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Bryan Burnett | 19:05 UK time, Friday, 29 April 2011
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Comment number 1.
At 29th Apr 2011, gaie wrote:looks like it's the space theme again - that's a flying saucer surely?
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Comment number 2.
At 29th Apr 2011, DC wrote:Nope, that's prince harry
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Comment number 3.
At 29th Apr 2011, Scotch Get wrote:A trailer for Monday's edition of Get It On was broadcast prematurely on Tom Morton's show today.
If you want to you can hear this trailer on the 'Listen Again' facility. 1 hour 27 minutes in.
Here is a wee sample:-
"It's Themeless Monday, so ask for whatever you like!"
You like that? Here's another:-
"There are no limits on tonight's playlist! Let's make it one of the most eclectic shows yet!"
Yes.
Let's...
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Comment number 4.
At 29th Apr 2011, dale_kelvin wrote:ms babs (aka ms babs)..............this lense is gi'en me gyp the day.
harry (aka prince of spin)..........every time i laff my head expands
cheers frae the dale............payment in they maundy coins by monday. cha ching
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Comment number 5.
At 29th Apr 2011, dale_kelvin wrote:#4 was entry for CAPTION LOOT
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Comment number 6.
At 29th Apr 2011, Scotch Get wrote:#1
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Comment number 7.
At 29th Apr 2011, Scotch Get wrote:*sigh*
it's - it is
its - possessive
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Comment number 8.
At 29th Apr 2011, paolopablo wrote:That has to be the worse piece of Photoshop ever.
I mean it doesn't even look like a real tear.
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Comment number 9.
At 29th Apr 2011, gaie wrote:#7
we know
??
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Comment number 10.
At 29th Apr 2011, dale_kelvin wrote:opening the book on
'to france'......................mike oldfield/maggie reilly
'border reiver'..................knopfler
'born under a bad sign'................richard hawley (buddy holly meets sheffield)
cheers frae the dale
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Comment number 11.
At 29th Apr 2011, DC wrote:Caption
Harry passes out the sickbags for anyone of a mind tae switch on the telly on 29/04/11
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Comment number 12.
At 29th Apr 2011, DC wrote:Allegedly
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Comment number 13.
At 29th Apr 2011, gaie wrote:#7/#9 spotted. Thank goodness. It's not as if the posts are really worth reading 5 times each.
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Comment number 14.
At 29th Apr 2011, DC wrote:Maybe Babs was being referred to as "it"?
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Comment number 15.
At 30th Apr 2011, norriemaclean wrote:Well it is clearly photoshopped but I think Miss B looks lovely. Brian next time pick a hat that matches Miss B's outfit, she would I am sure. And it is nice to see the puff shoulders making a comeback...long overdue.
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Comment number 16.
At 30th Apr 2011, dale_kelvin wrote:has the bus to millport been sorted yet?............a place ah've nivver been.
cheers frea the dale
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Comment number 17.
At 1st May 2011, mary-doll wrote:No wonder Babs is crying - that's a poor replacement for Bryan.
#7 - who slipped up this time? Just as well we have you on hand to keep us up to speed. They never taught us young 'uns grammar, ye kain. But - how come you never picked paolo up on the "worse" thing? Is it an in joke?
We should be telt.
!Hola Adam! - only 24 hours late. Hope it was worth the wait.
Anyhoos -
Caravan Palace Je M'Amuse
need some electroswing for Monday.
Hands up - one of the lads just introduced me to this lot. I've lost at least a stone since - can't stop dancing along. Usually in the kitchen. Whilst cooking something exotic or mundane - depends what's in the fridge.
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Comment number 18.
At 1st May 2011, DC wrote:Nothin wrong wi 'worse'. It's the 'ever' that puts it aw wrong.
Sounds like your culinary skills should be featured on Get It On M-D
DC
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Comment number 19.
At 1st May 2011, Scotch Get wrote:#17
Mary-Doll,
For one thing, #8 follows #7. For another, I expect better from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ.
