Monday, 26 October 2015

Christmas

Well that is Christmas sorted a 7 (yes 7) disc edition of The River by that GIO favourite B. Springsteen esq.

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249 comments:

  1. Scotch Git26 October 2015 at 13:32

     
    Well, that is 7 of the 12 Days sorted!

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  2. Glen Miller26 October 2015 at 19:27

    THIS is what you can get me.

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    1. gaie26 October 2015 at 21:53

      Send us a wee recording of you playing first and we'll see you if you're worth it.

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  3. Adam from Rio27 October 2015 at 18:17

    I see you've got yourself a new chum Glen.
    A Lady Mac to go with your Mad Metrosexual ane.

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  4. Scotch Git31 October 2015 at 19:07


    NEXT WEEK'S REPEAT THEMES!

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  5. gaie1 November 2015 at 21:15

    If you're tiptoeing around here, DC, Rab Noakes was in grand form in Greenock Beacon on Saturday. Glad he's returned to health with no damage to his voice.

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  6. Adam from Rio3 November 2015 at 15:57

    Will Elvis in the Chippy get another airing tonight then?

    Surprised you havent gone for "When an Old Cricketer Leaves the Crease (with his box askew and whites soiled)", Julie. Used to be one your shouts.

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    1. Billy in Alloa3 November 2015 at 16:24

      Of course...

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    2. Anonymous3 November 2015 at 21:13

      Not after the slagging it got when it did get played. Jx

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  7. Adam from Rio4 November 2015 at 11:25

    Kirsty kicked off last night. Will be disappointed if Telly doesn't do the same tonight.

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    1. Adam from Rio4 November 2015 at 16:32

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J94-_w9ARX0

      Who luvs ya baby!

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    2. gaie4 November 2015 at 20:35

      Oh see, I'm so used to 'kicked off' meaning a kid's been throwing chairs around the classroom I thought you meant there had been a rammy in the GIO studio. High time someone shook them up a bit.

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  8. Scotch Git5 November 2015 at 12:45

    NEWSFLASH!


    Bonnie Raitt playing at GRCH on Sunday, May 29th. 2016

    Tickets on sale NOW!!!

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    1. Scotch Git5 November 2015 at 18:31

       
      Actually, after a futile wait in a very slow queue at GRCH, I was informed that the tickets go on sale tomorrow. I informed the informer that one of her fellow issuer of tickets had informed me otherwise, but to no avail.

      P.S. I thought DC was Lord Pittenweem.

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    2. Adam (a Pittenweemer) from Rio5 November 2015 at 18:39

      Eeee dont say that!
      He's fae East Anster and he's the only Dyker in the village!

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    3. Scotch Git7 November 2015 at 18:15

      Aye?

      Onyway, Menzies Campbell has appropriated the title.


      Re: Bonnie Raitt:- The ticket wummen at GRCH now tell me the tickets will go on sale next Thursday. I'll believe it when I see it...

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    4. Glen Miller7 November 2015 at 18:36

      It's a Raitt snorl.

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  9. Adam from Rio5 November 2015 at 18:58

    Well spotted on the Elton John / Hellecasters link, Glen.

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    1. Glen Miller5 November 2015 at 19:37

      Elton has enough on his plate with his wooing of Putin.

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  10. Scotch Git8 November 2015 at 18:31

     

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAOLO!

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    1. Billy in Alloa8 November 2015 at 20:31

      Happy birthday Paolo. Hope you have had a great day

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    3. Adam from Rio9 November 2015 at 10:04

      Parabéns Paolo!!

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  11. gaie9 November 2015 at 17:44

    So how was U2, Norrie?

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  12. Adam from Rio10 November 2015 at 10:59

    Scotch - Whats the musical answer to this then?
    "Where are you all coming from?"

    :)

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    1. Glen Miller11 November 2015 at 00:09

      This place

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    2. gaie11 November 2015 at 08:03

      Doesn't sound like Werewolves, guy must be an imposter

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    3. Glen Miller11 November 2015 at 19:16

      Aaaaah Woooooooodn't say that

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    4. Scotch Git12 November 2015 at 21:37

      Caledonia?

