a shout out to Scotland in the song too.

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  • 89. At 11:03pm on 23 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    Can't think of anything stranger than Boris Pickett and the Cryptkickers for Tuesday.

    Apparently their hit "Monster Mash" was a number 1 in the USA upon release in 1962 but was banned from the BBC playlists because it was "too morbid". Unfortunately the ban was lifted in the early seventies.

    I sincerely hope that the Get It On team have re-instated the ban for Tuesday at least

    DC in Cellardyke

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  • 90. At 06:54am on 24 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    Backing bands.

    Alison - Elvis Costello and the Attractions
    When Doves Cry - Prince and the Revolution
    I Wonder Why - Dion and the Belmonts
    Every Little Kiss - Bruce Hornsby and the Range
    Turn the Page (live version) - Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet band
    Hold Back the Night - Graham Parker and the Rumour

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  • 91. At 07:27am on 24 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    One more for tonight that I'd forgotten about until it came up on the fruit-branded-MP3-player yesterday:
    Spike Jones & his City Slickers: Cocktails for Two (containing the only known stop-chorus of hiccups on record)

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  • 92. At 09:39am on 24 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    Tuesday;

    How could I have missed Graham Parker and the Rumour off my list, especially as I've been trying to get GP played recently. They were a great live band and sadly neglected on radio these days though I was pleasantly surprised to hear one of their tracks played on Radio 6 last night.

    I do second Hopo's suggestion of their version of 'Hold Back The Night' but I'd really like to hear 'Silly Thing', 'New York Shuffle' or 'Heat Treatment' (other great GP songs I'd like to hear but they're without The Rumour so don't fit into the theme). If you had 7 minutes to spare, 'The Heat In Harlem' is well worth a listen. I recently realised (and was a bit suprised) I have more GP albums (on vinyl) than I have by anyone else. As I've said before...hurrah for pub rock!

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  • 93. At 11:22am on 24 Feb 2009, RoxyJohn wrote:

    TUESDAY

    Anything by Andy Mackay And The Metaphors

    J.O'B.

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  • 94. At 11:26am on 24 Feb 2009, RoxyJohn wrote:

    This is a night for tracks by:

    Dodgy Sign And The Rogue Ampersands

    J.O'B.

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  • 95. At 12:37pm on 24 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    As well as my Bowie selections

    Adam and The Ants - Dog Eat Dog (pity Strip mentioned last week is a solo track)

    Booker T and the MG's - Time Is Tight

    Ryan Adams and The Cardinals - Magik

    Cheers

    Norrie

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  • 96. At 12:55pm on 24 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    For Wednesday, more famous then the original I starte doff with soem obviosu ones and then got kind of sucke dinto the 'who actually did record this first and so:

    Wild Thing - The Wild Ones (Troggs / Jimi Hendrix)
    My Boy Lollipop (Barbara Gaye (Millie)
    I Fought the Law - The Crickets (Bobby Fuller Four / Clash et al)
    Rock Around the Clock - Sonny Day and the Knights (Bill Haley and the Comets)
    I Found You - Yvonne Fair (James Brown retitled I Got You I Feel Good and he produced the Yvonne Fair version)
    Doh Wah Diddy - The Exciters - Manfred Mann
    Suspicious Minds - Mark James (Elvis)
    You Need Love (Muddy waters (Led Zeppelin as Whole Lotta Love)
    Hound Dog - Big Mama Thornton (Elvis)

    and one especially for BB to search out

    Blueberry Hill - Gene Autry (Fats Domino et al)

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  • 97. At 1:20pm on 24 Feb 2009, mikeshropshire wrote:

    For Tuesday, how about:

    Buddy Holly and the Crickets (Brown Eyed Handsome Man)

    Steve Earle and the Dukes (and the Pogues): (Johnny Come Lately)

    Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (The Tracks of my Tears)

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  • 98. At 1:21pm on 24 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    What were the chances of a second vote for Gene Gnawedtree?

    There's a Carnival picture of Adam in today's Herald painted in gold like Shirley Eaton and wearing a posing pouch. How different from our own dear Kelvin Hall.

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  • 99. At 1:23pm on 24 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    Wednesday:

    'And I Love You So' - Perry Como (Don McLean original).

    'Police and Thieves - The Clash (Junior Murvin original).

    'The Tide Is high' - Blondie (The Paragons original).

    Now this bends the theme a bit (so take it as a bit of trivia perhaps :0) ), since I wouldn't say the cover is as well known as the original ... Elvis Costello wrote 'Almost Blue' with Chet Baker in mind. Baker played trumpet on 'Shipbuilding' and Elvis Costello gave him a tape of the song. Costello didn't hear from Baker after that. When Baker died, Costello was interviewed and the reporter said he had a tape of Chet Baker's version of...'Almost Blue'!

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  • 100. At 2:08pm on 24 Feb 2009, Adam_from_Rio wrote:

    #98 - Not my kind of pouch, GM.
    Strictly Black Russian man, me.

    Just two days to go......

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  • 101. At 3:57pm on 24 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    #98 Black Russian: That's a Marillion track, right?
    http://www.last.fm/music/Marillion/_/White+Russian

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  • 102. At 4:05pm on 24 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    Re #97 and this is being picky I know, but when I was bored and actually doing the 'research on 'I Fought the Law' I found a piece that states that Buddy Holly and the Crickets wer never credited as such on their records until after his death. They were either Buddy Holly or The Crickets. However, I don't see this as any reason for not playing the request, just a piece of trivia.