I agree with Lynne Truss and the much missed Keith Waterhouse.
Aberrant apostrophes are an abhorrent abomination.
>8-D
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Comment number 20.
At 1st May 2011, gaie wrote:There was one teacher remembered by all from Rothesay Academy of a certain era. He was terrifying in his use of sarcasm and there will be people whose lives were undoubtedly blighted by his withering ferocity; but there are also many who have been grateful all our lives for his insistence on precision in use of language. He was the one teacher that absolutely everyone spoke of when we had a reunion a few years ago, and the one teacher whose words could still be recalled with absolute clarity.
That's not entirely out of GIO context as his son was a DJ at one time and must have been one of the first GIO 'regulars', though not in several years now.
anyway, a wee eclectic mix for tomorrow for starters:
Month of May - Arcade Fire - timely
Ghost Woman Blues - The Low Anthem - favourite band of the moment
Quarryman's Lament - Joe Bonamassa - favourite guitarist of the moment
Angels With Dirty faces - Frankie Miller - in celebration of release of boxed set
El Rayo-X - David Lindley & Jackson Browne - because it's great fun
Chip - The Real McKenzies - because because
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Comment number 21.
At 1st May 2011, paolopablo wrote:As new social convenor Gaie, tomorrows themeless bank holiday would have been a good night to have arranged a swally. I mean come on get the finger out!
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Comment number 22.
At 1st May 2011, gaie wrote:Paolo, I have to remind you AGAIN that I could not be appointed social convenor before the AGM, and being newly employed again I find my time in short supply for arranging the extra-curriculars, therefore will not be standing for office.
However, just say the word and I'll be happy to attend whichever event you, as current social convenor, are organising. My calendar of social events is unsurprisingly blank at present.
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Comment number 23.
At 1st May 2011, DC wrote:I'll be in Elie in an hour and a half if anyone fancies a pint...
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Comment number 24.
At 1st May 2011, paolopablo wrote:Who's Elie?
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Comment number 25.
At 1st May 2011, Adam_from_Rio wrote:#23
The words `buying me` are strangely missing here.
#17
I hung around, spinning on my seat waiting for you MD, but eventually gave up and went to see Thor instead.
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Comment number 26.
At 1st May 2011, paolopablo wrote:#22 Congratulations on your new job Gaie. who are you working for? Sticklerforprocedures.com?
Monday
I've been workin / Van Morrison
For Gaie's new career
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Comment number 27.
At 1st May 2011, Scotch Get wrote:#22, #26
Gaie,
Please allow me to add my congratulations.
#25
Adam,
Thor has been getting good reviews. Does it live up to the hype?
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Comment number 28.
At 1st May 2011, paolopablo wrote:Every night / Phoebe Snow
Germ free adolescence / poly styrene
a wee tribute since both passed away last week
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Comment number 29.
At 1st May 2011, mary-doll wrote:#22 Congratulations, gaie!
#18 DC, my culinary skills are no match to those that get a mention. ;o)
#19 - just sayin'. That's me telt? ;o)))
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Comment number 30.
At 1st May 2011, Glen Miller wrote:#22
Well done on being gainfully employed again, although I have to say I don't miss it. I wonder if you knew my old teacher JD who went to Rothesay. A friend of mine visits him occasionally. Approaching 90 but still able to recall his errant pupils and eccentric colleagues.
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Comment number 31.
At 1st May 2011, gaie wrote:#26/#27 thank you both very much - very lucky to have got the job, though it may not last long: it's a temporary post on a gaelic unit in a primary school and well may you laugh, since my gaelic is most definitely not up to the mark. I'm in charge of one wee boy so can only hope that as long as I keep him occupied they'll hold off throwing me out for a week or two. You should see/hear the kids doing their times tables in gaelic while patting legs and head in the correct order - it's fine for those that have rhythm and don't have to think about it; a double challenge for the others.
A Brighter Beat - Malcolm Middleton
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Comment number 32.
