Off-topic
Posted on
January 02, 1968 by
Rev. Stuart Campbell
For off-topic chat. Duh.
The world's most-read Scottish politics website
-
About
Wings Over Scotland is a (mainly) Scottish political media digest and monitor, which also offers its own commentary. (More)
-
Recent Posts
- 04-18
- 04-18
- 04-17
- 04-15
- 04-14
- 04-13
- 04-12
- 04-11
- 04-10
- 04-09
- 04-07
- 04-06
- 04-03
- 04-03
- 03-31
- 03-31
- 03-30
- 03-30
- 03-29
- 03-27
Wings Over ScotlandA tall tale
Wee Books
Video
Probably a robbery
Transphobia
Yes
Mine – all mine.
Gone all weepy now…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXDJneVbEC8
Let it be me…
The Rev withoot his beard,dancin 😉
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYO1lSUspXA
@ Smithie, no, I’m not asking, not yet, too early, not drunk enough. 😉
I have a foolproof method of knowing when I’ve had enough to drink: it’s when I find myself dancing & doing all the moves to this –
Black Lace – “I Am The Music Man”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTZZjemferM
#FearOfABlackLacePlanet
@StevieMcB
LOL been played before here on Off Topic. Though without the Rev association, I liked 🙂
Anybody Still Dancing ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iFXrFIx5Go&feature=player_detailpage
@Michael McCabe
That WAS a party last night, just out of bed and I clicked on your link. Ouch! 🙂
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f390/chicmac/WOSXmasCard2015.jpg
Where’s the new page?
No ‘newer comments’ button…
Maybe it’s now a 1000-comment page, elsewise we done broke the thing with a flood of dodgy music links… 🙁
Thanks for the Xmas card Chic. Was wondering if I might get any this year 🙂
@Ian Brotherhood
Yes, we broke the darn thing 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T1c7GkzRQQ
Computers ‘dreaming’?
This is from the Google AI project, allowing computers to do their own thing with basic images. Some of the stuff they come up with is properly creepy…
This vid is approx 5 mins long – see how far you get before clamouring for the return of some old disco music!
‘Journey on the Deep Dream’:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCE-QeDfXtA
London Calling: How the BBC stole the Referendum is a book written by G.A.Ponsonby. The book chronicles BBC Scotland output with respect to the broadcaster’s coverage of Scottish politics and the independence referendum.
The book was published in April 2015, seven months after the referendum on Scottish independence. The cost per copy was £9.99 for a paperback and £1.99 for the Kindle version.
It was always the author’s hope that as many people as possible would read the book, which was the culmination of six years monitoring of BBC Scotland political output. In order to achieve this, a free PDF version of each of the twelve chapters has been made available for download.
I’ve read the first two chapters of this and it is eye-opening and mind-blowing, specially the revelation that the BBC is our state broadcaster, broadcasting the interests of the state, rather than being the “Auntie Beeb” we thought we grew up with.
Here’s one extract from the first chapter…
“Despite this, survey after survey found Labour voters were increasingly attracted to Yes. Now a survey showed Yes in front. Within 24 hours of the Yes campaign taking the lead in the polls, a pro-Union speech from former Labour party leader Gordon Brown was broadcast live by the BBC into homes throughout Scotland. TV sets and radios were relaying apparent pledges of Home Rule from the former Labour leader.
In his speech, the Kirkcaldy MP made a series of pledges to the Scottish people. Two key guarantees were made. That legislation for new powers would be drafted within a timetable set out by Brown himself and that these new powers would amount to Home Rule. Brown’s pledges were broadcast unchallenged. His speech was, in essence, a state broadcast to the nation.”
http://www.ponsonbypost.com/index.php/news/56-london-calling-how-the-bbc-stole-the-referendum-read-for-free
Paula Rose once gave me a good skelping for posting a Gary Numan link.
I won’t make that mistake again.
Sugababes, ‘Freak Like Me’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGSajAGg9h4
What a chanter this guy was/is…
Go West, ‘Don’t Look Down’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUgYXsk5CAo
So bit of a rap night tonight. Don’t just don’t look down on this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5-yKhDd64s
Here’s a splendid example of a dude who has looked after himself pretty well.
Rick Astley, ‘Uptown Funk’ (Live, 2015)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6HAIueUK9U
Back to sanity with the King…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9-PN1sftaI
Sanity is like maturity: some people have it, and some people are working towards it.
http://www.elfyourself.com/?mId=67005539.3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StVUPKkmZG0
Reminds me for some reason back then, when I was in my first class commuter compartment heading for Waterloo with a punk band in the other seats. In comes the ticket collector takes a disgusted look at them, turns to me in my city suit and tie with a shake of his head. I produce my 2nd class ticket and pay the difference (you got away with it 9 out of 10 times). Turns to the punks and they produce their 1st class season tickets.
What a laugh we had when he was gone! Tears down cheeks.
Typing about rap…
When this came out, I bought the 12″ version. It features a rap in the middle, most of which was missing from the 7″ version.
It’s like they’ve gone into a totally different song. No’ bad for a ‘white man’ rap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs940Bsu5Es
Typing about Squeeze…
This is my favourite Squeeze single. Early issues of it came in a 3D sleeve.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f67jc-se1V0
Just found this one by accident: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZiJQL9OLqI
but this used to be a cosntant one for me, still gives the goosebumps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rYYecQN3VM
mmmmm, dancing.
Hey, dozed off after tea and woke up to the intro to Strictly and thought it was a fantastic routine. Someone give me my brain back I mean, Strictly, seriously?
YT is doing that fucking infuriating thing where I click a link and it gives me a big fat exclamation mark in the centre of the screen – I can see associated links etc down the right-hand side, but can’t play whatever’s been linked…
What’s that all about?
FRO!
(Just made that new acronym – can anyone guess what it means?)
Angry-faced smiley. ;(
The old green square back in old Maybole.. 😀
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdFmsURncFg
That was easy Ian. Fuck Right Off!
You still compiling crosswords by the way 🙂
I like the rap bit.
Music, that’s what I needed. Passing through http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG2ixYJ79iE made me think of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L87DDH3pWN0 for some reason.
When you think back it’s amazing how much music changes your meme unconscious uncaring surround sound attitudes so you just don’t care. I’d love to see Indy won through music. It’s just sooooooo subversive. Like the music? Who gives a shhhh about anything else.
Harmony everyone..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6uBHxCwdek
If wishes were fishes…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEY9kA3OYNE
Probably favourite band iswas Queen, right from when I heard this one pushed by just one radio station when I was working in London http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JofwEB9g1zg
part of me still thinks it’s their best, probably resent all the come-latelys who “discovered” Queen years later.
@Thepnr –
Yes indeed.
‘FRO’ could function as an occasional alternative for ‘GTF’, which everyone knows.
XW’s? Aye…constantly at it mister. Me is a bit slow, takes long-time doing that stuff.
🙂
@yesindyref2
Queen/Freddie Mercury were simply brilliant throughout. No matter when you “found” them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8Eg-mWdDLc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPudE8nDog0
And I’ve forgotten her name, good grief. Bet she regrets it, whoever she was!
I can’t help myself. Nor stop. I love this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB4K0scMysc
Right Jimmy we need more yeahs than no’s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWd0hT4bkOE
Feck it. 20 minutes of pure magic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A22oy8dFjqc
Thing about Freddie Mercury was he was classically trained on the piano and it showed in his approach to everything he wanted to do, and did.
Anyway, time to get banned off off-topic, so there’s this one the kids managed to teach us to do at the time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMT698ArSfQ
We’re captive on the carousel of time….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9VoLCO-d6U
Dansette was cheap crap – mine was a Regentone and I’ve still got it up in the attic.
Get it out the attic Gus. Bring it along to the next OFFI meeting.
It would be awfie good. Old Farts For Independence 🙂
To independence supporters the world over, wherever ye bide.
I sincerely wish you all the very best for 2016 when it comes.
Relax, party and let off some steam but come back fighting fit with all guns blazing in January.
We have another important battle to be fought and won in May in our fight for independence. Lets aim to rid Holyrood of as many London gophers as we can.
Re-charge your batteries, stay safe and prepare for battle.
Meanwhile, i’m off to concentrate on some private legal matters.
See you all come January.
BTW, a special mention for The Rev, thank you for everything and all the very best for 2016 when it comes. Lang may yer lum reek!
Lets give the gophers the new-year from hell.
SNP x 2
Hoots to the bold Stoker – orraverybestest tae you and yours, and have a tip-top 2016.
🙂
‘Welcome Christmas Morning’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLFtQJI0RdQ
‘Jimmy Shand vs 50 Cent’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnxO9XnZq_Y
@Ian Brotherhood says:
‘Jimmy Shand vs 50 Cent’
Intriguing, dying to click the link but the missus is sitting next to me so I’m within beltin distance. Catch it later 🙂
@Thepnr –
Please do. It’s a guid yin. I believe the technical term is ‘a juxtaposition of the incongruous’.
Sunday Night Tickler –
Click the link and listen to the music, eyes shut. You’ll know the tune, but what show was it?!
Nae Buster Keatin’!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t99QQIXez4M
Theme tune from ‘The Flashing Blade’, which I propose as a national anthem: ‘It’s better to have fought and lost than not have fought at all!’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-ZEDNkZ2L4
Here is a Bob Dylan song that more than likely be the Christmas Number 1. Not Bob Singing this version But still pretty good. Dedicated to all the wingers I have met and the ones I have still to meet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTrsB4t_Avs&feature=player_detailpage May You.
@M McC –
Good one, and I’ve seen it before – did you post it a while back?
What do you mean, it’ll be number one, has someone covered it? Little Minx or someone like that? 🙂
@ Ian B Yes I have posted it before. The winner of the X Factor has just brought it out as a single. Dissapointed Bob let Cowell Cover it. I would not give Simon Cowell permission to empty my Bins. Saying that the wee lassie who won has got a great Voice.
@M McC –
Cheers for explanation. Now it all makes sense.
Few years ago, the lass who won that did ‘Allelujah’, remember? Then the Cohen and Buckley versions charted as well, all at the same time.
Suppose I won’t have long to wait to hear this new one then. 🙂
Some of these YT ‘mash-up’ vids are great.
Stevie Wonder vs The Clash, ‘Uptight’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXdfKUbS-0c
“Keep Yourself Alive” was my introduction to Queen.
Mind you, the whole “Larry Lurex” thing bypassed me…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5tr6O1XvjM
Typing about signature tunes, (“Theme From The Persuaders”), anyone remember the signature tune of Radio North Sea International, who were broadcasting from off the Dutch coast in the very early 70s?
From the Les Reed Orchestra…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezHmLpJakYU
Further info here:-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_North_Sea_International
@BDTT –
Re RNSI, honestly never heard of them before.
Was it pick-uppable on normal radios? I used to find Luxembourg, and remember hearing Dury’s ‘Rhythm Stick’ on it, but wasn’t even aware that similar channels were out there.
