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Proud. Songs about things to be proud of.

Songs about light. Could include sun, windows, etc.

Ah I know songs about meeting up and friendship etc.

Should have been a single.....

doin' great, Norrie, keep going..

the songs where your heart leaps when you hear them out of the blue

songs about stuff you do after work.
should fit most of your criteria even if it's not the most original suggestion ever.

HALFWAY

Neither up nor down. Halfway up the stairs. Halfway to Paradise.

A half 'n' a half-pint. No' hauf the man his faither wis. Six and two threes.


I also like Gaie's 'Horses and/or Hounds' idea from the same page.

Continue the trivia theme, but rather than be a quiz question, you give the piece of trivia with the song suggestion. The more unusual the better

This has to be a blog-type theme

DC

Also Norrie's 'Hirsute' idea.

~10 oh aye hirsute that really was a good one and would be great fun.....

Put Up or Shut up.....

I Will

Show Me Heaven

etc

Pigs Might Dance

Bloggers favourite dance choons....

Uplifting

#13 speak for yourself, henri. ;o)

Theme for Friday... Pub jukeboxes! What was your favourite play for a shilling?

#16 that is a good theme.

songs you can't stay still to ...

eg 'Cuba' ... The Gibson Bros

#13 forget dancing pigs, what about a complete programme of all the songs we never get a chance to hear?





Pigs might fly for two hours

Songs that make you laugh. Not necessarily comedy songs, maybe something with a twist in the tail like Alice Cooper's 'Mary Ann'

Warren Zevon can conjure up images which make you laugh out loud.

1,2,3,4.....songs with a count in

#16

What's a shilling?

>8-D

Ask Bob

#21

Like cops and taxis, you can never find a typo when you need one!

>8-D

#21

Whit aboot yon count Arthur Strong?

Songs which namecheck dances, e.g. Waltz, Jive etc.

I know it's been done, but none of the really good suggestions were played.


i.e. mine.

And the winner was????

Well done Norrie. Bet you are proud :-) good theme

#1, #28, agreed, excellent idea which I think rounds off a week of very enjoyable themes :)

Paul, Jan - thanks very kind!

Well it's certainly stopped conversation.........

Great theme, norrie, BTW.

is we all waiting for a new thread to post the songs suggestions, but???

I'll just post one here anyway. Nobody reads back past threads - high risk strategy - but, hey, feeling dangerous tonight.

Pride is one of the seven deadly sins. On a scale of 1 to 7, it's hardly the worst. Don't know why Schadenfreude, Intentioned Ignorance or Rudeness hasn't been added in to take its place, personally I think they're all greater sins.

Aye - I'm a proud mother. Nothing else I've done (or not done) brings me greater pleasure (and pain) than those two wee sprogs who turned into themselves. And who will still be turning into themselves for as long as it takes anybody. (is parenting linguistically related to parentheses???? Maybe it's those all-embracing hugs visualalikey thing)

For both our sons.
Guns and Roses Sweet Child of Mine

It's a jungle out there, as my dad still tells me. And so it goes.

Makes me wonder how I keep from going under.

"is we all waiting for a new thread to post the songs suggestions"

I'm just trying to guess which one of the boys at the back is going to be first to request My Ding A Ling.

Lions Den / Bruce Springsteen

There's a Pride in there

#34

Why would I request your Ding A Ling?

#35 Lion sleeps tonight...

I strongly suspect that this thread is all we're getting. Perhaps the title should give us a clue...

As we all know my requests don't even get mentioned, let alone played.

I intend to utilise this power as a force for good. Henceforth, all suggestions for Morrissey, The Smiffs, Simply Red, U2, Sting, Oasis, Queen, Jimmy Sommerville, Jamie Cullum, Wet Wet Wet, Take That, The Killers, Simple Minds, A-Ha and Joe Dolce should be submitted under my user name.

If this cunning plan succeeds, (why wouldn't it?), the show will improve beyond recognition.

