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You know, DG could almost qualify as an honoury Brit with the amount of scarcasm he uses. Us Brits tend to read every statement as scarcasm first, before considering it could be sincere. Also, CD - is it my imagination or are you less abrasive than you were when I first joined? Is something happening to you on a regular basis now that wasn't then, perchance? Regards

If he absorbed heroin into his head, he would fall asleep surely, after a short period of not really caring what he played. If he absorbed an uncontrollable quantity of LSD into his head, he would at best not be able to think straight for more than a split second at a time then fall over, and at worst go into such a state of meltdown that his brain would overload, his organs would shut down and he would die a horrible death. Urban myths, methinks. Now, a lager-soaked headband would be a different matter. He would almost certainly survive this with nothing worse than a smelly head. Regards

Earth Angel (again - we must stop meeting like this!), in response to your earlier request for help, the song in question is 'Two Little Boys' by Mr Wobbleboard (can you guess what it is yet?) Rolf Harris. I hope this puts you at peace. Regards

Another one is the sax break in 'Reasons to be Cheerful (Part III)' by Ian Dury & the Blockheads. Sublime. Regards

I dunno, it depends whether I offend too many people and leave through embarrasment and guilt. Probably about the same time CD does, although for me the meat does not have to be fresh! Regards

Other than the name (allegedly taken from a schoolboy game involving a circle of players with a biscuit at the centre, and a race to not be last....), the best thing about that band was the fella who used to dress in the Wilie Coyote bat-suit, IMO. Regards

Hi Earth Angel. It is 'B-Sides.Seasides & Freerides', and it came out on MCA in 1997. Regards

Sorry Foxy, it is 'Will You' as opposed to 'Stay Now'. It goes to show the strength of the song if posters can recognise it merely from the fact that is has 'sax', even if I get the name wrong! Regards

For people of a certain age, 'Stay Now' by Hazel O'Connor has truly soulful sax. Regards

Earth Angel, I too like Mosely Shoals, but I prefer that acoustic album they did of mostly Mosley Shoals songs. I can't remember the name as I haven't played either for a while, and I just know it as the 'acoustic' Mosley Shoals. If you need to know more, let me know and I will dig it out. Regards

Sorry to lower the tone folks, but shouldn't this be entitled 'Vinegar Stroke' faces instead? Regards

I've had a think about my music collection, and was suprised at how few women artists I have. Just smatterings of Bjork, Melissa Etheridge, Alf, the odd soul diva and of course the incomparable Dusty Springfield. I do have things from bands such as Massive Attack featuring female vocalists, and a 12" of 'I Don't Care' featuring WOW (but I don't play it as a rule, tee hee hee!). I have mentioned it before, but one of my current favourites is 'The Soul Sessions' by Joss Stone. If anybody is in the mood for proper soul/blues from a contemporary artist, you would do far worse that get this CD, as if you have a pulse you will love it. Proper bo. Regards

I heard 'Combing around again' by Curley Simon on the radio today. My favourite though has always been: 'Come on, come on, hurry up hairy camel, we're going down the pub...' by Sham69. Regards

That looks like a Citroen CX 2500 circa 1975 at a guess. These things has suspension that lowered itself when the car was at a standstill, then raised itself when the ignition was turned. Actually very good cars, way ahead of their time in terms of aerodynamics. They did a 7 seater as well, which at the time was unheard of in Europe (bar a very boxy Pug). Speaking of the Yugo, on a visit to California some years ago I hired one of these as it was the only thing I could get with proper gears as opposed to nancy auto transmission (ironic I thought). I drove it from Hollywood to the Mexican border to ridicule all the way from fellow road users and people in the cess-pit car park at the end. I crossed into Mexico, had a quick meal, saw some tacky stuff, limping dogs and beggars, then crossed back. I didn't have the appropriate piece of paper to re-enter the States of course (being a limey), but was allowed in anyway (being white). I agree, rubbish car. Regards

Cosmosis, Tim Buckley was an American singer/songwriter of exquisite ability from the 1970s, not 'country', more an eclectic mix. He was the father of the late Jeff Buckley. I recommend 'Sefronia', 'Greetings from LA' and 'Happy Sad' as albums. I don't know if he issued any singles though. If you do have the time to check him out, you will I am sure be as amazed as me as to how he receives so little recognition. Regards

To toss another name into the hat, does anybody here rate Tim Buckley? I personally consider him a superior musician and singer than the three mentioned above, and comparable to all three also in songwriting ability (albeit in a different direction). Regards

Its a Diana 'custom checks don't apply' Ross song, isn't it? Regards

'Summer Breeze' - the Isley Brothers. Regards

I like the lobster gear! We don't do Halloween here in the same manner as yourselves. What we get is groups of youths with plastic masks threatening little old ladies with 'trick or treat' japes, for hard cash. Unfortunately smaller kids cannot enjoy this annual event anymore, as the teenage muggers get around first. On Halloween night, beware the spurned teenager and the smouldering roll of newspaper through the letterbox, as it traditionally contains a 'Richard' to be stamped on and spread onto the carpet. Not like when I was a kid.... Regards

'1970' - the Stooges '1969' - the Stooges '68 Guns' - the Alarm My only friend is my twinkie

It is a hard one, I agree. When I made tapes (remember them?), I made them to suit a mood. I had happy tapes, rocking tapes, soothing tapes, reflective tapes and of course the old favourite - the feeling sorry for yourself, depressive, why does nobody understand tape. To capture all these emotions on one CD would be difficult. A bit like a journey (no, not that 'Journey' thank you) through life I reckon. If I get the time I will compile a list, but it may take more time than I have. Good luck to anybody who manages it though. Regards

I'm re-visiting my older records at the moment and am on a 'Stooges' tip right now. For originality and influence, I think the Stooges must rank highly here. Regards

Cud Regards

Makes sense to me, Catherine. Once respect and trust has gone, things have already fallen apart. Regards

'96 Tears' - The Stranglers and others. Regards