OK something completely Off Topic. A video about a brilliant racehorse called Zenyatta. Won her first 19 races and someone made this video of them.
Trust me on this one, stick with it and you will hear the commentators getting louder and louder as their excitement builds. Funny thing is, I showed this to my daughter years ago as she is really into horses and was looking to get a job with horses.
Anyway, she helped deliver Zenyattas second foal at Lanes End Farm in Kentucky. Even got a picture, true story that 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ6wLLKtZcg
If you watch this then you’ll enjoy my next post. Enjoy may not be the right word but I loved it.
Hi Ian B.
It was known as “RNI”.
Yes, it was pick-uppable on a bog standard trannie. When I wasn’t recording from Radio 1 at the time, I was tuned into RNI.
The history is quite interesting.
“The Labour government in Britain began jamming Mebo II’s MW signal at 2030 hours on 15 April 1970.
RNI responded with pro-Conservative political messages for the general election on 18 June 1970. On 13 May 1970, RNI responded to complaints about interference by changing its MW channel to 1230 kHz (244 metres).
This improved reception but was adjacent to the pop music service of BBC Radio One on 1214 kHz (247 metres).
Jamming followed five days later, causing interference to BBC Radio as well as RNI, especially in Kent, south-east England.”
and
“On 12 August 1970, Kees Manders, a nightclub owner involved with Radio Veronica, became commercial director of RNI. But RNI’s managing director, Larry Tremaine, said nothing had been agreed.
Bollier and Meister had invited Manders to start a Dutch service from the Mebo II, and offered him a directorship in RNI, but withdrew when Manders leaked the story.
A few weeks later, on Saturday, 29 August 1970, a salvage tug named Husky approached Mebo II at about 13:30. Accompanying the tug was a launch, the Viking, aboard which were Kees Manders with a woman and a child. In the studio, DJ Andy Archer interrupted his programme with appeals to listeners to tell RNI’s offices of what appeared a threatening situation:”
The quotes are from the Wikipedia link.
@ Brian Doonthetoon
I’m interested in the wings over Aberdeen.
Keep me posted
Hi Fran.
It’s Ronnie, Wuffing Dug and X_Sticks who are organising it.
Just keep popping in here for updates.
I’m not talking and I don’t care and I’m never speaking to any of you ever again and I hate you all and I’m going away for ever and I hate Queen and everything else.
20th and last race for Zenyatta.
Reminds me of September 2014.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pj-uegbEew
Here’s what the jockey had to say after losing. I know how he felt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPKp3NfmVcA
@Thepnr –
That was fantastic!
My heart was going like the clappers. Races 12, 14 and 17 were just astonishing, and as for the last one?!?!
Great stuff man, cheers aplenty and thanks amuch. You must be very proud of your lass and I’ll bet she has some great stories.
🙂 😉 🙂
Here’s one for Paula Rose, seeing as she’s in a strop…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9atMZfHyhhs
@Paula
What’s pettit your lip hen? Needin a wee hug?
@Brian Doonthetoon
“It’s Ronnie, Wuffing Dug and X_Sticks who are organising it.”
Can you provide documentary evidence for that statement? I never signed a thing guv.
Ali G Interview – Jacob Rees Mogg 1999
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szGxq3pvJPQ
Here’s one for Paula to cheer her up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pejQAaj7MDM
Hi X_Sticks.
I’m sure, as an experienced Wings get-together attendee, your advice will be lapped up by Wuffing Dug and Ronnie.
Typing about them, they’ve been awfie quiet of late…
Hi yesindyref2.
Keeping with your theme – one from my tender youth, via “Children’s Favourites”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7_IMEvr9ek
And a classic loco, for anoraks…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qV5_dc26vo
@Brian
Awfie.
Not much to it really. Date, time, pub.
Some little hitler ruled out the 23 Jan, so the suggested date was, I think, the 30th.
Pub and time were mentioned back up the thread somewhere. If fact were there not two pubs across the road from each other. Pub crawling was also mentioned…
Ronnie? Wuffing?
Not everyone likes John Martyn, but if you do like him you’ll love this.
Big Muff (live) –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btRv4MnPOBE
There are some that would say that this is the world’s very first Rock n Roll song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvKDr8AgvK8
And this Martyn track’s just magical, something shamanic about it, especially at this time of year.
Includes Aly Bain, and other well-kent folk.
‘Don’t Want To Know’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stRmPH0PbPs
Pfft
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrieOEPJCos
Bdtt – Xsticks – Paula
Sorry not been posting got pre-Christmas fatigue.
Family coming here, work busy, nights out, no shopping done – need to get my shit together.
Aye, 30th Jan sounds good – Archibald Simpson / Blackfriars combo.
Archibalds – your typical big witherspoon kinda place.
Blackfriars – small, intimate – a quieter ‘pub goers pub’.
Personally, will be sampling both on the nite.
7pm or thereabouts everybody?
No heard from Ronnie in a good while, hope he ok.
@Paula
Slow down there girl 🙂
I said there “were some that would say” I wasn’t one of them LOL.
“Ida Red” by Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, recorded in 1938 by a Western swing band, featuring electric guitar by Eldon Shamblin. The tune was recycled again some years later by Chuck Berry in “Maybellene”.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origins_of_rock_and_roll
How about Bob Wills and “Smoke on the Water” from 1945?
@Paula Rose –
‘Pfft’
What’s up?
You sound a bit deflated.
Feeling better now.
Just for you Paula and Ian. See what that last beer is gone, this is what you resort too! Just ask Stan the man 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3ftzUsBfac
Hi, BDDT, X-S & Wuffers.
Still here, tho’ haven’t checked in for a while.
Yep, I’m still up for a bash at the suggested venues on Jan 30.
But as I said to Wuff, I don’t see much Wings support in Aberdeen. So it seems kinda cheeky expecting folk fae a’ the airts to go to so much time and travel if we can’t represent the Hame team very well.
But let’s see if one or two ‘Church Notices’ slipped into the threads get a few more bites.
Aye, would definitely be looking at you, X-Sticks, for any tips and ideas.
Strippers and the like?
Looking through Amazon under books …minding ma own business… as yae do… …..and oh my God I started to read reviews by one William Podmore ….name familiar….on none other than Alex Salmond’s book…yae know the one… and also ZE Cochrane Diaries.
Surprisingly he only gave Alex’s book 1 star and The Cochrane Diaries 4…..I did not expect that…no sir I did not.
Jeezo he likes to Spread the word…..and Jeezo he disnae half get aroond ….man with a mission is he no…..he’s like a feckin Dalek…exterminate…exterminate….oh the negative banter…..Nil stars tae u podmeister …..yir reviews were boggin !!!
Where is Aberdecadent? Is it near Brechin?
I am up for Wings over Aberdeen on 30th Jan. Looking forward to it already.
Quinie Honey xxx
I could probably get to a WoS do in Aberdeen – weather permitting I.e. not blin’ drift. Will check back for venue.
Was planning a visit to Aberdeen end Jan to pick up some motorbike bits so will try and schedule that trip to coincide with Wos night out.
Wuffing Dug says:
“Aye, 30th Jan sounds good – Archibald Simpson / Blackfriars combo.
Archibalds – your typical big witherspoon kinda place.
Blackfriars – small, intimate – a quieter ‘pub goers pub’.
Personally, will be sampling both on the nite.
7pm or thereabouts everybody?”
Cheers WD – looks like the plan is made. Spread the word.
@Ronnie – This? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzdfYUiivEQ and ye cannae whack Nitromors. Best idea I ever had was an independent Scotland 😉
@Paula Rose – Oop norf dear, a fair walk in heels..
Look forward to seeing you too Quinie 🙂
@Lenny – I hope you’ll drag that auld wastrel Collinson along. Huvnae seen him fur a whiley.
Right! We’re on then!
Wings over Aberdeen.
30 January 2016
Venue(s);
Old Blackfrairs.
http://www.oldblackfriars-aberdeen.co.uk/gallery
Cosy, good for meeting up, but likely to create small groups.
Diagonally opposite, we have…
The Archibald Simpson.
Used to be the Clydesdale Bank. Spacious. Maybe better if we are a crowd.
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/scotland/aberdeen/the-archibald-simpson-aberdeen
I’ve started a list of ‘interested’ persons-
Wuffing Dog
X-Sticks
BddT
Paula Rose
Quinie frae Angus
Fran
Capella
Lenny Hartley
And, of course, yours truly.
I’ll add to this as necessary, and we can confirm nearer the day (night).
Say 7pm as a starting time?
BTW, X-Sticks – I’ve nae idea fit yer on aboot wi’ the Nitromors.
Personally I find a combination of TCP and Germoloids works for me.
BddT – I’ve ticked the email box below, thanks.
(Fit am I lettin masel in for?)
Hope you can do some of your famous badges!
@Ronnie
Hurrah! Will try my best to be there and very happy with your choice of venues. Blackfriars ideal for a smaller crowd and the option to cross over the road if we get a bit full is ideal.
Hope to see you there.
Thepnr,
et tu, Brute!
Yer ‘On the List’.
count me and Irene in Ronnie (I’ll have to try and get the Sunday off)
Anybody like piano
this guys the dogs bollocks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fAZIQ-vpdw&list=RD9fAZIQ-vpdw#t=5
jdman,
Gotcha!
btw, I enjoy your early morning ‘reviews’.
So, looking forward to meeting you and the formidable Irene.
Hi Ronnie.
You typed,
“Strippers and the like?”
I guess this is what you meant? We’ve never had them at a Wings get-together before but I’m willing to immerse myself in your strange Loon ways…
http://www.clasohlson.com/medias/sys_master/8872568913950.jpg
BTW: add ‘Pete The Camera’ to your ad hoc list. No badges without Pete.
Just had a look for reasonable accommodation in the vicinity and you can get a double room in Premier just a five (if that) minute walk away for £29. Hmmmm…
http://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/scotland/grampian/aberdeen/aberdeen-city-centre.html?ARRdd=23&ARRmm=12&ARRyyyy=2015&ROOMS=1&ADULT1=1&CHILD1=0&COT1=0&INTTYP1=DB
Count me in, Ronnie.
It’s about time I met some of you jokers. 🙂
@Ronnie
Lord Muck of Byre @fitlikemin01 just tweeted me that he would like his name added to the ABZ BeeZA list.
I’m sure I should know Lord Muck but can’t think. I suspect I’ll regret it 😀
Haha. fitlikemin01. Mal B. Cracked it! See ya there Mal 😀
@ jdman
I like piano – all kinds. Here’s Bugge Wesseltoft “Stille Nacht” from It’s Snowing on My Piano – seasonal. So laid back it falls off the edge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfszuSNfoHQ
Did Ian Brotherhood once play this?
Black Lace – I Am The Music Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTZZjemferM
This is how you win battles against oppression. It’s done with sarcasm, humour and a wee bit of bravery thrown in.
This is how Mel Brooks took on the established thinking (racism) of the time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZT7xLjxuhs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boO4RowROiw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7QF32mxftE
First two are only 2 min and 1 min long, last one is the best though 4 min, reminds me of our idiot media. Enjoy because this is how we win!
