Bryan Burnett| 12:25 UK time, Wednesday, 4 April 2012
It's clear that we all love a good cover version as tonight's show was one of the busiest in a long, long time. There was enough material to run for a week and I wonder if we might try something like that later in the year? Perhaps we could divide it into sub-genres like men covering women, 80s covers, folk doing pop etc. I just quite like the idea of going a whole week without playing the original.
The daffs may well be buried under snow in some parts of the country, but that will not stop us stepping into spring for tomorrow night's theme. Flower power will rule as I play everything from Build Me Up Buttercup to the Yellow Rose of Texas. Let's not forget the artists either, as The Lilac Time and Lilly Allen could both qualify for Wednesday's playlist.
men covering women? on a teatime show? tut tut tut
FLOWERS
Wildflowers - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers The Last Living Rose - PJ Harvey Hyacinth Hotel - the Doors Dandelion Blues - The Incredible String Band Plastic Flowers - James Grant
what I meant to say was, last night's show - didn't enjoy all the covers by any means, some were very plodding, as if slowing down were the only way of variation from the original, but no matter, this was no standard playlist and well done for that. Especially liked the Civil Wars, James Vincent McMorrow and White Stripes. Way to go, GIO!
In Search Of A Rose-The Waterboys.Saw them last night at the Concert Hall.Fantastic. Red Red Rose-Chip Taylor Rambling Rose-Nat King Cole Tiptoe Through The Tulips-Tiny Tim
Freesia jolly good fellow Anemone doo doo de doo doo.
Well done Miss B. After last month's modest showing, you've come out with all guns blazing - a blistering 20 pointer to equal Kirsten's record and a Thing Fish track into the bargain. Now, that's what I call eclectic!
Agreed with Paulo and Gaie that many of the covers weren't that different from the original but equally, many I'd never heard before, some I really enjoyed, not least Susan Boyle - they choose some very clever material for her, I guess she wasn't a big Depeche Mode fan.
Anyway, Bryan and tonight's producer, just the one for tonight, but guaranteed it's the track of the night!
Les Fleurs - Minnie Riperton
regardez - youse
henri
PS Scotch - to whom did you award the Chocolate Egg? And have they received it? As Adam points out, it's Easter after all. I''ve got a draw for last month, and am not sure how to resolve it.
I, too, finished with a draw, despite my scoring method differing from your own. My solution was to give all of the team one humungous CHOCOLATE EGG and let them fight each other for it.
My sources at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ HQ at PQ inform me that the bell has just rung for round two.
Ìý If I want to hear The Eurythmics I'll ask for The Eurythmics. Thorn In My Side isn't even a reference to me, but to Paul! And don't think I missed that fair crack of the whip crack!
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Comment number 1.
At 4th Apr 2012, gaie wrote:men covering women? on a teatime show? tut tut tut
FLOWERS
Wildflowers - Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
The Last Living Rose - PJ Harvey
Hyacinth Hotel - the Doors
Dandelion Blues - The Incredible String Band
Plastic Flowers - James Grant
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Comment number 2.
At 4th Apr 2012, gaie wrote:what I meant to say was, last night's show - didn't enjoy all the covers by any means, some were very plodding, as if slowing down were the only way of variation from the original, but no matter, this was no standard playlist and well done for that. Especially liked the Civil Wars, James Vincent McMorrow and White Stripes. Way to go, GIO!
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Comment number 3.
At 4th Apr 2012, Jesus wrote:Ìý
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It's official. Thing-Fish gets more songs played than I do.
{:-{)}
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Comment number 4.
At 4th Apr 2012, Jesus wrote:Ìý
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...they toil not, neither do they spin;
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BEAUTIFUL STAR of BETHLEHEM - Emmylou Harris
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Comment number 5.
At 4th Apr 2012, joethejamman wrote:In Search Of A Rose-The Waterboys.Saw them last night at the Concert Hall.Fantastic.
Red Red Rose-Chip Taylor
Rambling Rose-Nat King Cole
Tiptoe Through The Tulips-Tiny Tim
Freesia jolly good fellow
Anemone doo doo de doo doo.
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Comment number 6.
At 4th Apr 2012, Adam_from_Rio wrote:Are the shouts for tonight on the previous threed going to count? (not for me you understand).
Do "herbs" count?
I dont think Jesus gets a fair crack of the whip on GIO.
How about playing this for him:
"Thorn in My Side" - Eurthymics
Its Easter after all.
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Comment number 7.
At 4th Apr 2012, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:this is a fun song...
'She Ain't Rose' - Leon Redbone (deep voice and a wee bitty yodelling too...and only a couple of minutes long)
'Thru The Flowers' - The Primitives
'Give Me Flowers While I'm Living' - Flatt and Scruggs
'Violet' - Jeremy Messersmith...good wee radio-friendly pop song
'Flowers On the wall' - The Statler Brothers
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Comment number 8.