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    5. Adam from Rio13 November 2015 at 10:10

      Nah!
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWbMikrZ91U

      Or this version
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWbMikrZ91U

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    6. Adam from Rio13 November 2015 at 10:11

      Oops

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBUyTn_wIhc

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  13. Adam from Rio10 November 2015 at 17:25

    The Blog's favourite band bossa nova-ed.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWCHyw6QXRI

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  14. DC12 November 2015 at 12:05

    Ah'll East Anster ye.....

    Just back fae the hospital, big toe nail removed this morning. On the plus side, I get a day aff work to put my feet up and look at this blog.

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  15. Adam from Rio12 November 2015 at 16:35

    23 posts on the other side and its half past four! Struggling.
    Who said they don't need another hero??

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    1. Glen Miller12 November 2015 at 19:00

      Major storm here. People may be battening down the hatches.

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  16. Adam from Rio14 November 2015 at 14:59

    That's Alf away then.
    Not sure what BBC will be able to show as a tribute.

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    1. Scotch Git14 November 2015 at 17:09

       
      We could ask Bryan to play Randy Scouse Git

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  17. Adam from Rio16 November 2015 at 11:09

    Aw Billy!
    Paper Lace! Surely!

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    1. Billy in Alloa16 November 2015 at 11:36

      No way Adam. Some other William has requested it though...

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    2. Adam from Rio16 November 2015 at 13:22

      You're not getting much work done today by the looks of it.

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    3. Billy in Alloa16 November 2015 at 13:28

      My boss is on holiday which allows me a bit of latitude...

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  19. Glen Miller17 November 2015 at 12:07

    Cheery theme tonight.

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    1. Billy in Alloa17 November 2015 at 14:38

      Heaven knows I'm miserable now...

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    2. MacK17 November 2015 at 22:15

      not half as much as me... Blue Deacon once again.

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  20. Billy in Alloa19 November 2015 at 16:16

    An interactive show tonight. Might be interesting.

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  21. Glen Miller22 November 2015 at 19:01

    Next week's themes. (with apologies to Scotch Git)

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    1. Glen Miller22 November 2015 at 19:02

      On any other show the best of America would make a great programme.

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    2. Scotch Git22 November 2015 at 21:13

       
      Let's see how many Canadians we can sneak by the producer.


           >8-D

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  22. Adam from Rio23 November 2015 at 13:42

    It says songs about America.
    A chance for Pussycat to get on, maybe.

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    1. Glen Miller23 November 2015 at 16:01

      I think they must have changed it. Several days left for further goalpost mobility. Keep your powder dry.

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  23. Adam from Rio25 November 2015 at 13:23

    I see Henri has just waltzed back in after all this time with not so much as a by your leave!

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    1. Billy in Alloa25 November 2015 at 15:40

      I noticed that too.

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    2. Adam from Rio25 November 2015 at 17:16

      Nae Kinks, nae Everlys and nae Lieutenant Pigeon.
      What is the ither side coming to, Billy?
      (I'm asking you coz you're clearly the boss over there)

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    3. Billy in Alloa25 November 2015 at 19:12

      Don't worry they'll be on though not so sure about Lieutenant Pigeon. Also not sure about being the boss. Wouldn't want to step on Mad Mac's toes.

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    4. MacK25 November 2015 at 20:33

      Ouch! FFS what size of shoes do you wear?

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  24. Adam from Rio26 November 2015 at 10:46

    So it is "about America".
    Predictable opener Billy!
    Can you put my Paper Lace and Pussycat shouts in?
    :)

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    1. Billy in Alloa26 November 2015 at 11:51

      Pussycat shout posted Adam!

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    2. MacK26 November 2015 at 22:30

      Big In America?

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    3. Adam from Rio27 November 2015 at 00:29

      I see someone asked for Atlantic Avenue by AWB.
      Didnt know Rio had been taken over by Uncle Sam.

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    4. MacK27 November 2015 at 07:17

      I didn't know so many hereabouts celebrate their Thanksgiving!

      You're all party to Babs world domination plan.

