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Posted on
January 02, 1968 by
Rev. Stuart Campbell
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Somebody played this on off topic months ago. thought it deserved another Airing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iAYhQsQhSY&feature=player_detailpage
Here’s an American in a tetchy mood.
George Carlin, ‘List Of People Who Ought To Be Killed’ (2001)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVlkxrNlp10
@ Ian Brotherhood. Here is an Australian dealing with his Anger. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GIK-4Tawc0&feature=player_detailpage
Gooble Gobble. Gooble Gobble.
One of us. One of us.
On the subject on neverections.
The Dickies – The Incredible Shrinking Dickies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJXp_nWPgsg
Michty!
What a sugary stramash ower oan main thread, eh?
Never mind.
Here’s some sweet O/T stuff…
Hot Chocolate, ‘Every 1’s A Winner’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQsg6XXGxXQ
Grab me a kitten in tight blue jeans… Hang Loose 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sreNKYqPwFQ
Nice one Reg…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6__s2-iytA0
@Croompenstein
Left a wee tune on here for you last week.
Maybe from the outside things look alright!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YTysUrnNEc
Aw nice one Nana, still gutted that I missed you in George Square. Will meet you one day up around the bend…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLrUuE83JVM
@Croompenstein
Aye one day hopefully before I go completely round the bend or I’m too old to boogie!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZagCklvj1E
And another great live version of Brown Sugar by the greatest band of all time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0bxMWdOMbs
Nice one Nana.. hadn’t heard Nathaniel before..
this boy can sing…. Tennessee Whiskey..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StduTVvCHOU
Here’s a version of an old classic you might not have heard before, just superb.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scTqpfL9WMA
Goodnight all.
And what about this (with a fabulous Lisa Fischer)
45 years on and this band is till in a differet league to the overproduced, over promoted shite that we get fed as popular music today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxPoCgk7A90&list=RDkxPoCgk7A90
My first and last offering tonight.
Back around 1970/71, I was a regular at the ‘JM Ballroom’ in Dundee. One of the bands who played there regularly was a ‘beat combo’ from Embra, known as ‘The Bay City Rollers’.
They were a fine band. That was the time when Archie was their organist. They introduced me to some fine music.
The links below are songs they were playing at that time. Sad that they went downhill, in a poppy direction, after Nobby left.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1PpTXtlnb0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMbATaj7Il8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mgOAZUfuAA
Robbie Shepherd just played this, haven’t heard it for yonks.
Dick Gaughan, with Bain/Cunningham, ‘Both Sides The Tweed’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pkCiSQjkDo
This is mental.
‘The Giants Of Rock & Roll’, Rome 1988 –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DofQHvU_6oo
@BDTT –
re the BCR links/inspirations. Any footage or images at all from when you first saw them? Interesting stuff.
A lot of folk were giving them such a hard time over all the ‘reunion’ palaver. If they need to get a few bob in and can enjoy themselves and make a lot of folk happy into the bargain, who could hold that against them?
Anyway, after the success of the Glasgow gigs you can quite easily imagine them grabbing the lucrative Christmas ‘event’ that used to be property of a certain Gary Glitter, eh?
Shang-a-lang, ya bass!!!
🙂
Brian Doonthetoon
Agree entirely. Saw them in Hamilton around 1970. A good band doing good rock’n’roll
Ian Brotherhood
Mental indeed. Fabulous. The greatest band of all time on stage.
Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, James Brown, Little Richard, B.B. King, Bo Diddley, Mahalia Jackson, Ray Charles and a dozen others.
Show it to the weans so they know what real music was like
Ian Brotherhood
Was that Bruce Springstein right at the beginning?
Bugger the Panda has just sent me this early footage of me and him dancing…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S98-BIpzZuk
Hi Paula Rose.
If you can dance like that when in the company of Bugger the Panda, why, every time you got a tad squiffy at Invergowrie, did you dance more like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq7DGvfnr3U
At least you shaved off your moustache for BtP…
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I posted this right at the end of the “think-of-another-number” page last night but it may be of more use here.
Typing about Scots dictionaries…
I’ve been using this online resource for years – ‘The Dictionary of the Scots Language’. It can be found at:-
http://www.dsl.ac.uk
Very droll Dear – not.
Australia Day – why not…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXDJneVbEC8
Mmm, in honour of Danny Boy being sent to China to wreck their economy and the UK’s:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta-Z_psXODw
BDtt,
Well, there’s a thing.
I didn’t know about the DSL, nor your ‘Last Post’, and jimnarlene go and put me onto it just minutes before you did here.
What a resource!
The only person I ever heard using the term ‘chackie’ was my Granda.
I don’t remember what I thought that was back then, but I know now!
See you Sat.
Remember, peeps – if you want a named souvenir badge of the Wings get-together in Aberdeen on Saturday, at the Archibald Simpson (7pm), stick a post in ‘Quarantine’ (link at the bottom left of this page), before 11.59pm tonight.
Here’s the up to date list of those who have asked for badges:-
Pete the Camera
Brian Doonthetoon
maureen
Wuffing Dug
carjamtic
X_Sticks
Ronnie
Ronnie Anderson
Paula Rose
cearc
Fiona
Julia Blechenden-Roe
Capella
Quinie frae Angus
Mal Bremner
Kenny Nicol
Jim Dewar
Thepnr
Caroline
Luigi
Mr Malky
Neil
Hanii Puppy (my son)
I’d like to come along on Saturday. Mostly a lurking learner, but I have posted now and then,- usually my ‘altered images’.
I haven’t been to a get together and y’all seem to know each other. I’ll ask for a badge on quarantine, OK?
@BDTT Julia can’t make it now – passing on the message –
Hi Bittie Glakit – love your work, looking forward to meeting you.
Hello Paula Rose, I’m looking forward to meeting you as well.
Cheers, BG
Bittie Glakit,
Be pleased to meet you, as long as you leave the stirk at hame. ;0)
For BDTT, its only 11.46 on this laptop, if you can an extra badge ‘d be magic
Some entertainment
http://www.facebook.com/tronovitch/
Paul Simon http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=4w3CBdLfGqw
Even better
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV8tQzEf1dTmjJ7uDYbO8CA
Better
phrecordings.com/releases/sarahpalindonaldtr/
Steve Earle Emmylou Harris Sharon Shannon Donal Lunney Goodbye http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7nb2JmcBuEo
Yay!
The Waterboys Purple Rain From Princes Street Gardens. Edinburgh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=H9Kta6f6-s4
You’re spoiling us.
Taj Mahal & Bonnie Raitt Done changed my way of Living. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=VpsRV4A-0jM
Never seen this on the bbc before the Referendum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=GF9amPncOus
Rachael Yamagata You wont let me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=y_0GbrmMxXI
@tartanpigsy & Bittie Glaikit
Lokk forward to seein you guys there.
@Kendo
Have you managed to get in touch with Fiona? I haven’t had any reply to my email?
Hope all who are going to Aberdeen have a great time.
Would have gone along but hubby is in hospital at the moment.
If anyone sees or hears from Finlay please let him know I was asking for him as I’ve not seen him on the threads for a while.
@ Nana
Hope your husband is okay. Take care. x
Why are you and the other one not coming to Aberdeen?
@X_STicks,
No response to my mails either and I’ve asked her to drop us an email just to let us know she’s ok.
Woo hoo, TartanPigsy’s coming. Haven’t seen you since I made your acquaintance at Belladrum two months before the referendum.
It’s all thanks to you I availed myself of a big Yes flag to flap away outside my windae.
@Kendo
Getting a ‘number not recognised’ when trying Fiona’s number you gave me too.
I do hope she is ok.
Sorry guys, not going to make it to the aberdeen do after all, maybe next time!
Ever wondered what it would be like to hear Telly Savalas telling you about a ghostly experience he had?
Wonder ye no more…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axdkv0_kJZQ
Nana,
Sorry to hear that. I hope he is back soon.
@Nana
Sorry to hear your better half (oops) is poorly. Please pass on my best wishes and hope he recovers quickly.
Anyone coming to the do please drop by Quarantine..
Xword took longer than usual today.
stonYhearted????
Anyone have the link to this puzzle that was on the news?
@Chic –
My old Collins has ‘stony-hearted’, so it looks like a wee hyphen has gone amiss somewhere along the line.
(Wisny me BTW!
🙂
Plants dug-up (get your nail-protectors ready, Paula-Rose!)
Clothes slung in bad etc.
Just need to shove it all in the car and I’m on my way down.
Thanks IB
@Chic –
Hoots mon.
When I’m in, anyone heard from Thepnr? Long time since he’s posted in here, and haven’t noticed him much on’t main threads either.
Ian – he’s OK.
@Paula Rose –
Cool.
I’ve got some 12-inchers lined up for later this evening, so perhaps they’ll tempt him out.
I’ll nip in quick with a 12 incher.
I used to get a perverse pleasure when playing this one, because everybody seems to know the song so you could hear the crowd singing along, in the sneaky pause that was in the hook line.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PPhxPjNKNQ
Another 12 incher from the mid 80s. Wasn’t a massive hit, as far as I can remember but I liked it, because it was a totally different cover of the original.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_Cwlid_0zw
My last one, for the moment.
Not a 12 incher. A single that wasn’t a hit, from around 1967. I think it must have been the first single to rip off the riff from “The Planet Suite”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApQO0Q74fs8
@BDTT –
🙂 Good stuff.
Here’s a little-aired Dury tune from the dodgy ‘Lord Upminster’ album.
Ian Dury, ‘Funky Disco Pops’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPUjlF1frlw
I really am busy boys – stop tempting me.
Careful lads. 😉
The Contours – Baby Hit & Run
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCD8CSdONCQ
Isley Brothers, ‘Who’s That Lady?’ (and something else) on Soul Train –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CkCNZeJlII
Curtis Mayfield, ‘Here But I’m Gone’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vZzFwR4rVE
Al Green – Love and Happiness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqqAnjY2Rmo
Gil Scott-Heron, ‘I’m New Here’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV_astp3BjM
That’s me done I’m afraid, Ian. I simply can’t match the quality of that last one. Cheers.
BTW, Ian. Any idea when there might be another Glasgow bash?
Can we just get the Aberdecadent one out of the way first Honey?
Worth a try. 😉
@CamB –
That GSH track was a first for me too, just stumbled across it earlier.
Glasgow bash? Nowt planned I know of. It would be good to do another May Day knees-up, but things seem to be a bit doldrumish right now…sure it won’t last though!
Best wishes to all at Aberdecadent…full salacious details in due course if you please.