At 4th Apr 2012, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:Since they played James Vincent McMorrow do you think they'll stop ignoring Antony and The Johnsons now? Very similar.
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Comment number 9.
At 4th Apr 2012, gaie wrote:Garden of Grace - Seth Lakeman
The Only Rose - Runrig
Lilac Wine - Jeff Beck & Imelda Mae
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Comment number 10.
At 4th Apr 2012, norriemaclean wrote:Tift Merrit - Bramble Rose
Dylan - lily, rosemary and the jack of hearts
Bowie - pictures of lily
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Comment number 11.
At 4th Apr 2012, henri hannah wrote:Well done Miss B. After last month's modest showing, you've come out with all guns blazing - a blistering 20 pointer to equal Kirsten's record and a Thing Fish track into the bargain. Now, that's what I call eclectic!
Agreed with Paulo and Gaie that many of the covers weren't that different from the original but equally, many I'd never heard before, some I really enjoyed, not least Susan Boyle - they choose some very clever material for her, I guess she wasn't a big Depeche Mode fan.
Anyway, Bryan and tonight's producer, just the one for tonight, but guaranteed it's the track of the night!
Les Fleurs - Minnie Riperton
regardez - youse
henri
PS Scotch - to whom did you award the Chocolate Egg? And have they received it? As Adam points out, it's Easter after all. I''ve got a draw for last month, and am not sure how to resolve it.
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Comment number 12.
At 4th Apr 2012, DC wrote:Dead Flowers - The Rolling Stones
I don't think this has ever been played on GIO before. I commend it to the hoose
DC
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Comment number 13.
At 4th Apr 2012, Glen Miller wrote:Sweet Pea - Tommy Roe
Daisy - Tommy Roe
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Comment number 14.
At 4th Apr 2012, Alfaeraferry wrote:#7 seconds for Flowers on the Wall, great wee number.
Rose for my Rose / Marv Johnson
Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush / Traffic
Tall Cotton / Eric Bibb
Al.
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Comment number 15.
At 4th Apr 2012, Scotch Get wrote:#11
Henri,
I, too, finished with a draw, despite my scoring method differing from your own. My solution was to give all of the team one humungous CHOCOLATE EGG and let them fight each other for it.
My sources at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ HQ at PQ inform me that the bell has just rung for round two.
Paolo has the odds.
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Comment number 16.
At 4th Apr 2012, Scotch Get wrote:WEDNESDAY
Same song, two precious flowers performing. Pick one! (Did you see what I did there?)
God May Forgive You (But I Won't) - Iris DeMent
or
God May Forgive You (But I Won't) - Rosie Flores
;o)
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Comment number 17.
At 4th Apr 2012, Scotch Get wrote:Ìý
Oops! Forgot the links.
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Keep it Country!
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Comment number 18.
At 4th Apr 2012, Will Power wrote:Galaxie 500 - "Flowers"
Talking Heads - "(Nothing But) Flowers"
Psychedelic Furs - "Flowers"
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Comment number 19.
At 4th Apr 2012, JuliefromEdinburgh wrote:Oops! Nearly forgot...'Rosie' - Don Partridge...one man band...probably a kazoo in there somewhere!
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Comment number 20.
At 4th Apr 2012, Glen Miller wrote:Rosebud - The Jezabels
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Comment number 21.
At 4th Apr 2012, Will Power wrote:Paul Weller - "Sunflower"
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Comment number 22.
At 4th Apr 2012, joethejamman wrote:Marty Robbins-A White Sports Coat And A Pink Carnation.
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Comment number 23.
At 4th Apr 2012, Madmacfaeclydebank wrote:Daffodil Lament ~ T. Cranberries
For all those so easily offended by yesterday's play-list LOL!
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Comment number 24.
At 4th Apr 2012, Christophe NAUD wrote:Hello again Bryan and team, Blogotariat.....
'River or orchids' by XTC (Album; 'Apple Venus')
:)
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Comment number 25.
At 4th Apr 2012, Madmacfaeclydebank wrote:Guess I'm just a... Wildwood Flower ~ T. Carter Family
Keep it Madmetrosexual.
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Comment number 26.
At 4th Apr 2012, Jesus wrote:Ìý
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#6 - Adam - The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Lucky for you I heard Emmylou.
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Comment number 27.
At 4th Apr 2012, Adam_from_Rio wrote:#26
Well thats charming after me sticking up for you!
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Comment number 28.
At 4th Apr 2012, Scotch Get wrote:Ìý
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If I want to hear The Eurythmics I'll ask for The Eurythmics. Thorn In My Side isn't even a reference to me, but to Paul! And don't think I missed that fair crack of the whip crack!
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Comment number 29.
At 4th Apr 2012, Scotch Get wrote:Ìý
So long, Jesus.
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Comment number 30.
At 4th Apr 2012, Jesus wrote:Ìý
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It is finished.
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