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  • 103. At 4:39pm on 24 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    #90
    Ha another Bob Seger fan. So many great tracks to choose from but Still the Same will always be my Fav. Some great suggestions on here for tonight but just to add another...Shout by Otis Day and the Knights. . .so long as Bryan doesn't wear his toga!!!!

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  • 104. At 4:42pm on 24 Feb 2009, JimFraeErskine wrote:

    Wednesday - Earlier Versions Not As Well Known:
    Umbrella - Manic Street Preachers (by FAR the best version of this song!)
    The Most Beautiful Girl In The World - Elvis Presley (most people expect the Charlie Rich version, which is amazing)
    The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Elvis Presley (Covered by everybody from Bert Jansch to Roberta Flack and Gordon Lightfoot, and even the Stereophonics!)

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  • 105. At 4:45pm on 24 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    #99
    Talking of Perry como there's always Kris Kristofferson for wed night with For the good times.

    Lookin forward to weds programme. Again some superb suggestions on here. I'm creatin a new playlist with as many as I can get my hands on and will no doubt dig out a few more originals myself later.

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  • 106. At 5:03pm on 24 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    #104
    You are a wag, Jim. Now, if you're going to go for odd versions of TFTEISYF then go for the George Michael. No, honest; he did a whole album of covers
    http://www.last.fm/music/George+Michael/Songs+From+the+Last+Century

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  • 107. At 5:14pm on 24 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    Can't understand why there's all this bloggin goin on about Wednesday's show and it is only Tuesday today (at least it was last time I looked).

    I might as well put in my tuppenceworth then...

    Dylan wrote 'Mr Tambourine Man' and 'Quinn the Eskimo' which became bigger hits for The Byrds and Manfred Mann respectively. My choice for Wednesday evening however is the Sutherland Brothers' version of 'Sailing' which they wrote and became a hit for some ex-pat Scot in the mid-seventies.

    DC in Cellardyke

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  • 108. At 5:24pm on 24 Feb 2009, JimFraeErskine wrote:

    #106 - Problem is I am not a fan of George Michael... And Presley's version is beautiful.

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  • 109. At 6:13pm on 24 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    #107
    still waiting for the pizza theme so we can get SBQ The Pie on. (Pity they weren't SB 7 THE Q)

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  • 110. At 6:14pm on 24 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    #109
    typo...SB & THE Q

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  • 111. At 7:13pm on 24 Feb 2009, Kirsty from Killie wrote:

    Yazz!! Woohoo!!
    I'm dancing round the kitchen!
    :)

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  • 112. At 7:18pm on 24 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    #111
    mind that pan of bilin watter

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  • 113. At 8:31pm on 24 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    THURSDAY - BUILDINGS:

    'INSANE ASYLUM' - Koko Taylor and Willie Dixon (Have a listen to this...Powerful or what!!! This definitely stops you in your tracks).

    'I wonder how the OLD FOLKS are at HOME' - Mac Wiseman

    'Throw Your Arms Around Me' - Crowded HOUSE

    'MOTEL Matches' - Elvis Costello

    'Snake in The HOUSE' - Del McCoury Band

    'Life Begins at the Hop' (come with me to the CHURCH on the corner...the hop) - XTC

    'You Can Have WATERGATE Just Gimme Some Bucks And I'll Be Straight' - The J.B.s (James Brown's backing band...so, as expected a really funky track).

    'CASINO Queen' - Wilco

    'Little MOTEL' - Modest Mouse




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  • 114. At 10:14pm on 24 Feb 2009, Adam_from_Rio wrote:

    #113
    Oh oh, Julie.
    You`ll have DC moaning at you for putting requests for Thursday in on a Tuesday!

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  • 115. At 10:29pm on 24 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    I think Wednesday theme is a potentially great one. So am I right it's not covers but rather originals before the hit or popular cover version?

    So....


    Boo Hewerdine - Last Cigarette (really that should be King L but hidden track, too tricky) (cover by k d lang)

    Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah (many covers)

    Tom Baxter - Better (was it boyzone?)

    Marc Cohn - Walking In Memphis (cher)

    John Prine - Angel from Montgomery (bonnie raitt)

    Chris Rea - Fool If You Think It's Over (elkie brooks)

    World Party - She's The One (robbie williams)

    Dylan - To Make You Feel My Love (adele)

    Cheers


    Norrie



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  • 116. At 10:35pm on 24 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    #114 Adam, see you hivnae lost that Shakin' Stevens touch! Obviously ye like tae hang on tae the past. You still wear the Rubettes hat these days?

    >;-)

    I think we should be telt!

    DC

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  • 117. At 11:17pm on 24 Feb 2009, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:

    Wednesday, 25th

    The Tide Is High - Paragons / Blondie
    Love Of The Common People - Nicky Thomas / Paul Young
    Man who sold the World - David Bowie / Nirvana
    Rainy night in Georgia - Brook Benton / Randy Crawford
    Redemption Song - Bob Marley / Joe Strummer and the Mescaleroes
    Step on - John Kongos / Happy Mondays
    Madness - Prince Buster / Madness
    Tricky - Public Enemy / Black Steel
    and lastly...
    Hurt - Trent Reznor / Johnny Cash

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  • 118. At 00:34am on 25 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    I'll second madmacs Brook Benton and Norrie's Tom Baxter. In fact I could second plenty of suggestions on here. Has potential to be a hell of a show.