@Thepnr (10.23) –
‘Did Ian Brotherhood once play this?’
No.
He did not.
Hand-bags down boys.
But I may have once played this…
…aaah! The Best of British!
Black Lace, ‘Conga’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V6N4elMVX4
@Ian Brotherhood
Was probably me then eek 🙂
Re-WoA.
We are 15 – so far.
Last one ever from Blazing Saddles and if you didn’t watch the earlier ones you should feel ashamed for visiting Off Topic in the first place 🙂
This guy reminds you of anyone?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr9xVmCL0bA
OK I lied, I lied because this is too good to miss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNC3OciAF3w
Guess you know now what of of the films that shaped my life were. We all need to get REAL.
Thepnr – BEDTIME honey, off you pop, busy day tomorrow xx
Night Paula xx LOL
Off to Edinburgh to spend Xmas with the kids, so just in case I don’t get an opportunity due to ‘over-carousing’, as those who know me know I am wont to do, I’d just like to wish all you lovely O/T anarchists an especially wonderful Xmas and a happy, prosperous and peaceful New Year.
It’s funny how the twists and turns of life bring such a bunch of disparate folk together. So glad I have managed to meet most of you. An unexpected but welcome payback from our fight for control of our country.
I know some have had their losses this year and I hope you pain is not too great and that you manage to put it behind you and look forwards to the New Year. It’ll be an uphill struggle to the May election but we need to stay strong and not let the british establishment wear us down. There’s only their media to beat now, the unionist politicians have lost the plot and are becoming increasingly irrelevant. Onwards and upwards.
Peace and love to you all.
Colin
Well done Colin for the Premier Inn link. I had been looking up hotels in the evening before I went to sleep and that is cheaper than the Ibis.
So I’ll probably be there unless we get loads of snow and ice.
@X_Sticks –
Have a richt guid yin buddy – will raise one to you this evening!
😉
Put Rab Colinson do on fur the ever deid shindig.
Here’s wishing all fellow wossers a good Christmas and even better new year.
Bloody predictive txt sorry that should be Aberdeen no ever deid!!!
@Lenny Hartley
I quite like the idea of an “ever deid” shindig for wossers though having had this discussion before I think most preferred the term Wingers 🙂
Hi peeps.
Merry Christmas to all ‘off-topickers’. Here’s my Christmas musical offering – one you can all join in with, while quaffing your tipple of choice.
HIC!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peTbq1IRx2E
And if you want to see something hilarious, watch this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BRp7ezUqbI
When I showed my son this, he opined that, perhaps, they thought they were snakes. Thick, green snakes…
@BDTT
That last video was funny as hell. The Rev would love that. Cheers 🙂
@BDTT –
🙂 Good stuff.
I suspect your son may be right – makes sense.
Here’s a wee foot-tapper to help whittle down these hours of wrapping and imbibing…
Cheers all!
The Pogues, ‘White City’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJIoDTcPGds
Get dancing an prove em Tories wrong Lolz.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbM9Qa4nE3g
Up for a jam session?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys22vzAU28A
Wishing me old wings muckers a very happy christmas and peaceful and prosperous new year.
I wonder if I may take the liberty of asking you to spread the word about a fellow winger who is going through a bit of a tough time at the moment and is currently living in an old caravan without power, heat or toilet facilities.
Fiona looks after rescue dogs and recently came home to Scotland from France with the dogs having had digs already sorted. Suffice to say that that plan fell through and she is now living in cold damp conditions which she is putting a brave face on.
If you can help with her fundraiser that would be brilliant, if you can promote it – even better. Thank you. Fiona is in Forgue near Huntly.
Here’s the link : https://www.generosity.com/animal-pet-fundraising/people-with-pet-dogs-who-become-homeless
@kendo
Contributed a wee bit to that worthy cause. I hope Fiona gets some backing to get back on her feet.
Special thanks to you too kendo for that wee thing you did for the December issue of iScot. Much appreciated.
Have a really good one Ken.
Raising a glass to all the Wingers today, yer a fine bunch 😀
@X_Sticks Thank you for your help. Fiona deserves a break, she never complains and is always upbeat – but nobody should have to settle for these conditions and having the responsibility for the dogs meant that her options for accomodation were severely curtailed.
@Ronnie, if you’re organising a WoS ‘Hale & Hearty’ in Aberdeen, you’re not a million miles away from our Fiona. She is digging out holes for fence posts to create a secure area for the animals at the same time trying to keep body and soul together. Invite her to the doo, she’d be delighted to meet with you guys. One small snag is that she’s no e mail access unless she gets to the library. She’s one of us – we look after our own. Apologies for the emotional blackmail but I need to help the lassie any way I can.
@Kendo
DM’d you on twitter…
Hi peeps.
Trust you are all enjoying Christmas Day, in whatever way? What would you say – I’ll ask, if I may.
Gonna do two posts here…
Just caught, on BBC News’ review of the year, that “Twinkle” died in 2015. When I checked on Wikipedia, she died on 21st May. I think I may have missed the news due to post-election result euphoria. From her Wikipedia page:-
“Lynn Annette Ripley (15 July 1948 – 21 May 2015), better known by the stage name Twinkle, was an English singer-songwriter. She had chart successes in the 1960s with her best known songs, “Terry” and “Golden Lights””
and
“Her song “Terry” was a teenage tragedy song about the death of a boyfriend in a motorcycle crash. Big Jim Sullivan, Jimmy Page and Bobby Graham were among the high profile star session musicians who played on the recording, which conjured up a dark mood with its doleful backing vocals, spooky organ, 12-string guitar and slow, emphatic rhythm arranged by Phil Coulter.”
Some big names in there. So, just for a change, here’s “Golden Lights”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S76TECd53dc
Bought a rare ‘Tully” last night, because it has a TV guide for right up to Sunday. BBC1 is crap tonight, after Doctor Who.
Onnyhoo, I noticed that at 8.50pm, Channel 5 is showing “Chas & Dave’s Xmas Knees Up!”. This is well worth watching, as it features their old pals Albert Lee and Eric Clapton, from the days before they became known for their cheeky, Cockney ditties.
It’s repeated at 8.05pm tomorrow (Saturday), if you miss it tonight.
Here’s a preview:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGU63KqXuZk
And if you like to dip into ‘country rock’, search for,
“Heads Hands & Feet”
in YouTube and you’ll hear what Chas Hodges was up to with Albert Lee. Like this one (with a fleeting glimpse of Chas on violin, right at the start):-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn4is2Lv2Rc
@Brian Doonthetoon
Chas & Dave ? I would sooner walk barefoot across broken glass. I had the misfortune of sitting through an hour of them, live at Rebellion festival in Blackpool 2 years ago.
Picture the Empress ballroom in Blackpool Winter Gardens with some 2,000 assorted punks and skins all singing along to “Rabbit, Rabbit…..” in their best cockney accent.
For a bloody hour I put up with it – all because I needed decent seats in the area above to see the Cockney Rejects followed by Cocksparrer to close out the Saturday night (my wife and 12yo kid were with me and we were all knackered on day 3 of a 4 day festival event !)
Bizarre Boxing Day Leftovers:
William Shatner, ‘Rocket Man’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hARDXYz2io
Ian @ 8.21pm,
lucky i found the off button or i would have to saw my ears off.
Please, gonnae no dae that.
This is much more soothing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTNLYeaL7No
@Smithie –
Fair do’s. 🙂
But give this one a chance – surprisingly good methinks – you know it makes sense!
Leonard Nimoy, ‘I Walk The Line’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9NSpAdGxgU
As Monty would say,
and now for something completely different.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpuMXRlLiQI
Ian, NNNOOOOOOOOOO, i aint even gonna click it Lol,heard it ya bug**r.
I got two choices here, shoot ma’sel or you bud lol.
P.S Ian don’t even bother putting up “Wandering Star” by Lee Marvin. LOLZ
T’is the season to be Merry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUSd_RYnxAY
Might need a trim.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAhM26EKmrU
@smithie –
Okay, I promise…no more Star Trek people singing. Not tonight anyway… 😉
Here’s an interesting version of ‘Danny Boy’, as being listened to by Robert Shaw’s character in Miller’s Crossing. He has a unique method of dealing with cold-callers (not good quality but best I could find) –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x20TMRnPR40
Err Em Ian please don’t be offended if i say i can’t manage your “Family Gathering”, A bit “Busy” for me. A wee bit loud lol
Heartfelt condolences go out to those that are in danger of flooding tonight no matter where you may be
Nah, Chas & Dave were fine live. Saw them three or four times at the ‘Bowlin’ Alley’ Students’ Union in Dundee. They were always entertaining.
If they could work in Dundee, they must have being doing something right.
After all, we ran Churchill out of town…
Yea Brian, but he was still a UKOK fucker in the long run, just like the rest of them, and that was what? 70/90 years ago?, nothings changed
Positive thoughts folks, WE will win
Motorhead, ‘Eat The Rich’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvzePsDYv7k
RE: Lemmy.
I’ve always liked this one, from ’75 or there aboots…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6OuyJKnIyU
(Got the 12″, on the ‘Flicknife’ label…)
I find it ‘interesting’, that the BBC transferred both James Cook (he who pursued Nicola in George Square) and Laura Bicker (BBC London’s ‘Scottish correspondent’ – just seen her reporting from Washington DC) to the USA, subsequent to the referendum vote.
Perchance they had been discovered to be reading from the wrong hymn book?
Makes you wonder…
Where’s Cameron B Brodie these days?
Haven’t seen him around for a bit…
‘Broadsword calling CamB…come in CamB..come in CamB…’
@BDTT –
Aye, it’d be interesting to see what’s happened to the new intakes BBC Scotland had for indy-ref…how are they faring?
Will we see some of them, in the fullness of time, replacing the ageing Bird, Taylor et al (whoever he is)?
That crop may, at the very least, throw-up a potential replacement for Jamie McIver – a more unlikely choice for radio would be hard to imagine, given that he always sounds like he’s speaking through one nostril.
This tune always gives me the proper skin-crawling creeps, but it’s still awesome, and would make a suitably impressive fanfare for Lemmy as he goes through the pearly gates (or t’other ones?!)
Andre Rieu, ‘O Fortuna’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD3VsesSBsw
Jeezus Ian FFS. Your’e weird man lol.
Out of curiosity (if your married) what the fu*k was your wedding song?
@smithie –
No wedding song.
Gretna Green.
Pair of by-passing old-dears as witnesses…
Lake District for honeymoon, six bottles of champagne…lorra lorra laughs…scant but happy memories.
🙂
Ah cool Ian, my daughter did that also, good times/memories
When Paula Rose goes amiss, like a moody cat, the only way to get her back is to put out a wee bit of her favourite dish.