Don't worry about me. Nothing worthwhile is achieved without sacrifice.

























noble git

39. At 11:35pm on 23 Sep 2010, Scotch Git wrote:

Morrissey - I Just Want To see the Boy Happy

I request Sacrifice

Scotch Git

8*0

#39 This is one of the things I don't "get" about the producers and their choices. Speaking only for myself, I realise I probably get more than my "fair share" of stuff played - perhaps they think I'm some kind of psycho who'll go daft if it is ignored and send them a foxglove laced pretty cup-cake. Or something. Or maybe it's because I'm a bloggerer. It's safe to say, I might get a tad miffed at not hearing anything I've asked for, but there's plenty other folk out there with shouts that are no less wonderful, fantastic, incredible or brilliant than mine... it's great to get a song played. A bonus, not a given. Fine if a suggestion is played and no mention. The song is played. Can't ask for more. To be fair - who the hell wants to hear just bloggers' names every night?? But - aye - time to give Scotch a bit more room.
Said it before, say it again - he's not just here to provide the fun and games between themes and to keep the blog in stitches. He also suggests great songs. But you don't often play them.

#39

I like the Killers.

as a Scotch Git i'm proud of the fact that our most famous seasonal celebration has been exported around the world:-

New Years Day - U2

;-D

As have any of our citizens with any gumption.

Great theme. Again, happy to second M-D (#32).

My Girl - the Temptations, for my better half, Jane.......or "This is is us" - Harris/Knopfler. It was her birthday last Sunday and I missed the opportunity to flag this up on GIO.

Just back from the US, one of the most unashamedly patriotic places I have experienced. Taking that as a cue: "Caledonia" - Dougie Maclean.

Joe
Linlithgow

#43
I like them too but what is the point of that pointless cover of romeo and juliet. If you're not gonna do it better or different then just don't do it.




#39 What! Don't you like the proclaimers as well! We'll have a whip round on saturday night and you can get a pound for every proclaimers song you don't get on.

#22

12 pennies!

I am proud to be acquainted with Mr S-G on the blog; it is High Time (Paul Jones) he had a shout as he would most certainly be

Scotch Mist - Lindisfarne

if he were not here.

My children do mostly merit being called my

Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan

I am proud indeed to be Scottish (though not when walking through our litter-strewn streets and nearby countryside)

Hearts of Olden Glory - Runrig

and I was incredibly proud of Greenock when the

Tall Ships - Wolfstone

were here.

Scotch On The Rocks – The Band of the Black Watch – National Pride
Okie From Muskogee - Merle Haggard - Civic Pride
Papa Loved Mama - Garth Brooks - Family Pride
Freedom! '90 - George Michael - Gay Pride
Lion Eyes - The Eagles - Pride Pride

#49

Gaie,

I'm touched. Here's one for you. Caution! Tears guaranteed:

"I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be."

'He Didn't Have to Be' -

Triva answers:

Just in case anyone is interested.... Answers to yesterdays music trivia:

1. He borrowed (OK, stole!) the opening lines from the Paul Simon song 'Leaves That are Green' and subsequently produced his first (and signature) hit.

A: BILLY BRAGG: NEW ENGLAND

2. Judy Garlands Grand-Niece sings, but not to be confused with the Springsteen classic of the same name.

A: AUDRA MAY: THE RIVER (Well deducted guys!)

3. The Group are linked by the following: (Patti Boyd, Barbara Bach, Linda Eastman and Cynthia Powell). This is the title track from their 12th and final studio album.

A:The 4 ladies are all ex-vives of THE BEATLES: LET IT BE

M

They're O.K. in Oklahoma
Up in Arkansas they're fair
But those old folks in Missouri
They don't even know you're there

But at a dance hall down in Texas
That's the finest place to be
The women they all look beautiful
And their men will buy your beer for free



'That's Right (You're Not From Texas)' - Lyle Lovett

#51 Thank you.



Would a hairdryer sort my keyboard now do you think? And how am I to hit Tesco with my mascara all over the place?

#42

Mary-Doll,

Please! You're making me blush...


:-)

#54

Mascara? In Shettleston the lassies go to Tesco in their jammies!

(Other supermarkets are available).

>8-D

Trivia answer:
Which well known record has the first line:

"She loves you"?

A. She Loves You - The Beatles

#52

Their last studio album was Abbey Road.

Dance moves and necktie courtesy of Glen Miller.


"When people stop and people stare, you know it fills my heart with pride"

'You're Such a Good Looking Woman' -

#57

yeah, yeah, yeah.......