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    5. MacK27 November 2015 at 07:19

      Let's see if they celebrate St. Andrew's day?

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    6. Billy in Alloa27 November 2015 at 09:00

      Mac yes they are...

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    7. Billy in Alloa27 November 2015 at 09:01

      Blue Deacon
      The Twins That Shall Not Be Named
      Shuggy and Shout

      Should be an ace show!

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    8. Adam from Rio27 November 2015 at 11:01

      List comin on Billy?
      Give you something to do on a Friday when there's nothing else on the other side.
      :)

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    9. Billy in Alloa27 November 2015 at 12:37

      Monday's prediction:

      Isn’t This World Enough – Admiral Fallow
      I Could Be Happy – Altered Images
      Party Fears Two - The Associates
      Somewhere In My Heart - Aztec Camera
      Saturday Night - Bay City Rollers
      Many of Horror – Biffy Clyro
      In A Big Country – Big Country
      Tinseltown In The Rain – The Blue Nile
      French Navy – Camera Obscura
      The Mother We Share - CHVRCHES
      Dignity – Deacon Blue
      Be My Downfall – Del Amitri
      Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
      Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellis
      Swim Until You Can’t See Land – Frightened Rabbit
      The Rattler – Goodbye Mr Mackenzie
      This Is The Life – Amy Macdonald
      The Honeythief - Hipsway
      Looking For Linda – Hue & Cry
      April Skies - The Jesus & Mary Chain
      Strange Kind of Love - Love and Money
      Rip It Up - Orange Juice
      Loaded – Primal Scream
      500 Miles - The Proclaimers
      Scottish Rain – The Silencers
      Waterfront – Simple Minds
      Sparky’s Dream – Teenage Fanclub
      Say What You Want - Texas
      Why Does It Always Rain On Me? - Travis
      Same Jeans – The View

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    10. MacK27 November 2015 at 12:54

      Schedule... can't be arsed!

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    11. Billy in Alloa27 November 2015 at 17:55

      Forgot Eurythmics...

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    12. Adam from Rio27 November 2015 at 17:59

      More likely to be Annie on her ane. Nae doot you'll be putting in a shout for Mr Byrne.

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    13. Billy in Alloa27 November 2015 at 18:03

      You know me so well.

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    14. MacK27 November 2015 at 22:26

      You've over looked some of my favourites.. Rezillos aka Revillos, Cuban Heels, Shakin' Pyramids, Skids, Associates, SAHB, Midge Ure, Gerry Rafferty, Lulu, Marmalade, Jack Bruce, Lena Zavaroni & Andy Stewart.

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    15. MacK27 November 2015 at 22:36

      Not forgetting Admiral Fallow, Idlewild, Jimmy Somerville, the band of the Gordon Highlanders and Francie & Josie

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    16. MacK27 November 2015 at 22:58

      & Donovan

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    17. MacK27 November 2015 at 23:18

      forgot the Cocteau Twins

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    18. MacK28 November 2015 at 08:49

      It's Wet, Wet, Wet this morning. Betcha it's dry in Nazareth never mind their homage to the Big Country. Sad when the Humblebums and Average White Band are second best to those in the colonies tuning in digitally.

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    19. Scotch Git28 November 2015 at 10:41

       
      Aye, anither nicht of Scottish bands we're told we should love just 'coz they're Scottish.

      A week of Uncle Vic? I think not...

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    20. Billy in Alloa28 November 2015 at 11:46

      MM I think if you look closer you'll find that Associates and Admiral Fallow are on my list...

      Might need more work on the prediction though.

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    21. Billy in Alloa28 November 2015 at 11:47

      I don't even have Saint Andrew on it FFS.

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    22. Scotch Git28 November 2015 at 12:18

       
      FFS are half Scottish.

             >8-D

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    23. Billy in Alloa28 November 2015 at 14:13

      Very good SG.

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    24. MacK28 November 2015 at 17:52

      William.. it was a rant, accuracy is secondary!

      Yes.. Scotch, accurate, sardonic turn of phrase. I really do miss the blog banter.

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    25. MacK28 November 2015 at 17:56

      So do they BTW, that's the reason for ever increasing incidence of weak themes.