‘Gil Scott-Heron’s dad played for Glasgow Celtic.’
Urban myth?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gil_Heron
No
That was nice, Ian, thanks.
@Paula Rose –
How are you finding the time to post messages here?
Why aren’t you dancing?
Aberdecadent IS happening now, right?
Don’t even bother penning excuses – pick up that fan, dust it off, click yer heels and get back out there!
…er, this is Friday, right?
Sorry Paula…
🙁
Cheers again Ian. I’ve not managed to get through to a Glasgow bash yet, so fingers crossed.
I look up from washing up and keeping the place tidy and wonder why I FUCKING BOTHER.
@CamB –
Brother, if anything’s in the pipeline, I shall ensure you are amongst the first to know.
We never did finish that conversation in Dundee, and I still feel bad about glancing at my watch as you were talking – you weren’t boring me man, I was just trying to get the timing right so I could drive back home and get a couple of cans before dawn!
Hoots mon!
🙂
Ian Brotherhood
What are you blethering about man? Did I catch you checking your watch? How rude. 🙂
@CamB –
🙂
Such moments are what history is made of, eh?
And besides, I’m in Paula’s bad books, so it’s definitely time for the sack.
Hoots mon!
Wings over Aberdeen
Message for all attendees to tonight’s bash over in Quarantine.
@liz g
Liz, in case you haven’t seen quarantine I can confirm Fiona will be coming tonight.
Has anybody heard from Quinie?
I have no idea when she is expecting to be here.
Hey, I wish I could’ve joined you all tonight, but no can do this time around. Look forward to seeing yous at the next one 🙂
Have a great night in Aberdeen!
Hi. Hope all the Wingers who made it to Aberdeen are having/have had a great time. Cheers.
To all Wingers in Aberdeen – sure I speak for many in saying wish ‘we’ could be there.
Have a dance for us all eh?
Simple Minds, ‘Up On The Catwalk’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7b27t7lxCw
Associates, ‘Skipping’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH7lwGZm7x4
@Thepnr –
Where e’er ye be brother, this is for you.
We need you mister!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYrEhXJXPNQ
Big Country, ‘Look Away’ (live) –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpWIz3kWmC0
The Corries, ‘Killiecrankie’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2_PK1twEAs
Blondie, ‘The Tide Is High’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppYgrdJ0pWk
George Benson, ‘Never Give Up On A Good Thing’ (live) –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNPRwMpt6Ao
@Thepnr –
Come on man – where are ye?
You’re the one who posted this to O/T, many months ago, so here it is again –
Johnny Cash, ‘Man In Black’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t51MHUENlAQ
Thin Lizzy, ‘Don’t Believe A Word’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v54n4-gzHck
Posted this last night, but doing so again because it’s a beautiful work of art from someone who found a way of talking about ‘revolution’ that needn’t frighten the bejaysus out of Daily Mail readers.
Please spread it.
Gil Scott-Heron, ‘I’m New Here’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV_astp3BjM
Cracking. Dick Gaughan and 5 Hand Reel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI-ShJft9Bc
Not long back from a successful get-together in Aberdeen so I thought I would offer this one from my youth:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZh4GMr4rEU
And to get the context, here’s the badge design we came up with for tonight.
http://imgur.com/92CN2Da
My pics from the bash will be uploaded sometime late(r) today (Sunday).
@Ian Brotherhood
He made another one, the title of which fits very well with the BBC “news blackout” on any independence related events back in 2014:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGaoXAwl9kw
Also, I’ll just leave this one here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVKLmpALMFc
Peace, Love and Oreos…
*very* off topic but for those that don’t do facebook there’s an interesting post doing the rounds.
Go to Google and type into the search bar any political part followed by the word “are” eg: labour are, snp are, Lib Dems are…
Google will drop down suggestions for finishing the search phrase. Not what happens when you type tories are or conservatives are.
I’ll just leave that for you to think about.
Another braw wings night out, met a load of German students outside they asked me to take a group photo of them, after seeing my badge hat all I got out of them was William Wallace anyway gave them some unicorn, spider and other badges after taking the photo they left chanting FREEDOM for Scotland wonder what Union street made of it as they went on their way down.
Just got back from Aberdeen,
met a lovely lady called Fiona who saved my life (literally) I stupidly forgot to take my asthma inhalers with me and she very kindly gave me her rescue inhaler, which kept me from flying into a blind panic and racing down home,
Apart from that, what a great night, thanks for organising it Ronnie, and it was nice to have met you, Luigi, Capella (who looks just as charming as her picture), Bitte Glaiket,wuffing dug, carjamtic, and all the other friends I had already met, and not forgetting the delightful Fiona, I never fail to be awed by the people I meet at Wings evenings,
A special shoutout for Luigi who has a stabilising influence and certainly put my despondency (who doesn’t feel it at times?)into perspective, so thanks for listening to my sobbing Luigi, I hope I didn’t ruin your shirt collar?
All in all a great night and Ronnie should be thanked for sticking his neck out for organising a meet at what could have been a difficult time of the year, we, in particular, were almost driven back at (“sunny”)Brechin by Heavy driving snow, not looking at anyone in particular for the (ahem) positive weather reports Paula Rose, who as always was a pleasure to meet again 🙂
Alex,you look after yourself, Pete, thanks for ensuring Irene and I got a badge in spite of the fact I (quite rudely) didn’t respond to BDtt’s shout out for a response, (I didn’t see it until Saturday morning to be fair)Colin a real pleasure to meet you again, cearc, Quine frae Angus, no night is really complete without your smiling faces in attendance, and to any others who I forgot to mention, thanks for making it a great night out.
Sorry Rev
I forgot to strip the tube url.
Aye, it was a truly great WoS mini-convention in Aberdeen last night. I was a bit apprehensive meeting so many of you evil cybernats all in one place at the same time (you do have a bad press, after all. :)), but what can say? Low and behold, the papers were wrong!
Seriously, I couldn’t have met a nicer, lovely bunch of people. It was a pleasure to meet you all. Sorry I did not manage to chat with you all, but I had a great time.
No problem about feeling negative at times, Jdman. Wev’e all been there! As you know, we are all still fighting – this is amazing and this is why we will win!. 🙂
That was a really enjoyable night last night. You lot are great company to spend some time with.
Special thanks to Irene for saving Ronnie from embarrassment by taking control of the raffle. Big thanks to Ronnie for organising the event.
Thanks to, to tartanpigsy for making sure Fiona got to the do – she texted me to let me know she got home safe and says “Huge thanks to all for a great night! x”
Canny say better than that. When’s the next one? 😀
What a great night WoS Aberdeen,thanks for a fine welcome and superb hospitality,first pintage of the new year so a wee bit fragile this morning 🙂
Delighted to have a blether to lots of wingers,learned loads,a big shout out cearc,the pnr and Pete you guys are brilliant #inspirational.
Still here Ian, been a bit unwell and under the weather, fighting fit now though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INOFpALMOAY
jdman
We’re just getting serious John, a fact that some of the more ‘influential’ Unionists appear to appreciate, hence the SNPbad trope being spun. 😉
Noisettes – Don’t Give Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-RI8-eSQoQ
I walked into the pub last night to meet some people I had only imagined.
There was a group of folk standing in a bunch in front of the bar so I approached them and said, “ I’m looking for some wingers.”
‘Ah, swingers! You want some swingers?” I quickly retreated and moved round the corner. There I spotted a fellow nursing a bag of badges, and I knew I’d arrived.
I met a bunch of lovely people with whom I felt right at home. Thanks for the banter, wingers, I hope we can do it again some time.
Here’s an image I made today.
http://mistygee4.wix.com/-page-altered-images
I’m glad you all had a great time last night.Seriously disappointed I couldn’t make it.
@Bittie Glakit
Was wonderful to meet you last night and the other Wingers I had never met before. Loved the rainbow and sums it up for me.
We are a diverse bunch but I’ve yet to meet a sad or unhappy Wingers.
Sticking with Cameron B Brodie’s topic of “don’t give in” I offer this. To you and all that believe we can do that wee bit better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntuqTuc6HxM
@Thepnr –
🙂
Hoots mon!
Great night, lovely to meet more new faces.
Brave people all, who walked into a busy pub to look for a bunch of people who they had never met before and especially Bittie Glakit who didn’t run straight out after her first unfortunate attempt at finding us!
Fancy your chances? LOL
No excuses for playing this a second time. Hear it and Feel it.
Man I’m in a mood, a winning mood and that’s good cos we are winning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5-yKhDd64s
Jimi Hendrix, ‘Hey Joe’ (live)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3JsuWz4xWc
So this where everbody’s hiding! I posted a comment on the other thread about the night out at Aberdeen. Enjoyed it very much and great to meet the commenteers and put some faces to names.
Sorry to have missed ronnie anderson but hope he has recovered.
Jdman has tidied up his hairdo and Paula Rose is as charming as expected. Which reminds me of:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrOgYjp20j0
Evening All,
Finally got down to mustering my thoughts on last night’s Wings over Aberdeen event.
Well, as some of you know, I was keen that there should be one, but I was very unsure of the strength of support from the guid folk o’ Aiberdeen, nor did I want to persuade folk from further afield that they should do so, as time, travel, and accommodation are all precious commodities.
And as jdman has pointed out, perhaps not the best time of year to attempt this. Fortunately, a’ the sna’ disappeared, though it was a bitterly cold night.
All the more reason to feel extremely grateful to all Wingers who attended, particularly those who battled the elements to get here, as well as those who wanted to, but for a variety of reasons couldn’t, and those who posted their good wishes for the get-together.
I was well rewarded for my minor involvement.
What a great bunch! Too many names to mention, (although I did try to keep track wi’ ma wee list.)
Everyone there contributed something to the evening’s success, including donations to the raffle, and I thank you all for helping to make it so.
However, I must express my special thanks to Brian Doonthetoon and Pete the Camera for the named badges, without which we’d have forgotten most names, (brilliant choice of the Northern Lights, btw), Irene King for so readily taking over the raffle, thus allowing me to blether to so many others, and jdman, for the advertising T-shirt – (and for the key!)
Bittie Glaikit (who isn’t at all, but turns out to bide jist doon the road fae me), X-Sticks, for his valued advice, and of course, the enigma that is Paula Rose.
And finally, the lovely Fiona, who has fallen on extremely hard times, and who was the beneficiary of the generous raffle takings.
But perhaps most thanks are due to the man who, although absent, drew us together and whose skill and dedication to the common cause we all appreciate – Rev Stu Campbell.