    Just to throw a few more in the mix
    Cat Stevens / Wild World / Maxi Priest
    Leonard Cohen / First we take manhattan /
    Joe Cocker
    Tom Waits / Jersey Girl / Bruce Springsteen
    Boz Scaggs / We're all alone / Rita Coolidge
    Floyd / Comfortably Numb / Scissor sisters
    Harry Chapin /Cat's in the cradle/Ugly Kid
    Joe
    Bob Seger/We've got tonite/Rogers-easton
    Bee Gees /Emotion /Samantha Sang
    Albert Hammond/Air that i Breathe/Hollies
    Carol King/Will you love me tomorrow/
    Shirelles
    Goo Goo dolls /Iris / Ronan Keating
    Tracy Chapman / Baby Can I hold You /
    Boyzone
    Coldplay / Gravity /Embrace

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  • 119. At 00:53am on 25 Feb 2009, Flasetta wrote:

    Hi Bryan. Listening to you in Arizona, USA. I just got home from work, so my mind ain't thinking straight for Wednesdays who sang what better or indeed, that we'd never heard it before by the original artist. Did I get that right? LoL...
    I love your show and have been meaning to write to you. So, will try to write more from here on in.
    Love ya.
    Flasetta! >;.)

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  • 120. At 01:03am on 25 Feb 2009, Flasetta wrote:

    Flasetta here again.
    I asked my pal to look for songs with buildings in them for Thursday...:)

    Mama, I'm Coming Home, by Ozzy Osbourne (1992
    Our House, by Madness (1983)
    Stranger in My House, by Ronnie Milsap (1983)
    Take Me Home, by Phil Collins (1986)

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  • 121. At 07:17am on 25 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    Buildings (I'm workign a day ahead this week):

    There's a Ghost in my House - R Dean taylor
    House of the Rising Sun - Animals
    Mansion on the Hill / Factory - Bruce Springsteen
    Tower of Song - Leonard Cohen
    Savoy Truffle - Beatles
    Chelsea Hotel Oral Sex Song - Jeffrey Lewis (which somehow I don't think will be played)
    Love Shack - B52's
    Chapel of Love Dixie Cups
    All Along the Wartchtower - Jimi Hendrix
    Happy Houise -Souxsie and the Banshees
    Lost in the Supermarket - Clash
    Build me Up Buttercup - Foundations
    La Maison Du Mort - Snoopy Poopy and the Loopy Doopies
    Genesis Hall - Richard Thompson
    Heartbreak Hotel / jailhouse Roack - Elvis
    I'm in the Jailhouse Now - Jimmie Rodgers / Soggy Bottom Boys
    San Quentin ' Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash


    ...and please no Hotel California, probably the worst Eagles track ever.

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  • 122. At 07:39am on 25 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    Wednesday
    I'm sure I'll think of more during the day, but here goes:

    * John Lennon: Jealous Guy (Sorry RoxyJohn!)
    * Dylan: All Along the Watchtower
    * Gloria Jones: Tainted Love
    * The Kinks: Village Green Preservation Society (to complement Kate Rusby)
    * Led Zep: Whole Lotta Love (the more common version being the CCS one)
    * Dylan: Man of Constant Sorrow (although it was long part of the repertoire before him)
    * Jose Feliciano: Light My Fire (the arrangement being the thing, before it was nicked, note for note, for Will Young)
    * Charles Trenet: La Mer (Which everyone will know via Bobby Darin)
    * Van Morrison: Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)
    * The Passions: I'm In Love With a German Film Star (Foo Fighters)
    * Simon & Garfunkel: Hazy Shade of Winter
    * Jimmy Rodgers: Gambling Bar Room Blues (SAHB)
    * Pete Seeger: Union Maid (The Strawbs)
    * Richard Thompson: The Dimming of the Day (Dave Gilmour)

    Seconds for Mad Mac's shouts on:
    * Wild World (see also usage in the TV show Skins)
    * Cat's in the Cradle
    * Step On

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  • 123. At 09:15am on 25 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    Soem more of the less well known originals.

    Twist and Shout - Isley Brothers (Beatles)
    Mustang Sally - Sir Mack Rice (Wilson Pickett)
    Hey Joe - The Leaves (Jimi Hendrix)

    This theme is just encouraging me to go and search out info. I really have to stop.

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  • 124. At 10:28am on 25 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    More for WEDNESDAY:

    'Simon Smith and his Amazing Dancing Bear' - Alan Price (Randy Newman).

    'I Only Want To Be With You' - The Tourists (Dusty Springfield)

    Are we going to hear the originals of all these tracks?

    I suppose which version you consider to be the more well-known depends on the individual listener, age etc.

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  • 125. At 10:41am on 25 Feb 2009, RoxyJohn wrote:

    WEDNESDAY

    More famous than the original:

    Jealous Guy Roxy's Music's only number one recorded as a tribute after John Lennon was killed.

    Let's Stick Together. Bryan Ferry's version is more famous than the Wilbert Harrison version.

    Frida from ABBA has a track on her solo album called "The Way You Do" written but never released by Bryan Ferry, same goes for a song called "Going Strong" recorded by Roger Daltry

    J.O'B.