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  25. gaie28 November 2015 at 18:49

    What's wrong with Uncle Vic? I used to think he played better tunes than BB. And I'm happy with Scottish bands as a theme. I'm going to give it a go and if Billy's predictions are correct then I'll admit I was wrong (yet again). Can't go on listening to he Archers anyhow, it's become completely ridiculous.

    Just been listening to (Scottish) band called River 68s. What a superb voice their singer has. Touch of the Frankie Millers, though with a better range maybe. I'll post a link so youse can all hear it too.

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  26. gaie28 November 2015 at 21:27

    River 68s

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  27. gaie28 November 2015 at 21:27

    so that'll be a goal then

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  28. MacK29 November 2015 at 13:31

    Nice one and on the volley too;-)

    Aye 'wee vic' has eventually succumbed to the blandness that is Radio Scotland's drive time. BTW what did you make of the Mr & Mrs video for Wednesday... he's attempting to get into acting & her into radio.

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  29. Billy in Alloa30 November 2015 at 09:26

    Today's pointless answers...

    Whatever's Written In Your Heart -Gerry Rafferty
    Boxes - Roddy Hart
    If Ever There Is Gladness - The Hazey Janes
    The Shape Of Things To Come – The Headboys
    Messiah - Prides
    Top of the Pops - The Rezillos
    Faith Healer - SAHB
    I Could Give You All That You Don’t Want – The Twilight Sad
    Free - Twin Atlantic
    Get It Wrong – The Winter Tradition

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  30. Adam from Rio30 November 2015 at 18:51

    Glen, how about
    “Thurs a Lawd Wurks Doon The Chippy Thenks He’s Andy Stewart”

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    1. Glen Miller1 December 2015 at 18:49

      Thought you'd be at the Caledonian Society dinner.

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    2. Adam from Rio1 December 2015 at 21:10

      St Andrews Society here.
      But not so active these days.

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    3. Glen Miller1 December 2015 at 23:54

      Bear in mind we may need an ambassador at some point.

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  31. Scotch Git30 November 2015 at 21:07

     
    This week - Uncle Vic

    Next week - Ross MacFadyen followed by Clare Grogan. (Spot the deliberate mistake).


    Are the slaves to the Dark Side privy to this?

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    1. Billy in Alloa1 December 2015 at 16:14

      An extra i in Ms Grogan's name. What's a privy got to do with it?

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    2. Scotch Git1 December 2015 at 18:06

       
      I am not at liberty to say.

      It's a secret...


      ....or a cludgie.


      Glen'll know.

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    3. Glen Miller1 December 2015 at 18:50

      It's matinee idol Ross Macfadyen first.

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    4. MacK1 December 2015 at 22:03

      Buttons?

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  32. MacK1 December 2015 at 22:04

    Put a Tull request to Wee Vic for tonight's show... guess what happened?

    Did try Scotch 8-(

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    1. Scotch Git1 December 2015 at 23:06

       
      Why, thank you, kind sir!

      Mary Gauthier requested for ramorra. Bryan might've played it. Depends on the producer, I guess.

      Keep it Country!

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  33. Adam from Rio2 December 2015 at 17:28

    What about this lot for the Blog Xmas party?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8TLY1j6Zgs

    Your sort of thing Mac, is it no?

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    1. Glen Miller4 December 2015 at 09:04

      The blonde girl is his friend. Today everything is love because it's her birthday, ride a good motorcycle, They gave her clothes, They gave you good things, and will ride her motorcycle all around the capital, because she has a good motorcycle, I see (on her) a good motorcycle, she has a good motorcycle, I see (on her) a good motorcycle...

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    2. Adam from Rio4 December 2015 at 09:53

      Chris Spedding rip off then? Or is it a merengue Jasper Carrot?

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    3. Scotch Git4 December 2015 at 11:16

      TUESDAY - Beatles covers.


      As Glen has pointed out already, this could mean more than one thing.

      We should be telt!