Now, since War and Peace has started (on TV, not the domestic version,) I bid you all goodnight!
Hi peeps.
I’m in the process of trying to upload pics of the Aberdeen bash to imgur but I’m getting the message that imgur is over capacity.
The upload of pics seems to have stalled; I’m not sure. If I don’t get them up tonight, I’ll try again tomorrow evening.
Hey folks,
I’d a great night last night. Fantastic meeting a few more of you.
Need to do it again sometime.
Cheers
Hi peeps.
Finally managed to get the pics uploaded. Apropos what Ronnie typed about the badge design, you can see what he was typing about in my post of early this morning.
http://wingsoverscotland.com/off-topic/comment-page-31/#comment-2108732
Onnyhoo, as I typed, it was a bra’ get-together – good to meet more than the usual reprobates who have been at the other get-togethers in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh, Invergowrie and Helensburgh.
I was chuffed to be able to have a blether with one of the more influential campaigners from 2014, the man who provided the brains and motivation behind the “10,000 flags for Yes” fundraiser, ‘tartanpigsy’ (Mark). His anecdotes of the campaign were inspiring.
The pics at this link are ‘untagged’ (by request). You all know who you are! What I did was went round with my ‘dress’ Wings hat, propping it on heads for a pic. Apologies for the couple that are out of focus.
http://imgur.com/a/F1KEY
Oh, Mark – here are the SNP flag designs that I suggested to Chris Law, months before the 2015 GE. The solid black one was the one they produced.
https://sites.google.com/site/webgaffer/home/uploaded-pics-page-8/SNP-Saltire-1000g.jpg
https://sites.google.com/site/webgaffer/home/uploaded-pics-page-8/SNP-Saltire-Black-1000g.jpg
Lastly, here’s the full version of the “Try praying’ graphic I showed you on the wee iPhone.
https://sites.google.com/site/webgaffer/home/uploaded-pics-page-8/Last-Solution-1000.jpg
Hi peeps.
I think my last post has gone into moderation – It had 4 links in it.
You can check back later for the other links. Here’s the gallery link from it:-
http://imgur.com/a/F1KEY
Ronnie,
‘…for so readily taking over the raffle,’
There wasn’t a chance of you running it with ‘Raffles’ in town.
Hi peeps.
Here’s the post that seems to have disappeared.
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Finally managed to get the pics uploaded. Apropos what Ronnie typed about the badge design, you can see what he was typing about in my post of early this morning.
http://wingsoverscotland.com/off-topic/comment-page-31/#comment-2108732
Onnyhoo, as I typed, it was a bra’ get-together – good to meet more than the usual reprobates who have been at the other get-togethers in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh, Invergowrie and Helensburgh.
I was chuffed to be able to have a blether with one of the more influential campaigners from 2014, the man who provided the brains and motivation behind the “10,000 flags for Yes” fundraiser, ‘tartanpigsy’ (Mark). His anecdotes of the campaign were inspiring.
The pics at this link are ‘untagged’ (by request). You all know who you are! What I did was went round with my ‘dress’ Wings hat, propping it on heads for a pic. Apologies for the couple that are out of focus.
(Link provided in the post @ 11.23pm.)
Oh, Mark – here are the SNP flag designs that I suggested to Chris Law, months before the 2015 GE. The solid black one was the one they produced.
https://sites.google.com/site/webgaffer/home/uploaded-pics-page-8/SNP-Saltire-1000g.jpg
https://sites.google.com/site/webgaffer/home/uploaded-pics-page-8/SNP-Saltire-Black-1000g.jpg
Lastly, here’s the full version of the “Try praying’ graphic I showed you on the wee iPhone.
https://sites.google.com/site/webgaffer/home/uploaded-pics-page-8/Last-Solution-1000.jpg
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I hope this will post – I give up otherwise.
So I’ll try this again…
@Oneironaut (3.06 am, Sat) –
🙂
Hey! Welcome back mister. Long time no see. Hope all well.
Bitte Glaiket @7.03
Eh kin Aa hiv ma car keys back?
Please pardon my indulgence but here’s one for all trash enthusiasts.
THE TRADITIONAL FOOLS – PLEASE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MQAcscJn90
Like a Detroit garage band from 1968 that! 🙂
Would that be Joe’s Garage ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=iS2ErXvSUp8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=PjiFZ5lUbf0
Here is a wee Toe Tapper. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=yk5ErIW4r4c
David Smith
Thank Jebus there at least one person of taste out there. 😉
Michael McCabe
Oops. That wasn’t meant as a dig Michael. 😉
jdman says: @ 9.30
So you’re a winger with an S? Awa an’ behave yersel min.
Seriously though, is colouring Jakay R’s face green defamation of character? Should I be worried?
Click the start button on here
http://mistygee4.wix.com/-page-altered-images
@Bittie Glakit
Yep, it’s a sign of evil cybernattery, and you should be deeply ashamed of yourself!
Meh, who am I kidding? It’s hilarious and awesome, end of story! 😉 hehe.
Remember when the famous female novelist visited Craggy Island?
Jakey has never written anything to touch this:
Father Ted, ‘Feckin Mrs Doyle’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogrfAgbIfFo
Perhaps a certain person is naive and poorly advised? Doesn’t matter, I’ve finally got an excuse. 🙂
Dolly Parton – The Company You Keep
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snIAVUYHWi0
Proud?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4szP49_HKE
Ziko virus.
Keep waiting to hear a Papal encyclical allowing contraception in Central/South America but nothing so far.
Especially with Mardi Gras and the World Cup coming along.
Also reports of partners transmitting the virus sexually in North America.
Chic,
Don’t hold your breath!
Huge thanks to all Wingers for all their help, and especially Xsticks, the wonderful TJenny and TartanPiggsy (got it right)and for a wonderful Wings night in Aberdeen. It was great to meet everyone, tho I will need reminding of names, I think.
Paula Rose it was a great honour to meet you at last and I would have liked to have more chance to speak to you xxx
And sorry, cant remember your name or comments name, but you have two pugs, I would like to speak more with you re Faithful Not Forgotten and your energy experience and knowledge. Thank you so much everyone, and hey, I’m old, I’m wee, and although I had expected to be pretty frail after a Wings night, it did me the world of good and I am still laughing out loud. Roll on the next Wings Night!
I still haven’t written my wee account of Wings over Aberdeen, but I will.
In the meantime, what is much more pressing is this: Are any Wingers – particularly Edinburgh ones – planning to go to this tonight? This is the Yes Hub Cafe that’s been vandalised the other day. I was hoping to go but Edin pal can’t make it.
I’d brave it out and go alone if I thought a wee Winger might chum me….but it’s Fri afternoon and no-one comes on here till night-time so I am not hopeful….
https://twitter.com/IanIwrussell/status/695253554832007169/photo/1
Put it on the main thread Dear it reads like off-topic at the moment anyway.
OK, Paula, will do x
@ Quinnie frae Angus If you can give me details of where to meet up I would go. All for a good cause.
This is why I never read main threads any more.
Everyone’s inability to ignore and not even respond to the trolls makes me lose what few tattered shreds of faith in humanity I have left…
QfA you make sure you take good care of Michael if you go together – I want him back in one piece… Hi Oneironaut *waves* coffee?
Not sure about 1 Ac today, got the rest.
Is it DASH ?
HI Michael
Thank you so much for your chivalry! The scunner is that because I kind of wrote it off because I didn’t think anyone would want to go, I’ve now roped myself into babysitting tonight instead.
Would also be driving from Dundee and back anyway so maybe not the ideal idea in the first place.
Are you already in the vicinity? I.e. do you live in Edinburgh and know where Mayfield Road is?
Ach weel, some things are just not meant to be. Went back to sister to take back my babysitting offer, in the light of kindly Michael’s offer to chum me to the Race Night.
But so desperate is she for babysitters she’d already bitten my hand off and made plans for going out.
Never mind. I am sure next time there is such a thing we’ll be able to give more notice and get a wee bunch of Wingers from whichever town or area to go along.
Thanks anyway, Michael McCabe, for your kind offer.
@Quinnie frae Angus I Am from Edinburgh and know where Mayfield Road is. I am from the other side of town though. I will probably give it a miss as well but drop into the Yes café in the next few days with a donation. Looking Forward to Meeting up with you Wonderful Wings people at the next Edinburgh Night out. Or further afield if I can make it.
Hi Michael
Yes I think we on Off-topic should start discussing where the next Wingy night out could be, and when.
They are such good fun, and help us keep up our spirits in the face of the relentless Corporate Media onslaughts….
Hi Quinie.
At the end of the ‘A Penny For Labour’ page, I suggested Inverness.
http://wingsoverscotland.com/a-penny-for-labour/comment-page-1/#comment-2110210
Mentioned this to Ronnie A last night and we agreed that Inverness could be a grand weekend away. Problem is, we can’t think of any Wingers in the Inverness area.
There is a Wetherspoons, however.
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/scotland/highland/the-kings-highway-inverness
Bddt,
Tartan Piggsy has a shop in Inverness.
A Wee Birdy told me to play this. Wings (Live) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=eBKfy0FwUC8
Doubt if Jeff Wayne ever envisaged this. Bravo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5oSYlUoI2M
Check out this street performer with an electric violin. This is seriously good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSO4xdu0V2A
That’s made my evening xx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=u7Tkj9o-uQo
I suppose you want a pat on the back as well?
The Lyrics of this song Deserve a pat on the Back. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=pUaqkp2xMzY
*looks up from tweeting to give Michael a big smile*
gently pats Michael McCabe on the back 🙂
Hey drum ho! That was excellent, brought a wee smile to my face.
Good Morning Thepnr and Paula Rose. Here is another song with Lyrics that Rhyme only a bit Angrier.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=6LvidlGFiIc
More gentle stuff boys.
and now for something completely different
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_A7Hu0uKNw
Here is a mellow song from 35 years ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3R7Op1oufA&feature=player_detailpage
@ yesindyref2 That was something completely different. and good. Do they do a version of Putin on the Style ?
Mellow? I’ll give you mellow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2cBT8–7tA
@Michael McCabe
Newer version of Kalinka plus others at the Eurovision in 2009 apparently!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-jsXGLysCU
Looks like they’re still going. I remember them performing in the UK, even at the height of the Cold War. Makes you think, if everyone just listened to or played music there’d be no need for war.
Bu***r. From basket of light full album to liege and lief I should have been in bed ages ago. If I’m not careful it’ll be steeleye span next and I’ll see dawn.
Again.
Even worse I might start diggin out the vinyl and LP12 from the attic. Help me Rona!
