Spring clean songs...
There was not a spare seat to be had on our train theme tonight and as always I loved the range of tunes that were suggested. Eels was great but it was good to include something like Eruption for out and out fun. It's a theme we did only last year but it seems there's such an appetite for railroad music and no shortage of good tunes.
Spring cleaning is on the agenda for many folk so tomorrow evening I will be asking you to add one more item to your list of chores. If you've been spring cleaning your music collection then what gems turned up that you'd forgotten about?
I know every time I try to sit down and weed out my CDs to make more room then I spend the day sitting on the floor listening again to albums that have slipped through the net in years gone by.
Let me know about the records you blew the dust off and rediscovered...
Comment number 1.
At 30th Apr 2012, Scotch Get wrote:Ìý
Spring cleaning? Does he mean my April shower?
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Comment number 2.
At 30th Apr 2012, DC wrote:I came upon a copy of the Rolling Stones' Voodoo Lounge whilst dusting my sideboard. Now I hate spring cleaning so, too cheer myself up, I read the instructions on how to use the CD player (it's been so long.....) and then slipped the disc into the machine.
Unfortunately, someone had managed to drip a blob of candle wax over my favourite track so I gave up on this method and looked the album up on ayechoons.
New Faces please! It fair gets rid of cobwebs
DC
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Comment number 3.
At 30th Apr 2012, DC wrote:Gaie, following on from #103 on the previous blog, who has a copy of the jotter? Can someone mail me? I'd like to remind myself of all those great A-Z suggestions made a couple of years ago
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Comment number 4.
At 30th Apr 2012, joe-k-brown wrote:Two suggestions:
Calling my children home - Emmylou Harris (from Spyboy)
Her I go again - Whitesnake (from Best of.........)
Both found when cleaning the car this weekend.
Joe
Linlithgow
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Comment number 5.
At 30th Apr 2012, Alfaeraferry wrote:When moving house a number of years ago I discovered a wonderful box set which included 'A Night At The Opera' and 'A Day At The Races'. So from the same wonderful band can I request
Al.
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Comment number 6.
At 30th Apr 2012, Adam_from_Rio wrote:Previously on the blog..
#106
"If they're gonny repeat themes don't repeat the music, it's no difficult"
Exactly Al. If they're gonna insist on repeats then print a "Last Time Out List".
I've been hammerin on about this for ages. If they did, it would make the "Aw naw, no again" into a challenge or at least a "in wi chance this time".
I reckon a third of the playlist tonight were on the last two train nights.
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Comment number 7.
At 30th Apr 2012, Madmacfaeclydebank wrote:Good grief Adam, the Snr Producer has better things to do!
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Comment number 8.
At 30th Apr 2012, Madmacfaeclydebank wrote:Dross I've dug oot... can I get back to you all on this one?
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Comment number 9.
At 30th Apr 2012, DC wrote:#6 didn't the Captain keep a record of playlists? Maybe he could post these!
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Comment number 10.
At 30th Apr 2012, paolopablo wrote:Look what i found at the back of the cupboard.
Looks like its been there a while.
Deep breath
Blow
Dust in the wind
The windaes were open.
It was kansas but Melanie's version will keep the git happy.
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Comment number 11.
At 30th Apr 2012, Alfaeraferry wrote:# various
AfR, MMfC and DC
Just a bit less obvious would be nice, the guys n gals have been coming up with some great shouts but invariably the 'top 3 pop single' gets played.
What's the point of having a theme then?
I'm no moanin' any mair, guess you just need to keep on truckin.
Aff tae bed,
Al.
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Comment number 12.
At 1st May 2012, Christophe NAUD wrote:Hello Bryan, Blogotariat.....
K's CHOICE 's 'Almost happy' is the album I am rediscovering just now. Full of melancholy songs and really beautiful. One of my favorite tracks on this CD is ' Always everywhere' and with Mothers day coming soon I think it can perhaps make it on air this evening. 'Shadowman' is the song I like best on this album with Gert BETTENS (lead vocals); Now if you want something more lively and uplifting then I suggest 'Somewhere'.
Friendly greetings to all.
:)
Chris.
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Comment number 13.
At 1st May 2012, Christophe NAUD wrote:Here is another song featuring on K's CHOICE' s 'Almost happy' [not 'Paradise in me_ wrong sleeve cover]
Another very good song. I would very much like to hear Amy MAC DONALD cover it.
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Comment number 14.
At 1st May 2012, Thing-Fish wrote:Gong scanner slips…
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Comment number 15.
At 1st May 2012, DC wrote:Snogs! Glen in scrap!
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Comment number 16.
At 1st May 2012, Christophe NAUD wrote:Have just rediscovered two good songs by Jean-Jacques GOLDMAN
:)
'Compte pas sur moi'
and
'Entre gris clair et gris foncé'
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Comment number 17.
