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Post by Weeterrier on Sept 16, 2007 16:55:00 GMT
Hi Fozzie, I lived in the Barbican 1971/73 , and worked in New Bridge Street at Blackfriars. I had to walk through Smithfield Market to get to work. I was greeted most mornings, by a young lad who seemed always to be pushing a barrowful of pig's ears, with the remark. "Morning Rose, get 'em off" Now, I should be so lucky!!!
That area was full of atmosphere and I have many happy memories, and I often visited the pubs in Fleet Street and others round there.
I remember the pub opposite my work was particularly good. Was it called "The Blackfriar"? can you remember? It was always full of office people, of course. But what I remember best was a huge boiled ham which stood on the bar, and when you wanted a sandwich, it was cut fresh. Gorgeous!
The pubs around Aldgate was another stamping ground.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2007 17:55:44 GMT
Halfway through my all time top 10 countdown and at number 6 we have The Specials - "Do Nothing" I remember "skanking" to this track at "Monday Club" - it was basically a school disco for 10 - 15 year olds in our local community centre every Monday evening. It used to cost 2p to get in and I used to think I was really cool in my maroon sta-pressed trousers, white socks and loafers  This song also reminds me of snogging Lindsay Green round the back of the community centre after Monday Club had finished.......!!! She was rather lovely - long brown hair and beautiful brown eyes. *sigh* happy days. You realise when you look back now that you never had a care in the world when you were young (even if the little school disagreements, homework etc seemed massive at the time !). Everyone else I know raves about "Ghost Town" by The Specials. To me, this track is far superior to anything else they did. The sound quality of this clip isn't great and it doesn't really do the track a lot of justice unfortunately. uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vte2mtO80ckFA x |
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Post by fozzie on Sept 16, 2007 18:45:43 GMT
WT,
Is that the road that goes down to Blackfriars Bridge?, I know I've been in the pub you describe but as to name I am not sure, its a looooong time ago. Most of the pubs around there used to have opening times to match the businesses, which is why you could nearly always find one open. Your a long way away, Is this home home or just another step on lifes road?
Fxx
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Post by fozzie on Sept 16, 2007 20:21:39 GMT
Back to thread theme.
Bring some divas back to my list of desserting songs.
The Queen of Soul has been mention earlier. This must be my all time favourite. Her version of 'Bridge over Troubled Water is something else.
If you like the track then you'll love this version.
Mention in sealed envelope, as is entry no1, to be opened by No1 son, some time many years in the future.
If you like Aretha, then try Amelia Jackson. My fav at moment is 'Summertime'
desert Antartica
Island - Tresco
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Post by Weeterrier on Sept 16, 2007 20:41:39 GMT
WT, Is that the road that goes down to Blackfriars Bridge?, I know I've been in the pub you describe but as to name I am not sure, its a looooong time ago. Most of the pubs around there used to have opening times to match the businesses, which is why you could nearly always find one open. Your a long way away, Is this home home or just another step on lifes road? Fxx Glasgow is home Fozzie, but I spent about 5 years in London in the early seventies. I found the pub on Google. No wonder I thought it was lovely, it seems to be quite a place, architecturally. I'm more interested in design now, must visit if I'm ever down there again. freenet.buffalo.edu/bah/a/archsty/a-c/black/index.html |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2007 21:20:11 GMT
This is my second entry in the Top 10 (but they aren't in my particular favourite order, more how they come into my head  ) I'm transporting you all back to 1983.... To a night when I'd changed my off duty rota so I could go out on the town To a club in Ipswich (I've forgotten it's name).... And to the night I queued to get into the club, just so I could watch the first ever screening of this.......... uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AtyJbIOZjS8It's in my Top 10 because for the duration of the 13 minute video - which was unheard of at the time - I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. It's also in my Top 10 because the choreography is absolutely fantastic, it's like a mini film, and it's in my Top 10 because it's long before Mr Jackson went abit crackers (allegedly....just incase his lawyers are logged in ) Onto dessert - something with Rhubarb (not fussy really  ) or Mersea in Essex....went there once, many moons ago and one day I will go back, even though I think it is full of caravans |
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Post by Tig on Sept 16, 2007 22:35:01 GMT