Maybe just listen to Matty Groves a while …
Strange day yesterday, had to put down the anti-Swinney (and Sturgeon) brigade, Firmly. I was in the mood for it. Almost vicious at times, not like me. They really don’t understand percentages, or what’s a tax, and what’s something else like a benefit (£100, probably taxable as income and tax credit losing).
Ah well, to finish of, honest:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7goifK_2qY
For Eric Joyce and Dim Jim…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZo88P1Ie94
There’s a thousand pretty women waitin’ out there
And they’re all livin’ devil may care
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui0EgRsFVN8
I want all the time…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdJIpyiupJo
@Croompenstein
The Elvis one was the best, Steve Millar wasn’t too bad either 🙂
Here’s a wee blast from the past, for those that were present and all those that were there in spirit.
It’s a racket but a fond memory. Next time eh! 🙂
BBC Blah Blah – Yew Choob Live @ Pacific Quay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25qlvO09-aE
Just a wee tonic
youtu.be/rLx4xJdCcZ4
Dusty Springfield on the iPod.
This might be even better. U2, the Stones and Fergie with “Gimme Shelter”
youtu.be/o42zmYN2_-k
No U2 Dear please.
@thepnr
I hadn’t seen that video before and it threw me until I remembered that protest didn’t actually happen outside PQ but some way to the side closer to the marina.
I can see a few well kent faces in that crowd, and a brief cameo of the wings gazebo near the end.
The numbers being held up by some members of the audience were an attempt to put an official number on the attendance.
Croompenstein
The regular band on a Friday, at the Carnarvon Castle (Kentish Town/Camden Town?), used to do a blinding version of “The Joker”. Thanks for the memories.
The Canarvan Castle: the only time I have experienced physical hostility for being Scottish. Tried to pay for a round with a Scottish note and got a swift poke in the eye for my troubles. As my neural network resembled scrambled eggs at the time, I don’t think the injury registered (I’m reliably informed that I neither blinked or flinched). To say the bar manager’s resolve evaporated, would be putting things very kindly indeed. 🙂
I won’t tell you what my considered response was but we stayed as long as we wanted. 😉
thepnr’s BBC bias piece remided me of this. A wee present for Paula Rose, keep watching until the middle of the clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hk1o2Apa_Q
@ Thepnr – Good to see you back contributing and fighting fit.
Merle Haggard – Silver Wings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROA21n2zxmQ
Ireland v Wales today.
The winner of today’s game will take the tournament this year, imo!
Would not want to pick but if shoved i’d put my cash on Wales.
Ireland 16 v 16 Wales
Not as good a game as i thought we’d see but still entertaining.
Still think one of those 2 will win the tournament and i’ll stick with Wales but only just. Decent game but must do better.
🙂
Is there going to be a Wings Edinburgh night out ???
RSVP.
If someone organises it *subtle hint*
Paula Rose says:
7 February, 2016 at 6:12 pm
“If someone organises it *subtle hint* ”
Ah the *subtle hint* encased in asterisks , prefer direct approach myself.
Alas , I cannot organise a P**s Up in a Brewery ( No pun intended )…..my query was really more along the lines of ….Is there one ?
Have fabby dabby evening Ms Rose
An Inverness ‘weekend away’ is also in the frame. Tartanpigsy, reporedly, has a shop up there but the bonus is that they have a Wetherspoons.
http://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/scotland/highland/the-kings-highway-inverness
Also, Ian Brotherhood put forward his excitement at the idea of another ‘May Day’ bash in Glasgow. I’m keeping Invergowrie’s tinder dry…
So, who’s gonna step up to the urinal and make meaningful emissions?
Or sit on the chanty, to make an appropriate deposit, of sorts?
(To negate any accusations of sexism, re ‘urinal’…)
BDTT Honey – put the shovel down, step away from the shovel.
This sounds familiar ………….
“put the shovel down, step away from the shovel “.
I tried to put my shovel down once but the vet said he could save it.
Never step away from a shovel , it’ll sense your fear and attack you.
Where is Ian (Bro)?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz2JGo60ywM
The Temptations – My Girl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IUG-9jZD-g
Broken Glass. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=iNzThyxs7bY
Remember Then – Showaddywaddy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHPI5o5zPhM
kenny logins – footloose
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFWDGTVYqE8
Paper lace – Billy don’t be a wanker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cdFuMgMkBM
I can do it http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mivOhQhRiHI
This song could blow your mind. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=XSuA_km4-bE
Bitty McLean – It Keeps Rainin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ehhhJOPvLE
@ Michael (12.50am)
Well done buddy, keep them coming.
😉
Robert Palmer & UB40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBcq5EzBcmQ
Hell Yea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7yYifj6IsUQ
UB40 & Pato Banton – Baby, Come Back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSywtiAirKE
I Think Lesley Anne likes this chap. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=fj9h9urA90g
fuckin hell, Michael, cheers buddy, i forgot about them.
The Sweet, Scottish, thank’s, very long time no hear!
My Favourite UB40 song. Well one of them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CDzpWOfWN0M
Apache Indian – Boom-Shack-A-Lack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZzBd41NuZw
(PS-Anyone know what’s happened to caz-m?
My Favourite Scene from one of my Favourite films. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=DfkT3ngH08s
Here’s mine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTymtAbaG08
Every Witch Way But Loose
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVRXen-JLaA
@ Stoker Good choice. did the song not get to number 1 this song reminds me of the Waltzers at the Shows. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TTwJr2NJmJQ I am away to Waltz of to my bed. Thanks for the Entertainment Stoker.
Wandering star – I wonder.
Good choice, i remember that getting played regular at the shows at Saltcoats.
Behave, Paula!
🙂
I had to think twice about playing this. but I thought what the heck. Good Night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=wZuggIaNZGw
I promise…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vWrz8eqxeA
Stoker at 1.40 am
Cracker. For the archives
You’re welcome Dave!
Right folks, didn’t get to say last night, i blame Michael & Paula but we may be getting some new visitors fae Kelso and Gala.
Be gentle!
Michael, talking of ‘shows’ – couldn’t get this one out my head all day today, different era but just as good.
Kelly Marie – Feels Like I’m In Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3lAgTpqXvk
Garth Brooks – Friends In Low Places
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvCgSqPZ4EM
Marty Robbins – El Paso
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIRL_iu3eQM
Eddie Rabbit – Every Which Way But Loose
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP2PgaLG7dA
Freddy Fender – Before The Next Teardrop Falls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay5ciplY4Pg
Right, folks, i’m cream crackered, i’m off to my pit, enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFMFRXJa7VI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE-ZuYsXd0o
Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Stirling or Invergowrie?
Any or Dundee?
Mornin’ everybuddy, how y’all dayin’? I’d be up for Glasgow’s next gig.. maybe some evening thereaboots mid to late March.. a Thursday or a Friday possibly? 😉
Anything else could happen in between then.
X STICK’S
Hi so sorry I took so long to get back to you.Have been popping over here to see if you’re on but always seem to miss you.
I made it to Aberdeen but had a bit of an emergency (don’t ask still mad) so didn’t get to the night out to meet Fiona.
Anyhoo… As it turned out the solution I had in mind was a non starter.
I am currently boarding a dog for my son who is working in Aberdeen and also tried hard to find accommodation that would take dog’s, so I thought it worthwhile exploring the possibility that they could help each other out as that would increase their budget for rent with dog sitting thrown in.
But asking on line…. you don’t know me but…will I put you in touch with a Glasgow man you don’t know either to tell him what you’re plan’s are with a view to living together… well I couldn’t find a way to type it that didn’t sound…weird.
Almost as weird as telling your son you’ve found a woman for him and the dug to live with but you don’t actually know her.
Discussions in a pub are always a better option anyway IMHO.
Turns out he’s locked into his current lease and would most liklely leave Aberdeen in the autumn.
Hope everything work’s out for her and will you explain it all to her and give her my best
Now I want you to know I am not being sexist when I say this, I’m just being a man and this is the best pair of legs I’ve ever seen, carrying the body of one of the best singers I’ve ever heard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vORDUnh-icw#t=112.706
Yes, Thepnr, her pins were ‘ship-shape fashion’. Which takes me to the first of my favourite vids featuring the young(?) lady.
I first saw this vid on ‘The James Whale Show’, which used to be on around 1am on STV/Grampian.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scnnTwPOS84
And then my first exposure to her, when I was around 13/14. Loved the sheepskin(?) waistcoat!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BERd61bDY7k
Then this one came up next on YouTube…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOSZwEwl_1Q
Talking Heads, ‘Cities’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJMxwBmQWHA
By the time 1968 came around, these were a bunch of my favourite ‘tottie’ singers on TOTP. I think I may have linked to this vid before but it covers two bases – fine looking women and trains, albeit German trains…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXUtmwpLDHQ
*coughs politely*
Paula Rose: Do I detect jealousy – because you didn’t dance on a train, when you were in your pomp?
She’s gonna reply, “I’m still in my pomp”…
Picture this…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbdCpi4qTNY
@Brian Doonthetoon
Well where do I start, Bravo will probably do to begin with.
Ruthie the tank commander has nothing on Cher, Ruthie will never straddle a gun as big as that. Thankfully.
Now, I’ve got you babe, knew it from my childhood but to see it now more than 50 years later, yes more that 10 decades later is amazing.
Finally Gypsies, tramps and thieves, this is the one I remember most as i think it was about 1970 or 71. Anyway I’ve always liked Cher songs since about then, I can’t remember exactly but it was around 10 or a bit more years ago that Cher was doing a farewell tour concert at the SECC in Glasgow.
My wife bought two tickets and even though I was at home at the time I didn’t go because they were “standing” tickets!
What a twat! Probably one of my biggest ever mistakes.
Thanks for the memories 🙂
Hi Paula Rose.
“Picture this…”
Never mind that – this one was one of the tracks on the first piece of Blondie vinyl I bought, a three track 12″. Still one of my faves…
I think the other tracks were ‘X Offender’ and ‘Rip Her To Shreds”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmONePejIIA
As per usual at the moment I’m multi-tasking, I’ll have a look through my rare vinyl another time.
OK been getting carried away, I promise this is my last on this topic on off topic 🙂
This woman was very talented, here she shows it. I think I may have got myself a bit carried away. that was Brian Doonthetoons fault 🙂 Will try to behave, until the next time>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCpKQjqb8Y4
Sugar!