#57 I disagree. Was I Me Mine not the last Beatles studio session? If so that is on Let It Be therefore Let It Be is actually the last studio album, albeit the bulk of it recorded before Abbey Road? Mind you Lennon did not play in that session.....hmmmm. Paolo will adjudicate.

It's raining! I was forced to take shelter in this internet café.

;o)

Norrie - Great theme!

#39 - Unhinged. On the other hand - If Bryan ignores you you become a martyr.
A cunning plan indeed!


#58 - Massive support for Joe Dolan!


My Boy - Elvis

You can't have a theme on things that make you proud and not include this!

I hope you all enjoy the get-together tomorrow. Henri sends his best wishes also. Now we're going for a cup of tea! Bye!

:o)

Friday's criteria? ...

a) a bit more fun
b) reflect the week-end vibe
c) wide-ranging appeal

Got the answer ... 'Will Ye Be Proud' by The Real McKenzies ... It's got the lot!!! - GIO please ...

If no then I'll proudly suggest this little lot for perusal ...

'Proud to be Canadian' ... The Arrogant Worms (would be so good)
'Stellify' ... Ian Brown (so apt)
'Flushed Chest' ... Joan as a Police Woman (check it out)
'I get a kick out of you' ... Frank Sinatra (class)
'Amazing' ... Tin Machine
'True Colours' ... Cyndi Lauper
'My Proud Mountains' ... Townes Van Zandt
'Brite Side' ... Deborah Harry (a true hidden gem)
'I'm partial to your Abracadabra' ... Ian Dury & the Blockheads
'Andy you're a star' ... Killers
'Proud to be a Punk' ... The Casualties (Parental Guidance applies)

Well, I've only been asking for months so a rare opportunity to hear

Walk Tall by Dreadzone

has once more arisen...or

This Could Be The Day - James Grant

both songs about begining to believe in yourself and taking pride in what you can achieve.

Conversely, there's Bonnie Raitt - Love Has No Pride a song about being powerless to circumstance.

regardez youse

henri

#60

You are right. Apologies to Mike.

Her Majesty also ends with the word 'mine', so no argument about their last word.

I won tickets to see McCartney at the SECC on the strength of this wrong notion.

All this user's posts have been removed.Why?

All this user's posts have been removed.Why?

It's worse that

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

Sadder and wiser I trudge on.

#50 missed one Glen

Mother Freedom - Bread - Mother's Pride

What makes me proud? Watching Rory bowl wrist spin, I just wish he'd keep his googly out of the kitchen. His batting's a different matter, his best for the season was 0 not out.

Probably not that amazing, but he was born with a heart problem, and had a 10 hour operation when he was 2 weeks old, he's had 3 more since and needs to go for a bit of minor tweaking sometime in the next year.

In the words of Billy Bragg, The Boy Done Good.

It's plain everyone wants to pan me today.

Off to watch AC Milanda.

#70

Use your loaf Glen, they're not exactly on a roll at the moment.

Crumbs, Adam. They may not be as elegant as the Jam Tarts but they've never had the same dough.

How could I forget about Fanny?

I Need You Need Me - Fanny - from the album Mother's Pride

Brayn/Babs - check this out! This is a fabulous track by the Grandmothers of rock by wimmin folk.

regardez youse

henri

I could never manage but I would be proud if I could

Rush - Marathon

Be kind to others

Iris DeMent - My Life

Pride in your nation

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Establishing the Mason-Dixon line was an achievement

Mark Knopfler - Sailing to philadelphia

#51 'struth - that's the mascara gone again. It is the most wonderful song, timing couldn't be more appropriate as it would have been my Dad's 90th tomorrow and he was a one in a million Dad. But hey, twice in one day...

Next week's themes???

#55 sorry about that. pretty certain your blushes will have been replaced by something more worthy by now. sounding like a deranged fanbot - oddly, I'm not in the least bit concerned. My childhood is muchly represented by country songs about stuff and nonesense that I might have played, or which could be in the offing. I'm not here to shit neither on my ma nor my pa. They did what they did. I still don't understand how they divied us all up. Can't have been easy, whatever the story. And the one thing that always sticks out - we had a call from our dad, every week. Without fail. Still do. Even if it's just to tell me I'm an arsey whatnot.