I enjoyed watching that again gh  - remember staying up to watch the release shown on TV at the time! My number 3 - David Gray - Babylon - Just like it - a lot  Fozzie & WT - Jimmy Cliff? |
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Post by Jonah on Sept 16, 2007 22:48:00 GMT
I've lost count.  I am going to have to include a George number! ;D I think it would have to be between these two: and Both are beautiful, haunting songs. But I think I'll have to go for Different Corner. You Have Been Loved always makes me cry.  I can't be bawling me eyes out every five minutes on an island inhabited by me and a bunch of fellas! ;D Dessert - Rice pudding and strawberry sauce. Another happy school memory Capt! |
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Post by Weeterrier on Sept 17, 2007 8:23:19 GMT
I enjoyed watching that again gh - remember staying up to watch the release shown on TV at the time! My number 3 - David Gray - Babylon - Just like it - a lot Fozzie & WT - Jimmy Cliff? Like this one Tig? uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vW5TH2WoYc0 |
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Post by Weeterrier on Sept 17, 2007 8:27:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2007 11:03:04 GMT
Glad to hear you have enjoyed watching Mr Jackson Tigridia. My next entry is abit of a mad one , I suppose it could be called Acid House/Trance/Techno. All I know is that it reminds me of the first trip I had to Egypt, whenever I hear it (and I'm lucky enough to have a copy because I think they deleted all their back catalogue music), I'm transported back to a very happy holiday, one of the best bits was, finally getting to see the death mask of Tutankhamen. It is truely beautiful and a work of art. (I had wanted to see it as a small child in 1972 when it came to London, however, my Mum said 'it would be boring'.....never forgiven her for that , we laugh about it now, and she's going to take me to see it at the Millennium Dome - or whatever they are calling it now) It's one of those songs that I have to sing along too and it 'features' Tammy Wynette...... I'll skip dessert, I'm off to MuMu land ;D |
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Post by snowowl on Sept 17, 2007 11:54:16 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Sept 17, 2007 12:29:29 GMT
Erm.... sorry to be picky but could people tell us what the songs are? It takes ages to upload some of the videos and I want to be able to choose beforehand whether to see them or not. Ta!  |
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Post by fozzie on Sept 17, 2007 12:35:36 GMT
If you like Aretha, then try Amelia Jackson. My fav at moment is 'Summertime' Must stop lacing the 'Orlicks her real name is Mahalia Jackson, well it was close |
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Post by Slugger on Sept 17, 2007 13:07:05 GMT
OK, my number six - an old favourite which I can't see anyone arguing with.
The Kinks, Waterloo Sunset. Classic. Need say no more.
Dessert - Double espresso with some of those little chocky truffly things (that's what I had at La Locanda on Saturday night)
Island - Hilbre.
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Post by Slugger on Sept 17, 2007 13:07:33 GMT
Is anyone keeping track of these top 10s?
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Post by snowowl on Sept 17, 2007 13:10:33 GMT
It is getting very confusing slugger.I know iv picked 5 in no particular order.
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Post by Slugger on Sept 17, 2007 13:54:11 GMT
Is anyone keeping track of these top 10s? Ok Ok, I've started a spread sheet. but can I please ask you to put the artist and song in the message, not just a link? I'm at work and cannot access youtube. |
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Post by Slugger on Sept 17, 2007 14:08:54 GMT
Aww Cap'n, great choice. Sorry to do this but I'm going in with DG's No.7. Hooked on Classics? We certainly are, so pop some shag in your pipe and check out the sounds of comrade Tchaikovsky's 1st movement of his 6th Symphony. Poptabulous! Anyone for lemon sorbet? PS Jlottie - Landslide - TUNE! Love that song  What's wrong with the rest of Tchaik 6? |
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Post by snowowl on Sept 17, 2007 14:14:10 GMT
In no particular order.Choices so far.
In my life The Beatles
I want to break free Queen
Tainted love Soft Cell
Fields of Gold Eva Cassidy
Penny Lane The Beatles.
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Post by fozzie on Sept 17, 2007 17:22:49 GMT
Aww Cap'n, great choice. Sorry to do this but I'm going in with DG's No.7. Hooked on Classics? We certainly are, so pop some shag in your pipe and check out the sounds of comrade Tchaikovsky's 1st movement of his 6th Symphony. Poptabulous! Anyone for lemon sorbet? PS Jlottie - Landslide - TUNE! Love that song What's wrong with the rest of Tchaik 6? nothing in my book, Pytor Il'yich is not bad with tunes, I like No 2 and 5 as well |
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Post by fozzie on Sept 17, 2007 17:38:57 GMT
Slugger, I think this is my number 7?
This is in my list cos I think its a good song from a very good Album.