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    4. DC4 December 2015 at 23:32

      Awdam, yer right, it's a cake

      DC

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    5. MacK8 December 2015 at 19:25

      Nah more a Senor Coconut man me'sel

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  34. Scotch Git4 December 2015 at 12:12

    Q.1
    Do you reside in the Kingdom?

    If you do; Q.2
    Do you intend to drive to Edinburgh during the month of December?

    If you do, think again!

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    1. Para Handy4 December 2015 at 13:40

      Get yersel a wee boat for a month. River taxi-ing could be very lucrative.

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    2. Scotch Git4 December 2015 at 20:39

       
      A big boat (river bus?) might be more so!

      I'll wait until the wind calms doon.

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    3. DC4 December 2015 at 23:35

      No shair why emdy actually wants to leave the Kingdom onywey

      .....apart fae me, pickin up number two son fae Glezgy airyport tomorrow night. Think I'll go via the Tay Brig

      DC

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  35. DC4 December 2015 at 23:37

    Is there any good new Christmas albums this year? I heard Emily Smith on Janis Forsyth on Monday an she seemed OK, but nothin other than that. C'way MZ Broon, you usually hae some good recs

    Too breezy fur ferries the morn by the wey

    DC

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    1. Adam from Rio5 December 2015 at 11:49

      Now Thats What I Call Xmas is still hard to beat DC. Pogues, Bing, Greg Lake, the boy Lewie, Slade - they're all on there.

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    2. gaie5 December 2015 at 17:20

      Just added Iain Morrison to my Christmas wish list but not overwhelmed with ideas for others. I'm following Alan Morrison's top 50 list on Twitter, but I haven't really listened to any of them properly apart from Pale Fire, which was out early this year and hasn't been off my ipod since. Rachel Sermanni's Tied to the Moon is good too. Not thrilled with Django Django's second album. Saw them at The Quay Sessions, thanks to Frank, who could use his tickets owing to painting for the Turner Prize. Thought they were very good live and got the album on the strength of that. Disappointment. I like Idlewild's Everything Ever Written.

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    3. gaie5 December 2015 at 17:39

      I'll tell you who I cannae go at all, since you didn't ask, and that's that Kathryn Joseph.

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    4. Unknown6 December 2015 at 02:26

      I didn't take to her at all till I heard her live...twice. ..and chatted to her. Interesting. ..Kate Bush -ish..i like her now. Don't like her dress sense...reminds me of the frumpy stuff we wore in the eighties. Jx

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    5. gaie6 December 2015 at 12:34

      speak for yourself; me, I was wearing multi-coloured striped leggings and a purple mohair jumper. If FB had been invented I could show you ;-)

      and thank God it wasn't.

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    6. MacK8 December 2015 at 07:13

      Don't be too self effacing Gaie.. fashion has a habit of going full circle.

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    7. DC8 December 2015 at 20:05

      I wis meaning more of the Christmas Album thingy. I'm seek o hearing the same thing year in year out and like to get something different every year

      Christmas songs like you mention are banned in oor hoose Awdam. Ye get enough o that in the shoppin centres........

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  36. Scotch Git5 December 2015 at 17:43

     
    A new album from Kinky arrived in the mail, just in time for Chanukah!

    Glen might be interested in this cover version...

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  37. Adam from Rio7 December 2015 at 16:24

    A bit of confusion with the theme I see.
    I blame it on Billy

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    1. Billy in Alloa7 December 2015 at 17:27

      Thanks I was just going to request Pussycat for you but I won't now...

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    2. Adam from Rio7 December 2015 at 18:35

      Well, you just go rushing in there in the morning with your list like a rabid McCafferty and dont think it through properly. Then everybody comes in afterwards following your lead. :)

      And a bit of constructive criticism should never get in the way of requesting Pussycat for a chum.

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    3. Billy in Alloa7 December 2015 at 21:14

      Nobody followed my lead as I initially chose songs that never stood any chance of being played. The list was whittled down as I thought of other less pointless requests.

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    4. MacK8 December 2015 at 07:09

      Was tempted as I choked on my sandwich yesterday... I know Big Eck thinks Norway is a model state but there's approximately 61k at Parkhead who'd disagree ;-0 Had to resist the best Bond Track ever because I play within the rules 'Living Daylights"

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    5. MacK8 December 2015 at 07:21

      The show where they can't even set a theme.