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  • 126. At 10:46am on 25 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    More Wed classic originals

    Ann Peebles / Playhouse Down /Paul Young
    Ann Peebles I Can't Stand the rain /
    Eruption and Tina Turner
    Bobby Hebb / Sunny / Boney M
    Bobby Bland / Ain't No Love in the Heart of
    the city / Whitesnake

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  • 127. At 10:48am on 25 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    #124
    Hope it's the originals we're gettin. I think that was the whole point. Covers have been done to death.

    So ignore my second for Brook Benton. I Meant Tony Joe White as Joe the Jam Man suggested

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  • 128. At 10:50am on 25 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    #127
    I mean originals that were less well known

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  • 129. At 11:14am on 25 Feb 2009, mikeshropshire wrote:

    A few for Wednesday... hope the idea is to play the originals... the thought of being subjected to Frankie Miller 'gutting' Caledonia fills me with dread...

    Dougie Maclean (Caledonia) Frankie Miller

    Benny Gallagher(A Heart in New York) Art Garfunkel

    Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes (If You Don't Know Me By Now) Simply Red


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  • 130. At 11:23am on 25 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Re: #128

    Paolo, worry not. We ken, ye ken!


    Re: #121 Jeffrey Lewis

    Hoppo, No, I can't say it! (the moderators would crucify me).


    Re: #119, #120

    Flasetta, Cead Mille Failte!
    (that might be Irish, but never mind). Welcome!


    DC,

    Are you giving anything up for Lent?

    e.g. Pizza?

    I think we should be telt!

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  • 131. At 11:36am on 25 Feb 2009, mikeshropshire wrote:

    Three more for Wednesday.... can't believe I forgot:

    Billy Bragg (New England) Kirsty MacColl

    Eric Bogle (And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda) The Pogues

    Ewan MacColl (Dirty Old Town) The Pogues

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  • 132. At 11:36am on 25 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    I sam hoping both Pablo and Mike are right about playing the origibnals and I am sure that is the plan. There have been some fantastic suggestions above for tonight and tomorrow.

    Another one that sprung to my mind is

    Don Williams - Till the Rivers All Run Dry which I know from the Pete Townsend / Ronnie lane version but i think Nana Masskouri had a hit with this song?

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  • 133. At 1:01pm on 25 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    #130 Scotch, nae lendin here.

    DC

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  • 134. At 1:04pm on 25 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    #133 LOL

    Correct! That was your starter for 10

    Now, about this beaver......................

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  • 135. At 1:17pm on 25 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    More of the more famous then the original

    Louie Louie - Richard Berry (The Kingsmen)
    Always on my Mind - Brenda Lee (Elvis, Pet Shop Boys etc)

    and I really must stop!

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  • 136. At 1:37pm on 25 Feb 2009, RoxyJohn wrote:

    #127

    Very true, I wouldn't care if I never heard Ferry/Roxy Lets Stick Together & Jealous Guy again.

    J.O'B.

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  • 137. At 2:42pm on 25 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Song to the Siren - Jeff Buckley, many great cover versions especially Robert Plant and This Mortal Coil (which everyone in my office hates ~ youngsters!) but the original is fantastic as well.

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  • 138. At 2:54pm on 25 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    COVERS / ORIGINALS

    'Brandy' by Scott English which was covered as 'Mandy' by Barry Manilow...and Westlife :0(

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  • 139. At 2:59pm on 25 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    Further to #138...Scott English also wrote 'Bend Me Shape Me' (of which the Amen Corner version is the (UK) cover version) and 'Hi Ho Silver Lining'...you'll all sleep tonight now you know that won't you :0)

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  • 140. At 3:08pm on 25 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    #134 Scotch, have you thought of going for counselling? If you're infatuated with animals, it might be a good idea...

    >;-)

    DC

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  • 141. At 3:40pm on 25 Feb 2009, Adam_from_Rio wrote:

    #127 and others
    I dont what you`re all worried about, of course its the lesser known originals that will be played tonight.
    What would be the point of doing the theme if it were otherwise?


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  • 142. At 3:49pm on 25 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    re#141

    If the BBC Scotkland record library is up to the task!

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  • 143. At 3:49pm on 25 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    Scotkland??? I think that should be Scotland.

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  • 144. At 4:05pm on 25 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    Wherever I Lay My Hat - Marvin Gaye (Paul Young)

    And I that is definitely the last one I suggest for tonight.

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  • 145. At 4:27pm on 25 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    Bryan asked about the Sutherland Brothers and Quiver last night after playing 'Arms of Mary'. I don't know if he got an answer (I didn't hear the end of the show). Have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutherland_Brothers for the answer!

    Sailing should be played tonight!

    Adam #141,..... ah kain....

    DC

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  • 146. At 5:24pm on 25 Feb 2009, HarryFaeGatehoose wrote:

    Bowie and Iggy wrote China Girl for Iggy's Idiot album, then Bowie re-did it for 'Let's Dance'. I prefer the Iggy version.

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  • 147. At 6:09pm on 25 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Harry - second that much superior version! Almost got played on China Theme night - Bryan was swaying in favour of Mr Osterberg!!

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  • 148. At 6:17pm on 25 Feb 2009, rhythmheid wrote:

    Wed:
    'Heartbeats' by The Knives (Jose Gonzales)
    Danielle beat me to suggesting it.