Song is Exodus, Artiste is one Robert Marley, Album is Babylon by Bus (sort of Caribbian We're all going on a Summer holiday!!).
desert Pavlova
island Lindisfarne
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Post by carolann on Sept 17, 2007 17:50:20 GMT
No9 for me is Thunderclap Newman Somthing in the air. Going to the funfare and riding the waltzers wizzing round and round for the whole ride, loved it.
Desert Strawberries with lashing of thick cream.
Island New zealand again.
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Post by Tig on Sept 17, 2007 18:33:25 GMT
No 2 on my list - I have been umming and arhhing for a while making my mind up - but this still makes me smile
Paul Simon - You can call me Al
- happy days music ;D
My selections so far (not all in the order of preference I will add)
10 Albatross - Fleetwood Mac
9 Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
8 Lovin You - Minnie Riperton
7 Say a little prayer - Aretha Franklin
6 I want to break free - Queen
5 All right now - Free
4 Man, I feel like a woman - Shania Twain
3 Babylon - David Gray
Tig
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2007 19:05:48 GMT
I'm into my top 5 now. At number 5 on my all time list is....... The Primitives - "Crash" I have no happy memories relating to this song or any particular reason why I should like it. It's just 2½ minutes of jangly guitar pop heaven ! The lead singer's a bit of alright too ! uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AQFo2-xZiksFA x |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2007 19:08:14 GMT
Glad to hear you have enjoyed watching Mr Jackson Tigridia. My next entry is abit of a mad one , I suppose it could be called Acid House/Trance/Techno. All I know is that it reminds me of the first trip I had to Egypt, whenever I hear it (and I'm lucky enough to have a copy because I think they deleted all their back catalogue music), I'm transported back to a very happy holiday, one of the best bits was, finally getting to see the death mask of Tutankhamen. It is truely beautiful and a work of art. (I had wanted to see it as a small child in 1972 when it came to London, however, my Mum said 'it would be boring'.....never forgiven her for that , we laugh about it now, and she's going to take me to see it at the Millennium Dome - or whatever they are calling it now) It's one of those songs that I have to sing along too and it 'features' Tammy Wynette...... I'll skip dessert, I'm off to MuMu land ;D Oh GH.......thank you thank you thank you. I so love this song too. Haven't heard it for years !!! FA x PS - They were bloody barking mad weren't they. What a great laugh though. |
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Post by Weeterrier on Sept 17, 2007 19:18:13 GMT
Don't bother counting me in on any poll or anything, as I could never do a top ten I'm just chipping in if I think of a good song. Thunderclad Newman, fantastic! Mahalia Jackson, ditto |
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Post by carolann on Sept 17, 2007 19:37:52 GMT
Hi Wee, I love all sorts of music but these are the ones I like best at the moment.
No 8. Bee Gees - You win again, it makes me all warm and cosy.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2007 19:51:21 GMT
Bloody YouTube is addictive !! I can't stop looking up classic tracks from my youth. Just watched "This Corrosion" by the Sisters of Mercy. Love it !!
FA x
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2007 20:11:46 GMT
Glad to hear you have enjoyed watching Mr Jackson Tigridia. My next entry is abit of a mad one , I suppose it could be called Acid House/Trance/Techno. All I know is that it reminds me of the first trip I had to Egypt, whenever I hear it (and I'm lucky enough to have a copy because I think they deleted all their back catalogue music), I'm transported back to a very happy holiday, one of the best bits was, finally getting to see the death mask of Tutankhamen. It is truely beautiful and a work of art. (I had wanted to see it as a small child in 1972 when it came to London, however, my Mum said 'it would be boring'.....never forgiven her for that , we laugh about it now, and she's going to take me to see it at the Millennium Dome - or whatever they are calling it now) It's one of those songs that I have to sing along too and it 'features' Tammy Wynette...... I'll skip dessert, I'm off to MuMu land ;D Oh GH.......thank you thank you thank you. I so love this song too. Haven't heard it for years !!! FA x PS - They were bloody barking mad weren't they. What a great laugh though. FA - You are most welcome - glad you enjoyed ;D They were barking mad, I try to follow in their foosteps ......make mine a 99 ;D |
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This song also reminds me of snogging Lindsay Green round the back of the community centre after Monday Club had finished.......!!! She was rather lovely - long brown hair and beautiful brown eyes. *sigh* happy days. You realise when you look back now that you never had a care in the world when you were young (even if the little school disagreements, homework etc seemed massive at the time !).
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) or Mersea in Essex....went there once, many moons ago and one day I will go back, even though I think it is full of caravans 
- remember staying up to watch the release shown on TV at the time!