So, here goes:
The White Stripes, ‘I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC7PEQnjKl4
Not exactly a ‘wedding song’, but one we were playing a lot at the time. 😉
Reef, ‘Come Back Brighter’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdjTMPENylo
I can’t come out – it’s too embarrassing, that quiz thingie – ruined I am ruined.
Not bad at all, (never heard that). They should probably come down here (Earth) and they might sell some records
Ian Brotherhood.
Me and Mrs Ronnie have loved ‘O Fortuna’ for many years, but we’ve not seen/heard Andre’s version before.
I note it’s had over 31 million views.
Absolutely superb – thanks!
Paula, shush, we know you are only trying to make us mortals feel better. Thanks anyway.
Okay, so she’s still not coming out?
Hmm…
Let’s try this…
Susan Cadogan, ‘Hurts So Good’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fASRDQ6QQA
Wiki link, for anyone interested…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_Fortuna
Ah Ian, now that brings back good memories, youth/innocence/hope/invincobility/we know best.
Those times are as clear as day. Sometimes i wish??, naw prob not, but hey ho they were good
@Paula Rose –
Aha!
(She hath emerged, but only sniffed at the bowl in a cynical style…)
Did you do worse than 45%?
If so, begone with ye, and never darken O/T again!
Only joshing!
:0 🙂 🙂
@Ronnie –
Cheers for the Wiki link.
Not sure why that tune is so scary. I associate it with the mid-70’s, when I still hadn’t seen The Exorcist, but had seen The Omen, and it definitely evokes both, although it may not have even featured in either. There was a cassette-tape of it in the house, and I would play it when my parents weren’t about – must’ve felt subversive in some way?
And there’s something about the way the players all stand so still…waaaaah!
Still gives me the heebies big-time. 🙁
Ian Brotherhood says:
29 December, 2015 at 10:49 pm
@Paula Rose –
Aha!
(She hath emerged, but only sniffed at the bowl in a cynical style…)
Did you do worse than 45%?
If so, begone with ye, and never darken O/T again!
Only joshing!
Well Jeez Paula good luck on that one Lol, get those heels polished
Kicked off heels danced round room to Ian’s choices, collapse on sofa – put on spangly DMs and pogo!
youtube.com/watch?v=yo7hAyonWqE … …
Ach Paula shoulda kent better, no sweat, you rock
Can’t even put a link up properly anymore *sobs inconsolably*
Hi Ian B & Ronnie.
You’ve both probably forgotten that you know ‘O Fortuna’ from this:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rbZr7YoqK0
Sorry that i even had the audacity to doubt you (telt)
hi paula scared in a way to say IanPaula little finger wrap around, naw shurely naw Lol
@Paula –
I’ll polish the heels if you stay up for one more?
Nina Simone, ‘Revolution’ (live, Harlem, 1969) =
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BTNjeKqpEk
Hi Ian B & Ronnie.
Going back to my post at 11.08…
I’ve been digging. That ad I linked to is probably the reason why I bought the album at the link below, at the end of the 70s. I subsequently bought the same album on CD.
It was the first (and only) LP I bought that was quadraphonic, ie 4 channel stereo.
http://www.discogs.com/Carl-Orff-André-Previn-London-Symphony-Orchestra-London-Symphony-Orchestra-Chorus-St-Clement-Danes-/release/2486751
@ Smithie Honey Ian and I go back a long way – we have had our ups and downs along the way – but I always have a special place for him.
Bddt..
Sharp chap, you could well be right. I don’t know for sure that I would have heard it before then, although I had been into the classics for years.
But the ad had no effect on me – never drank ‘Old Spice’.
I was more of a Newkie Broon back then.
Getting late – feeling much better, thank you for your kind words – I’m off to play with my pussy for a few minutes then sleepy-byes.
In honour of the weather
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=def3ob2h-1s
Hi Ronnie.
I never drank Old Spice either – in those days, vodka & coke was my tipple of choice.
However, I did find that if you slabbered Old Spice a’ ower yir puhss, a satisfactory proportion of ladies of the opposite gender expressed a preference for its odour.
Which was nice…
Brut was its equal…
If Thom Yorke rocks yer boat, here’s some new stuff, recorded at the Paris climate change summit a few weeks ago…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgpyF6PDrEw
Bdtt,
Well, what used to work for me was Badedas. Nae complaints!
Hey! I just checked – apparently it’s still available.
Hmm…
Betcha Jools Holland won’t have anything like this!
🙂
James Brown, live in Kinshasa, Zaire, 1974 –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N-NrucQcB8
…and definitely nothing like this!
Shooglenifty and the Dohl Drummers of Rajasthan –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwbRk_0dfsA
Bay City Rollers, ‘Bye Bye Baby’ (live, 2015) –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYcpcPvGHZ0
Sydney Devine, ‘Old Shep’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juaTJobdtWY
Someone’s gonny hufty stop me!
Fran and Anna, ‘Scottish Singalong Montage’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNGFJMJaqGU
This is ‘Last Call’, with ‘The Rev David Goodchild’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuw6lYVAlaI
Fulton’s final ‘Last Call’, from 1999 (Did he know? He says goodbye at 6.02)-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPSDatGhmMo
‘Outlander’ theme –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOVF1dSFhqk
Happy New Year Folks xx
@Paula Rose –
You too.
Hoots!
Happy New Year all.
Fran and Anna, eh? Makes me feel five years old!
@cearc –
Fond bestest to you, yours, and all the wee birdies.
🙂 X
Black, ‘Wonderful Life’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uERD1heDU_Q
If you can’t dance to this, even at this time of night, you’re as well as deid:
Talking Heads, ‘Life During Wartime’ (live)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obAtn6I5rbY
Magazine, ‘Shot By Both Sides’ (live) –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDWOegU5rps
@Paula Rose –
I suppose, Paula Rose, that you’ve seen this already – if not, please accept it as a New Year Pressy:
Kilburn & The High Roads, ‘Vidiot’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6SxxjnAr2c
Aaaah, too late, too little time to get it all in..
But this?
Live Stiffs, Big Finale
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUXL93XvCXQ
HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS!!!
Wishing you all joy and peace in this new hopeful year 2016!
Another year closer to Independence!
Thank you Rev Stu and fellow Wingers for being there for me.
Put me down as a definite for wings over aberdeen!
Happy New Year to all off-topickers and visitors to Quarantine!
Re: Wings Over Aberdeen, 30th January.
No doubt Ronnie and/or Wuffing Dug will posting here regularly with the details to keep the info fresh. In the meantime; as usual, Pete and I will be producing ‘Wings Over Aberdeen’ badges, for those there on the night.
If you’re going, and you want a badge, nip over to Quarantine (link at bottom left of this page) and leave a post saying so.
I think the Aberdeen badges will be quite special…
Maureen, you’re on the list.
Details upthread at 23 December, 7.31pm.
See you there!
BDtt,
Wot – nae Doric?
I have reclaimed this post from the ‘/the-slightly-tubby-quiz-of-the-year/’ page, coz I posted it there in error, by mistake, accidentally.
—————————————–
Consistency of design, Ronnie.
We use the same form of English for the badges, that Rev Stu uses for his posts.
Previous ideas that got the bum’s rush were ‘Wings Ower Gowrie, Iye?’, ‘Wings Ower Weegieland, no?’ and ‘Wings Uvva Embra, Dentcha Know”.
“Wings Over Somerset” made the cut but I understand there was only one Winger and several separats at that get-together.
8=)
BDtt,
Roger, Bajeeman.
Ower & oot.
First off a Happy New Year to all that frequent Off Topic. I hadn’t checked in for a few days and just spent the last half hour catching up with all the links.
Ian Brotherhood you have excelled yourself 🙂 all of that was pure magic even had me close to tears at some points. Loved it though!
You people are amazing, amazingly different.
I don’t feel I can better anything musical that appeared earlier, I’ll try this as my new year treat to you all.
“Lawson goes bonkers”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX3tr8uGYuI
@Thepnr –
Hoots mister.
One way or another, an ‘interesting’ year stretches before us…
🙂
James Brown, quelling a potential riot on the night after Martin Luther King was assassinated –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ2PEJGeNHw
My God! My Fucking God!
Maybe Lawson wasn’t bonkers after all? I’d forgotten just why I hated Thatcher so much.
Now can someone please get a ladder and peel me off from the ceiling.
Ta very muckle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu7kZdbI2sg
Ian Brotherhood
Another excellent find, I love this place. Their is nothing els like it in the world.
I just love the way we allow people who can’t spell to feel at home.
I feel @ ohm hear…
Hey Paula Rose you better apologise els your dead 🙂
Happy New Year honey xxx
@Thepnr –
Cheers for link to the Walden interview.
‘Strong leadership will continue.’
What a telling wee sentence, appealing to her core audience, who haven’t changed a jot.
I have relatives who (I now know) voted Tory in the 80s and 90s – curiously, not one of them was a party member, was ‘active’ in any way, or even admitted it at the time.
Those are the ‘No’ voters who did for us and will never ever change – they admired the ‘strong leader’ and secretly enjoyed what her party was doing, even when they knew (post-Miners strike) that it was ripping the heart out of our own communities.
I’ll never forget that beast and I’ll never ever forgive the ‘Scots’ – relatives or not – who voted for the interests she served.
Aye fell art hemm here *sniff* an ah pure loveyouseaw so ahdoo…*hic*
Anyway, we saw upthread (11.54) how James Brown dealt with a dodgy situation involving race riots.
Here’s how the BBC’s flagship rolling news programme, with its most experienced anchors, dealt with a quite-big one in 2011:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biJgILxGK0o
What! Only peeple who can speel are allowed a quick feel in public?
Equal rights for non-spellers, or els!
Better late than never, Happy New Year to all.
Ian
Still laughing, but you’ve got to.
“Have some respect” Indeed.
This is not a joke, and I’m not losing my mind. You know that link I put up where “Lawson goes bonkers”?
The number of views since I put it up have gone DOWN from 7006 to 7005 LOL. Twats, can’t even get the manipulation of the media right FRO.
@Thepnr –
🙂
If we keep re-posting it, who knows? It may have no views at all by Sunday.
Anyway, good stuff the nicht, given that many must be getting a bit jaded…and delighted to see that you’re using ‘FRO’ – it may catch on. There’s plenty to apply it to!
Hoots, as ever.
This is for my very good friend Paula Rose.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I93ySM-PNKM
Bit late here but happy new year everyone.
Thought I was going to have a quiet one but it’s been the opposite.
Just starting to feel vaguely human again, too much beer and bad food – can’t handle it any more.
This Wings Over Aberdeen thing is really gathering pace!
Bdtt – nice one r.e. the badges – superb.
Just so everyone knows here’s the details again:
Sat 30th January, Archibald Simpson and Blackfriars Aberdeen pub double bill. 7pm meeting time. Probably better everyone meets in Archibalds – more room, then we could visit Blackfriars which is a great wee place just across the road.
I would post links but they never seem to work for me although I might have managed to further up the thread.
Hey Ronnie – how’s things with you? All good I hope.