At 1st May 2011, gaie wrote:Thanks, Glen too. Did he teach in Rothesay?
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Comment number 33.
At 1st May 2011, gaie wrote:or was he the rector?
thanks, mary-doll too
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Comment number 34.
At 1st May 2011, norriemaclean wrote:k d Lang - heaven
9 to 5 - Dolly for Gaie
Out of Work - Gary US Bonds for Glen (noting that he is happy to be so!)
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Comment number 35.
At 1st May 2011, norriemaclean wrote:Actually for Glen
It's 5 o'clock somewhere - Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet
And can keep trying for Julie
The Boss - Outlaw Pete
And for DC/Paolo
Van The Man - in the days before rock n roll
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Comment number 36.
At 1st May 2011, Glen Miller wrote:#33
Rector
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Comment number 37.
At 1st May 2011, henri hannah wrote:A huge 2nd for Phoebe Snow and the McCartney classic 'Every Night' . I had it as a single late 70's (I think) but haven't heard it in years. I must go and download it now.
Sorry about Polly and whilst I 'get it', equally, I can't pretend to like it - being honest, much of the punk stuff just doesn't stand up beyond it's significance to it's time.
I note that none of the GIO disco playlist made it onto the real playlist - mind you, news that Elie Goulding's version of 'Your Song' ( "the worst record ever made" - G Miller) is the future monarch's favourite record does make you wonder if my debilitating comprehensive education was so bad after all. I was rather taken with the bridesmaid myself. Wonder what she's into?
regardez youse
henri
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Comment number 38.
At 1st May 2011, gaie wrote:#36
aha! well yes, indeed he was the fourth rector in my time, though I don't think the turnover was all my fault. And he'll certainly remember Nelly, the English teacher. And the history teacher, she was a bit bonkers.
Henri, if you're well enough in to know what the real playlist was, how come you don't know what the country's most eligible girl is into?
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Comment number 39.
At 1st May 2011, paolopablo wrote:#37 so did I. (The Phoebe Snow single).
Never noticed the bridesmaid. Was too busy trying to see if Harry's dad had been invited.
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Comment number 40.
At 1st May 2011, Scotch Get wrote:#39
That reminds me; you can ask for Alan & his Sherman Tank on Monday.
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Comment number 41.
At 1st May 2011, DC wrote:#25 I would have bought you a pint (again) had you been there
A fine trip to the pub slightly spoiled by having to drop sails & motor home in order to beat the tide
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Comment number 42.
At 1st May 2011, paolopablo wrote:#40
Monday
You went the Wrong way old King Louie / Alan sherman
Your right Scotch this is a bonus. Thought I only had a tank theme left to request it
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Comment number 43.
At 1st May 2011, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:I'd better show my support for 'Every Night' by Phoebe Snow considering the umpteen-and-a-bit times I've requested it!
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Comment number 44.
At 1st May 2011, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:Which bridesmaid are you all talking about? The wee one who looked like a little old man? I'm glad the very little ones disappeared for most of the ceremony...she was scaring me!
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Comment number 45.
At 1st May 2011, Glen Miller wrote:#37
And they were doing so well up to that point.
#38
To lose two rectors may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose three looks like carelessness.
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Comment number 46.
At 2nd May 2011, paulhandley wrote:#31 Gaie, well done finding something that you've got an interest in, it's a rare opportunity and hopefully your enthusiasm will carry you through!
Themeless Monday:-
I'm gonna go with something from my favourite album at the moment "The Deep Field"
Kiss The Specifics - Joan as Police Woman
Paul from Ayr
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Comment number 47.
At 2nd May 2011, gaie wrote:thank you, Paul
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Comment number 48.
At 2nd May 2011, Thing-Fish wrote:The Royal Rave-up...
Rule over apathy...
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Comment number 49.