My last post addressed to Paula Rose never appeared, most cheesed off as it contained this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GlJMKkkjZo
Can anyone point to a better duet, Laural and Hardy don’t count Paula 🙂
Was just sorting out my Randy Vanwarmer records and came across this misplaced item:
Randy Edelman, ‘Uptown Uptempo Woman’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTDBjpWExJc
Awww man, my ‘R’ section’s a mess, just found another one…come on, who left this in here? It’s no mine…
Come to think of it, what wouldn’t you give to hear Sydney Devine covering this?
Randy Travis, ‘Three Wooden Crosses’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HPl9Dlox00
Hi Thepnr.
All this typing about Cher has reminded me of a previously forgotten episode from my teenage years.
One Saturday night, I was in the Hong Kong in the Seagate, ‘with mah best girl bah mah side’, enjoying our Chinese. While we were eating, ‘mah best girl’ said to me, “Here, izzat no’ Cher just come in?”
Says I, “Eh, I think it is.” Says she, “Eh’m a big fan o’ Cher.” Says eh, “Eh’m a buht pally wie ‘er – yeh wahnt ‘er ti come ower?” “Eh.”, says the burd.
So, I wandered over to Cher’s table and introduced myself. “Me an’ meh burd are big fans – wid yi come ower ti wir table an’ say ‘hello’?”
“Sure”, says Cher, “I’ll be over in five minutes.”
So I went back to our table and continued eating the Chinese. Sure enough, five minutes later, Cher came across to our table, and said, “Hi Brian, nice to see you!”
I said, “Fuck off Cher, I’m wie mah burd…”
@Thepnr –
Re ‘duets’…
Sorry man, but I think I’ve got you here.
Bonnie Tyler & Shakin Stevens, ‘A Rockin’ Good Way’
FEATURING SURPRISE APPEARANCE BY REV STU AT THE END!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wsv4cQXhhI
@Ian Brotherhood
Found myself smiling all the way through your link to Uptown Tempo Woman, I knew the song but had never seen the singer before or heard of him, enjoyed it though.
Now your next “pick” LOL your definitely at the wind up that was fucking awful. When I was 11 my granny bought me a cassette player for my birthday and one cassette. Sydney Devine FFS I came to love that man it was the only music I could ever play by myself as I NEVER bought another cassette in my puff. True that LOL.
Anyways, what about this?
“I’ll never break my promise or forget my vow”
One of the best pieces of pop theater ever, it’s Meatloaf again but if you can stick it to the second half you will see what I mean about theater. Only so many artists had this, Freddy mercury obviously did, this is not quite in the same league but still great compared to that Randy shite you just subjected me too.
Take your medicine and watch this 🙂 Mind wait for the vow quote!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C11MzbEcHlw#t=471.905241
@Brian Doonthetoon
Fuck! I can’t keep up here. That was a brilliant story, I met Cher in the Hong Kong as well one weekend, gave her short shrift same as you.
Let’s face it who would ever walk away wie the likes eh Cher when you huv a fine Dundee lassie tae tak hame. LOL
Nice one Brian.
That Meatloaf track takes me back to very pleasurable night I spent, after the Bowlin’ Alley, with a young lady, parked at the pavilion in Baxter Park.
We spent around 4 hours bletherin’, and all the time my sap was rising. The radio was on – God knows what station – but it brings back fond memories.
Yes, it was ‘paradise by a dashboard light’.
@Ian Brotherhood
I’m going to give you 10/10 for that Shakin Stevens and Bonnie Tyler duet. Didn’t think I’d like it but my shoulders started to move from side to side, then my head started nodding.
Next my feet started to tap and I found myself smiling 🙂 Finally my arms started to do the locomotion, WTF I was dancing on the couch. Then it finished. Close call TF.
What about the worst duet?
I nominate Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney for ‘Ebony & Ivory’. A dire object for which neither of them have ever, so far as I’m aware, received a proper slap. Thank fuck they didn’t ‘develop’ it into a big gatefold concept album and/or musical.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmALA8miQY8
One more, before I turn in.
Saw this performed live on TOTP and he really does play the guitar at that speed.
One of the more under-rated guitarists of all time, an’ thah’… Dave Edmunds…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k30kLVsWivU
And this, to finish off…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gxmWHXZ9Lg
Dave Edmunds hmm been around a long time and had a lot of influence. This is his first and only number one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTwJr2NJmJQ
Guys and Paula
Thank you one and all, great night reminiscing, off to bed now. Will catch up later. Cheers.
I remember being in The Unicorn (now No 57) in Dock Street when ‘Knocking’ was No 1.
We were in a foursome – two women who were 18 and the two guys who were 17. And the lassies got asked their age…
Promise me you will watch this to the end, there is a wee surprise for you in the middle.
This song I think represents us, you are welcome to correct me, first you must watch and listen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-TPRdzHZDU
Off you go to bed now boys *sighs at mess*
Talk about a mess.
John Pilger on Paris, ISIS and Media Propaganda
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article43539.htm
The Mau Maus – Warbaby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuQbuMO_O18&feature=youtu.be&t=188
A Wee Guitar tune for Nana. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=blp7hPFaIfU The Bass player is something else.
‘Mon the Bern.
Cal Tjader – Soul Sauce (1964)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuQbuMO_O18&feature=youtu.be&t=188
Sorry about that.
Cal Tjader – Soul Sauce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjek8Rod9O4
I see this place is being traduced over on’t main thread.
Vile, frankly.
Never mind.
Marvin Gaye, ‘Inner City Blues’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDckI2P_DPA
Don’t fret Ian Dear – I am guarding the door.
@Paula Rose –
🙂
Glad to hear it – I’d have you over a couple of bouncers any day.
The mind boggles!
There was me thinking that Ian was such a proper gent an’all.
(Quiet Ian Dear – we don’t want to upset the other boys)
Thepnr at 11.58 (last night)
Dave Edmunds recorded that in his garage and did all the parts himself which explains the almost total lack of a drum track
How about this fabulous piece
youtu.be/WsHBV7WZ6wk
@Paula Rose –
Nice wee package here about Wilko, if you haven’t seen it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyECf2_bP_Y
The mind boggles, Ian.
How wild!
@Michael McCabe
Thank you for that tune,just awesome. I was given the croossroads dvd a few years ago, blown away by Jeff Beck playing Nessun dorma. So here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZXIVMdXsVU
Someone does it right…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIXP889rLBQ
Better this way
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsHBV7WZ6wk&list=RDWsHBV7WZ6wk
Or this great piece. Is “The Wanderer” the best ever rock’n’roll song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7aSb92wHKs
Going to go totally retro on you all, but I am that age, this 40 year old song was Freddie Mercurys favourite.
This is the song which Freddie loved the most and it stands among his finest moments as a vocalist and songwriter. Peter Freestone reveals: – “Freddie was asked many times about this [about which was his favorite song] in interviews and most of the time he avoided the answer, mainly because he didn’t want his words to be turned around in print. He told me his favourite song was ‘Somebody To Love’. The reason he didn’t want to say this was because it was one of his own songs, and he didn’t want it said that he only liked his own music and not any of the other band members”.
Class act, doubt many would disagree.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L6pQBHCSy4
Changed my mind again. Is “Not Fade Away” the best ever rock’n’roll song.
Here’s Stevie Nicks with it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbndfXPU6AU&list=RDUbndfXPU6AU
Evening Wingers, just calling in to say hello. Am in bed with phone and not enough battery left to play your tunes tonight. However it’s all about the banter and I enjoy reading yours.
Hi Quinie.
Thepnr – here’s a Freddy Mercury track you may not have heard before…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5tr6O1XvjM
Hello Quine
Shame you are unable to share the music 🙂
I’ve watched that Queen song four times now because tonight was the first time I’d saw that video. You know what? I am not in the least surprised that it may have been Freddy Mercurys favourite.
Hard to beat to be honest.
@ Thepnr Queen. what have you started. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=HgzGwKwLmgM
its Nearly Valentines day so I thought here is another Queen Song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=xxGcuVKa-go
Last Queen song from me Today. A bit more Rockier. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=c0DR9IJ9050
Bebe-Cocaine http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=pYt0Nwt_oNI Goodnight All.
Hey Michael
I enjoyed them, promise that this will be my last ever Freddie Mercury video, tonight at least, who knows what the future holds?
Anyway check out the difference in this video between the beginning, the middle and the end. Not many could do that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPsNM9jV36w
Hi Thepnr.
Had you heard Larry Lurex before? (1.36am this morning.)
Not quite sticking with the Queen topic on here, but close enough. I can never resist an excuse to post this one up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X9kajEHAwo
“My spirit is weeping
For freedom it cries.
Been scraping my living
In the valley of lies.”
The Johnny Cash Memorial Tribute:
Rosanne Cash – Tennessee Flat Top Box
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLwocVPaGsE
Jamey Johnson – Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqAdJxFwFsQ
Good track with some Lovely Photos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RWIgPif4EQo
@Oneironaut –
Good one! Never heard that before.
Sorry I missed you last night, but Paula Rose had sent some of us packing with fleas in our ears.
We could do worse than have these dudes DJ the first Independence Day ‘disco’ –
Daft Punk, ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x84m3YyO2oU
Bowie, ‘Valentine’s Day’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4R8HTIgHUU
definitely o/t – I don’t want to login to any TV or newspaper site, but having had to sit through 2 depressing episodes of the latest Scandanavian noire (my wife is a fan of any detective type stuff), I would just like a brief rant.
I HATE all “rubber gun” memes – the hero’s gun is always knocked out of his hand, the plod in the station always does something stupid to let the nasty guy escape, torches always go out in the tunnel/mine/cave/dark scary place, radios and mobile phones always fail when you need them, the bad guy always gets back up for a final dramatic arm round the girl moment.
I imagine writing a script where the hero is assembling his task force to take on the villains: “Don’t any guns guys, you’ll just lose them – Oh,leave your torches behind – they don’t work in the dark – don’t take your radios – they only work in the precinct/station”.
Just once I would like a bit of sophistication in the drama.
Deutschland 83 stretches credibilty to the limit, but at least it does so with a bit of black humour.
Just once I would like to see the heroine not only hit the bad guy to make her escape, but to kick him in the nuts, hit him 2-3 times over the head with a very heavy object, and dance on/break all his fingers so that he won’t be able to pick up the knife/gun, put her in a headlock and waste another couple of minutes of my life.
Sorry – rant over!
.
@Dave Robb –
Hear ye mister –
It’s all shite, no matter how stylishly produced, and is the equivalent of Victorian ‘penny-dreadfuls’ – nothing more than titillation for the dim-witted and those who consciously enjoy being temporarily frightened as a respite from endless boredom.