At 1st May 2012, Will Power wrote:I picked a random CD from the collection the other week to play in the car. I'd forgotten how good it is so I would like to share:
The Adventures - "One Step From Heaven" from "The Sea of Love"
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Comment number 18.
At 1st May 2012, Will Power wrote:#5 Very good ☺
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Comment number 19.
At 1st May 2012, Glen Miller wrote:#11
You have now climbed the foothills of enthusiasm to reach the plateau of disillusion where the bloggers wait eternally for the "Get A Life" helicopter.
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Comment number 20.
At 1st May 2012, norriemaclean wrote:I am struggling a wee bit to contribute to the theme as the following status exists in my CD collection (and lp's):
All CD's and LP's are in Alpabetical order by Artisst and within that sub group by year of release. The only difficulty this gives is, for example, should Del Amitri be filed under D or A. I also worry about, for example, Justin Currie where I have to fight the temptation to file him next to Del Amitri.
Turning to the car. This has a dedicated ipod and two SD card slots. So unless I list a SD card.....
Having said all of that I managed to trap two mice in the shed this weekend:
Bruce Springsteen - Trapped, great Jimmy Cliff cover
I cut the grass and tidied the edging etc:
Van Morrison - In The Garden (best Van song ever)
I cleaned the windows:
Van Morrison - Cleaning Windows
My mind needs cleaned up:
Anything by Beyonce
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Comment number 21.
At 1st May 2012, DC wrote:#17 that disnae count Billy, unless you were washing the car at the time
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Comment number 22.
At 1st May 2012, Will Power wrote:#21 I cleaned the CD before I played it ☺
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Comment number 23.
At 1st May 2012, Glen Miller wrote:I came across these gems in a cupboard and realised I hadn't heard them in ages.
Crosby, Stills & Nash — Marrakesh Express
Godley & Creme — Under Your Thumb
The Andrews Sisters — Chattanooga Choo Choo
Flash and the Pan — Waiting For A Train
Train — Drops Of Jupiter
James Brown — Night Train
Elton John — This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore
Eels — Railroad Man
The Seekers — Morningtown Ride
Gladys Knight — Midnight Train To Georgia
Soul Asylum — Runaway Train
The O'Jays — Love Train
Willie Nelson — City Of New Orleans
D-Train — You’re The One For Me
Peter Gabriel — Steam
The Beatles — One After 909
Eruption — One Way Ticket
The River Detectives — Train Song
Nancy Whiskey — Freight Train
Electric Light Orchestra — Last Train To London
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Comment number 24.
At 1st May 2012, Christophe NAUD wrote:Purée! I was only 7 when this song first came out!!!
Harry NILSSON 'Gotta get up'
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Comment number 25.
At 1st May 2012, gaie wrote:you should have been on solids by the age of 7, Christophe, sûrement?
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Comment number 26.
At 1st May 2012, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:Been playing 'Rock 'n' Roll Love Songs' (service station compilation CD) which I stumbled over in the cupboard under the stairs...
'I Think I'm Going Out Of My Head' - Little Anthony and The Imperials
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Comment number 27.
At 1st May 2012, gaie wrote:I rummaged in a cupboard and came up with a cassette tape. I'm sure, GIO, you could find the digital equivalent if you tried, to the delight of all the hitherto unsatisfied Jeff Healey fans
Leave the Light On - Jeff Healey
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Comment number 28.
At 1st May 2012, Christophe NAUD wrote:# 25 :)
Aye/ At the time, my favorite dish was fish finger and rice... or french fries (LOL)
:)
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Comment number 29.
At 1st May 2012, gaie wrote:Aye, Christophe, your grasp of the Scottish vernacular is formidable.
Oh look, I found another tape, this one called Layla and other Lovesongs. On it is the hitherto unplayed
Bellbottom Blues - Derek & the Dominos
I'm sure the several people who have asked for this before would be thrilled.
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Comment number 30.
At 1st May 2012, Scotch Get wrote:Ìý
#12
Christophe,
When is Maman's Day in France?
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Comment number 31.
At 1st May 2012, Will Power wrote:I was cleaning out my Mum's garage recently and to my amazement found a large collection of cassettes that I'd obviously left behind when I moved out. Unfortunately the majority of them were unplayable as they had got damp. To compensate for this immense disappointment please play:
Captain Beefheart - "My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains"
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Comment number 32.
At 1st May 2012, Will Power wrote:I found some Morrissey CD's stuffed down the side of the sofa. I think my wife may be trying to tell me something ☺
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Comment number 33.
At 1st May 2012, Adam_from_Rio wrote:#26
Pure mints, by the way, Julie.
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Comment number 34.
