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MONDAY

'My God' - Jethro Tull




Uncle Vic is a reasonable man. He won't reject suggestions for Tull out of hand. Unlike some beloved presenters I could name............

Hey Scotch maybe you can post some Morrisssey and Smiths songs for Thursday....oh sorry! It is laugh not cry. My mistake.

Norrie, Howzitgaun?

I think Jake Thackray, Tom Lehrer or maybe Christy Moore.

I would have thought Monday's theme would be songs where the title is not mentioned in the lyrics at all.
Perhaps the team considered that too restricting.

MONDAY:

'Baba O'Riley' - The Who

'Ballad of John and Yoko' - The Beatles

'Alternate Title' - The Monkees (title sometimes also given as 'Randy Scouse Git')

'Romeo's Tune' - Steve Forbert

TUESDAY

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I certainly was at some of the gigs mentioned, in the days when lots of bands included Edinburgh in their tour itinerary...sigh!

#3 Hi Scotch-git -
I'd suggested a theme like this, because for ages I didn't realise the Joni Mithcell song was called Big Yellow Taxi.
She only sings the line once at the end of the song and not in the chorus. (Yes, I am that thick.).

I'd suggest for Monday

U16 Girls, Travis
The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues, The Proclaimers
Ballad of John and Yoko, The Beatles
Smells Like Teen Spirit, Nirvana
The Scientist, Coldplay

Anyway, I'm sure V & B will be gentle with us after last weeks tricky themes!
:)

#3
yeah let's stick to titles that aren't mentioned at all

Mon

Kats / Hercules Mandarin
The Last Resort / Eagles
Badge / Cream
Superman / Five For Fighting
My Declaration / Tom Baxter
Iris / Goo Goo Dolls
Land of 1000 dances / Wilson Pickett
Valotte / Julian Lennon
Amoureuse / Kiki dee
After the Goldrush / Neil Young
Space Oddity / David Bowie
Slight return / Bluetones
New York Mining disaster / Bee Gees
Sadly Sorta Like a Soap Opera / Steve
Forbert

Love them all

Scotch - all good thanks.

I think I will be suggesting some Saint Andrew - This World is Phuhl o' a Number o' Things preferably.

And can I be the first to say no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no bohemian soddinng rhapsody on Monday!!!!!

#9
Agreed Hoppo. That's gettin saved for Apollo night :-)

#3 and #7, agreed. Chorus is too easy.

#9 also agreed. Babs' please take note. After all, we know you have MUCH better musical taste than Bryan....

My suggestion for Monday: 'Yer Blues' (Beatles)

DC in Cellardyke

And can I be the first to say no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no bohemian soddinng rhapsody, or any queen track, on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday!!!!!

On second thoughts I would be happy for '39 to eb played.

Bruce Springsteen's The Wrestler would be a great track for Monday night.

Isn't that Noel Coward's prison from the Italian Job?

That t-shirt puts Scaramanger to shame.

Hi all...

Monday

Associates - Party Fears Two
Beatles - Something


Two crackers if a do say so myself...lol

MONDAY

'Unchained Melody' - Melanie





I did have more, but Paolo has listed them already. See #7

Re: #6

Kirsty,

I'm sorry if my comment sounded dismissive. We have become accustomed to the team oversimplifying themes and I assumed that this was yet another example.

No, you're not thick. I can't even spell Tuscon!

Monday 9th

IDLEWILD, AMERICAN ENGLISH
B52, 52 GIRLS
BELLE AND SEBASTIAN, ROY WALKER
DAVID BOWIE, CRACKED ACTOR
SYSTEM OF A DOWN, CHOP SUEY
CATATONIA, MANTRA FOR THE LOST... FOR THE BAND LEADER B.T.W.
HEAVEN 17, PENTHOUSE & PAVEMENT
ELASTICA, 2:1
GORILLAZ, CLINT EASTWOOD
OUTKAST, SPOTTIEOTTIEDOPALISCIOUS
R.E.M., E-BOW THE LETTER
TALKING HEADS, THANK YOU FOR SENDING ME AN ANGEL
THE SMITHS, SHAKESPEARE'S SISTER
THE CLASH, TRAIN IN VAIN (STAND BY ME) AS THE FULL TITLE ISN'T ACTUALLY USED.
NAZARETH, HAIR OF THE DOG
NEW ORDER, CEREMONY

SORRY ABOUT THE LIST SCOTCH... I'VE JUST HAD MY TREACLE SCONE!