No-one in Scotland should be proud of what we’ve produced to assist the persistent spread of this genre, in whatever medium – it mirrors and bolsters broader mainstream narratives aimed at terrorising ‘ordinary’ citizens. And it works – they wouldn’t waste so much talent and cash on it otherwise.
Valentine’s Day pressie for Paula Rose –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imkwjAdpHwg
I’m wiping tears from my eyes – you are all so lovely, Ian I have a special something for you when next we meet. Oi the effing thread has effing done it again!
I’ve just found all my Dusty Springfield singles down the back of the sofa! I wonder how they got there – now which shall I play first?
For Paula Rose…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1z5DZEse3I
BDTT xxx
Another for Paula Rose…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeBmdDPdrR4
*whistles innocently, waves at Paula Rose and posts up a music link before rushing out the door…* 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR4vE9xL3yk
I think I’ve had enough posting against idiots for days so this is probably relevant to stupid attacks on SLPs as though tax havens are all Scotland’s fault, including the uninformed idiot who wrote the article.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLs09J_x6-c
And here’s something old making full use of stereo which I didn’t have at the time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCYmDqsJjvk
Again for that stereo side to side when I did (best I could find and you need to push the bass down and the treble up):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwHiNN1alrc&list=PLFE2364405D02B8C2
And finally best heard with a pair of Celestion Dittons clamped to the ears lying on the ground with the volume up, some good friends, wine, and the door locked so the neighbours can’t get in and annoy you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMp57bUzOB8
@ yesindyref2 Good sounds you linked there. Cheers. Just thought I would Leave a wee mellow track here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP8tGyUL6zU&feature=player_detailpage
@Ian Brotherhood
Watched your Darren Brown chess trick over on the main thread. Was like, absolutely no way! But when he explained how he done it, you have to admire the guy.
This one came up next, even more extraordinary in my view. More than than extraordinary, simply unbelievable and mind boggling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1-69AnA_To
That’s done it, got rid of my narkiness at last. Nothing to do with Valentines’s that was fine though I guess some people’s wasn’t. Yes, that was a whole album you could just put on without ever feeling the need to get up and skip a track. Hard even to pick a favourite, it just flowed.
For some odd reason I never bought an album by these though I can’t think of any songs I don’t like offhand:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS-af9Q-zvQ
@Thepnr –
Didn’t have time to watch that last night, but just have – fantastic stuff. 🙂
Following on from yesindyref2’s most recent post…
I’ve always been a sucker for organ/keyboards (‘Down In The Glen’ by Robert Wilson was probably my first exposure to the sound of the organ) and yesindyref2’s Doors post led me to this…
Staying with The Doors: listen to the organ work in this:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY1l8T2Lcl0
Then two from around 10 years later, showing the keyboard influence from 1967. Here’s the first:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nnBE8dC3ck
Lastly, an offering from a Dundee band, from around the same time as the previous link:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqIWcxsOGug
BTW: here’s the Robert Wilson offering, from the mid/late 50s:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5TRTiC63eY
Goodbye folks. Love you all. Look after our Rev!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdGMkYFTTrg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIgdKlYVBoE
I know most of you will not get this but if you’re a Scottish football fan, try and pay attention to this, only 2 clubs really wanted to sink these feckin cheats and CELTIC wasn’t one of them, Here’s to the Dons and the Arabs.
“Scottish” football is rank rotten…..FACT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ugVw4xhvbU
I really now have to go…take care Wingers and look after our Rev.
Rev, thanks for everything and Christoon, thank you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZvpHwoQfqk
Hey Stoker your going nowhere! At least I hope not.
This is a wee family here on Wings and especially on Off Topic. You stick around so as you reap the reward you efforts are due.
Long way to go and we can’t afford anyone to fall by the wayside.
Be seeing you soon.
Take care folks! Love you all!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVWbPbeiztg
Thanks ‘A’ but i have to. I appreciate your words, thank you.
Look after yourself and keep the fires burning.
I’ll keep my end up, take care pal.
@Stoker
Wee tune for you buddy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6szT5NnwTY
Thank you ‘A’ – i really appreciate that and Michael’s on 9th Feb @ 2.19am – love you all, thank you, take care.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usYgf8cVfvU
@Stoker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyP407UnUWw
All the best
On the theme of the last one, my favourite of his
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vab7uJ8FIE&list=PLC574938B3A97978D&index=4
@ Stoker I don’t know where you are off to? But until you are back among us. I hope this link will make you Smile and Warm your Heart. And Everyone a Scotsman. Haste ye Back. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RXsFpb-OdU8 Aye till I die.
Stoker Dear I’m keeping a chair empty for you xx
Best of luck Stoker.
Presbyterian Wahhabis….from a chicken? Here’s one for all the civil servants and party apparatchik behind Project Fear. Talk about evil! All for a good utilitarian cause?
The Cramps – God Monster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srRTFXvQ6cs
#neverenoughfuzz 🙂
A theme might be good?
Since the Rev has just tweeted that we can look forward tomorrow to THE SNPBAD FILES, I thought #BAD might be a good theme.
Something for starters and not something you might expect normally from me. Full of surprises eh! 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SQ20tuAuw0
That first link was for a Scottish band, in the interest of balance here’s a #BAD one from North London LOL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEodnsNlzj8
Thepnr
I’ll not cow-tow to your arbitrary authoritarianism.
New to me but still kind of on theme though. 😉
#Badada
Altitude – Badada
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZDbHwqzpDk
Well, what do you expect from a separatist who chooses to break from the center and willfully become “other”?
Hey CameronB
I would never dream of you cow-towing to anyone 🙂
Who was that band, never heard them before. The sound is a bit young for me now but something I’m sure I’d have liked in my twenties.
Did Somebody say Bad. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TSK2jDkQLDg
I ain’t got a Scooby, mate, I just though, nah and went looking on youtube. 🙂
Bit young for me as well but I thought they did well to make a sad song sound up-beat. It’s a happy sound about bad feelings. That’s gotta work. 😉
Anyway, I didn’t want to be accused of being one dimensional. Next step Yooonery….
@Michael McCabe
Well WTF! What can I say? That started with a wee smile on my face then the grin just got bigger and bigger until I was laughing 🙂
The guy that put the music together with the video deserves a 10/10 so do you. Just excellent. Thanks LOL.
It is always Good Company in here. Aint it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TeZqjZ_kvLY
Alternatively. 🙂
#Badada
Gray – Badada
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4cXHTlJmA8
OK, I’ll stop now. Honest. It’s a solemn vow.
Now this is BAD very BAD but that was the point of the song and it makes a change from An American Werewolf in London.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-DkyMXTo5Q
OK, I’ll dip my bad toe in.
A Dundee/Perth band, members of which went on to form the Average White Band.
BTW: ALP Records was the label of ‘Andy Lothian Promotions’. This is from 1966, a Paul Simon song…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElzYZEbADKk
@CameronB Brodie
Hahahaha you twat!
Thepnr
Takes one to ken one. 😉
@Brian Doonthetoon
You really are a fount of knowledge when it comes to music from the 60’s 70’s and 80’s especially with Scottish connections. I’m surprised that song wasn’t a hit.
Before its time I’d guess.
I usually get stuck after 2 songs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=k5hWWe-ts2s
Away to feed the hens – ridiculous.
Last one on the Bad theme from me. Hoping CameronB Likes this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=uACs5f43wRU
@Michael McCabe
Hey, if he can become a superstar then it’s certain Scotland can become Independent.
Here’s a BAD video directed by Martin Scorsese, I’m sure you know already who the singer is? Oh! and watch out for “undiscovered” actor Wesley Snipes.
OK for those with a short attention span Part 1 is the “story” no music just a story and it’s 8 minutes long.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iwbFqzHO_U
If you don’t have much better to do then watch it, the film is by Scorsese after all and chances are you have never seen it before.
if you just want the music then straight to part 2 would be best 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdGvGZQqGw4
I watched both, plenty time on my hands.
@Paula Rose
Whatsup? Never been bad?
You have impeccable taste Michael and I so wish I could move like that. 😉
let the Sunshine in. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=NgHPZguUCjE
Looks like we have given up the #BAD theme. Suits me.
Here is something to consider, it is really bad but doesn’t mention bad. We have all this footage from the past but none from the present.
Why is that I ask myself? Well I know the answer as well as you reading here do, we are being robbed of the truth of what is going on and there is not much we can do about it while we are still part of the UK.
Independence is a must if we want change from this. Don’t think Vietnam, just think Syria, Iraq and Libya.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QslV5asj_yM
This is not just about fighting for Independence, it’s bigger than that.
Of course, it should never be forgotten that Thatcher sent the SAS to Cambodia, to train the Khmer Rouge in how to be good terrorists. Just like what they did with the ‘moderate Jehadies’ in Libya.
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article44229.htm
@CameronB Brodie
I’m ignorant and if I am I guess there are more who are even more ignorant.
All I know is that bombing is wrong and solves nothing. Nothing.
Thepnr
Nothing at all, other than yo satisfy the shareholder demands of weapons manufacturers, such as BOAE/BBC.
http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/politics/2014/04/how-thatcher-gave-pol-pot-hand
http://blogs.reuters.com/global/2010/07/30/cocktails-with-khmer-rouge-killers/
Will there be a Wings gethigither before the election?
@Macart
Definitely, why don’t you arrange one? Just kidding, there will be one though of that I’m sure. See you there hopefully.
@Thepnr
“…we can’t afford anyone to fall by the wayside.”
Hey, I’ve lived by the wayside all my life and I’m not about to move. Got a very nice little hermit’s cave here…
Anyways, thought I’d post up another music link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRGSHvlu9Ss
We’re all just the cracks in this castle of glass… 😉
Hello Oneironaut
Nice to see you back, can’t be sure but it may be that we are all getting together again for a reason. Looking forward to May 🙂
@Thepnr
Good to know. I’ll keep my eye on O/T. 🙂
Macart dear do remember to bring some music next time – this lot are driving me mad with their heavy metal and obscure yodelling.
Okeedokee
A taster. 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGb5IweiYG8
Sanity restored.
It’s great to see all the new names on the main thread these last few weeks.
Sometimes it’s difficult to keep up with all the comments.
Nice to sit back and relax with a wee tune in off topic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNx2rH6hHog
Put your feet up Nana Dear – have a glass of wine.
@Macart
And on that theme …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drGx7JkFSp4
Doncha just love it?
Time for the guys just to sit back, chew some baccy, have an ice cold, and let them get on with it.
Nice one, Macart.
