TO BOLDLY GO...TO OUTER SPACE
Well, last night's New York theme was excellent fun with a huge range of music across genres. It just shows what can be done with 'Get it on' and why the programme is so popular... not only do YOU choose the music, but you don't know what's coming next! The letter 'O' is now up for grabs. We contemplated Neil Martin's suggestion of the Orient, as well as Orchestration from Glen Miller and Capt Ramius; Scotch Git chanced his arm with Organised Crime; while Jim Frae Erskine didn't get anywhere with Optimism... Occupations, Opening lines and One-hit-wonders were all in the running, but it was 'Outer Space' that triumphed! Thanks to Archie's Dad, Billy in Alloa, Joe in Leith, James in Hyndland, Simon in Fife and Lynne on the Isle of Skye for getting in touch with this nomination. I think the show will be out of this world, with a stellar cast of inter-galactic, mega-stars and I, for one, am over the moon... OK, that's enough! Enjoy the theme and get those choices in to me as soon as possible.
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At 28th Jul 2010, paolopablo wrote:Adams night has been cancelled. He doesn't want to miss the Space Theme.
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At 28th Jul 2010, norriemaclean wrote:Space
Lliving in a box
Tom Petty - into the great wide open
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At 28th Jul 2010, Pedlar18 wrote:OUTER SPACE
So, how about Enterprise theme tune "Faith of the Heart" - the refrain includes "...I can reach any star..." - by Russell Watson (or you could play Rod's version!)
Or, to be more obvious and/or corny:
- Bowie's "Space Oddity"
- Dr Demento "StarTrekkin"
- Richard Strauss- "Also Sprach Zarathustra" AKA the Intro to 2001 Space Odyssey
Allan, Galashiels
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At 28th Jul 2010, Glen Miller wrote:Thursday
Outta Space - Billy Preston
Orange Blossom Special - The Spotnicks
I See The Moon - The Stargazers
P is for Power Pop
Strong melodic guitar-based songs typified by Badfinger's No Matter What including anything from The Move to Fountains of Wayne
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At 28th Jul 2010, Scotch Get wrote:TO BOLDLY GO...TO OUTER SPACE
We can always depend on the team to deliberately split an infinitive.
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At 28th Jul 2010, Scotch Get wrote:BRING ME THE RED PLANET OF ALFREDO GARCIA!
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At 28th Jul 2010, sixtiesthrowback wrote:How about 鈥淎fter the Goldrush鈥 (the Prelude version rather than the Neil Young original, since 鈥淥riginals鈥 was rejected as a theme!)
and following Pedlar18, a more obvious list:
Telstar
Bad Moon Rising
Catch a Falling Star
Fly me to the Moon
You鈥檙e my Venus
Star Trekking
Everyone鈥檚 gone to the Moon
Venus in blue Jeans
I鈥檓 the urban Spaceman
I wish I were a Spaceman (Fireball XL5)
Sun arise
Life on Mars
Stardust
Starry Starry Night (Don McLean)
Blue Moon
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At 28th Jul 2010, Pedlar18 wrote:I don't remember the sixties - what's obvious to you, etc.
But on the moon theme:
- R.E.M. - Man on the moon
- Run Rig - Rocket to the Moon
- Pink Floyd - Great Gig in the Sky (or any track from DSOTM)
Allan, Galashiels
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At 28th Jul 2010, Pedlar18 wrote:And, even less obvious moon-songs:
- Cat Stevens - Moonshadow
- Nanci Griffith - Once in a Very Blue Moon
- Little Feat - Spanish Moon
- Van Morrison - Moondance
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At 28th Jul 2010, Scotch Get wrote:MONDAY
HEID BANGIN' BAMS
(Ah cannae spell psychotic).
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At 28th Jul 2010, Scotch Get wrote:#9
Tom Morton thinks 'Spanish Moon' is the only song Little Feat ever recorded.
>8-D
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At 28th Jul 2010, mary-doll wrote:Space.
Does Universe count? I'm only submitting one band tonight because I've asked for space stuff before and some of it has been played. If it wasn't, I'm not in too much of a rush to start canvassing for those to make up for it - I'm easy that way. Might make it for another show.
I love Crowded House again - after 4 years of empty nest, it feels odd, but OK. Other than that - these songs resonate in a lot of ways I'm not going into for the sake of a "good story". The music speaks for itself, they both fit.
Please play some
Crowded House
Private Universe or
Distant Sun
Thank you!
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At 28th Jul 2010, paolopablo wrote:Space
Joybringer / Manfred Mann's Earthband
based on Gustav Holsts Planet suite.
Vic
Every time we do Space this gets asked for on the blog. Gauny play it?
P is for Proclaimers. A duo not often heard on GIO. Classics such as Sunshine on Leith and I'm Gonna Be really should be played more......