    Thanks to Bryan and co for the birthday mention on Monday. Still clearing up from the party!

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  • 149. At 6:20pm on 25 Feb 2009, rhythmheid wrote:

    Just remembered: 'I Put a Spell on You' - Screamin' Jay Hawkins (Nina Simone)
    I think it's been played before but still an amazing performance.

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  • 150. At 6:36pm on 25 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    Speaking of Nina Simone, didn't she record what went on to be the Barry Norman Film theme as "I wish I knew how it feels to be free" ?

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  • 151. At 6:47pm on 25 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Re: #140

    DC,

    My therapist assures me I am way beyond counselling. (Is that a good thing?)

    Besides, I'm off animals for Lent.

    Roll on Easter.







    P.S. Wanna buy a bunny-wunny?

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  • 152. At 7:33pm on 25 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Re: Names for wee lassies.

    Julie wanted to call the Daughter Hibernia.

    >8-D










    Ah'm gonnae get kilt...............

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  • 153. At 7:48pm on 25 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Bryan,

    Is it Billy Joal or Billy Joe Ell ?!?

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  • 154. At 7:52pm on 25 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    Too late, but can I nominate the entire Aerosmith catalogue, as they've made more from the Guitar Hero video game than ever they did from record sales?

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  • 155. At 7:59pm on 25 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Bryan, Mandi,

    Great show. Take a bow!

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  • 156. At 8:31pm on 25 Feb 2009, HarryFaeGatehoose wrote:

    #147 Norrie - I keep forgetting how "good" Mr Bowie's sax sounds on the Iggy version as well. Just about the last classic outing for the dodgy tenor apart from Heroes side 2?

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  • 157. At 8:52pm on 25 Feb 2009, HarryFaeGatehoose wrote:

    Another bunch of newcomers if played...

    The Lords of the New Church - "Russian Roulette"
    The Monochrome Set - "The Strange Boutique"
    Robin Trower - "Bridge of Sighs"
    13th Floor Elevators (surely building related?) - "You're Gonna Miss Me"
    Pere Ubu - "Dub Housing"

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  • 158. At 8:57pm on 25 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Harry - consider this for Bowie 1977 output Low, The Idiot, Heroes, Lust for Life! Incredible!! Oh an dfitted in an Iggy tour on piano.

    Agreed about the sax and refresh your memory on Tiny Girls as well - the dodgy sax made a reasonable outing on Heathen!

    Great shout by you though.

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  • 159. At 9:52pm on 25 Feb 2009, FrankInDenny wrote:




    No shout for me tonight but really enjoyed the show... lots of great old soul...

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  • 160. At 9:57pm on 25 Feb 2009, FrankInDenny wrote:

    @Roxy John.....
    John...What was the name of the band formed by andy mckay and phil manzanera after Roxy split in the mid 80s?...i saw them at the Albert Halls in Stirling but just can't name them.

    Frank I D

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  • 161. At 10:05pm on 25 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Good to see the influence of GIO spreading far and wide with the use of Boys Keep Swinging as the iplayer trailer music on the telly - must have been listening to last weeks show! Great track...and for the trivia Bowie and Eno made the musicians play instruments not their own i.e Alomar on Drums etc etc. Great video too.

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  • 162. At 10:30pm on 25 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    #151 S-G, nae animals? I know where you can get a good fish supper

    Missed the show tonight caws I was at a meeting >:-(

    Ocean Drive by the Lighthouse Family for me on Thursday please

    DC inspired by the light on the May Island

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  • 163. At 10:49pm on 25 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Thursday

    Shawn Colvin - Sunny Came Home

    Shawn Colvin - Get Out of This House

    Shawn Colvin - These 4 Walls (well other than tents 4 are needed)

    Nanci Griffith - Late Night Grande Hotel

    Arcade Fire - the Well and The Lighthouse

    The Clash - garageland

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  • 164. At 11:26pm on 25 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    I'd like to hear Chopin's Polonaise in A Flat

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  • 165. At 11:39pm on 25 Feb 2009, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:

    Thursday, 26th

    On the Block - R.A. The Rugged Man... listen out those from Glasgow G32!

    Real Estate - Cypress Hill

    Towers of London - XTC

    Concrete Jungle - T. Specials

    English Towns - T. Stranglers

    School Mam - T. Stranglers

    Down in the Sewer - T. Stranglers

    Love / Building on Fire - Talking Heads

    A Mansion on the Hill - Hank Williams

    Mansion on the Hill - Alabama 3

    Hotel California - Alabama 3

    Kirk - Mr Oizo

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  • 166. At 11:46pm on 25 Feb 2009, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:

    #164

    .... threadbare, wearing thin!

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polonaise_(clothing)

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  • 167. At 11:59pm on 25 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    Thanks for the disambiguation

    I'm just glad I didn't ask for Barry Manilow doing Mandy in A flat

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  • 168. At 00:06am on 26 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    Thursday - 'Time is running out' by Mews?

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  • 169. At 02:04am on 26 Feb 2009, JimFraeErskine wrote:

    #167 - That's a logical impossibility. Wait, I know a man called Dee...