# 19 No worries Scotch, I think your right.

It's probably not the easiest theme to describe, hence my wee story.
Looks like there are plenty of suggestions anyway.

Thanks to Paolo and Madmac, I'm off to look some of them up, as I don't recognise the titles...

Scotch was only 24 Hours from Tusla.

I recall a Sunday night at the Apollo when Barbara Dickson preceded the Flying Burrito Brothers, an unusual juxtaposition. They did a joint encore of I Don't Know How To Love Him At The Dark End Of The Street.

Did they hell. Sneaky Pete lifted the roof with Devil In Disguise.

#17 Frank, re 'Something', the clue might be in the first word of the lyrics...

#18 I think Scotch-Git and Paolo are the same person.

I think we should be telt

DC

Does that make Scotch your BIL too

I second the Clash and Train In Vain especially as the title really does not include the (Stand By Me) bit. Great suggestion madmac.

There are a couple of truly fantastic Springsteen tracks which I dont think include the title:

New York City Serenade

Incident on 57th Street.

Another really good Bowie trackk on this theme is

Sunday, from the Heathen album

I am liking this theme, gets the old grey matter going and google is not your friend for this one.

Joe in Linlithgow - did you try / get Springsteen tickets? Still planning Rome?

#25 I'm worried now.....

DC

On November 21st, 1974 myself and Edith, my first serious girlfriend, went to see Sparks at the Apollo.
Edith had a crush on Russell Mael. Was I jealous? Yeah, until I remembered that I would be taking Edith home. I decided to let Russell be jealous.
I wish to request the first song Sparks played that evening.

'Talent is an Asset'



Many thanks to Paolo for filling in the details I had forgotten.

#28

The family are looking forward to meeting you. Especially the Fife branch, aka The Methilhillbillies.

The Bowling Club, Methilhill, Easter Sunday.

We're aw skint, so bring lots of money. >8-D

#22

'Gorgie On My Mind' - Alex Salmond

#30 Skint in MethullHull?

Nithin new there then...

;-0

DC

I should imagine the Apollo will feature heavily, I wonder what are the other now defunct gig halls. Tiffanys in Sauchiehall street is now the garage possibly? Can anyone tell me if that is right, it does not look the same inside.

#29
On 10th Nov 1981 I was one quarter of a first time double date who was dragged along to see OMD at the Apollo. At the time they didn't have the largest repertoire in the world and sang about 9 songs before singing some of them again. They then came out for an encore and sang two of them a third time. So I would like to request Electricity or Messages as I was almost word perfect by the time the concert was finished. Apparently the following year they played a normal set.

I would have requested Queen, the best gig I seen at the Apollo but I Wouldn't want Hoppo to self harm.

Check the Apollo Memories website for a full list of who played when plus setlists
and hunners of stories from fans and the bands.

#33
Did Tffany's not become the Casino?
Another great venue for gigs was Night Moves in Sausage Roll st. Saw some good gigs there but not sure what it is now.

#29
Should be 10 Nov 1980
Can't even read right never mind type.

Paolo,

You're messing with my mind.
By 1980 Edith had come to her senses, and I was stepping out with the mad witch who is now the mother of my child.

Which reminds me,

THURSDAY

'On Again! On Again!' - Jake Thackray

This hilarious ditty reminds me of my ex-wife.
One year, on her birthday, I presented her with a copy of 'Rabbit' by Chas and Dave.
I even went to the trouble of wrapping it!
Her response was less than enthusiastic. Go figure.

Anyway, she never did take the hint. I would like to dedicate this request to her, as one of the women who ruined my life.
>8-D





Not that I'm bitter................................

sorry Scotch. 36 referred to 34. trying to correct my correction now for my own mistake. Goin back to bed in the hope I can start the day all over again.

Now he tells me.........................

#33 / 35

Tiffanys became the Locarno as I saw Soft Cell touring Art of... on the 20/07/83.

However, as for Tiffanys two lasting memories are seeing the Undertones on several occasions with the first being a double header with Joe Jackson. Second was seeing Stray Cats and the biggest baddest ruck kick off between Teds, Skins & Punks... sad times!

@24
Paolo

The theme is the title is not in the chorus of the song..both these songs have no chorus..
Heres me thinking i was being clever!!

Frank I D

Tiffanys became the Mayfair in the mid 80's...can't remember what it was before then...think your right about the Locarno though....