I’m getting another dug at the end of the month, looks like I’ll have to re-arrange pick up after WOA now. Can’t wait to get her but priorities n that 🙂
Going for curry the night and there’s still beer left Hmmmm nom nom. Weather shite up here in Aberdeen so why not….
Don is really high, hope there aren’t more scenes like a couple of days ago.
Ronnie
Please add my name to WoS in Aberdeen
Blackfriars at 7pm ( poss. plus one,working on it :-))
Cheers
Brian
Have always liked this tune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44zix8j-8UE
Or this version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFGIiQDSTDc
Or even this. So good I played it thrice 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTBl-Xq2auY
Well folks, enjoy your wee night on the 30th January. Neither of your venues are on my top 10 in Aberdeen, but they are well known and easy to find.
I spent most of my drinking time in the Granite City in the dive bar just around the corner – The Moorings ! Interesting pub, with one of the most varied clientele in the city – not to mention a Pinball machine. Incidentally it was a Mod pub back in the 1960’s I hear which fits with some of your musical choices.
Have you lot all fell asleep? Ach, lightweights!
Always get a bit maudlin at the New Year remembering the thousands of good friends that I have marched with over the last half century on the road to independence and who are no longer with us. I dedicate this aptly named great record to them
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH_wHuM0JEA
Zzzzzzzz…..
@Dave McEwan Hill –
Nice one!
P.S. @Thepnr – You still up? 🙂
Sumdae say something, what? Hi Ian 🙂
Richard Burton, ‘Court Scene’ in ‘The Medusa Touch’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLDmyP2g8Oc
Richard Burton, ‘The Medusa Touch’, final scene…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUGhEbuptxU
@Ian Brotherhood
I hear you brother, since we’re on the subject of actors. I’ll bet you didn’t know this guy could sing. Well sort of 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHNekNDO5wM
@Thepnr –
🙂
Soo-perb. Never seen it before…
What about this one?
I’ve definitely posted it before, but not sure if you’ve seen it – Harris and Peter O’Toole, out for the day to see the rugby.
Imagine the stories this pair must’ve swapped after a few?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOU3gDncP4k
Gosh you peeps stay up late.
Is this where we remini–remona-, anyway, think back to our youth?.
This has to up there on my list (still hoping she will give me a call)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bD1GVT-WIk
Ooops sorry, happy new year to you all, may you all be blessed with good health and a free Scotland in the future.
Lolzs just getting the hang of this new year party doings.
Somebody stop me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO5GWJJP3FM
This song only had 3 words to it.Think i’ve got it now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO5GWJJP3FM
This is easier to learn with one,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQQ5sEOhbjQ
Marlon Brando in interview with Dick Cavett, 1973.
This is part 4 of 6, but it’s all good stuff –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_nXWeMFEt4
PS – HNY smithie! 🙂
Awe ra best Ian, cheers
For those with insomnia and also like to dance, this will keep you going to 7am tomorrow.
Gaun yersel’s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iYBIsLFbKo
Hi smithie.
You must like Lieutenant Pigeon – you posted it twice!
So you may find this mash-up I put together in the 70s of interest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reemeYrAjus
Oops sorry Brian. Enjoyed your mash up though cheers
Brian, does that jacket of many buckles come in many colours or just white?
Breaking news.
A sneaky peek for winner of Perth races tomorrow ( keep it to yersells)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEOpX8tmiUI
Indulge me people…one more Peter O’Toole clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usNndc8NthA
Rev Stu tweeted this:-
“Dear Unionists, we’re all boycotting eating rusty nails.”
Somebody did point out that they are drunk, rather than eaten. I was introduced to the “Roostie Nail” by my first wife’s brother, in the Highwayman (now gone) on Dundee’s Hilltown.
In the early 80s, as suggested to me, it consisted of one measure of Drambuie and two measures of Glenfiddich. Actually any whisky works. I spent a pleasant Friday night making steak pies, while quaffing ‘Roostie Nails’, which were 50/50 Drambuie and Bell’s.
After avoiding Bell’s for decades, I actually find I quite like its subtle hint of peatiness, that other blends, like Grant’s, don’t have.
It’s a wee bit late, but, to all friends on Wings, a guid new year.
Ian@ 10 49pm. yea he was a great drinker etc but not a great roll model. i would love to know if he thought Scotland should be free. i tell you what, i bet he couldnt give a shit. Funny yeah but does us no good
Hi folks just popped in for a wee rest – silly Rev’s gone and been really daft now, I’ve got lots of lovely little yessers crying on my shoulder over on Twitter because they are on his list and losing followers or getting nasty abuse.
All the best Betty Boop
Hi Betty Boop.
Happy New Year to you and Jim! Yooz twa making the trip to Wings Over Aberdeen? Cearc’s found a cheapish hotel…
Hi Betty
A Happy New Year to you and Jim.
Thanks smithie and Bdtt.
A/deen kinda unlikely, Brian. Good on Cearc though! 🙂
Hi Betty Boop.
Only “kinda unlikely”? That’s promising! How could there be a ‘Wings Over…’ that doesn’t have the Troon input?
Guys i would love to be there, my daughter is QHSE manager of a company there in Aberdeen and travels the world( and a yesser) I’m just a bit shy, sorry
Hi smithie.
We could get Paula Rose to take you under her Wings. She’s particularly good with shy boys but her Wings work with girls as well – or so I’ve heard…
Betty Boop,
Happy New Year to you and Jim as well.
Not coming? First bad news of the new year,
What? This is Monday, Jan4?
Good grief!
Reviewing posts…
carjamtic (aka Brian?) On the list. Look forward to meeting you. (Plus one?).
smithie, Aw, come on, you know you want to, you’ll be amongst friends. I’ve not been to a WoS do either. As a retired QM myself, I’d enjoy a chat about your daughter’s success in her chosen field.
Alternatively, you could always ask your daughter to represent you?
Yes?
The new year already getting too much for you? Gin not your thing? Well, here’s an alternative remedy.
I’ll see you there Paula. 😉
The Weirdos – Helium Bar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV0W5YUVqB8
I’m so tempted to post an Electric Six track but know it will probably be misconstrued as homophobic. Bummer. 🙁
The Main thread on Wings right now is “Towards a better, kinder 2016”
In the spirit of that I’m reposting Ken’s posts from 24/25th Dec. I went to visit Fiona today and Ken isn’t kidding about the conditions. She’s surviving, but not much more. Similar conditions to some of the refugee camps in Calais & Dover. She’s now at least got a gas heater and a camping stove so she can boil water. No running water or electricity at her caravan.
Some of you will know Fiona’s work from the iScot magazine, the article about bees comes to mind. She has a plan to get herself out of her predicament, but is really in need of help to get her over this current hump.
Anything you can contribute will be gratefully received.
kendomacaroobar says:
24 December, 2015 at 9:29 pm
Wishing me old wings muckers a very happy christmas and peaceful and prosperous new year.
I wonder if I may take the liberty of asking you to spread the word about a fellow winger who is going through a bit of a tough time at the moment and is currently living in an old caravan without power, heat or toilet facilities.
Fiona looks after rescue dogs and recently came home to Scotland from France with the dogs having had digs already sorted. Suffice to say that that plan fell through and she is now living in cold damp conditions which she is putting a brave face on.
If you can help with her fundraiser that would be brilliant, if you can promote it – even better. Thank you. Fiona is in Forgue near Huntly.
Here’s the link : https://www.generosity.com/animal-pet-fundraising/people-with-pet-dogs-who-become-homeless
kendomacaroonbar says:
25 December, 2015 at 11:23 am
@X_Sticks Thank you for your help. Fiona deserves a break, she never complains and is always upbeat – but nobody should have to settle for these conditions and having the responsibility for the dogs meant that her options for accomodation were severely curtailed.
@Ronnie, if you’re organising a WoS ‘Hale & Hearty’ in Aberdeen, you’re not a million miles away from our Fiona. She is digging out holes for fence posts to create a secure area for the animals at the same time trying to keep body and soul together. Invite her to the doo, she’d be delighted to meet with you guys. One small snag is that she’s no e mail access unless she gets to the library. She’s one of us – we look after our own. Apologies for the emotional blackmail but I need to help the lassie any way I can.
@ X stick’s would you find out and confirm if Fiona will make it to the night out please.
Don’t mean to be criptic and I am not the answer to her difficulties by any stretch of the imagination but would like a chat with her that shouldn’t be done online.
Thanks
@liz g
Yes, Liz, she does intend to come. Not sure what her plan is for that, but I’ll try and make sure the gets there one way or another.
I did amend the post I put on the main thread when I realised I hadn’t mentioned she was coming on this one.
@ X stick’s
Well in that case hope to see you both there.
Hi peeps.
If you’re going to ‘Wings Over Aberdeen’ and want a personalised badge on the night, stick a post in ‘Quarantine’ (link at bottom left of this page).
Right that’s it no smithie then I’m not coming – I need a new winger to take under my wing, I like the shy ones – I make them blossom.
@X_Sticks, Thank you for making the time to visit Fiona. She was delighted to see you and was overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity. You are a good man.
@Kendo
My pleasure Ken.
Have to say I’ve been underwhelmed by the lack of response from Wings regarding Fiona’s crowdfunder. I know it’s not a good time for folk financially, but even a little does make a difference.
Even if a few of the O/T hardcore team could help by pushing her crowdfunder a bit more on here (main thread), facebook and twitter it might make a difference.
@X_Sticks
Even if we can collectively get a few grand in the kitty there is a good possibility of Fiona buying a second hand static home from a local supplier which gets her out of the 6 x 12 caravan and access to integral toliet and shower facilities – that in itself would be a godsend.
If anybody has or knows of a cheap static that could be delivered to aberdeen area – or anyone with a suitcase power generator that they would be prepared to sell off cheaply or donate – please e mail me at kenmcdonald1(at)btopenworld(dot)com
Thank you
Thank you
Interesting article on BBC news website today. Basically a rant from former Labour MP Tom Harris stating that Politicians should be ruder to constituents. He obviously didn’t hear Brian Donohoe’s closing remarks to his former constituents.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-35220243
at 13.24
@X_Sticks
Have donated for Fiona and the dugs.
Must be hellish out there in this weather.
Will post on my Twitter.
@Wuffing Dug Thank you ! e mail me with your contact details and I’ll give you 1 month free access to iScot Magazine digital library fopr your kindness. Fiona’s articles are contained within. Same offer for any other Wings family members that chip in to Fiona’s fund.
Yours aye
Ken Ken(at)iscot(dot)scot
@Kendo
Thank you, will delve into the archives!
Got back in tonight to find your excellent magazine at the door.
Reading something of such quality in actual print is a revelation. I don’t buy any other traditional publications.
A refreshing change from staring at at a laptop or a phone :).
@WD Thank you !
Yooz must take part in this Uni of Glasgow research study, about the media, before and after the referendum.