At 2nd May 2011, RoxyJohn wrote:As Monday has 'NO' theme I decided to find songs with the word No in their title:
No Strange Delight - Roxy Music
No Face No Name No Number - Bryan Ferry (Traffic cover)
Nobody Loves Me - Bryan Ferry
J.O'B.
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Comment number 50.
At 2nd May 2011, Scotch Get wrote:I wonder why we don't have a thread for Themeless Monday?
It's not like there are any distractions.......
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Comment number 51.
At 2nd May 2011, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:THEMELESS MONDAY:
Pink Martini...perfect band for a Bank Holiday GIO show:
'Splendor In The Grass'
'Let's Never Stop Falling In Love'
'City Of Night'
Or...if you won't give them a go...
'Gold In Them Hills' - Ron Sexsmith + Chris Martin (one of my oft-requested, studiously-ignored songs...just beautiful...well worth a play)
'Patio Song' - Gorky's Zygotic Mynki ... "Isn't it a lovely day for love"
'Rock and Roll' - Velvet Underground
'Agolo' or 'Battu'- Angelique Kidjo ... African music's lovely for a sunny day
'Hey Joe' - Willy De Ville's superb mariachi version
I'm jolly awfully keen on Wye Oak at the moment...'The Altar'...great harmonies
The Daughter suggests 'Mr Curiosity' - Jason Mraz...she likes the 'surprise' towards the end.
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Comment number 52.
At 2nd May 2011, Adam_from_Rio wrote:I wonder if they'll do a John Barry in light of today's events?
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Comment number 53.
At 2nd May 2011, Scotch Get wrote:MONDAY
In honour of the beatification of John Paul II
'The Vatican Rag' - Tom Lehrer
"It's Themeless Monday, so ask for whatever you like!"
'Ode De Toilet' - Brad Paisley
"There are no limits on tonight's playlist!"
'On Again! On Again!' - Jake Thackray
"Let's make it one of the most eclectic shows yet!"
'Farm on the Freeway' - Jethro Tull
Seconding Julie @ #51
'Splendor in the Grass' - Pink Martini
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Comment number 54.
At 2nd May 2011, Adam_from_Rio wrote:Themeless (and Threed less) Monday - its no a holiday here!:
Always Something There To Remind Me - Naked Eyes (Pure 80s bliss!)
Lets Go Go - The Real Roxanne with Hitman Howie Tee
OK Fred - Earl Dunkley
Thor was OK SG, however,absolutely no need for 3D. The bloke that played Loki was pretty good, though Julie's chum Alan Cummings might have done a better job. It' been a while since we've had a picture of High Life on the Blog. Maybe tomorrow night for the Rhyming Slang theme.
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Comment number 55.
At 2nd May 2011, Will Power wrote:Camera Obscura - French Navy
Travelling Wilburys - End Of The Line
Captain Beefheart - My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains
The Tubes - What Do You Want From Life?
Band of Skulls - Death by Diamond and Pearls
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Comment number 56.
At 2nd May 2011, Will Power wrote:The Barracudas - Summer Fun
Fire up the barbie ☺
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Comment number 57.
At 2nd May 2011, Glen Miller wrote:In Every Dream ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ A Heartache - Roxy Music - You may be living happily in a $1M house in a nice neighbourhood, but if you've offended the sheriff and his popularity rates are falling, there's no use calling a lawyer.
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Comment number 58.
At 2nd May 2011, DC wrote:#52 great idea Adam
Night Swimming - REM
DC
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Comment number 59.
At 2nd May 2011, Adam_from_Rio wrote:#57 & #58
Ehm, I was talking about Henry Cooper!
"Eye of the Tiger" - Survivor
But if you insist, GIO favourite
"Since You Bin Gone"
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Comment number 60.
At 2nd May 2011, Glen Miller wrote:Vigilante Man - Ry Cooder
Dancing In The Streets - Martha and the Vandellas
No Lawyers Just Guns and Money - Warren Zevon
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Comment number 61.
At 2nd May 2011, DC wrote:Fire Arthur Brown
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