Nurse! Nurse.......
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At 28th Jul 2010, norriemaclean wrote:Patti Smith Group - Space Monkey
T. Rex - Space Boss
Andy Whyte - Me The Moon And You
Black - Fly Up To The Moon
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At 28th Jul 2010, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:I married a monster from outer space ~ John Cooper Clarke
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At 28th Jul 2010, Scotch Get wrote:THURSDAY
Outer Space, in collaboration with Over My Dead Body! brings you
a song about the Apollo 11 moon landing. Told from the perspective of Michael Collins, the man who stayed in the mother ship whilst Aldrin and Armstrong went walkabout.
The name LEM you hear in the first line of the chorus is an acronym for Lunar Excursion Module, the craft which landed on the lunar surface.
'For Michael Collins, Jeffrey and Me' - Jethro Tull
Vic
Every time we do Space this gets asked for on the blog. (By me). Gauny play it?
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At 28th Jul 2010, Scotch Get wrote:I should add that the New York show was particularly good. I only felt the need to change channels thrice!
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At 28th Jul 2010, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:Astral Traveller ~ Yes
Play mines Vic.... go on, go on, go on
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At 28th Jul 2010, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:Pluto ~ Bjork
Saturn 5 ~ Inspiral Carpets
Every planet we reach is dead ~ Gorillaz
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At 28th Jul 2010, Scottish Lass wrote:Mean Green Mother From Outer Space, Levi Stubbs
(from the film version of Little Shop of Horrors)
The Galaxy Song, Monty Python
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At 28th Jul 2010, gaiebrown wrote:To infinity and beyond...............
(Just back from Toy Story 3)
The Dark is Rising - Mercury Rev
The Ballad of Davy Crockett (In Outer Space) - They Might Be Giants
Mercury Blues - David Lindley
Cosmic Wheels - Donovan
P = Pigs Flying (2 hours of them)
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At 28th Jul 2010, Glen Miller wrote:Virgo - The Perpetual Perfectionist - Cosmic Sounds from The Zodiac album
Caption:
Invisible Man runs amok at Pacific Quay
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At 28th Jul 2010, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:Apparently there's a fair degree of rubbish in space
Space Junk ~ DEVO
Nova lepidoptera ~ Barclay James Harvest
More inspired pigs!
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At 28th Jul 2010, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:#21
Did you shed a tear at the end?
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At 28th Jul 2010, henri hannah wrote:Great show tonight Vic!! ( even if you didn't play John Lennon, which would have made it sublime)
For 'Outer Space' here's a couple to get going with:
Space Shanty - Leftfield
I heard this performed in the Barrowland Ballroom in 96: Amazing. Let's hear it, Vic
Space Walk - Lemon Jelly
I also witnessed this performed in the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh in 2003 - not amazing, but I just love the intro to this and the climatic end
On the subject of Edinburgh, if anyone can confirm the detail, I'd like to go and congratulate Adam on some fine blogging over the last year.
regardez youse
henri
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At 28th Jul 2010, joe-k-brown wrote:Shame on the moon - Eleanor McEvoy
Blue moon revisited - Cowboy Junkies
The whole of the moon - Waterboys
The sun ain't gonna shine anymore - Walker Brothers
Waiting for a star to fall - Boy meets girl
When the stars go blue - Ryan Adams
Satellite Radio - Steve Earle (or 成人快手 to Houston, which only has a tenuous link with space in the title)
Heliopolis by night - Aberfeldy
Rocket in my pocket - Little Feat
The great gig in the sky - Pink Floyd
Sun and moon and stars - Nanci Griffith
Joe
Linlithgow
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At 29th Jul 2010, Glen Miller wrote:#25
Arrangements
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At 29th Jul 2010, DC wrote:To the tune of Fireball XL5
I wish I was a spaceman, the fastest guy alive,
I'll switch off the radio and tune to channel five...
next line please...
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At 29th Jul 2010, Glen Miller wrote:Yes I'd spacewalk 500 miles
To see Trish Goddard live
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At 29th Jul 2010, paolopablo wrote:Vic there's a theory that GIO only possess three Bob Seger tracks.
You could go down in history as the man to blow that theory apart.
Shame on the Moon / Bob Seger
Is there a difference between outer space and inner space. If so how about
The space Between / Dave Matthews Band
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At 29th Jul 2010, CaptRamius wrote:#7
You forgot our old warhorse for every time we do space:
Stars Across The Moon
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At 29th Jul 2010, CaptRamius wrote:Real request for tonight:
* Billy Bragg - My Flying Saucer
From the with Wilco, putting music to unused Woody Guthrie lyrics.