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  • 170. At 07:00am on 26 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    Thurs:

    * They Might Be Giants: Birdhouse in your Soul
    * Siouxsie & the Banshees: Happy House
    * Bill Bailey: Unisex Chipshop
    * Bruce Springsteen: My Oklahoma Home
    * Bruce Springsteen: Mansion on the Hill
    * Ennio Morricone: Cinema Paradiso
    * All About Eve: Martha's Harbour
    * Fairport Convention: Meet on the Ledge
    * The Humpff Family: Love, Death, Divorce, Prison, Alcohol, Rivers and Trains
    * Johnny Cash: Flushed from the Bathroom of Your Heart
    * Pink Floyd: Anything from the Wall, although Mother is probably best, as it talks about building the Wall
    * Patsy Cline: A Church, A Courtroom And Then Goodbye

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  • 171. At 07:02am on 26 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    ...and if we're having Hotel California, can it please be The Gypsy Kings' version? Ta

    Great show last night - as soon as the playlist is up I'll be straight off to iChoons to buy a bunch of them. It really was a show for stuff I'd not heard before.

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  • 172. At 07:04am on 26 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    Missed the last 10 - 12 minutes of the show last night but heard that there was some 'controversy' over who recorded 'I Fought the Law' first. Was this settled in favour of the Crickets? A quick check reveals this was recorded by them in 1959 on their album 'In Style with the Crickets' whereas Bobby Fuller didn't record it until 1964. I hope that the BBC investigation / record library proved the foregoing to eb fact.

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  • 173. At 08:18am on 26 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Saw the Crickets with Nanci Griffith at the RCH - they did a great version that night.

    I think the controversy just stems from the fact that the Clash are always credited as having covered the Bobby Fuller Fours I Fough the Law.

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  • 174. At 08:23am on 26 Feb 2009, paulhandley wrote:

    Buildings stuff:-

    10 James Orr Street - Strawberry Switchblade
    Our House - CSNY
    Chelsea Hotel - Leonard Cohen

    Paul from Ayr

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  • 175. At 09:13am on 26 Feb 2009, rhythmheid wrote:

    'Blue Above the Rooftops' - Eugenius
    Just a great guitar track and Eugene Kelly is a realy underrated Scots musician.

    'Brick' - Ben Folds Five
    Good piano number.

    'Foundations' - Kate Nash
    Not everyone's cup of tea but the 'sing-song' voice brightens up any anecdote!

    'Made of Stone' - The Stone Roses
    Possibly their best song.

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  • 176. At 09:14am on 26 Feb 2009, RoxyJohn wrote:

    #160

    Frank, Phil Manzanera and Andy Mackay along with singer James Wraith formed a band called The Explorers,. They had an eponymous debut album and where dropped by Virgin after recording a second album. This unreleased second album was released by Phil's Expression Records a few years later as Manzanera Mackay.

    You can now get the double CD 'The Complete Explorers' from Phil's website www.manzanera.com

    I would like to see a theme one night where it could be solo albums and off-shots from bands from members other than the front man/woman. Examples, The Power Station, Phil Manzanera, Geroge Harrison, Dave Stewart, Keith Richards, Andy Summers, Captain Sensible, Mick Karn

    J.O'B.

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  • 177. At 09:39am on 26 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    Re ~173

    Agreed Clash did state they heard the Bobby Fuller version and that inspired them to record it. Can't believe I am getting excited about this. I have even been lookign at the mysterious death of Bobby Fuller - apparently committed suicide by beating and stabbing himself to death, and then pouring petrol over his body.

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  • 178. At 09:52am on 26 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    Two more:
    * Spinal Tap: Stonehenge
    * Roger Waters: Home
    http://www.last.fm/music/Roger+Waters/_/Home

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  • 179. At 09:55am on 26 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    What a top show last night. Got to be my favourite GIO to date and what a pool of knowledge the contributers have. Some fantastic suggestions, even the ones that got mentioned and not played. This HAS to be revisited. Great to hear stuff I wasn't aware of. Yvonne Fair was superb. Think credit must go to norrie who kinda suggested the theme after Capt Ramius picked Robert Wyatt's Shipbuilding and started a mini thread on last weeks blog on original versions. GIO at it's best.

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  • 180. At 12:10pm on 26 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    #179. Hear Hear! T'was a good theme...and a good show. I would also like it if a 'chain night' could be repeated as that was good fun.

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  • 181. At 12:41pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Paolo,

    Remain alert! She is trying to lull us into a false sense of security...

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  • 182. At 12:49pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Re: #26

    Joe,

    I had never heard Springsteen's version of
    'Blinded by the Light'
    Impressive!

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  • 183. At 12:56pm on 26 Feb 2009, HoppoLocos wrote:

    ~179 Again agree it is one of the pleasures of GIO that you hear stuff that otherwise might pass you by. Some of it is dross, some entertaining and some are so wonderful that you are searching for more of the same. Last night was also graet for the trivia / information call it what you will. Anyway, for tonight a few more:


    Up on the Roof - Drifters
    Grand Central Station - Mary Chapin Carter
    Blue Hotel - Chris Isaak
    Crying in the Chapel - Elvis
    Spy in the House of Love -Was not Was
    Grand Coolee Dam - Woody Guthrie
    White Man in Hammersmith Palais / Rock the Casbah - Clash
    My Hometown / Tunnel of Love - Bruce Springsteen
    Riot in Cell Block #9 - Dr Feelgood
    She;s Leaving Home - Beatles
    Windmills of Your Mind - Dusty Springfield
    Rock and Roll High School - Ramones




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  • 184. At 12:58pm on 26 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    SG - you might like this

    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7zm12_blinded-by-the-light-bruce-springst_music

    That MG interview and session was fantastic.