Doesn’t take much time. Remember to put “Wings Over Scotland” in the “Other” box, where appropriate!
https://qtrial2015q4az1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KjQCOBc47zkki9
Brian Doonthetoon 10:12pm Thanks for the heads up about the Study. Duly taken. And I let them know of WINGS OVER SCOTLAND. OH. Brian. Happy new year by the way.
Brian Doonthetoon 10:12 pm
Done!
I will be interested in the result!
Something interesting from last night. I put up a post ‘re Lesley Riddoch article in the National. I had to go look for the article before posting.
It was not in the top 10 for that day, 20 mins after posting it was top of the board. There are MANY more readers than posters.
Wings is pretty big now, mind yer manners LOL.
Released today in 1968 – Otis Redding and a certain seaside…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyxLaHmOaYM
Laurel & Hardy, ‘The Boxing Match’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0nR0FUzyRI
@Paula Rose
You B’stard one of my favourite ever songs, getting weepy now.
I hate being weepy!
@Ian Brotherhood
That was seriously great, all cheered up again 🙂
Thepnr Honey – the thought of you being stuck out there in the cold all on your own apart from those huge oil workers causes me sleepless nights.
Holly Shit! No fecking joke.
I thought yours Ian was brilliant because of the music tracks backing the action.
There are no music tracks backing the action!!!
I watched Paula Roses “Sitting at the dock of the bay” first then clicked on yours. Unknown to me the Paula link rolled on to the next tune and the next it was brilliant. So good I’m away to try it again.
Give it a go if it works your gonna be shocked.
Play Paula first, then go back to wings play Ians, pure class 🙂
I thought Friday was song night. Here’s a revolutionary song in it’s own way. I think it’s a great song. Defy me if you dare 🙂
Do remember this is now 40 year old. FRO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_p5GptScNE
@Thepnr –
Good shout.
Here’s one with Rod (looking a bit peaky, has to be said) on a show called ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYkqalZ5Xeg
@Ian Brotherhood
LOL a tonic for a poor soul. Liked it, I’ll raise with this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrrHxzWNzhY
@Thepnr –
You last comment is the ‘first’ on a new page.
At 15,292?
What’s that all about?
Anyway, YT wouldn’t let me open your link. I know it’s X-Factor stuff, but it won’t play…
🙁
Total strop
No worries Ian, this one is for Lesley Anne and her partner if they look in sometime. I think most will like like it but I dedicate it to Lesley Annes partner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLT_jGrLD4c
Congrats Alex..top o’ the page.
Hey Jock Scot glad to see you man.
Congratulations to Thepnr for heading the page – now that it is a random affair, I suppose we have to allow for the fact that it is a lottery and anyone can be there *sobs – a life’s work ruined*
I’m in one of they moods, you know “want to hear a true story”
Almost done it, but I’m not a complete idiot so I’ll save for face to face. Here’s a clue though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKMKlzDL3pU
Cryptic eh! but you guys are smart.
Roxy Music Virginia Plain
Yes I like Michael, link please 🙂
Missed your chance Michael, I offer you this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXOgQN1a7bE
@ Thepnr I have posted twice since my last post but they have not shown up yet. Anyway All the best for the year Ahead to you and yours.
Waves at Michael McCabe – Happy New Year Honey xx
The Last Resort. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4zR9r9olOg&feature=player_detailpage
Virginia Plain without the http. Happy new year to you too Paula Rose. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDULlMa8Hxc&feature=player_detailpage
@Michael McCabe
That simply has to be the best version of Virginia Plain on the webernot. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Just about to check out your Eagles link (secretly hoping it’s crap) LOL
If at first you don’t Succeed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiCRZLr9oRw&feature=player_detailpage
This is the most mental song to be played on OT. If you think about it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3OdanjBYoM
Stick with it until you see the gulping fish. Only then will you have got it.
A Song for all the Tyrants out there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyiYEJcXwn4&feature=player_detailpage
Here’s my contribution…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwhK-y6ox6k
Or maybe…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T19UODyJpVA&index=12&list=RDYYiMJ2bC6
Hi Paula Rose.
You lot were busy last night! Re: your Grace Jones link.
One evening in 1978, Pete the Camera and I had been somewhere in my Austin 1100 and we were sitting blethering in the car, across from my house.
John Peel played a record and I thought, “YES!” Had to get it. Unfortunately, at that time, my regular vinyl emporium, Chalmers & Joy, only dealt with the majors, not the indie labels.
So I toddled into I&N Records in Crichton Street and ordered it, the first release on the Mute label, with the number Mute 001. Eventually, after 6 weeks, I got my mitts on it.
Played it regularly over the years, in the Bowlin’ Alley and various rock clubs. Preferred it to Grace Jones…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5QErPDNcj4
——————————————————–
BTW: Have you all taken part in the Uni of Glasgow media/referendum research study I gave the link for on Thursday? I know Andrew McLean and Michael McCabe have.
http://wingsoverscotland.com/off-topic/comment-page-30/#comment-2101162
Hi Jock Scot.
I was speaking to Sand Holmes on Thursday (you met her at Wings Over Helensburgh) and she was asking how you were, and how you got on in respect of the thing you discussed with her, because she hadn’t seen your name cropping up in the comments on Wings.
Good to see you posting!
One for all you fans of early Pink Floyd…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6zf7P8eTRI
BDTT, that link to the survey you kindly provided says the survey is “not currently active”.
Must be finished?
@Quinie frae Angus –
The lass was probably inundated after Rev tweeted her original appeal – that’s how I noticed it, and there must be a good few ‘lurkers’ completed and passed it on too. Hopefully we’ll get to see the results one day.
‘The hope that springs eternal springs right up your behind…’
Ian Dury & The Blockheads, ‘This Is What We Find/Uneasy Sunny Day Hotsy Totsy’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATEFMphUoy0
Hi Quinie.
As Ian types, she was probably inundated. It was active last night but off today, when I checked in the afternoon.
Nelly, ‘Just A Dream’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6O2ncUKvlg
I’ve been trying to remember a kids’ programme theme tune that I loved when I was wee (maybe 5 or 6, nay younger). My old man bought me the single. I thought it may have been The Flashing Blade, but it isn’t…have a vague idea it involved the desert, and there was a dude on a horse at the start…help!
Anyway, in the meantime, here’s the theme from ‘The Water Margin’ (with the wee talky bit by Bert Kwok, who used to have a monopoly on every Chinese-related gig going…)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLWe_Ip-k9o
Went to see Star Wars last week, hadn’t read anything about it beforehand and I’m not a huge fan, had no idea what to expect – could not believe Max Von Sydow was in it. He looks the same as he did in The Exorcist, and that was, wait for it, forty-three years ago!
Turns out he was born in 1929. What a guy –
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_von_Sydow
Mike Oldfield, theme from ‘The Exorcist’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1PH_Y8Xn4g
This is very obviously staged, and is an ad for a bank, but something about it makes me think of the whole Yes movement and what we’re doing, one wee step at a time…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj6r3-sQr58
Hi Ian B.
Typing about flashmobs and “the whole Yes movement”…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9COb6Zgkwc
There’s a pretty little thing waiting for the king down in the jungle room…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK5YGWS5H84
One of my all time favs…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm2YyVZBL8U
PS where is Nana???
@BDTT –
😉
Cheers for that, hadn’t seen it before. Something very moving about it, even if it is a bit cheesy. At least the people are real.
And what did BTUKOK have? Jim Murphy on his crate, talking pish and annoying people at ‘100’ venues across the country.
Here he is, the fekking eejit himself, ‘impressing’ the people of Carnoustie –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODNlFyzbxnQ
We fired our guns and the British kept a comin….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50_iRIcxsz0
@Ian Brotherhood
You surely don’t know it but you have been in the company of at least 4 of the people in the video from BDTT at the first WOS night in Jolly’s.
There you go 🙂
Hi Ian B.
I was sitting here, rattling off names to my son, while we were watching that video. The wee guy with what looks like a Superman t-shirt, is Frankie Cosgrove, singer/guitarist with “Independence” (they’ve had that name since the 80s).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr-7d0o3Mns
The guitarist with the beard is Graham Brown, from his band. Their singer, Kieran, wanders in from the right with a saltire sticking out of his left trouser pocket. The piper was the piper with the Graham Brown Band at the time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_Gr1KxLEBY
@Thepnr –
Hoots mon.
I was going to ask BDTT if he knew any as Wingers, but forgot. Must go back and look again…
@Ian Brotherhood
You can find it all here if you fancy a trip down memory lane. See if you can spot the four.
http://livestream.com/accounts/6163639/events/2977503
@BDTT –
Brilliant stuff.
LOVE the Graham Brown track, soo-perb.
@Thepnr – will do, but I’m a bit skee-wiff to do it right now…very intrigued though, just the idea of having possibly meet these people but not able to identify them? Weird…
🙂
Great stuff guys, fair cheered me up awthegither.
Hi Ian B.
Heather McLean is, probably, the highest profile Winger in that clip. She posts regularly.
She is the lady with the long blond hair, who makes a fleeting appearance right at the start, coming in, and leaving, from the right, with the bluey/green jacket. She then starts the singing at around 30 seconds.
Hi Ian B.
You can see Heather (and others) at this page, which has pics and video from the WOS get-together in Invergowrie, on 24th October, 2015.
https://sites.google.com/site/webgaffer/home/wos-invergowrie-24th-october-2015
@BDTT & Thepnr –
I’ve just realised why I can’t remember any of the people in the videos.
I was bastarding stone-cold sober the whole effing night!
Next time I visit Dundee I’ll have a bed booked. For sure.
🙂
Ian Darling I need a real man.
Watch a baby day be born…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MI2mm6ojnE
Croopie Sweetie – you read my mind.
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance,
Silver moon’s sparkling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YcNzHOBmk8
Hi kids,
What’s the craic re the Aberdeen meet up?
@ Croompenstein you should drop into off topic more often you play some great music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-rTkqn-4qg&feature=player_detailpage
Heavy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-rTkqn-4qg&feature=player_detailpage
A Wee song for the delectable Paula Rose. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWOFK7M0QBM&feature=player_detailpage
Cheers Michael.. I’m just going through my collection and post on here.. usually when I’ve had a few LOL.. but here’s one of my fav singers…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYweHGwASKU
Mealer in Aberdeen? *rings dress designer*
Mealer in Aberdeen? *books beauty salon*
Mealer in Aberdeen? I’m going!
Mealer in Aberdeen.
Better get the 22 Year Old bottle of malt at the ready.
Shall I start playing my entire Dusty collection?
@Michael McCabe
Well done with “Rare to be Alev” a classic and really is rare. Doffs cap.
Thepnr Honey – I have played that on off-topic before.
@Paula Rose
? ????
Ya Znio or I know was what I tried to say.
I well remember you playing that. My brain is now like a sponge, some parts still work though 🙂
Thepnr Honey – have you been stuck out in the cold Dear? *grabs coat and massage oils – rushes to the Thepnr’s side*
We march on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9gKyRmic20
Rush out now before the shops close and get that fabulous CD that’s in today’s Sunday Herald
@Dave McEwan Hill –
🙂
Listening to it right now. Good stuff.