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    6. Adam from Rio8 December 2015 at 09:56

      Aw Billy!
      15 shouts in and no sign of you.
      You're no in the huff ur ye?

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    7. Adam from Rio8 December 2015 at 13:40

      There you are!
      Though I dont think you're going to beat Glen for posts today.
      I like Julie's suggestion. Daffy Duck doing Yesterday is great.

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    8. MacK8 December 2015 at 14:07

      The Jam!

      Taxman!

      Struth what's become of him?

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    9. Billy in Alloa8 December 2015 at 14:52

      No in the huff Adam apart from with my boss for arranging a meeting first thing this morning.

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  38. Adam from Rio9 December 2015 at 09:44

    How many did u get on last night then Glen? That was quite an effort.

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  39. Adam from Rio9 December 2015 at 12:43

    Hey Mac! If your dishing out the requests, I'll have

    "Sunday Morning" The Boshoi.

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    1. Adam from Rio9 December 2015 at 12:44

      Bolshoi

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    2. Scotch Git9 December 2015 at 21:41

       
      Aye, ballet good!

      Arr Clerr (Cilla Black accent) will play a lorra lorra essential music chosen by listeners!

      Theme? Oh, just ask for wharever you wanna hear, Chuck!

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  40. Billy in Alloa10 December 2015 at 21:34

    How did Claire do tonight?

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    1. Adam from Rio10 December 2015 at 23:44

      See for yourself

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66zVGG2uPG0

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    2. Billy in Alloa11 December 2015 at 08:43

      Very good.

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    3. Adam from Rio11 December 2015 at 17:08

      Having a Billy in Alloa kind of day the day..

      Here's one for Norrie and DC.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eax5EfFbZGw

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    4. Billy in Alloa11 December 2015 at 18:41

      I caught up with tons of work today!

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  41. Scotch Git11 December 2015 at 20:21

     

    Next Week's Themes

     

    Oh, no it isn't!

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    1. Adam from Rio12 December 2015 at 11:56

      Have we had pantomime themed songs before?

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    2. Scotch Git13 December 2015 at 09:32

       
      Oh, yes we have!

      I shall be requesting Jethro Tull and/or Kate Bush...


      ...again.

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    3. Billy in Alloa13 December 2015 at 19:52

      He's behind you...

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    4. Scotch Git13 December 2015 at 21:40

       
      I recall Derek Lord playing the baddie at the Pavilion Theatre. He responded to the kids' booing and hissing thus - "I hate children! I especially hate Scottish children!! Sitting there, with your ginger hair and freckles!!!"

      If he tried that now, he'd be arrested.

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    5. Glen Miller13 December 2015 at 22:39

      He forgot the rickets.

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  42. Dale_Kelvin11 December 2015 at 20:22

    Claire?.total pish

    cheers frae the dale

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  43. gaie13 December 2015 at 15:42

    Billy did you see Man of Moon at that festival thingy you were at? I thought they were excellent last night supporting The Twilight Sad. Was a brilliant gig altogether though certainly the loudest and strobe-iest I've ever been to.

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    1. Billy in Alloa13 December 2015 at 19:51

      Yes I did. They were very good indeed. Glad you enjoyed them and The Twilight Sad last night.

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  44. Adam from Rio14 December 2015 at 12:10

    You've clearly been giving this theme a bit of thought Glen!

    Does that Scottish bloke who used to make his living doing Frank Spencer imitations before Panto took over paying his bills, still do it?

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    1. Billy in Alloa14 December 2015 at 14:41

      Yes he does.

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    2. Adam from Rio14 December 2015 at 17:17

      Whats his name?

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    3. Billy in Alloa14 December 2015 at 20:48

      Allan Stewart

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    4. Glen Miller14 December 2015 at 23:17

      A pal of mine was in a band that used to back him when he was a singer.

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    5. Adam from Rio15 December 2015 at 09:51

      Thats him!