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  • 185. At 1:08pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Norrie,

    The audio and video are not quite in synch.

    Reminds me of the Bruce Lee movie, 'The Big Boss' >8-D

    Put me down as a potential convert.

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  • 186. At 1:37pm on 26 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    #183
    What do She's Leaving Home by the Beatles and As Tears Go By by the Stones have in common?

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  • 187. At 1:53pm on 26 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    String arrangement is the same? Or similar?

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  • 188. At 2:05pm on 26 Feb 2009, JimFraeErskine wrote:

    #187 - Norrie, that's a good idea. We had brass sections before, so I imagine that would work in the same way. Put me down for Mr Blue Sky or Wild West Hero by ELO!

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  • 189. At 2:17pm on 26 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    #188. Done Strings before - think Norrie was answering #186...the answer to which may be Mike leander (and strings!).

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  • 190. At 2:21pm on 26 Feb 2009, JimFraeErskine wrote:

    I must be getting dyslexic - I scanned the word 'same' as 'theme'!

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  • 191. At 2:29pm on 26 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    Poor Norrie - he gets his typing right and then you mis-read it :0)

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  • 192. At 2:50pm on 26 Feb 2009, DanielleFromCanada wrote:

    Thursday - If parts of buildings count today, then I'd like to suggest Vampire Weekend's, 'Mansard Roof' please.

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  • 193. At 3:06pm on 26 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    #187 #189

    Dead right. May be other answers?

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  • 194. At 3:21pm on 26 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    #193 Boy bands?

    >;-)

    DC

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  • 195. At 3:24pm on 26 Feb 2009, JimFraeErskine wrote:

    Just thought of another suggestion for tonight:

    The Landscape Is Changing by Depeche Mode from the album Construction Time Again.

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  • 196. At 3:29pm on 26 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    #193. Paul McCartney met Mike Leander at Marianne Faithful's recording of 'Yesterday'. She also recorded 'As Tears Go By'. Ain't Google fab!!!

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  • 197. At 3:34pm on 26 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    Tonight:

    'Gimme shelter - The Rolling Stones
    'Tent' - Bonzo Dog Do Dah Band
    'Cathedral' - Tanita Tikaram

    DC

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  • 198. At 3:57pm on 26 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    Wonder if there's any danger of getting some Einstuerzende Neubauten played tonight... somehow I doubt it.

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  • 199. At 4:03pm on 26 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    THURSDAY:

    Little Jimmy Dickens - 'A Sleepin' at the Foot Of The Bed' (mentions HOUSE and SCHOOL).

    Tina ARENA - 'I'm In Chains'

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  • 200. At 4:05pm on 26 Feb 2009, JimFraeErskine wrote:

    #198 - Haus Der Luge would certainly fit tonight's theme!

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  • 201. At 4:14pm on 26 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    #196

    And they're both still recording.

    #200

    I suppose an umlaut's out of the question.

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  • 202. At 4:17pm on 26 Feb 2009, JimFraeErskine wrote:

    #201 - Not from me...

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  • 203. At 4:20pm on 26 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    #201
    Ooh Eggy!

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  • 204. At 4:22pm on 26 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    One I missed from my mega buildings list earlier, and seeing as how it didn't get played last night

    Ann Peebles...I'm gonna tear your playhouse down

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  • 205. At 6:07pm on 26 Feb 2009, hughfromglasgow wrote:

    If you go for the Staple Singers version of Burning Down The House that leaves an opening for a different Talking Heads song.

    As you know they have More Songs About Buildings, including these:

    Love -> Building On Fire
    Don’t Worry About The Government (I pick the building that I want to live in)
    The Big Country (factories and buildings, restaurants and bars)
    Life During Wartime (lived in a brownstone)
    Cities (dry ice factory)

    And a few other suggestions:

    White Stripes - Hotel Yorba
    Lemonheads - Hospital
    Jonathan Richman - Government Center

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  • 206. At 6:29pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    #198

    It would be fun listening to Bryan's pronunciation. >8-D

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  • 207. At 6:52pm on 26 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    I need a new radio. It seems to be picking up Tijuana.

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  • 208. At 6:55pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    It's on the soundtrack of 'The Big Lebowski'

    PDB, BTW

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  • 209. At 6:57pm on 26 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    OK Dude.

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  • 210. At 7:03pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Next Thursday should be a fun theme!

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  • 211. At 7:04pm on 26 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    Don't wish your life away - you've got the Scouts tomorrow night.

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  • 212. At 7:05pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    I'm prepared!

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  • 213. At 7:06pm on 26 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    Do your best.

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  • 214. At 7:12pm on 26 Feb 2009, JimFraeErskine wrote:

    Akela, we will! If not we feel Baloo.

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  • 215. At 7:12pm on 26 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    C'mon Bryan
    Are we gonna fling pieces oot a 20 storey flat tonight or what?

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  • 216. At 7:18pm on 26 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    #214

    Happy days. Did you get your Bushman's Thong?

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  • 217. At 7:19pm on 26 Feb 2009, JimFraeErskine wrote:

    He sold it to me for 50p. Too small for me though.