Sorry what i meant to say was the Locarno became Tiffanys...

Ahhhhhhhh, finally. Vic `The Growl` Galloway is back on the show. Graduate of the Smashie & Nicey School of Radio DJs (I`m sure he`s also responsible for teaching BB to always speak over the intros of songs in true 70`s Mobile Disco style).

Anyway, got to find a way of getting Bachman Turner Overdrive, `You Aint Seen Nothin Yet` on the show this week.

Monday doesnt work.

Tuesday - BTO played the Apollo twice, the first time (01/05/75) they were supported by Thin Lizzy. (Obrigado Pablito)

Wednesday - What better driving song is there?

Thursday - If Vic introduce`s it by saying `Lets rock`, it`ll make a few people smile.


Lets rock!

Near the Locarno was the Curzon Cinema where the audience were more interesting than the films.

#43

Frank,

Yip, I recall Tiffanys was no sooner renamed the Locarno & then management changed for the 3rd time and its was all change back to Tiffanys, "confused you soon will be..."

Mayfair, was next and eventually became the Garage.

Saw the DK's in ROOFTOPS of all places, any bloggers out there visit the Bungalow Bar, Renfrew Road, Paisley... managed to get up close and personal with Fay Fyfe on more than one occasion.

#46 oop's "next"... door!

Hey Glen...

Outstanding post... I've often wondered about the Beethoven Bust as seen from Renfrew Street...

#46 Ah Rooftops! I remember that place! Went there twice - once to see a Stretcheads gig in the 90's and the second time was one of their infamous 'singles nights'. I never met such a sad bunch of people in my life! I never went back - WAY too scary.

#48

I think it was a music shop. You used to be able to go into a small square from Sauchiehall Street. Woolworth's sign is still at the Renfrew Street corner.

A friend of mine saw Cream at the Locarno in 1967. He was unimpressed by Clapton's work rate - holding one note for a minute.

#51 I remember a gig I played in a band in the old McKinlay Arms hotel in Inveraray around 1984 at which I did a one note guitar solo! There was a pool table in front of the playing area and a puggy to one side. Between tunes we were either on the pool table or on the puggy - great night! I must admit though, we did enjoy banging out that tune and the one note guitar solo was fun!

Maybe they could play the Hovis music on Tuesday.

A couple of good Dylan tracks for Monday

Subterranean ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖsick Blues

Just Like Tom Tumb's Blues

and best of all

My Back Pages, if the 30th Anniversary Convcert version would be played everyone would love it even those who dont like Dylan as this features His Bobness, Clapton, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Neil Young and Roger McGuinn and an incredible array of backing musicians.

Norrie,

Like the sound of My Back Pages.

Hey Scotch, Another cover check it out...

#55 I was once asked to re-record a track that some of the guys from Wolfstone had made as the producer didn't like it. It ended up on a video in the US promoting Scotland abroad. I had to re-write the tune to make it more idiomatic. I did it as a favour to the guy who wrote the tune - I got a nice lunch out of it! :-)

#56 Were, always a must see during the formative years of Celtic Connections.

#56 Have you ever worked with Iron Horse, grew up with Ross Kennedy.

#58 No I never did. Annie's vocals were great though. It's a pity they are not still around.

#59 Yip, just never got that mega break.

#55

Madmac,

Thank you! I didn't even know that album existed. Quite amazing how things can just pass you by.

#29 Scotch, Was Edith a "barbecutie" or was that the wife?

Scotch
whappened to your first love after thr Sparks gig. Did she tell you to piaf. Were there any regrets?

#41
Frank it wisnae me.

T

tiffany's and Locarno were the same place but now it's the casino, not the garage. It was definitely further down towards Charing cross

#63 Maybe the town wasn't big enough.

#66 L.O.L. For both of them!

#65 Your correct Paolo. Locarno and Tiffany's were the same place.

However, in the early 80's it changed from being the then Tiffany's back to being the Locarno (hence my ref. to the SOFT CELL gig) but lo and behold mid 80's and prior to being the Casino it reverted to being Tiffany's for a short time. Mayfair / Garage was and is separate and next door heading up towards the former Stratchclyde Uni. Halls of Residence.

In its former incarnation as The Electric Garden, The Garage hosted Pink Floyd, Them and Deep Purple as well as local bands like the Dream Police and Beggars Opera.

The Bay City Rollers once played at the youth centre in Anster.