      This appears to be this year's effort;

      http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/what-s-on/theatre/first-look-snow-white-the-7-dwarfs-at-the-king-s-theatre-1-3964413

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  45. Billy in Alloa14 December 2015 at 14:09

    Happy birthday Norman!

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  46. Adam from Rio15 December 2015 at 16:24

    28 posts at 4 o clock!
    Theme is struggling. As it always does.
    Need to get Roxy John on the phone. Or DC with his Chrissie Hynde story.

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  47. Adam from Rio16 December 2015 at 12:04

    Tonight's programme is not just about the kids, young people, youth call them what you will. Its by them, its for them. Its their input (along with Billy the Kid from Alloa's) thats going to make the show.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td58HHfl1Rk

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  48. Glen Miller16 December 2015 at 18:45

    Regretting sending Bing Crosby fan Sarah Snuff this link.

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    1. Adam from Rio17 December 2015 at 10:06

      Ach. She probably just tutted and put it down to a brief regression to your smutty teenage self. Probably because you've got too much time on your hands (even at this time of year!). Unfortunate but not unendearing. Certainly not a deal breaker.
      Make it up to her with a Rupert Holmes link.

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    2. Glen Miller18 December 2015 at 09:51

      I suppose it could have been worse - The Proctolgist's Song for example - I'll just devote the rest of my life to good works

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  49. DC18 December 2015 at 22:39

    Ah.... Chrissie Hynd...

    Didnae kain what she missed.

    Onywey, Secret Santa brought me Keef's album. Proper treat!

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    1. Scotch Git19 December 2015 at 09:20

       
      I bet your Xmas list includes this!

      Kin ye still get intae yon white jeans wi' the tartan seams?

      >8-D

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  50. Adam from Rio21 December 2015 at 13:34

    No show tonight??

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    1. gaie21 December 2015 at 14:25

      interactive one by the looks of it, Adam, BB's going to pull festive words out of his tombola. TMI, in my opinion.

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    2. Adam from Rio21 December 2015 at 14:52

      There's always 1971 and 1984 on POTPs on Alison Again!
      Some fine tunes from those Xmases.

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    3. gaie21 December 2015 at 16:37

      Jeez, Adam, you're such a terr.

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    4. Adam from Rio22 December 2015 at 08:58

      A what??

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    5. gaie22 December 2015 at 10:08

      a card, old chap

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  51. Adam from Rio23 December 2015 at 13:05

    Really needed to hear Heart of Glass again last night and oor Debbie will be on again tonight, I have nae doubt.

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    1. Glen Miller23 December 2015 at 13:50

      And Freddie Mercury. Most of the people I like are more shoegazers than front men.

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    2. Adam from Rio23 December 2015 at 16:49

      Still, at least no one has mentioned Annie Lennox.

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  52. Adam from Rio24 December 2015 at 16:38

    Atomic gets it 122nd play of 2015!
    A lot of xmas gush and goo on the other side the day. Even Billy's in amongst it wi a wee yuletide sook. :)

    A merry xmas to awbidy on thes wee blog!

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  53. DC30 December 2015 at 09:09

    Hope Sawndy Claw was guid to ye all. I love this time o year, all that Christmas music is tucked away for another eight months.

    Emdy spotted a creme egg yet?

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    1. gaie30 December 2015 at 19:32

      I think everyone's been swept away by Frank. Or they've gone on a bender while mourning the passing of Lemmy.

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  54. Scotch Git31 December 2015 at 11:02

     

    NEXT YEAR'S (repeat) THEMES!

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  55. gaie1 January 2016 at 09:38

    Happy New Year, all.

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  56. gaie1 January 2016 at 09:39

    always good

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  57. gaie1 January 2016 at 09:39

    to start the year

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  58. gaie1 January 2016 at 09:40

    with a goal

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    1. Scotch Git1 January 2016 at 10:18

       
      2016 has barely begun and already you're poaching in the penalty box.

      Jeezo...

      Och, weel; have a Happy New Year onyway. ;o)

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    2. Scotch Git1 January 2016 at 12:02

       
      The post I left earlier appears to have disappeared.

      A Guid New Year, y'all!

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