Business as usual Indyref2 then?
Too right Paula, with all these vastly superior women around, what’s a man to do?
Know his place! Shame for those that don’t …
Lift your legs I need to hoover round here.
@Paula Rose
Cheers!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJZYG5qwHHI
OK, sorry, I was just putting on a track for calm down dear Dave.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t3_9ZrZFRs
@Yesindyref2
Gets my vote.:)
Goodnight everyone, the latest poll sure looks good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UUWkr4FUlo
Hi peeps
Just calling in here for two minutes to TOTALLY SOUND OFF about the fact that I am absolutely DISGUSTED and INCREDULOUS with the hating, hypocritical, sneering contempt that so many Scottish journalists hold us in (by “us” I mean Indy supporters, SNP voters, Wings readers. Oh, they sneer and show the palm of their hands to Wings readers most of all).
Twitter tonight is going mad with the bile and sneering.
I can hardly stand it. Feel like throwing in my NUJ membership, I really really do.
Thanks everyone. I needed that.
QfA Honey – calm calm breathe deeply, RT any I’m free for the next 1/2 hour.
@Quinie frae Angus
(Mattie’s) What a Rag (apologies to Gerry Rafferty and daughter)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUTpleHFH-E
QfA
They’re losing, they know it, it’s going to get worse, and the more we mess with their heads, the better.
@yesindyref2
Thanks for that – lovely and calming. Had forgotten all about that song.
@Paula Rose
Thanks honey, would do but am off to bed now. Have an early rise to spend the day with that extremely elderly man I think I told you about? Want to be up sharp and bushy-tailed because he’s a gentleman – and an ardent independence supporter – and deserves nothing less.
Night night all. Love my Wingy comfort zone! xxx
@Thepnr
Well I’m mostly here because Ian kept asking me to come back to Off Topic. And the nearest I can get to that is posting occasional music links.
Otherwise, back to living my previous hermit-like existence again…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFro2hBsp1Y
This one’s for me because I need it. Two small mistakes posting today nearly losing the bigger point. AG cleaned up after me on one thread, but the other’s sitting there. DDM’s done it the odd time but doesn’t post so often. What a pain.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXW-sL5gzHQ
I need a break!
@yesindyref2
Good tune, do what your brain is telling you. Have a wee break, nothing will have changed before you come back. Fact is you can work too hard and you can be burnt out.
At times, that’s important. You just need to recognise those times. Have had the odd blue day myself.
You’re right enough there, re: burn out, Thepnr.
The past couple of weeks, I’ve been reading all the comments btl but posting rarely, except for ‘off-topic’.
There are so many Wingers now, that whatever you feel you want to type, has already been typed.
A ‘watching brief’ keeps one sane…
Watching the prog on BBC2 about Liverpool and the lady organiser mentioned the ‘goosebumps’ as the military band played “Sailing” with no vocals.
Yep, another Scottish Song, written by Gavin Sutherland, appropriated for UKOK. Here’s the original from 1972…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poDjuRlaNAg
@Thepnr
Thanks for that. Had a cup of tea, I always admit when I’m wrong, so went back and posted like “I’m wrong and you’re wrong” with an explanation. Sorted 🙂
Yes, fiscal framework probably done one way or another tomorrow, so I’ll try to stay off the weekend or more. Help!
The odd post here maybe, feet up, bit company, tunes ..
Here’s one you may not have seen yet.
Elton John, Queen and Axle Rose?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czch1XrKSgU
That turned out well, he still wouldn’t admit being wrong at all so I win, even got an upvote already. End of that. Sutherland Brothers I’d forgotten them. Can’t say one version’s better, Rod Stewarts’s is different. like two tunes.
For some reason I thought of this one, be prepared to eject not everyone’s taste
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS3v4VZjxm8
@Thepnr –
Good to see that one with auld Axl giving it big licks, whirling about like a dervish in his kilt.
Good too to see the bold Oneironaut back in town.
Have been trying to catch up – what’s the story with Stoker?
Hoots all.
Ian the songs have went right downhill since you and the lovely rose have been missing.
We need something, anything. (I’d like one of the old ones) 🙂 🙂
I’m bloody well having to re-paint the place, now put those effing fags out.
@Paula Rose –
‘Put those effing fags out’
🙁
That is extraordinary.
I always smoke in the garden – or in the greenhouse if the weather happens to be inclement – but was just having a fly one in the room when I checked-in there…
Please tell me you’re not staring into a big glass ball with a paisley-patterned scarf ower yer heid, watching me every move…
*SHIVERS*
@Thepnr –
How bout dis?
T-Rex, ‘Jeepster’ (live) –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPHKVWCxHtI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9rFoPyqFoA
*kicks off heels and bops*
@Ian Brotherhood
Bliss, sleep easily tonight 🙂
@Paula Rose
Ah? you just don’t want me to wake up eh? Love it 🙂
I remember seeing Bazooka Joe.
@Ian Brotherhood
“Good too to see the bold Oneironaut back in town.”
Well, like I said, I’m not so much back in town, as just strolling in for an occasional visit, bringing music links with me.
As for today’s link…
I was going to dedicate “Strumpet” by My Life Story to JK Rowling, but thought if I did she’d probably throw another tantrum and sue me.
So instead, something a bit more mellow, dedicated to someone else in my life whom I consider more worthy of having things dedicated to them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lf5DU4gGgE
Peace, Love and Oreos to all…
Cameron in Europe, Battle For Britain etc.
Aw man, let’s just get this one right out of the way:
Team America, ‘I’m So Ronery’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEaKX9YYHiQ
Scotland Bill more than Cameron Dave, not easy finding a good recording.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA05cULpFmk
Here’s to Scotland Bill, when will we see your like again.
The Black Keys, ‘Lonely Boy’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_426RiwST8
They’re calling it a ‘Four Shirt’ mission for Cameron. Fair do’s, but how many pairs of Y’s will he go through?
Gorillaz, ‘All Alone’ (live) –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ri0TkHCXoE
this one is my message to styfumbler(sorry woosie im pinching that one)
Warning this song contains bad language
Alberto Y Lost Trios Paranoias
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RIYi0D_m4o
lol one from my youth
Can anyone imagine what David Cameron might possibly have in common with Group Captain Douglas Bader?
Here’s a snippet of an interview with the latter, from the very early sixties. Feeling my age after watching that cause I recognise the interviewer! 🙁
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnle6YPDaUs
More Y Los Trios – thank you xx
An old favourite. Dancing don’t get much better than this!
Soul Train. James Brown SEX MACHINE 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrFGzthZeSo
Dem mainland Europeans think Cameron’s just so coooool…
Jay Hoad, ‘Island Boy’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPhhIHbhALY
lol glad you liked it Paula their other stuff was a bit dark even for me 🙂
Here is another that sums up the moment just fine i think
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCkNu9OxThc
The Ruts – Babylons Burning
(retread) Almost makes you want to vote for him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YBumQHPAeU
‘I’m no good at chatting-up and I always get rebuffed…’
No, not Cameron!!
Visionary artist Jona Lewie, on the eternal appeal of his music and post-modernist symbolism etc etc…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCtLrVihFhQ
oh no Brandy and youtube a bad combination now im gonna spam you all silly lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhkFdlmnhrk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRbLhoAphdo
One of my fav bands and boy did they hit the nail on the head with the second one i give you The Chords
OK, now this just over the top and I hang my head in shame
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFs5wZ-lhCE
lol yesindyref2 i just spat brandy all over my computer lmao
i was going to put up speedealer but it would seem that lots of people are already finding it by typing in the PM`s name into youtube roflmao
so here is The Specials instead 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mke8Zqii3z8
@yesindyref2 –
‘Squeeze him a bit harder and he shits gold!’
?!?
Soo-perb.
‘…I’m doing the best that I can…I’m ashamed of the things I’ve been put through…I’m ashamed of the person I am…’
Joy Division, ‘Isolation’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mz5AEgE24o
If you’re going to break all sorts of Health & Safety Regs, might as well do it with a bit of soul…
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, ‘Nowhere To Run’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17yfqxoSTFM
Brilliant Ian Joy Division were well ahead of their time such a shame what happened to Ian Curtis man had so much talent and so much pain.
On a lighter note here is a catchy wee number this song is contagious lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ngNcmRfyBo
Skankin Pickle – My Hair
Dont blame me if you are whistling this for a week lol
Seriously – this is who Cameron thinks he is:
Winston Churchill, ‘Now We Are Masters Of Our Fate’ (live, 1942)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOQwa73KXbs
Friday night meanderings through my past
Three guys,an electric guitar,a slap base and drum set played on cardboard boxes. Genius
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyTtFNGzFsE
Love this – Elvis Costello track…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9GlC9GyF4Y
Hmm, trying to find a music link with a “Euro” connection…
But this is the only one that pops into my somewhat addled head right now.
At least it’s by a Scottish band 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_06W2zTh9ds
Peace, Love and Oreos!
Yea Paula Elvis Costello rocks 🙂
Here is guy that shares his first name though i do think he outsold Costello in record sales lol
The King – Suspicious Minds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxOBOhRECoo
@Oneironaut –
That was braw, never seen it before.
Here’s another Scottish band sounding off about ‘Europe’. Cheeky wee scamps!
Simple Minds, ‘I Travel’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6MwzSaBBQY
Ian Brotherhood
How was the ‘national’ CCTV (Cargo Cult TV), a.k.a. the BBC in Scotland?
The Kills – Future Starts Slow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwudqTCkBis
@CamB –
?
Didn’t understand your message last night as I was pished.
Now, sober, I still don’t understand it.
I’ll try getting pished again and read it later…
I’ll kick off the music tonight, with three I don’t think have been featured in ‘off-topic’. From the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddcIunulJi4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuFSYMK87X8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CCdhCOFj74
No dad dancing like last night PLEASE!
This may be a bit serious for a Saturday night, but does anyone have thoughts/feelings about a WOS night in Glasgow before/after the SP election?
This is just to sound out general interest. Many pros and some cons, but all these can be thrashed out. A wee birdie told me there are similar stirrings about another Dundee-ish gig?
🙂
Let’s at least get a wee discussion going, and try to think of ways we can make it a wee bit different i.e. not just a few crammed hours of manic swallying…
P.S. – it would be nice to hear from those who’ve attended previous Glasgow gigs – is the CH still the favoured venue, or was the Clutha better?
@Ian Brotherhood
RE: Glasgow
I’d be interested Ian. That an Mrs M would never pass up the chance for a night in the toon. 🙂
@Macart –
Cool.