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At 29th Jul 2010, gaiebrown wrote:#24 not quite, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Which was a sort of relief since I tried to watch Avatar on DVD at the weekend and gave up, wondering what was the nmatter with me that the film absolutely everyone raved about didn't do it for me and also made me feel slightly dizzy with the endless camera movement.
seconds for Painted Moon, Billy and also Paulo for some more Bob Seger.
I'll be with youse all in spirit tonight and hope there'll be a Glesga meet-up sometime as well.
P = Punks, teds, hippies and goths. What youth culture did you embrace and what songs defined it for you?
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At 29th Jul 2010, Scotch Get wrote:#33
I fear your memory is somewhat cloudy, Cap'n.
THURSDAY
'Never Moon a Werewolf in London' - Warren Zevon
>8-D
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At 29th Jul 2010, CaptRamius wrote:#24
Avatar's OK, but the camera movement doesn't make sense in 2D, and when you lose the eyecandy, you realise all you're left with is an over-long version of .
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At 29th Jul 2010, Scotch Get wrote:MONDAY
PACIFIC
Big enough for ya?
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At 29th Jul 2010, CaptRamius wrote:That said, it is visually stunning in 3D on a IMAX screen.
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At 29th Jul 2010, norriemaclean wrote:Great Ronson solo in:
David Bowie - Moonage daydream
absolutely love this track.....
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At 29th Jul 2010, gaiebrown wrote:#37 perhaps a large Pernod would help, then it wouldn't matter if nothing made sense. And I could wear my 3D specs. Yes, I see how next Saturday evening's shaping up now.
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At 29th Jul 2010, CaptRamius wrote:#36
Yep, you're right. I get it wrong every time we do space too.
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At 29th Jul 2010, henri hannah wrote:It would just not be right without 'Blue Moon' on Outer Space night.
Trouble is, which version?
Vic,Miss Babs & team, there is an unlikely but really fabulous version of Blue Moon by none other than Bob Dylan from the otherwise unusual Self Portrait album - which really does deserve to be heard.
It would make up for not hearing John Lennon on New York night.
Blue Moon - Bob Dylan
regardez youse
henri
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At 29th Jul 2010, norriemaclean wrote:David Bowie:
Space Oddity
Hallo Spaceboy
Starman
Moonage daydream
Love Rocket F1-11
New Killer Star
Fall Dog Bombs The Moon
I took a trip on a gemini spacecraft
Lady Stardust
Shining Star
Looking For Sattelites
Loving The Alien
Star
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At 29th Jul 2010, CaptRamius wrote:P is for PLANTs
Whether that be Fields of Barley, What A Wonderful World, Where the Wild Roses Grow, Supergrass or of course Led Zep.
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At 29th Jul 2010, CaptRamius wrote:...and then we might *finally* get the double whammy of Kate Bush's truly incredible Under the Ivy.
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At 29th Jul 2010, mzungu74 wrote:Outer Space theme is a great idea :)
My suggestions for tonight:
Ladies and Gentlemen We are Floating in Space - Spirtulaised.
Quite possibly one of the greatest songs ever. Never hear it on the wireless.
Do You Realise? - Flaming Lips. Likewise
Let the Sunshine in - from Hair
Do Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman - oasis
Champagne Supernova - Oasis
The Space Between - Dave Matthews Band. When was the last time they were played on Radio Scotland?!
Cheers
M74
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At 29th Jul 2010, CaptRamius wrote:I don't suppose we're getting Pink Floyd - Empty Spaces tonight. No? Didn't think so.
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At 29th Jul 2010, henri hannah wrote:Big 2nd's for
Ladies & Gentlemen, We Are Floating In Space - Spiritualized
(mzungu74) quite right, it is one of the greatest 'never heard on radio'
Lady Stardust/Moonage Daydream - David Bowie Norrie
P definately = Pigs Will Fly a show dedicated to all the things you never hear on GIO....surely there is some justice in the world. You should try it out, see what happens... go on Babs.. you can use the excuse that Vic was on duty...holiday season..
regardez youse
henri
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At 29th Jul 2010, Hughie Green wrote:Outer Space: ~
PLANET GONG will finally make contact with Earth in the year 2032 bringing world peace and ecology. To mark this future event, please play
2032 fom 2032 by GONG
P is for PLANET GONG
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At 29th Jul 2010, DC wrote:Urban Spaceman - Bonzo Dog Doodah Band
I second P for Planets. That means more Space tunes. And we won't have long to wait before S for Space.
Adam's missing a treat here!
DC
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At 29th Jul 2010, DC wrote:My real suggestion for P is Positional
Up on the roof
Here, there and everywhere
Over and over
Down Under
Above Ground
East of Eden
Across the border
etc
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At 29th Jul 2010, Glen Miller wrote:Over under sideways down backwards forwards square around. When will it end?
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At 29th Jul 2010, Scotch Get wrote:C茅ilidh dancing! Superb.......
