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CLASSIC 70’s TV. on tonight Thurs.4/1/07 Must See

Johnny7andChadValli – I’ve just been watching the best of Old Grey Whistle Test on BBC4 and they;ve got up to 1973. It continues tonight (Thursday 4th Jan) for about 2 hours. Any music fan must see this, Terrific – CHAD Rennie – I wonder if Mink de Ville will be on. Cool record that one, I have it on the Old Grey Whistle Test double album. Rockerator – Watched it last night and will be watching again tonight.

Brucey Bonus

Rennie – Just thought I would tell you guys n gals that I shall be at the Emirates tomorrow with Tracy to go see the great rocker, the Boss man himself Bruce Springsteen. It’ll be my 2nd time seeing him live and it’s going to be great. It’s about time they had some real entertainment at the Emirates!!! David – Nice one, Rennie. The Boss is really rocking nowadays. We expect a full debrief on the show….. Laters – David Tiger Feet – Hi Rennie Hope you guys have a great time. Look forward to reading your views etc. Rennie …
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Funky Moped!!

Reme813 – Does anyone remember the opening lyrics from Funky Moped by Jasper Carrot? or know where I can find them please Awombleforever – Iv’e got the single,I loved it when it came out,still love it now.Trying to remember the opening lyrics Just googled it ,these are the opening lyrics,as soon as I looked remembered. The lights were groovy colours, The band was playin’ slow, We danced just one dance together, Then she said… I’ve Gotta Go Now. I brushed away a tear drop, And followed her outside, Where a long haired yob on a cycle was waiting to gi’e …
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70’s Party Records

Rennie – When I wrote my 70s party guide I listed quite a few records which I personally love and would be on my okay list. So I thought I’d ask you your top 20 tracks that you would play at a 70s party. James Blast – my party would last days at least, it’d be 90% album tracks starting with Genesis ~ Live in its entirety Rennie – *laughing* well I suppose that’s one kind of party. I was thinking more of the old kneees up kinda party. Although Follow you follow me would probably be on my list …
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Good and bad memories of songs

Lawnroctracy – most people in their lives can relate to a certain song which they can remember at a certain time in their lives wether its a good or bad memory, my era was more the eighties but on saying that when i was young i can always remember brown girl in the ring and chirpy chirpy cheep cheep as kids we hated brown girl in the ring as my father always made his own version up when it was bedtime my brothers and i hated it as we knew it was bedtime,but loved chirpy chirpy cheep cheep and used …
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Glitz, Blitz and 70’s Hitz

Glam-Rockett – If you live in the Kent area check out the Central Theatre in Chatham. Live in concert, Showadddywaddy, Sweet and Rubettes on 14th June 2008. Glam xxx Sladegirlie – I went to the gig local to me and The Rubettes were great (even tho they didn’t sing “”You’re The Reason Why”” ) Sweet were amazing and should have headlined really but Showaddywaddy were dire and very disappointing. On the way out everyone was talking about how dreadful they were which is such a shame. Apologies to everyone there as it turned out I was the only person standing …
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Original Mott the Hoople reform

James Blast – for two gigs in ‘that’ London in October, I have to be there David – Ian Hunter is 68. I hope he’s still around in October. Rockerator – I went to first two gigs in Monmouth, David – Were they any good? I never saw any pictures from these gigs – does he still have the hair? I assume he wore the shades. Rockerator – Yes, he still has the shades and curly hair. David – Hope I still rock when I’m his age!

HELP WANTED!

Helbel –  I am desperately  searching for the sheet music to girls girls girls by Sailor and The things we do for love – 10cc Willing to pay a reasonable amount. Really need these and sooner rather than later. Can anyone help?   – Helen Awombleforever – Hi helbel ,have found this on ebay,heres the link. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10cc-U-K-SHEET-MU … dZViewItem Helbel – How did you find that? Amazing. I trawled through Ebay with no luck. Thanks so much. – Helbel  btw think I have found the Sailor one too. Helbel – Hi folks, still in need of sheet music to Girls Girls Girls …
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Top Ten Seventies Favourites

Hattie – Top ten all time faves of the seventies, this will be interesting to see, as we all like different kinds of music in our own way……… gonna take me a while but easy to do so who is first ………………………….. Sandie – I’m gonna have to get my pen and paper ready for this ~~~ When sorted will get posting……………ooeerrr missus….. James Blast – I only do Top 7s 1. Mott The Hoople 2. Alice Cooper 3. Genesis 4. King Crimson 5. Yes 6. Emerson, Lake & Palmer 8. Hawkwind Hattie – Daydreamer – David Cassidy Life on …
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One hit wonders on channel 4

Tanktop – All time top 50 one hit wonders and what was voted number one by the public…..Carl Douglas/Kung fu fighting It was a good record but I had other ideas of my choice but what a load of C…. was chucked it with it……….Lieutenant Pigeon and Brian & Michael was a joy to see. 1985 onwards I did not want to know….SORRY FOLKS Rennie – Lieutenant Pigeon had another hit with Desperate Dan didn’t they? Let me check out my library. As Arnie says……… I’ll be back! Rennie – Yes I thought so Desperate Dan got to nunber 17. …
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