At 1st May 2012, Adam_from_Rio wrote:Prompted by DC @ #2, I dug out my copy of Voodoo Lounge and there are some great tracks on this album. (Last good Stones record??)
Love is Strong
or
I Go Wild
would be good.
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Comment number 35.
At 1st May 2012, Christophe NAUD wrote:#30 @ya Scotch Ooops! 'La fête des mères' (Mother's day) this year is on June 3rd !!!!
I really do not understand because just last Monday, they were making cards and other things for Mothers day at the nursery school in VEIGY FONCENEX......
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Comment number 36.
At 1st May 2012, Scotch Get wrote:Ìý
In Switzerland it's the 13th. of May.
That would explain it!
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Comment number 37.
At 1st May 2012, Glen Miller wrote:Wrong answer, mon ami. Every day is Mothers' Day.
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Comment number 38.
At 1st May 2012, henri hannah wrote:Must say, I'm with the blog matriarch, our Norrie, in keeping everything pretty neatly filed, though I'm not hung up on chronological order. I almost never fling any music out.
I listen to everything on 'shuffle' and am often taken by surprise when something I haven't heard for years turns up in the car whilst driving around on business (even more surprised when something I've never heard turns up).
Here's four from the recent past:
Maggies's Farm - Solomon Burke
Tomorrow Night - Atomic Rooster
Pouring Water On A Drowning Man - James Carr
So It Goes - Nick Lowe
and the Northern Soul classic
I'll Keep Holding On - The Marvellettes
regardez youse
henri
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Comment number 39.
At 1st May 2012, gaie wrote:golly, just unearthed another tape, a home-made one from an lp that I remembered to give back
Once There Was a Time - Ten Years After
I'll throw these in the bin and leave the rest for the next time we have this theme, next week.
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Comment number 40.
At 1st May 2012, DC wrote:#34 well that puts it into the "we've had lots of requests for that tonight" category then.
ie nae chance.......
DC
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Comment number 41.
At 1st May 2012, Glen Miller wrote:#39
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ taping is killing music (it's on its deathbed in this programme) and sarcasm just doesn't suit you.
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Comment number 42.
At 1st May 2012, Scotch Get wrote:Ìý
#37
Excuse me. Something in my eye.......
orphaned git
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Comment number 43.
At 1st May 2012, DC wrote:I can't believe it! I've been searching for years for my old copy of Harry Nilsson's Sandman but had given up hope of ever finding it!
There I was, throwing bleach onto the cobwebs under the bunker when I spied what I thought was a bit of a postcard. Taking care to wear eye protection & my trusty rubber gloves, I gently pulled out an LP sleeve and guess what????
The domestos had burned right through the vinyl.
Anyway, please play I'll take a tango
DC
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Comment number 44.
At 1st May 2012, Scotch Get wrote:Ìý
"...throwing bleach onto the cobwebs under the bunker..."
...whilst wearing marigolds...
I have to attend a birthday party in Fife next month. Jeezo...
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Comment number 45.
At 1st May 2012, DC wrote:The spiders don't come back
And it's nothing to do wi the rubber gloves...
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Comment number 46.
At 1st May 2012, Glen Miller wrote:#42
At least she never lived to see you in women's clothes.
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Comment number 47.
At 1st May 2012, Scotch Get wrote:Ìý
Ìý
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Comment number 48.
At 1st May 2012, gaie wrote:Imagine! I was just about to put the dinner (snail risotto with parsnip and nettle purée) in the oven when I discovered an old 78 that had been there since who knows when
She Wears Red Feathers - Guy Mitchell
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Comment number 49.
At 1st May 2012, Scotch Get wrote:NOOOOOOOOOOO!
Gaie,
Never write the word Imagine! Bryan will play it. (God forbid).
>8-D
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Comment number 50.
At 1st May 2012, Madmacfaeclydebank wrote:Romeo Cleaner anybody?
Call 0800 666 222 and select Metro.
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Comment number 51.
At 1st May 2012, Madmacfaeclydebank wrote:I've just had a big bowl of tripe an' onions in milk with mash! Smashin'!
I deserve to make tonights gourmet slot?
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Comment number 52.
At 1st May 2012, Christophe NAUD wrote:#48 Ha ha ha ha! This song never fails to remind of the film by Michael CATON-JONES: 'SCANDAL' (the John PROFUMO affair) starring John HURT, Joanne WHALLEY and Bridget FONDA, because this song features in the film
;)
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Comment number 53.
At 1st May 2012, Glen Miller wrote:I was just cleaning out the cupboard when I found a 2nd World War gre
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Comment number 54.
At 1st May 2012, norriemaclean wrote:#53 paolo did you find that cleaner that dealt with coffee spray (as it might work on vodka and tonic)?
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