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At 29th Jul 2010, norriemaclean wrote:P = producers. Was. Visconti. Eno. Lanois. Etc etc.
Repeat I admit but was good last time round.
Or
P = Pen, pencil and printed word. Books letters newspapers etc.
P = pirates
P =
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At 29th Jul 2010, henri hannah wrote:Big 2nd for Lauren on f***book:
Supermassive Black Hole - Muse
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At 29th Jul 2010, gaiebrown wrote:Looks all white to me
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At 29th Jul 2010, The-Alien wrote:My suggestion for P also continues the alphabet theme
Phonetic alphabet
So songs or artists with:
Alpha
B Bravo
C Charlie
D Delta
E Echo
F Foxtrot
G Golf
H Hotel
I India
J Juliet
K Kilo
L Lima
M Mike
N November
O Oscar
P Papa
Q Quebec
R Romeo
S Sierra
T Tango
U Uniform
V Victor
W Whisky
X X-ray
Y Yankee
Z Zulu
Plenty to choose and a good excuse to play Papa was a Rolling Stone and Whiskey in the Jar
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At 29th Jul 2010, loddol wrote:Hi Vic
As first time I contacted the show last night was pleased to get a mention.
So how about:
Astronomy Domine - Syd Barrett
Far Out - Blur (written by Alex James in homage to Syd Barrett)
Open the Hatch - Ooberman
or Ladies and Gentlemen - we are floating in Space - Spiritualized
Thanks
Lynne (Isle of Skye)
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At 29th Jul 2010, Jason O Donnell wrote:Hello
I suggest "Planet of Sound" by Pixies. Most of Frank Black's stuff is UFO related, but this crunching guitar record is a final triumph.
Jason O'Donnell
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At 29th Jul 2010, norriemaclean wrote:#61 great theme idea!
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At 29th Jul 2010, loddol wrote:Suggestions for P
Peace (love and understanding) or Paranoia
Lynne
Isle of Skye
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At 29th Jul 2010, DC wrote:Welcome to all you new bloggers by the way!
DC
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At 29th Jul 2010, Wee Heavy wrote:Transmissions from Uranus - Man or Astroman.
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At 29th Jul 2010, gaiebrown wrote:#66 yes, indeed. I think looking up the theme every night's had a knock-on effect. I also think the mix of music this week's been great. And hardly a mention of anyone's tea...
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At 29th Jul 2010, Glen Miller wrote:We could change the locks before Bryan gets back.
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At 29th Jul 2010, norriemaclean wrote:Glen Ireckon you could beat your 7 on Monday. Not the songs maybe but the artists....
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At 30th Jul 2010, Glen Miller wrote:P is for Predictability
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At 30th Jul 2010, DC wrote:I knew you were going to say that....
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At 30th Jul 2010, paolopablo wrote:what's P then
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At 30th Jul 2010, joe-k-brown wrote:#73 - P is for Previous Bands (ie Beyonce and Destiny's Child or Billy Idol and Generation X. Vic will play a song by the original band)
J
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At 30th Jul 2010, Glen Miller wrote:#72
P is for Premonition
#74
The idea is to choose superstars and then play second rate records by the bunch of deadbeats who used to hold them back.
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At 30th Jul 2010, gaiebrown wrote:Picture the scene:
place - GIO studio
time - 7.30 -ish Thursday
Vic: time to go through the suggestions for P. Pets, Plants, Pigs WIll Fly - yeah, let's do tha....tails off, looking at the furious head-shaking going on over the studio, moves on hastily and plays next record.
Later, Vic is taken aside and the matter explained:
'See it's like this, Vic, there are certain songs and artists that will simply not make it onto the playlists. This has led to some agitation on the blog and a Pigs Might Fly section was mooted. The bloggers jumped at the idea,not realizing it was but a trap. Simple really: make them sweat and toil for several weeks trying to get a certain song played and then finally put it out under PMF. The bloggers fall to their knees, whimpering their thanks and only later realizing that the song will NEVER EVER get played again. They no longer ask for it; the auditors of GIO looking at the request lists see nothing amiss in terms of unplayed requests. GIO remains the programme where We Choose the Music. Now if we play a whole 2 hours of PMF is will all seem too easy, there might be some sort of positive feed-back and we'd have to play some of these songs again.
But, but..stammers Vic...why do you not want to play some of the songs? I don't understand.
SImple, Vic. We don't like them.
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At 30th Jul 2010, gaiebrown wrote:perhaps I'll wait a few posts till I put in Friday requests!!
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At 30th Jul 2010, norriemaclean wrote:Q - quitting, questions
Q - quicksand and other hazards
Q- quietly does it
Q - quit moaning!
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At 30th Jul 2010, norriemaclean wrote:Q - quiz night
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