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  • 218. At 7:31pm on 26 Feb 2009, janfromrutherglen wrote:

    #216 Did you by any chance have a lisp when you typed Thong(song)? Never having been a Scout I don't know their terminology. LOL

    For a laff :
    http://www.last.fm/music/Sisq%C3%B3/_/Thong+Song

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  • 219. At 7:33pm on 26 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    I am serieusly worried - where is this heading? Ross and Brand will blogging next!!!

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  • 220. At 7:34pm on 26 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Oh how I wish this blog had an edit your post function.....serieusly I do.

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  • 221. At 7:39pm on 26 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    I think Thursdauy will be way too challenging for me so that could be another night of enjoying the posts and choics like last week! Looking forwrad to it already.

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  • 222. At 7:39pm on 26 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    Just a thong at twilight - ask Adam from Rio.

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  • 223. At 7:47pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    THURSDAY

    'Therr's a Moose Loose Aboot this Hoose!' - Sarah Palin

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  • 224. At 7:50pm on 26 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    I think that has been a Springsteen song every night?

    SG - you have mentioned Sarah Palin quite a few times you know......

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  • 225. At 7:53pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Between 'Another Country' and Tuesday's theme it'll be a good night for Ricky Ross fans.

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  • 226. At 7:54pm on 26 Feb 2009, CaptRamius wrote:

    Damn damn damn, missed the whole show through working late :-(

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  • 227. At 7:56pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    #224

    I wanna be her toyboy!

    Give me her number and Alaska...........

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  • 228. At 8:02pm on 26 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Not sure of the international code but

    (907) 465-3500

    and when she is in washington

    (202) 624-5858

    There dont say I never help you out!

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  • 229. At 8:03pm on 26 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    #226 I've missed most of tonight's show too because of work. What are the themes for next week?

    #222 Judith Durham has been serenading from the top of Sugar Loaf

    DC

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  • 230. At 8:04pm on 26 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    #229

    They Seeker here they Seeker there .....

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  • 231. At 8:10pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Norrie, how kind! It's usually women who give me snide phone numbers...............

    DC,
    Monday - Wishing and Hoping

    Tuesday - Bands named after songs.

    Wednesday - Songs that give you goosebumps.

    Thursday - Alliteration.

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  • 232. At 8:13pm on 26 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    There is a wikipedia entry on list of bands named after other peoples songs if anyone's struggling,

    thu
    Alliteration or Illiteration

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  • 233. At 8:29pm on 26 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    Cheers Scotch,

    I agree with previous bloggers, Thursday aint gonna be easy (at least at first glance). Presumably Producer Babs will have Proscribed that Plenty of Popular music is Possible to be Played?

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  • 234. At 8:43pm on 26 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    Are you taking the pees, gringo?

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  • 235. At 8:47pm on 26 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Ah well as Thursday is impossible let me get the Springsteen request in early

    Working on A Dram.....oops Dream!

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  • 236. At 9:00pm on 26 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Suicide - Dream Baby Dream.

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  • 237. At 9:14pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Castor fiber carouses contiguous to Cellardyke, component of Kingdom.

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  • 238. At 9:16pm on 26 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    Sorry I am off on a ramble....

    You could do a whole show on the theme Hopes and Dreams with Springsteen Songs (just about)

    Working On A Dream
    The Rising
    Land of Hope And Dreams
    Book Of Dreams
    Leap of faith
    With Every Wish
    Reason To Believe
    The Promise
    The Wish


    I am off to listen to the new Morrisey lp as that list has left me unneccesarily cheery.

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  • 239. At 9:29pm on 26 Feb 2009, DC wrote:

    Will Bryan will do the show like Leonard Sachs?

    A potentially plausible presentation!! (Ooooh!)

    A dastardly, devious display of digital downloads!! (Ahhh!!!)

    A titillating Thursday temptation? I think we should be telt!!!!!

    DC

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  • 240. At 9:33pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    That would (could, should) be good!

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  • 241. At 10:13pm on 26 Feb 2009, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:

    #214...leave me and my sister out of this :0)

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  • 242. At 10:43pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    THURSDAY

    'Gin Gan Gooly Gooly Gooly Gooly watcha Gin Gan Goo, Gin Gan Goo' - Julie aka Akela

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  • 243. At 10:44pm on 26 Feb 2009, Glen Miller wrote:

    s sz sz SZ sz SZ sz ZS zs Zs zs zs z

    Edwin Morgan's Siesta of a Hungarian Snake

    Alliteration or onomatopoeia?

    Bring me the zed of Alfredo Garcia.

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  • 244. At 10:53pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Palindromic.

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  • 245. At 11:04pm on 26 Feb 2009, Scotch-git wrote:

    Magyar mamba mutters meditative mumblings.

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  • 246. At 11:41pm on 26 Feb 2009, norriemaclean wrote:

    #244 Between your sarah palin thing and now Glen Michaels Cavalcade......

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  • 247. At 00:15am on 27 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    #244
    a man a plan a canal panama

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  • 248. At 00:17am on 27 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    alliteration
    Peter piper picked a peck of pickled pepper

    illiteration
    ying tong ying tong ying tong ying tong ying tong piddle eye po

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  • 249. At 00:22am on 27 Feb 2009, rhythmheid wrote:

    #247 Palindrome about NYC bus stop with an African American, Hawai'ian, Hispanic and rabbi - Yo, Aloha, Hola Oy!

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  • 250. At 00:40am on 27 Feb 2009, paolopablo wrote:

    #249
    LOL

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