He could do with some rejuvenating face-cream, but he's far more appealing than Rick Wakeman who could definitely do with a haircut and possibly a shower.
Francis Rossi got it right when he chopped the pony tail. A man gets to a certain age and he just has to let go. Even the hippies and the rockers. How's your Tom looking these days?
Factoid... "1985, Former Undertones singer Feargal Sharkey had his only UK No.1 single with the Maria McKee song 'A Good Heart' written about her relationship with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers keyboard player Benmont Tench. Sharkey followed up the single with Tench written 'You Little Thief', this time about Tench's relationship with McKee"
Well, Robert was amazingly, outstandingly, superlatively wonderful. Can still hardly believe I was there, standing only a few rows from the front, in what I thought was a great venue - never been there before, but liked it a lot. Can't actually imagine what it's like standing up in one of the wee boxes and was unaware when I bought my ticket that there were maybe options? Well wouldn't have chosen differently for sure, just glad I didn't inadvertently end up with a ticket for the balcony. Anyhow, the Sensational Space Shifters are a brilliant band and it was altogether a very, very memorable evening. I wouldn't blame Robert if he does refuse to take up on a Led Zep tour - he's doing his own fantastic stuff now and it's great to see him keep moving on.
a block of conceret's probably the best place for them.
John Mayall still doing good stuff, but the revelation of the night was a trio called King King - the singer/guitarist's from Glasgow and he's very, very good. Even did a Frankie Miller cover. Great voice, great guitar. Go see him if you get a chance.
Werent really trying for a time and we sat around at the base of Corcovado for a while before going up. I'd guess the first group did it in just under 10 hours.
I've met David Hayman a few times. He does talks for bairns about charity work. Very motivational and extremely moving speaker. Not many folk kain about his good work - check out Spirit Aid on Google, and no, it's no' that spirit
Yep, I heard him talk about it at length on the radio about Spirit Aid and was very impressed with his sincerity and dedication. I think he's been to Rothesay a few times to talk as well.
All The Way From Memphis - Mott the Hoople Anchorage - Michelle Shocked Barcelona - Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballe Boulder to Birmingham - Emmylou Harris Budapest - George Ezra I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris - Morrissey Last Train to London - Electric Light Orchestra Leaving Las Vegas - Sheryl Crow London Calling - The Clash Night Boat To Cairo - Madness Nutbush City Limits - Ike & Tina Turner Portland, Oregon - Loretta Lynn & Jack White Rio - Duran Duran Streets Of Philadelphia - Bruce Springsteen The Boy From New York City - Darts Tokyo Joe - Bryan Ferry Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa - Gene Pitney Vienna - Ultravox Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell Women of Ghent - The Phantom Band
A good variety of bands were playing at the Tolbooth last night. Some were good some not so good. The Phantom Band were excellent and I enjoyed Prontomama too.
It's what the seagulls are dropping on my boat I'm concerned about. Visitors attract birds with chips then drive off home. Birds keep coming back and (I)nside (S)eagull (I)s (S)hit
Other than Children in Need (;-)
ReplyDeleteA family gathering tomorrow night - tapas and probably a few refreshments. Ok forget the probably...
Sound good - have a great one!
DeleteAnother Autumn Test.
DeletePreparing for this on Monday. Three Peaks II
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3Yeg670k5Y
I can see you with a team of burros carrying the tents and supplies.
DeleteAch that's three Corbetts... you'll smash it.
DeleteRobert Plant!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!! Going to see The Phantom Band amongst others next Friday.
DeleteOOH - where?
DeleteRobert's at the Academy. I am mega-excited. I don't expect you guessed that.
DeleteHe could do with a haircut.
DeleteHe could do with some rejuvenating face-cream, but he's far more appealing than Rick Wakeman who could definitely do with a haircut and possibly a shower.
DeleteFrancis Rossi got it right when he chopped the pony tail. A man gets to a certain age and he just has to let go. Even the hippies and the rockers.
DeleteHow's your Tom looking these days?
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DeleteAAAaaaargh!
Deletea scandalous misrepresentation. The man's a joy and a delight to behold.
DeleteFactoid... "1985, Former Undertones singer Feargal Sharkey had his only UK No.1 single with the Maria McKee song 'A Good Heart' written about her relationship with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers keyboard player Benmont Tench. Sharkey followed up the single with Tench written 'You Little Thief', this time about Tench's relationship with McKee"
DeletePoor turnout on the other side! 21 posts! Stingy bunch eh? You paying for the rest of them Norrie?