@ BDTT hiv you put ma name doon fur Aberdeen ,I will be contacting Irene King this week re Hotels.
looking forward to seeing you,s guys.
A bit weird. We brought forward a bucket list item to visit St Petersberg last Autumn because it looked like that might not be possible soon and now we have a series on the Romanovs on TV, War and Peace and Billy Kaye’s radio series on the Russo-Scottish connection on radio all at the same time.
Putin me on?
Hi Ronnie A.
You’re on the list, after your blether with Pete, earlier in the week.
No National Digital edition yet?
Digital edition did not appear till the back of nine, by which time I had bought a tree version.
Ryuichi Sakamoto, ‘Rain’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf0HYeQp760
Jon And Vangelis – I’ll Find My Way Home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Y3m7fisOU
Same singer, different era.
Yes – Wonderous Stories
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-BMlq_zyko
Wonder if this is the only place where you will hear this today…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyQxTWDLZ8o
@Paula Rose
Of David Bowies earlier “silly” songs I preferred this.
Uncle Arthur.
Crazy thing is I had this album from 1967 and gave it away in the eighties, it was Bowies first album and I’d bet I’d get a grand for it now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2MxWVrVnoY
I’m making a Vow. No more Bowie tonight from me. To be honest I’ve mor important things on my mind even though at one time I liked some of the guys music. It’s irrelevant.
Becoming a favourite word of mine it seems, disractions, well just distract me so I tend to ignore them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6szT5NnwTY
@Paula & Thepnr –
I only have one vaguely interesting Bowie story. Back in 199? he was playing Glasgow Barrowland, on whatever tour where he was doing all his drum ‘n bass stuff. I was asked to go by a ‘friend’, and gladly did so. Great gig – he did loads of old stuff and the place was hopping – only time I was ever in that venue.
Many years later the ‘friend’ let slip that ‘my’ ticket was actually that of a freelance journalist who had actually accompanied us and verified my access – turns out I’d been recommended as a replacement writer to do a review of that gig. Unfortunately, the ‘friend’ didn’t tell me. It was only when he was properly stoned, approx five years later, that he blurted it all out, finding it highly amusing. I’ve avoided him ever since. 🙁
Nice story Ian, I went to see Bowie in 1978 at the Apollo, got half pished on the bus as we all did, then fell asleep in the pub next door before the concert started.
Had sensible pals though and finally did make it there and got through the whole night. Good laugh though looking back.
@Thepnr –
Total kudos to you mister for your compliment to GB over in’t current thread. Soo-perb.
🙂
Hi Thepnr.
I’ve posted this all over the web tonight.
___________________________________________
I believe the main problem affecting the Scots/English relationship is a cultural psyche that has endured in England, since the UK was created.
The short clip below provides a CLASSIC example. It’s taken from tonight’s ‘Reporting Scotland’, right at the end.
I guess it’s a case of this is what is fed to English children by their parents and reinforced by the various media. Because it is fed to them by those they have been brought up to trust, it must be true.
The truth is that the island of Great Britain is made up of England. There’s an area called “Scotland” but it is in the far north and has mountains and ‘locks’, which may never be visited. It doesn’t really matter…
Glasgow is in greater England and that’s it. I don’t blame Bowie – I blame the whole rotten propaganda system dan sarf.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21LngmrJfas
Cheer the fuck up peeps, I was a Bowie fan as well.
Here is a wee vid that might do the trick and knock the ‘Germans have no sense of humour.’ meme on the heid to boot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKezUd_xw20
@Chic
Yes, very good!
Hello. Can you hear me ? Can you see me ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HvDeKrKkMo&feature=player_detailpage
Hi Michael Honey – big man xx
Good Morning Paula Rose.
Back off you lightweights – hunky snuggly Michael McCabe is on the scene!
Re. David Bowie. Meh, apparently his ‘inspiration’ for the name Ziggy “Stardust”, was the avant-garde ‘country’ artist known as the “Legendary Stardust Cowboy”.
How about some incongruous kittens? Fear separatist-kitty totalitarianism! It’s alive and it’s coming for you. 😉
http://www.rathergood.com/laibach/
We’re Scottish right? This is why, I play this for my brother who loved to sing it at karaoke even though his singing was crap lol.
We wouldn’t take a bribe, right? We wouldn’t shame ourselves for money, right? We will not be bought, right?
I know I wouldn’t, I’d just save my money for when. Like this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRUk9R3QNqg
It’s not the watching, it’s the listening. Same for all my picks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbX87g7wzJI
Mind blowing and fabulous.
http://www.pharside.co.uk/videos/africa-like-youve-never-heard-it-before-mind-blown-video/
The Mix of Music you find on off topic is Fabulous. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPHaalXq_-4&feature=player_detailpage
An old one from the Corries. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K13m3HlFwjw&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIh5dUOz824&feature=player_detailpage
Hi Ronnie/Wuffing Dug.
Maybe time for a post to remind peeps about ‘Wings Over Aberdeen?
If you want a souvenir badge of the event, stick a post in ‘Quarantine’. (Link at bottom left of this page.)
There are currently 14 names on the badge list for Aberdeen.
BDtt,
Yes, I was intending slipping an O/T into one of Stu’s posts.
I’ve got 21 on my list – 19 if jdman and Irene don’t make it.
Badges essential for me as I only know three by sight.
As we seem to be more than I first thought, I think Wuffer’s idea of meeting up initially in the Archibald Simpson is a good one.
It’s more open and better for ‘meetin’ and greetin’.
I understand that ‘Brewdog Castlegate’ (was the Athenaeum), is now open, although I haven’t been in it, so we have a neat triangle for groups to visit.
Hey! Ian Brotherhood.
Here’s some auld gadgies wie a song especially for you 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI2FC36lXXQ
Deacon Blue this Hogamany singing Chocolate Girl. No bad for an auld guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJz2XEAFWjg
@Paula Rose
I hope you like this, I really hope you like my wee gift 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3hCn8kS2Ps
Yippee – proper music – 10cc pffft
@Thepnr –
Here’s one for you, Paula, and a’body else…
Bowie, ‘The Secret Life Of Arabia’ (Rudy Valentino Mix) –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD8q4URb6ZE
I was going to say something so profound that you would remember it for the rest of your life.
There I’ve said it, so never forget. Goodnight.
for insomniac bowie completists.
://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeigs-ypMj0
Just helping you out Mike, remove everything before the www.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeigs-ypMj0
@mike cassidy
Well that was a surprise, Bowie singing in Italian. Might have been more to him than I thought. Certainly surprised me.
@Thepnr –
This one here:
Faithless, ‘Mass Destruction’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzgBD2wysuI
Great find Ian. Some get it, we know that. Wish more Scots did!
Following the gripes over on main thread last night about Question Time, here’s a wee example of a programme which can be entertaining and enlightening.
It’s an Al-Jazeera production, sometime in 2014 – Mehdi Hasan interviewing Norman Finkelstein. 45-mins long, but even a swift toe-dip provides quite a contrast to the bilge served up by the BBC.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EKAb8Rd_8E
Isn’t it time we had some more Dusty?
If you like the idea of seeing one academic accusing another of plagiarism on live radio, this might float yer boat.
It’s Finkelstein again, this time vs Alan Dershowitz, one of O.J. Simpson’s lawyers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy9S6hVJk-o
@Ian Brotherhood
20 minutes into the first Finkelstein link and just 5 minutes into the second. Will watch both of them fully tomorrow, this type of stuff is best watched when your alert rather than a lert 🙂
Good stuff though, so thankful for the internet.
@Paula Rose
I hope this from Pulp Fiction satisfies your thirst.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp4339EbVn8
@Paula Rose –
Let me guess…this is what you started humming, first time you clapped eyes on Thepnr…
‘NO TITLE REQUIRED’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vifw3aQbrlY
Did “someone” mention “Dusty”?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilqKtJrs12w
Trawled through the comments to see who had been missing me after Ken told me this morning I’d been asked after.
So this one is for Croompenstein!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubtER-ECMwg
and for everyone else http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMUX_4B-Hr4
Sticking in the 60s ‘babe’ groove…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3bTmq72olg
Or this…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tXaCq5lXgY
This will take up another 12 minutes of your life…
Is it worth it?
Do something else…cook a pizza, at least in part…
Isaac Hayes, ‘Walk On By’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqR4CZj0mJQ
Probably my favourite girl group from the 60s…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXUtmwpLDHQ
A classic piece of film, featuring Arsenal from 1933, playing in black and white, against Liverpool, from 1991, in colour.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4CXY6TVBMc
A good laugh BDTT.
Thanks for post Nana, you should drop by more often 🙂
@Thepnr
Don’t encourage me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cONgZekkJ94
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RKKVQkRnTU&list=PL0ChtSdBOmXG8hN9q6WTA6KqoAa83evOc&index=12
I’m just *sob* overwhelmed *sob* by your *sob* thoughtfulness – such dear friends – *waves at Nana with big smile on face*
Hope this doesn’t appear twice. But a wee clip of REAL Scottish humour 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMinLmhP4Hw
@Paula Rose Honey
This one for you, and for my hubby who is a big Van fan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq3YLhtuzTQ
Another piece of ‘real’ Scottish humour…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Xbs_WaIlw
Nana – why do these boys have no real taste?
My pal Robbie! The stories I could tell!
@BDTT
What a great Dusty find at 10:39, don’t tell paula but I’m not a big fan, than was OK though 🙂
More REAL Scottish comedy then. Hahahaha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIQg1ZP3lqE
@Paula Rose, best not go analysing the boys!
I know Dusty is your favourite diva but here’s mine. I like the rebel singers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpcXMWYMhFQ&list=PL2681A4500B087F64
Two more before I turn in,
the wonderful Nick Lowe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUHWh810L0M
and the fantastic guitarist Walter Trout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmRdM5Z9Z6s
Good night all.
OK another Chewin the fat, this time with Ronald Villiers. Not too bad, I laughed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8S9Z5ANuT4
Nick Lowe – gosh that takes me back, I remember that night when…
@Nana
I saw Walter Trout play in the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen back in the 90s. Absolutely fabulous guitarist. I think I actually saw him twice there if I recall correctly. The other outstanding guitarist I saw there at that time was Dick Dale:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuHs_mhg9Nk
I’m green with envy X_sticks.
This album Battle scars is brilliant, his bluesy sounds are achingly good. From the heart I guess after his health scare.
So glad he is recovering and hopefully some day I might also see him play live.
Bowie on the Dick Cavett Show, 1974 –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8TnXRBkYt8
hahaha got you now. Here’s a surprise 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe-lxChxF1g
The Rankin Family. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Hw0yAYL88MU
A bit of Celtic Electric. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJzTh4ColFw&feature=player_detailpage
Aw maaaann, so pissed off with main threads, all the ‘tactical voting’ shite…
Wish I could sing, and then I’d sing THIS song:
Cee Lo Green, ‘Fuck You’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QodGtTU69uQ
@Michael McCabe
Now that last post Sharon Shannon, never seen her before but she made an auld mans heart pump harder. Wish I was 30 again LOL.
