Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 This great track was shuffled on to my iPod in the car yesterday and I suddenly remembered where I first heard it, how many older ones of us were turned on to a band because of this brilliant late lamented show?. I know that we have later with Jools Holland and I love Jools but I think the show is a pale shadow of whistle test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 'Whispering' Bob Harris......he was one cool dude. It was a great show but times they are changing and nowadays it's downloads and iTunes. The days of classic albums seem long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Was it an OGWT show that included Doctor & The Medics live at the Bierkeller? Guessing mid 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: This great track was shuffled on to my iPod in the car yesterday and I suddenly remembered where I first heard it, how many older ones of us were turned on to a band because of this brilliant late lamented show?. I know that we have later with Jools Holland and I love Jools but I think the show is a pale shadow of whistle test. I had a friend who played in the Jools Holland Big Band in the late 1990s and he couldn't stand the bloke. Said he was not good to work for. Did you know the New Years Eve Hootenanny is recorded in early December? Since I found that out, I've never watched it since. Utter deception if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I think OGWT was the first time I ever saw Blondie - blew me away. Cracking show, the TV equivalent of the John Peel Show although a little bit more `mainstream` than him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Esmond Million's Bung said: This great track was shuffled on to my iPod in the car yesterday and I suddenly remembered where I first heard it, how many older ones of us were turned on to a band because of this brilliant late lamented show?. I know that we have later with Jools Holland and I love Jools but I think the show is a pale shadow of whistle test. Got this on my iPod too - fantastic track. Never seen this before E.M.B., cheers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I got this on my iPod as well, god this takes me back ******* brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 9 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: I think OGWT was the first time I ever saw Blondie - blew me away. Cracking show, the TV equivalent of the John Peel Show although a little bit more `mainstream` than him. I remember first seeing Debbie Harry singing Denis on TOTP, and I used to go to sleep dreaming of exactly the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Fantastic show, XTC Statue of Liberty, to Wango Tango, Ted Nugent, catered for all tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 On 12/01/2018 at 22:01, Esmond Million's Bung said: I got this on my iPod as well, god this takes me back ******* brilliant. Takes me back EMB. Saw his last gig in this country at the Grannary before he died, they had to turn the stage electricity off due to strict licencensing laws... what a showman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 59 minutes ago, B1ackbird said: what a showman... Indeed he was. Saw him live when they were supporting the Who in the 70s. I think it was Leeds or maybe Manchester I can't quite remember. The stage had a three sided framed wall like you'd see in a sitcom with a door at the back. All the band were there waiting for Alex Harvey as they started to strum the intro to "are you going to" and we in the audience were gaping at the door at the back of the stage in anticipation and just as they reached the point where the vocals were due he crashed onto the stage through the wall on the right hand side.......it was brilliant! I haven't forgotten it after 40 odd years and I've seen loads of bands over many years and Alex Harvey was one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 And who can forget this stellar performance by the captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Not from the old grey whistle test but this is a clip of the original incarnation of the Electric Light Orchestra with my man and multi instrumentalist the wonderful Roy Wood, I love that first album, I saw them at the Colston hall and spent an hour and a half back stage drinking beer and talking about music and football with Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan, one of my all time favourite nights ever. This is my favourite track from the album and another on my iPod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Skynyrd '75. Freebird at 30 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 A few that I recall 1st time around: Jesus And Mary Chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Half Man Half Biscuit: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Sisters Of Mercy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 One of my favourite Sisters songs @One Team In Keynsham. Wayne Hussey on backing vocals. Big JAMC fan too. Is that Bobby Gillespie on drums? Have you heard Damage and Joy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 On 1/12/2018 at 11:54, Esmond Million's Bung said: This great track was shuffled on to my iPod in the car yesterday and I suddenly remembered where I first heard it, how many older ones of us were turned on to a band because of this brilliant late lamented show?. I know that we have later with Jools Holland and I love Jools but I think the show is a pale shadow of whistle test. Not necessarily the show.....but the artists ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Porto Red said: One of my favourite Sisters songs @One Team In Keynsham. Wayne Hussey on backing vocals. Big JAMC fan too. Is that Bobby Gillespie on drums? Have you heard Damage and Joy? That was indeed when Bobby was drumming for them, at the same time as getting Primal Scream off the ground. Not really listened to much JAMC after Automatic, if truth be told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 On 1/14/2018 at 19:01, Esmond Million's Bung said: Not from the old grey whistle test but this is a clip of the original incarnation of the Electric Light Orchestra with my man and multi instrumentalist the wonderful Roy Wood, I love that first album, I saw them at the Colston hall and spent an hour and a half back stage drinking beer and talking about music and football with Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan, one of my all time favourite nights ever. This is my favourite track from the album and another on my iPod. Bought that album on very first hearing 10538........... loved the album, THAT was what they should have been (until RW left), not just a vehicle for Jeff Lynne! Queued up half way down Blackboy Hill to see them on the very night RW left ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 On 12/01/2018 at 16:10, Red Right Hand said: I think OGWT was the first time I ever saw Blondie - blew me away. . You lucky barstard all I got was a hand job . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Can anyone tell me why it was thus named ? Sounds more like a programme for trainspotters than music lovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 38 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Can anyone tell me why it was thus named ? Sounds more like a programme for trainspotters than music lovers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Grey_Whistle_Test?wprov=sfti1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Some great music in this thread. This, however, changed everything for me the day the OGWT showcased The Specials. Not sure if Whispering Bob was still presenting the show at this point, but if so, he didn't last much longer. Featuring the late great Rico and Prince Rimshot...life was never quite the same again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Bit more browsing the OGWT archives on youtube, which reminds me...this appearance changed everything as well. Whispering Bob was definitely still there for this one. I don't think he was all that keen though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Robbored said: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Grey_Whistle_Test?wprov=sfti1 Robbored , not as bad as some make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Was it Whistle Test where they pulled the plug on The Pogues when they realised they were about to play Birmingham Six? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 On 13/01/2018 at 23:32, Robbored said: Indeed he was. Saw him live when they were supporting the Who in the 70s. I think it was Leeds or maybe Manchester I can't quite remember. The stage had a three sided framed wall like you'd see in a sitcom with a door at the back. All the band were there waiting for Alex Harvey as they started to strum the intro to "are you going to" and we in the audience were gaping at the door at the back of the stage in anticipation and just as they reached the point where the vocals were due he crashed onto the stage through the wall on the right hand side.......it was brilliant! I haven't forgotten it after 40 odd years and I've seen loads of bands over many years and Alex Harvey was one of the best. Also, the only version of “Delilah” that I’ve ever liked, because it treats the lyrics the way they’re written - the words of a deranged killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 13 hours ago, Leveller said: Also, the only version of “Delilah” that I’ve ever liked, because it treats the lyrics the way they’re written - the words of a deranged killer. I have often thought the same - the Tom Jones version, which I love incidentally, is sung as a ballad, missing the underlying theme. As an aside, and I am prompted by a post from @Slacker on the fizzy drinks thread, do you know (or can you identify) the extremely tenuous link between 'Delilah' and Leeds United? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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