ReplyDeletePork Sausage was very cheeky to the Snr Producer ;-)
DeleteWhispering Bob's "My Nashville" is excellent, BBC Four
DeleteWell, Robert was amazingly, outstandingly, superlatively wonderful. Can still hardly believe I was there, standing only a few rows from the front, in what I thought was a great venue - never been there before, but liked it a lot. Can't actually imagine what it's like standing up in one of the wee boxes and was unaware when I bought my ticket that there were maybe options? Well wouldn't have chosen differently for sure, just glad I didn't inadvertently end up with a ticket for the balcony. Anyhow, the Sensational Space Shifters are a brilliant band and it was altogether a very, very memorable evening. I wouldn't blame Robert if he does refuse to take up on a Led Zep tour - he's doing his own fantastic stuff now and it's great to see him keep moving on.
ReplyDeleteExcellent Gaie. Now if only Get It On would move on in a similar way...
Deletenow you're being silly, Billy. Hope the Phantom Band are enjoyable on friday.
DeleteWere you at The Apollo for the Stiffs Tour MacK? My wife fell asleep during the finale.
ReplyDelete.
ReplyDeleteLook what I found!
Mair mince...
Songs that mention cities? Highway To Hull.
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DeleteI Belong to Oslo
I feel one of Mr McCafferty lists coming on....
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DeleteWAGGA WAGGA (so good they named it twice).
Glen, was that due to you having plied the wife with loads of booze prior to going into the Apollo? We always drank in the Iron Horse.
DeleteDo I owe pudsy money BTW missed the show on Friday..
ReplyDeleteSo did I - I decided to enjoy myself instead.
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DeleteDunno, but Bryan owes me a Brad Paisley song...
She just wants me to support her,
And the best way that I've found,
Is with a gentle hand and a loving touch,
I put that toilet seat down.
Brice has released 31 lived triple CD's today. Is this a record?
ReplyDeleteSorry?
DeleteYes you cn buy 31 triple cd's of concerets direct from Bruce
Deletea block of conceret's probably the best place for them.
DeleteJohn Mayall still doing good stuff, but the revelation of the night was a trio called King King - the singer/guitarist's from Glasgow and he's very, very good. Even did a Frankie Miller cover. Great voice, great guitar. Go see him if you get a chance.
If they were small and Presbyterian they could be Wee Free Kings, very seasonal.
DeleteA block of conceret you say Gaie. Got the norrieitis have you.
ReplyDeleteGlen and I could knock up a wee mix design for you. Prescribed or designated mix madam?
Probably to encase Brooooooce cd's a ST3 mix more than sufficient.
Do any of the discs feature heavy music played on the conceretina?
ReplyDelete3 peaks conquered.
ReplyDeleteYou might spot me behind Gilberto Silva's hand sorting out medals.
https://www.facebook.com/streetchildworldcup
Caught rifling the bags.
Delete... and your time?
DeleteWerent really trying for a time and we sat around at the base of Corcovado for a while before going up. I'd guess the first group did it in just under 10 hours.
DeleteWell done Adam.
DeleteI climbed Dumgoyne, once.
DeleteDon't you mean the copper still are the bottom.
DeleteIf only I'd known.
DeleteAye, well done Adam.
Deletethirded
DeleteHey Scotch, one of my many alter egos is on STV Glasgow @ 21:00 tonight
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DeleteJings, crivvins, help mah Black Boab!!!
Emdy see my boat on David Hayman's "Weir's Way" last night?
DeleteBraw yat
It'll be wearing dark glasses today.
Delete"I don't know what is creating a bigger draught, that door or your mouth. Will you shut them both please before I catch pneumonia!"
DeleteDidn't see the programme but I once met David Hayman on the Isle of Rum. Does that count?
DeleteI remember him as Lady Macbeth.
Delete...and he was cheap...50p seats....
Deletecheers frae the dale
I've met David Hayman a few times. He does talks for bairns about charity work. Very motivational and extremely moving speaker. Not many folk kain about his good work - check out Spirit Aid on Google, and no, it's no' that spirit
DeleteYep, I heard him talk about it at length on the radio about Spirit Aid and was very impressed with his sincerity and dedication. I think he's been to Rothesay a few times to talk as well.