That’s a provisional list started – ‘Macart & Mrs’.
Sounds like a TV show in an independent Scotland! 🙂
The bacon worrier brings us closer to independence and he doesn’t know it….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQBoeBgb0uk
Bit like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98qw86DsdZ0
@Macart –
It could be a winner!
Strangely, I was thinking of McMillan & Wife (how un-PC is that?) and was thinking it starred Robert Wagner and that lovely woman whose name I can’t remember (how un-PC is that?) but then I looked it up…nah, wisny them.
So, before clicking, do you remember who starred in McMillan & Wife?
Nae Buster Keaton!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyiinQoUlTY
Just asked my lad (16yr old) to recommend good upbeat song, so he suggested this:
One Republic, ‘Counting Stars’ –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT_nvWreIhg
McMillan & Wife?
Jeez, that’s goin’ back a bit. Rock Hudson I think and Susan (fill in blank). I can see her face, but blanking on the name.
Off to google then.
Susan St James.
Purty lady (sigh).
Politics has never been so interesting. We in Scotland that support Independence have our third important vote coming up in less than 7 weeks time. Great stuff.
Followed shortly by our fourth important vote just weeks later. Isn’t life exciting 🙂
Many of us try when we play a tune to get something new and original, we’ve been here so long that it’s getting difficult. How about a blast from the past?
This is what the votes are about, well in my way of thinking they are.
This is original as far as the singers go but not the song. I don’t doubt the young folks singing sincerity, those in the audience though, think they’d run a mile LOL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHcAPBNOuWg
@Macart –
Give that man a coconut!!
Well done indeed!
They don’t want your name… just your number..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viOAiUH0T1Q
Hi aye Ian, I’m all for the next Glasgow gathering.
We could meet at the world famous Clutha bar and take it from there (they got live music happening most evenings for entertainment).. then maybes a walk up to our square to check out the festivities.
Oh and I happen to be free on the 24th March, if that’s suitable for other folks too? Wait a minute, was there not supposed to be something else happening then. 🙂
A live song from the auld Clutha:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDB01xTkzoU
Enjoy yer swally!
Definitely up for another Glasgow WOS meet & the Clutha would be a great idea.
Im’e in…..nae bevvy…?
@Cactus & Bob S –
Hoots ye’s both, duly added.
Clutha getting thumbs-up so far…
*checks out new shoes*
@carjamtic –
🙂
You on da list bruvva…
Ian Brotherhood
No worries, I find I have that effect on the sober. 😉
I was just a bit surprised you were consuming BBC ‘news’. I now appreciate you were somewhat anesthetised but is that not a risky way of getting your kicks on a Saturday night. 🙂
Hi Peeps ah wee song of BamCam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kBj_SiZIrA
An old favourite – hurts so good…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fASRDQ6QQA
Ronnie huggie mwah mwah.
Ian,
Sounds like a plan!
@ Paula Rose Big Hugs was in Dundee today ,picking up Food for Maryhill foodbank had a pint with Bddt & Ptc well Bdtt hud ah pint lol.
Seems right somehow. 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Hy7uAb_eU
Nae takers fur Inverness or Edinburgh I,ve missed two night out Helensburgh & Aberdeen so,s am up fur a Glesga nite oot.
I want a hug from ronnie anderson cos he is lovely.
We’re up for a wings night in Glesga.
Depending on when it is as I’m awa in NI for ten days at the end of April.
@Ronnie A & Jim’n Arlene –
Hoots all, youse are added, Glesga list now 8.
Hi Ian B.
A few weeks ago, you put forward the idea of a Glasgow get-together on May Day.
For those of us, who have to travel 80+ miles to get to Glasgow, this, being a Saturday, would be IDEAL. No running out of time after work on a Friday…
RE: the venue. The Counting House has the advantage of no music, ie it is conducive to chat, without having to shout to be heard. And we’ve always been able to take over that corner…
If we could commandeer the outside tables at the Clutha, that would allow chat, with the freedom to go inside to listen to music, if required. How feasible is that?
ßüGG€R! Misread the calendar – May Day is actually on Sunday!
Saturday comment still stands…
Having enjoyed the Aberdeen night and finally met some of the Wings stars, I would be interested in another night in Glasgow, Inverness, Dundee, Aberdeen, Edinburgh or wherever. Venues – my preference is somewhere where there is at least a quiet chat corner which isn’t drowned out by music, though of course some music is also welcome.
on a more personal level, are there any legal experts here who would be willing to give me some advice on civil matters? If so, I wonder if you could email me privately please?
@ Ian
I would almost certainly go to a Glasgow meet-up, and could probably bring some of the lurkers as I’ve done before – no preference for date.
@Crazycat –
🙂
I’ve listed you as C/Cat + 2?
Cheers!
Count me in too Ian. For now, as not clear on dates. Guess the details can be ironed out in the coming days.
@Thepnr –
Hoots.
List now at 14 +/- 2
🙂
Um – can I come?
@Paula Rose –
Just added ‘P. Rose + heels’
🙂
@Ian
“+ heels”
That’ll be me then…
I,ll be there, whenever, probably.
Yes please to the list for Glasgow night out, Ian B. Hoping it’s not 30th April though as Yes Bikers Ceilidh on that night and I have tx. Is any other Winger going to that? If so it would be nice to chum ye.
But I suppose 30th April is obvious choice for Wings Night Out and we’ll all be at fever pitch (as usual, ha) given it’s so near the Scottish election.
Anyway best pick whichever night suits the maximum number of Wingers and if I can come to it I’ll be there in a shot. Love ma Wingers!
@Cearc & QfA –
Noted, both, with thanks.
Quinie – no-one’s pinned a date yet…all up for grabs.
Should we make it post-election in the hope it’ll be some kind of knees-up?
Thoughts, please…
Here’s a bit of soul for the Scottish themed press. Well, I wouldn’t want them to think we don’t appreciate their endeavor. 😉
Jo Ann & Troy – Same Old Feeling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPBio7k7md4
Ian Brotherhood
I already made noises but consider yerself telt now, re. Glasgow bash. 😉
I’ve always found the title of this one to be more appropriate for the press.
(Though the song lyrics are too upbeat and not quite “blood and soil, fire and brimstone” enough to be compared to the media’s deranged rantings…)
Hope it raises some spirits at least.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46dcQE2mzPI
Peace, Love and Oreos!
Hello everyone! Im looking for some help.
If you have a smart phone and use the app Whatsapp then have a look at the Emoticons in the flags section. Youll find a Union Jack aaaannndd a St georges flag but no other home nations are represented. I have sent a couple of emils to their ‘contact us address’ asking why and received a couple of feeble responses.
If we all get behind this and complain en masse we can get them to add them or at least remove the St Georges one as a sign of respect to the millions of customers they have in the rest of the country.
I love using whatsapp and would love to be able to use the Saltire in my messages the same as our English neighbours can. But really its just annoying that Scotland isnt seen as good enough to have an Emoticon flag but England is and that just gets on my t**s.
Come on Wingers!!! Lets get this sorted. Complain complain complain
Hi ross
I understand your disappointment, so create your own emoticon of a Saltire for Whatsapp!
Step by step directions below on how to do this, does not seem difficult though haven’t tried it myself, just a wee bit patience. Fairly confident this will sort out your problem without waiting on Whatsapp doing anything.
Worth a try.
http://www.loudtechie.com/how-to-add-or-edit-whatsapp-custom-emoticons/
Thanks thepnr!!
I never knew you could do that. Ill definetly have a look.
Im going to keep complaining though…the squeakiest wheel n aw that lol
@ross
Before you try that it might be worth updating to the latest version 2.12.441 released last week which supposedly includes new flags.
You never know the Saltire might be included though maybe no 🙂
Here’s another oldie from the days of Doc Martins, Ben Sherman shirts and dare I say skinheads LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFAd-zpqWiU
Couldn’t resist – here they are Ambrose Slade…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAS1bgKAFno
@Paula Rose
Never heard that before, didn’t know that a skinhead had ever played the violin either 🙂
Amazing what you can learn on Wings isn’t it!
Here is the original version of The Sash My Father Wore
It was composed to be sung at St Patrick Day’s parades in New York
http://www.tobarandualchais.co.uk/en/play/56064;jsessionid=3F0D7D56C858FF976FE4CCB178A7E517
Right! Fuck it.
Hows this for a Flash Mob with a no bad song either.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh3i3vWgPyk
Ian B – count me in too, please, for a Wings night in Glasgow – haven’t managed to get to one since last May/June? in the CH. 🙁
Can’t wait to see you all again. (weeexcitedfacedthingy)
xx
Hi TJenny *waves*
Paula Rose – ‘waves’ back and sends hugs. 🙂
TJenny is gonna come. Yah Scotland is saved 🙂
Thepnr – if only that was all it took. 🙂
Really looking forward to seeing everyone again. Do you think Rock, complete with large boulders on his shoulders, will deign to attend? Image calling you a tory hugger – mind you, if all it took was a hug to convince a yoon to indie, we could maybe give them a group hug? 😉
Mmm, “Hug a Tory” campaign. I’ll buy that for a
dollarYES.One for “Hug a Tory” before I away to my pit. No idea why it seems appropriate but hey, who cares? That’s music for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYPBF4s8m_Y
@TJenny –
🙂 Done
Does anyone remember last time we heard from AuldA?
Someone mentioned on one of the threads yesterday that Whatsapp doesn’t have a Scottish flag in their flag emoticoms and asked people to contact them. I emailed them:-
In the flag emoticons there is a UK flag, the Union Jack, an English flag, the St George cross but no Scottish flag, the St Andrews cross. Why is this? Why only one of the United Kingdom countries? I want to be able to choose my country’s flag which is not the “butchers apron” and certainly not the St George Cross. Can you please add the Scottish flag.
I received the following reply today:
Hi,
Thanks for your message.
We appreciate your suggestion!
We may not implement your idea immediately, but we value your feedback. It helps us to build a great product.
Rachel
WhatsApp Support Team
If anyone else would like to help chip away at the union please contact. It may seem a minor thing but over 1 Billion people use whatsapp so let’s get the flag out there. 🙂
support@whatsapp(dot)com
Yay, Smith, blinder Swinney and Sturgeon, Treasury reduced to saying “now Scotland will have to be responsible mutter mutter unionist junk talk”.
Gonna have a leftover Xmas beer with my liver and mash 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M
This was the first time I ever saw a Cat sing! Have a laugh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRxRX6Mr3Lk
@ IanB, 12:51pm
Think AuldA was about for a wee while just after the Paris attacks.