I didn't go

DC

In common with a load of others.

Alright, already!!!

Can we stop this past Glesgae Gig love-in?

Tiffanys in Edinburgh was far superior to its waast-by namesake (you tell them Julie!)

And another thing, Des O Connor always hated the Apollo, but never had a bad word to say about Anster Youth Club.


Lets rock.

I always disagreed with Des O'Connor.

DC

MONDAY:

Here are some of my favorites that don't include the title anywhere in the song, much less in the chorus:

"Song For Whoever" - The Beautiful South
"Obscurity Knocks" - Trash Can Sinatras
"Dover Beach" - The Bangles
"The Saturday Boy" - Billy Bragg

Rich in North Carolina

#62
Definitely the trouble and strife.
I fell for the witches promise. >8-D




#63
Edith and her family moved back to Suffolk.

#72 Disagreement is thoroughly disagreeable. Anybody disagree? We must be telt.

@64
paolo...it wisnae you

MONDAY-

The Air Near My Fingers - The White Stripes.

Also wanted to say that Duffy was not really my choice for last Thursday. It was my daughter's suggestion and she asked me to email it in. I didn't think it would actually get played and I feel bad that it probably squeezed out something better - I'd hate to think it might have been Billy Bragg.

#77
Don't feel bad. I'm sure your daughter was delighted. Family first.

Jan- dont worry about that! Things get played on lots of shouts, on one and all stops inbetween. Good to see a suggestion for Monday as they seem to be thin on the ground!

But obtusely you have reminded me of a cracker, has been played not that long ago but someone I had not heard of were it not for the GIO bloggers

Richard Hawley - Coles Corner

I cannot claim that suggestion as one of mine really as I have just touched on his work but its a great song from a fantastic artist.

#79
Hawley's a good shout norrie.

I've already posted a list but since suggestions are slow in comin in here's some more good uns for monday

Day in the Life / Beatles
Sympathy for the Devil / Stones
Black Dog / Led Zeppelin
Paranoid / Black Sabbath
Rainy day women / Bob Dylan
For Your Babies / Simply Red
Good Riddance / Green Day

oh and winter in the hamptons /Josh Rouse


I'll stop now.

~79 that is the makings of a great C90!

#77

Duffy is great. Billy Bragg is worthy but unexciting.

#83 The best way I could respond is by suggesting the opposite.

Dont want to prolong this debate, but I am genuinely interested.

I saw Amy winehouse at Barrrowland, she was fragile but fantastic, Duffy seems likje a very poor imitation, not slagging her at all with that but I feel its a bit like comparing Phil collins and Peter Gabriel.

but she has sold loads, won tons of awards and i admit my tastes are limited....

#85 - Your instincts are correct, Norrie. Duffy is very aptly named. A nasal whine and nothing more. The Empertor's new clothes spring to mind.

Monday - Songs That Don't Mention The Title In The Chorus:

Black Dog - Led Zeppelin
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Unchained Meoldy - U2 (cover of the Righteous Brothers classic)

Unchained Melody - great suggestion, any version. I have not heard U2 so I would like to hear that.

No strong opinions on Billy Bragg. I would like to hear Duffy singing in Welsh. Cerys Matthews' Welsh language offering was well received. (In Wales).

#89 Coals to Newcastle...

Re: #9, #12, #18, #83

Jim,

Is the full moon exerting its influence upon you?

#91

Scotch #91, the full moon means JimBareErse-Kain?

>:-)

DC

Hahaha brilliant! At least it isn't bared over a dyke... On second thoughts, scratch that.

#1 #1 #2 #3 #5 #8 #13 #21 #34 #55 #89

Duffy or Billy Bragg - there's only one way to settle it - FIGHT.

There's a brilliant joke in there somewhere about DUFFing up and BRAGGing - perhaps one particular combatant floats like a floater whilst the other smells like a bee...

Jim, DC

You two are bams.

Now I have a picture in my head, and it won't go away!

>8-D

Great 100 post nearly and about 6 song suggestions.

madmac will be back on with his treacle comments, EC chucked it about 840 posts ago and AFR is distracted by the forthcoming Kraftwerk / radiohead gig. Backlash soon methinks.

I'm not in the habit, I said I'm not in the habit of repeating myself, but;

'Never Moon a Lycanthrope' - Lon Chaney, Jr.

#98

Och weel, nivvir mind! Sae lang as the bairns are happy!!