Delete* talk at length on the radio about Spirit Aid
DeleteApparently he's at Oran Mor next weekend
DeleteTonight's prediction:
ReplyDeleteAll The Way From Memphis - Mott the Hoople
Anchorage - Michelle Shocked
Barcelona - Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballe
Boulder to Birmingham - Emmylou Harris
Budapest - George Ezra
I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris - Morrissey
Last Train to London - Electric Light Orchestra
Leaving Las Vegas - Sheryl Crow
London Calling - The Clash
Night Boat To Cairo - Madness
Nutbush City Limits - Ike & Tina Turner
Portland, Oregon - Loretta Lynn & Jack White
Rio - Duran Duran
Streets Of Philadelphia - Bruce Springsteen
The Boy From New York City - Darts
Tokyo Joe - Bryan Ferry
Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa - Gene Pitney
Vienna - Ultravox
Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon
Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell
Women of Ghent - The Phantom Band
OK probably not the last one...
Our old mucker, EC in the North Sea's all time favourite, "One Night in Bangkok" might get on..
DeleteI might go with this one again:
Deletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCYxTg6svXg
I was wearing a shirt just like this on Sunday.
The first one!
DeleteI presume Peter Allen is now in a secure unit.
DeleteI hope so Glen.
DeleteScored 6 in the prediction. Was looking brilliant for first half hour as it was 4 out of 5.
Deleteso Vic favourited the tweet, Billy, yet the song didn't get played. Well now we know for sure who wears The Pants
DeleteIndeed Gaie!
DeleteI liked the fact that last nights producer obvious couldn't bring herself to agree with wee Vic's assessment of the Lord Creator shout ;-)
DeleteD'oh obviously
DeleteIs everyone stressed out? Don't worry there's always GIO tonight to ease your troubles.
ReplyDeleteSome nights it nearly gives me a stroke.
DeleteOh oh here's Birdy.
DeleteYou'll be ok unless Vic plays Ellie Goulding!
*Birdie
DeleteLondon Grammar are pretty bad.
DeleteAnybody want to buy a Webley Hawk Mk3 22 air rifle? Don't think my pest control justification will hoodwink the Police.
ReplyDeleteI use a blunderbuss to shoot visitors who feed chips to the seagulls. A damned nuisance these folk.
DeleteThere's now a reply option on the comments posted on the other side. An interesting development.
ReplyDeleteSeems more interactive already (;-)
DeleteJust wait until 'Statler and Waldorf' latch on... Gaie told me to call them that.
Deletethat was in one of my milder moments
DeleteYou're always sweetness & light
Deleteonce Bambi was gone for good from my garden I was able to quit the anger-management course
Delete.
ReplyDeleteMONDAY
Honey, Don't - The Beatles
Unless they move the goalposts...
It is not clear what "Beatles covers" means.
DeletePure white man, with a white "the Beatles" embossed, in white, on the bottom right hand corner.
Delete...or four bearded dudes walkin over a zebra crossing.......
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DeleteThree beards, and a clean-shaven Paul.
Sometimes known as the "Black & White" album.
>8-D
A good variety of bands were playing at the Tolbooth last night. Some were good some not so good. The Phantom Band were excellent and I enjoyed Prontomama too.
ReplyDeleteBack there tonight for more of the Strange Behaviours festival. Miaoux Miaoux are headlining later.
DeleteMulti points in Scrabble for that one.
DeleteReasonably priced and an interesting venue. Well attended? I worked in Stirling once building the Macrobert. Is it still standing?
DeleteNot as busy as I thought it would be. Maybe more crowded tonight.
DeleteYes the Macrobert is still standing.
DeleteI worked there for the contractor as a student in the summer of 1970.
Delete... as their dogsbody / tea boy. Did you have your own billy 'can'?
DeleteI was entrusted with considerable sums of money to buy bacon rolls for the operatives.
DeleteGOAAALLL!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIts no jist yer seagulls that are at risk DC.
Deletehttp://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-30166120
We should be dropping fish suppers on ISIS not bombs.
DeleteIt's what the seagulls are dropping on my boat I'm concerned about. Visitors attract birds with chips then drive off home. Birds keep coming back and (I)nside (S)eagull (I)s (S)hit
DeleteCue blunderbuss
I can only suggest feeding them eggs, the binding effect of which should mitigate the problem.
DeleteAnother great night at the Tolbooth on Saturday. A bit busier as well which was good. I enjoyed Model Aeroplanes and Miaoux Miaoux in particular.
ReplyDeleteThen let's get their Beatles covers on.
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