@Ian Brotherhood
Me too, so hard to know what to do. I think you did alright, might make some think. Nothing is ever clear cut, we just soldier on.
Now bare with me LOL, watch this. Doesn’t it make you feel REALLY old 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMioYmZE2vU
@ Ian Brotherhood if they had an untouchable face you could sing this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=rc4eYOhNnU8
@Ian Brotherhood
Just clicked your link from 11:55 I’m bogeying in the living room. Fucking brilliant 🙂
Get it on man LOL
None of you are showing any sympathy for the gnomes, who lost one of their greatest champions and heroes this week.
Shame on you.
@MMcC –
‘Fuck you for existing in the first place’
🙂 🙂 🙂
Best line of all time?
It is, for me anyway, right now. Soo-fucking-perb
🙂
@ Thepnr that Warriors thing took me back. Made me think about the Eagles Heartache Tonight. tried to find it. no luck. Hope this does instead. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5_11Ao4UIY&feature=player_detailpage
Bowie night…
htt/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF1Y7BzWbUs
Right that’s me for the night. Thanks Michael and Ian for the unusual tunes.
My sort of guy – Mr Bowie…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TajCh41y17I
@ Paula Rose Not all the Gnomes took it badly. I heard one was Laughing. Mind you 6 of them said they were not Happy. Anyway This Song is for You. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZlQW4O4NpI&feature=player_detailpage
Oh, not more bowie. It’s getting like radio 4 in here!
Cearc Honey – neither of mine are music – want to lead the debate, are we alone?
Seem to be…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq2wZyi4vBE&feature=player_detailpage
cearc tea Dear?
and one for you Michael Honey?
Keep it clean Dears I’m expecting visitors….
I’m onto the cocoa now.
Have you (or anyone else) got Quinie’s email? If so can you send her mine. I need to get her name for a hotel booking. Ms. Q Fraeangus would look a bit odd!
Are you and Thep staying over?
@ Paula Rose and cearc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=I7SBZuzPSmg
That’s cool Michael, goodnight to you too.
@cearc
I’ve advised Quinie via twitter that you are trying to get hold of her. Hopefully she’ll get back to you.
Hi Ian B.
Re your Cee Lo Green/Daryl Hall link.
That title was used for a track on the double-single pack issued by Albertos Y Lost Trios Paranoias in the 70s.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RIYi0D_m4o
Here’s another track from the pack – their tribute to Status Quo:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojufSzByheE
Incredible female guitar players
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgdRoBluNPk
Did anyone stick with it long enough to see the wee 8-year old?
You wouldn’t want to live next door to any of that little lot, eh!
Well…..maybe Kiana Shotgun 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FjwJTEN0mA
(((((HELP)))))
Anyone know where i can get a 25mm “vote SNP” button badge?
I’ve been hunting for yonks and found hee-haw.
You can get them on ebay but i don’t do ebay.
The SNP (online) shop is next to useless.
With the elections coming up in May i need one for my tammy,
to temporarily retire my “yes2” badge i got from caz-m.
Any pointers very much appreciated.
I’ve got “see me I’m SNP” if that’s any help.
Hi Cearc
X Sticks got me on Twitter. I use a different pseudonym for Twitter but he, Thepnr and Paula Rose know that it’s me – they also all have my email address. Could one of these dear peeps please give Cearc my email address?
Cearc I can definitely only now do the Saturday night as I have another night out in Glasgow on the Friday.
Ta muchly!
Quinie,
Both Thep and PR have my address so I expect I’ll have it soon.
Too late to get the bargain price at Premier Inn that x-sticks touted weeks ago.
Have others booked somewhere? Let us know.
The best deal I spotted yesterday seemed to be Doubletrees on the Boulevard offering 1 room for 1 or 2 people, B&B for 59. They also have there own free parking.
@BDTT –
🙂 !
Good stuff.
Love the fact it was 75p to buy a single…
For TWO singles Ian!
8=)
BTW peeps: there’s an up to date list of names for badges for ‘Wings Over Aberdeen’, over in Quarantine. If you’re going and want a badge, leave a post there.
(Link at bottom left of this page.)
Cearc and other Wingers for Aberdeen
I have seen rooms available at Travelodges in Aberdeen Central (£49 per room) and Aberdeen Justice Mill (£39 per room).
I’m assuming this means that with a sofa bed in the rooms (which there have been in any Travelodge I’ve stayed in lately) you can use it as a twin room?
Anyway I am not sure of the location of the pubs in relation to either of these hotels but I know the Justice Mill one will only be a short walk to the town centre?
@Quinie frae Angus
Please send me an email and I’ll forward you address to cearc, new computer as last one packed in is the issue.
Also remind me, are we looking at the 23rd or 30th for the night out. Sorry but I have lost touch 🙂
Thepnr,
Paula Rose has already obliged.
She’s very obliging!
What was that dear? Oh yes, always.
Travelodge central is full and neithert have free onsite parking and they don’t include breakfast which is why I thought that doubletree was a better deal.
Paula Rose and cearc, you can stay with me. I have the ideal location LOL. Nobody has bothered to tell me yet if it’s the 23rd or the 30th!
30th Thepnr Dear – and we’ve got wee QfA as well.
C.mon, Alex – keep up! Yir no’ that senile!
It’s the 30th, meeting in the Archibald Simpson at 7pm. Possibly using Blackfriars, across the road, as a light relief.
(See Quarantine.)
Well it would be very nice.
It’s the 30th.
So you’re not drinking and driving back?
My plan is to drink and drive cearc not at the same time of course 🙂
So I will be coming home on the Sunday, there is room for you and Paula right on the same square as the venue(s). Let me know if you want it.
I can’t be absolutely certain of making it at this time but expect to, you both of course would still have it if I can’t make it.
Ach feck it, I’m in the mood for some Smiths. Yes, I’m charming 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxMKttfVqvk
PR @ 6.56pm:
Thank you but i really want the “vote SNP” one.
Oanyhoo, that’s a bit much on a 25mm badge, is it not?
Most people round my way will have trouble seeing the “vote SNP” never mind what yours says.
Thanks again, i’ll just need to keep looking and hopefully get one pretty soon. Maybe the SNP online shop is due some in.
Plenty of 59mm but no 25mm, i would be as well sticking a satellite dish tae ma heed.
Please forgive the directness but I’m trying to generate some funds for long time Winger Fiona who is living in a clapped out Caravan in Huntly and I’m trying to help her get power and heat into unit by selling some items that would allow us to buy a Gen set, Deep cycle battery and 1000w invertor.
First offer of 500 gets all the below goodies. e mail me at kenmcdonald1(at)btopenworld.com
OFFER
———-
1 x Limited Edition Gold Wings Badge Cost £ 450
1 x Limited Edition (20 made) Wings Poker Weight Worth minimum £ 50+
1 x Limited Edition Wings Blue on White Button Badge 30 mm dia
1 x White on Blue Wings Ceramic L/E and numbered badge (Nr 120)
1 x original Ver 1 – Wee Blue Book (stapled cover) – Priceless
3 x Ver 2 Wee Blue Book (Bound Cover)
1 x 12 months digital version of iScot Magazine worth 29.99
Needs must
@Kendo
Hi Ken, I can’t go to £500, but I will pledge £100 to that worthy cause. Don’t need any perks.
I can vouch for the awful conditions Fiona is currently living in. I’ve been there and seen for myself.
Part of her problem is that she has 7 recued dogs living with her and she is desperate to keep them with her, so she needs somewhere that will accept dogs.
Anyone who can help even with a little can help by donating here:
https://www.generosity.com/animal-pet-fundraising/people-with-pet-dogs-who-become-homeless
@Thepnr
Hiya, please check your emails!
(On behalf of myself, Cearc and Paula Rose….) x
@X_Sticks
Colin, thank you and to Alex too.
@QfA
I’ve replied.
Thanks Thepnr!
See you on the 30th!
Yeah Okey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o46ceNBFMJk&feature=player_detailpage
Excellent tune Michael, never heard her before.
That’s going on my playlists. Might even make up a list of her stuff when i get a chance to listen to more.
Thanks!
😉
_______________
Elsewhere, just heard on the radio that former Eagles member, Glenn Frey, is dead?
Eagles – Peaceful Easy Feeling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwqHarJnQP8
@ Stoker Glad you liked the tune. I first heard her Covering this Bob Dylan Song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts6gZFEiMkM&feature=player_detailpage You play some great Music when you pop into off topic.
Dreamers/Jack Savoretti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dgNc5S8cLI&feature=player_detailpage
Hi peeps.
The cut-off point for requesting a named badge for the Aberdeen get-together is 11.59pm, on Wednesday, 27th January, ie a week on Wednesday.
If you want a badge, stick a post in Quarantine. (Link at bottom left of this page.)
I Will bide you all a good night. And leave you with a bit of Burns. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5hYA2lHEtw&feature=player_detailpage
Brian doonthetoon unfortunately neither Rab C nor myself will be able to attend the Aberdeen doo on the 30th , one of our Pals passed away and Funeral on 29th in Arran so I won’t be going to Aberdeen that weekend and Rab will be travelling down here.
Hopefully make the next one, have a ball.
@ Lenny Hartley
Sorry to hear you have sad news and won’t make it/ Maybe we will meet you at the next one.
@Cearc
Hi Cearc, am wondering if you’ve got my emails? One of them has bounced back so not sure if you’ve got any. Let me know on here if you want me to book something, if you haven’t already!
Hi Lenny Hartley.
Sorry to read your news. BTW: you hadn’t actually asked for badges.
.
Hi Quinie.
I thought you were all being entertained at Chez Thepnr?
I think Kenny Farquharson needs filling under pulp fiction.
The Hustlers – Inertia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLYFO7tNCYo
@Lenny
Sorry to hear your news and that I won’t see you and Rab at the do.
Please pass on my regards to Rab and tell him I will get around to catching up soon.
BDTT:
Couldn’t happen on this occasion but no worries, that’s myself and Cearc all booked up and rarin’ tae go!
We’re gonna boogie, boogie.
I’ve got an all new outfit for Aberdecadent!
Well just try to keep it on this time!
That fan dance shocked the good burghers of Glasgae, indeed!
Oops – must stop doing that.
A Classic 1977 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Wkj0ORPLsY&feature=player_detailpage
Have we ever played any Springsteen?
This is great fun…
‘Glory Days’ (Live, 2013) –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxut7e5I4yQ
@ Ian Brotherhood. Here is my wee bit of Springsteen. For all red heads out there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvXpEb_YWzI&feature=player_detailpage
American stuff? Prime time…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6bdIkQZgiQ
@M McC –
🙂
That’s a first for me.
Here’s a ‘Black Magic Woman’ – interesting ‘long’ live version, from 1970, with John McVie looking about as stoned as it’s possible for anyone to be.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRu7Pt42x6Y