BS4 on Tour... Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 ...you know I totally get both sides of the argument about The Wurzels: 1. They're an embarrassment and make the rest of the UK think we are thick, country bumpkins 2. It's great to have such a hardworking local band singing songs that we can relate to about places we come from and about our club I have strong Somerset roots so I'm in the 'they are harmless, they help people have a good time, they work bloody hard (300 gigs a year sometimes), they LOVE the West Country so why not?!' camp When we went to Newcastle the last time for that 0-0 draw and an epic weekend, that lasted from Thursday lunchtime to Sunday night for our lot, we played and sang Wurzels songs in all the pubs and the locals loved it! Same thing happened at Leicester away many moons ago! So basically I think what I'm saying is - when I've had a few ciders and I'm following the City, the Wurzels' songs fill me with pride and I bellow out the words, but when I'm sat at home reading The Times and sipping a flat white coffee I can see the Bumpkin argument (!!) So, do they represent us tomorrow?! They will undoubtedly play 'Drink up thy zider' at Wembley so I hope the 'Bumpkin argument sympathizers' sit down on their hands and don't join in cos that would be two faced! Although, to be fair, I've had a couple of Traditionals tonight so i'd probably sing along to 'There ain't no ferry to Glastonbury' if I had to! God bless Adge Cutler! Enjoy tomorrow guys 'n gals, stay safe and roar on the Reds, we deserve days like tomorrow after the last 6 years....we are South Bristol and Somerset, Loud and Proud!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I love the Wurzels songs and I for one will be singing drink up thee zider at Wembley tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 It makes us stand out from the rest, it's unique to City and the West Country because that's where we come from. Sing it loud and sing it proud! I sees he and he sees I... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK0wnag3 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Being in London for the week be makes me realise I am a bumpkin... So what? Loves it I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauntonian Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Does anyone actually care if other teams think were "bumpkins" etc? i dont. I love the wurzel songs as it makes us a bit different and original whilst most importantly representing the area we are from, which i think is what football is about, lower league football atleast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Does anyone actually care if other teams think were "bumkins" etc? i dont. I love the wurzel songs as it makes us a bit different and original whilst most importantly representing the area we are from, which i think is what football is about, lower league football atleast. I don't mind being called a bumpkin, but I think I'd draw the line at "bumkin". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 ...you know I totally get both sides of the argument about The Wurzels: 1. They're an embarrassment and make the rest of the UK think we are thick, country bumpkins 2. It's great to have such a hardworking local band singing songs that we can relate to about places we come from and about our club I have strong Somerset roots so I'm in the 'they are harmless, they help people have a good time, they work bloody hard (300 gigs a year sometimes), they LOVE the West Country so why not?!' camp When we went to Newcastle the last time for that 0-0 draw and an epic weekend, that lasted from Thursday lunchtime to Sunday night for our lot, we played and sang Wurzels songs in all the pubs and the locals loved it! Same thing happened at Leicester away many moons ago! So basically I think what I'm saying is - when I've had a few ciders and I'm following the City, the Wurzels' songs fill me with pride and I bellow out the words, but when I'm sat at home reading The Times and sipping a flat white coffee I can see the Bumpkin argument (!!) So, do they represent us tomorrow?! They will undoubtedly play 'Drink up thy zider' at Wembley so I hope the 'Bumpkin argument sympathizers' sit down on their hands and don't join in cos that would be two faced! Although, to be fair, I've had a couple of Traditionals tonight so i'd probably sing along to 'There ain't no ferry to Glastonbury' if I had to! God bless Adge Cutler! Enjoy tomorrow guys 'n gals, stay safe and roar on the Reds, we deserve days like tomorrow after the last 6 years....we are South Bristol and Somerset, Loud and Proud!! We're also Gloucestershire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I love the fact other teams think we'm bumpkins. It's what makes us different. Every time we visit Cheddar and I see the Charterhouse sign it's always time for a chorus of 'Yer cheeks bin gettin' redder, from Charterhouse to Cheddar' What other artists can come even close to such lyrical genius? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarr_in_z Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Whan the moon shines........... you know you want to. Zider I up landlord! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiltsRed Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Wurzels on in the car all the way me babbers! There's nothing like good cider to make yourself grow wider!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 It's our heritage.... and you should never be ashamed of that.... The post Adge years were more commercialised its true, but the original songs reflected the West Country way of life ....it's OUR folk music and I for one hope there are younger bands looking to keep tradition alive.. will be singing DUTC at top of my voice tomoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 We're also Gloucestershire. Yep fair enough fella, apologies for any offence. I was just talking about the Wurzels' traditional heartland, although they do bizarrely mention Devizes in one song!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Remember, the Wurzles are not Adge Cutler. Adge = music genius. Wurzles = his old backing band who've done nothing particularly good in the last 40 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauntonian Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I don't mind being called a bumpkin, but I think I'd draw the line at "bumkin". haha opps. i dont know, i think bumkin suits you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiltsRed Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Remember, the Wurzles are not Adge Cutler. Adge = music genius. Wurzles = his old backing band who've done nothing particularly good in the last 40 years. Pretty sure I am a cider drinker was done by the Wurzels after Sir Adge passed away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatalist Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Does anyone actually care if other teams think were "bumpkins" etc? i dont. I love the wurzel songs as it makes us a bit different and original whilst most importantly representing the area we are from, which i think is what football is about, lower league football atleast. If you heard the song they played at Yeovil recently, it made the Wurzels sound like Pavarotti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiltsRed Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Possibly Blackbird too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarr_in_z Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Pretty sure I am a cider drinker was done by the Wurzels after Sir Adge passed away? Adge died 1974 I Am A Cider Drinker 1976. At least that is when it became a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsleyred Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Yep fair enough fella, apologies for any offence. I was just talking about the Wurzels' traditional heartland, although they do bizarrely mention Devizes in one song!! Nothing wrong with Devizes and most Wiltshire folk just the inbreds in swindle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 We're also Gloucestershire. I smell gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedUn Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Nothing wrong with Devizes and most Wiltshire folk just the inbreds in swindle Mercifully Swindle is a unitary authority, so not in the shire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoliCyder Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Mercifully Swindle is a unitary authority, so not in the shire Don't make excuses, unitary authorities mean nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am the mole Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I don't mind being called a bumpkin, but I think I'd draw the line at "bumkin".and blumkin is so far past the line its unreal!http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=blumkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK0wnag3 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 UNAN authority? That's us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pongo88 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Pretty sure I am a cider drinker was done by the Wurzels after Sir Adge passed away? Exactly. This doesn't compare with Adge classics such as Midnight Over The Malago; Pill Pill I Love Thee Still; When The Common Market Comes to Stanton Drew; Thee's Got'n Where Thee Cassn't Back'n Hassn't etc. Plus, of course, the original Adge version of Drink Up Thee Cider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 haha opps. i dont know, i think bumkin suits you. I saw a trio of City fans in Waterloo underground station today. They were eating pasties and standing on the wrong side of the escalator. Please don't play up to stereotypes, lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Remember, the Wurzles are not Adge Cutler. Adge = music genius. Wurzles = his old backing band who've done nothing particularly good in the last 40 years. Wurzles?! Are they a tribute band? I was blabbing on about The Wurzels.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Wurzles?! Are they a tribute band? I was blabbing on about The Wurzels.... If you only see one Wurzels tribute act, these are the ones to see. Booked 'em for a family do once. Excellent bunch of lads. http://www.mangledwurzels.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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