yorks5stringer Posted July 14, 2015 Author Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1436892506' post='2821811'] They should have tried Monsanto. [/quote] Don't talk to me about Roundup, liquid of the devil and now classified in Canada as highly carcinogenic. And used as a dessicant on most common cereals in the UK... and breathe.....! Edited July 14, 2015 by yorks5stringer Quote
ras52 Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1436895982' post='2821856'] Don't talk to me about Roundup, liquid of the devil and now classified in Canada as highly carcinogenic. And used as a dessicant on most common cereals in the UK... [/quote] ...I prefer milk and sugar on mine. Quote
pfretrock Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1436895982' post='2821856'] ... liquid of the devil... [/quote] ..from the evil empire, I'm with you on this. As a member of the[url="http://bumblebeeconservation.org/"] Bumblebee Conservation Trust[/url], I love buzzing - my frets do it all the time. Quote
pfretrock Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1436897486' post='2821876'] ...I prefer milk and sugar on mine. [/quote] There is already too much sugar in cereals or me, but I got some DDT from Ebay. Quote
jacko Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 Turns out Kanye West really is the world's greatest Rock star. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted July 14, 2015 Author Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) Just prior to his untimely demise, Joe Cocker was going to record a duet of "Unchain My Heart" with Melody Gardot. After a suitable and respectful delay, she has now announced a similar sounding duet with Robson and Jerome. Edited July 14, 2015 by yorks5stringer Quote
pjb13.bass Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Johnny Winter and Donna Summer once recorded a blues/disco version of the old Justin Hayward hit 'Forever Autumn'. It had a Spring release. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 [quote name='pjb13.bass' timestamp='1436985115' post='2822608'] Johnny Winter and Donna Summer once recorded a blues/disco version of the old Justin Hayward hit 'Forever Autumn'. It had a Spring release. [/quote] I think I'd have liked to see "The Fall" in there somewhere too. Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1436998601' post='2822787'] I think I'd have liked to see "The Fall" in there somewhere too. [/quote] Wouldn't royalties be due to the rights-holders of Vivaldi..? Quote
ras52 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1436999334' post='2822802'] Wouldn't royalties be due to the rights-holders of Vivaldi..? [/quote] You mean Frankie Vivaldi, right? Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1437039193' post='2822952'] You mean Frankie Vivaldi, right? [/quote] Yes; he went to live in California, I understand. Quote
RandomBass Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1437041168' post='2822976'] Yes; he went to live in California, I understand. [/quote] Yes, with Benny apparently. Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1437044299' post='2823031'] Yes, with Benny apparently. [/quote] Good man for posting that. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted July 16, 2015 Author Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1437044933' post='2823044'] Good man for posting that. [/quote] Wasn't Benny in Abba/Robert Johnson at the Crossroads? Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1437050517' post='2823144'] Wasn't Benny in Abba/Robert Johnson at the Crossroads? [/quote] If he was, he was over the hill by then. Quote
ras52 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1437050905' post='2823151'] If he was, he was over the hill by then. [/quote] Well he did try out several of Frank Whittle's prototypes back in the day. (Elton John even wrote a song about it.) Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1437052392' post='2823168'] Well he did try out several of Frank Whittle's prototypes back in the day. (Elton John even wrote a song about it.) [/quote] Indeed; Zappa had a slightly different take, too, which inspired Guevara. Quote
ras52 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1437053782' post='2823194'] Indeed; Zappa had a slightly different take, too, which inspired Guevara. [/quote] That's easy for you to Che. Quote
pfretrock Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1437052392' post='2823168'] Well he did try out several of Frank Whittle's prototypes back in the day. [/quote] Who also helped launch The Shadows career. Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1437054270' post='2823206'] That's easy for you to Che. [/quote] ... which brings to mind that much-sung hymn: 'Hasta Siempre, Comandante'; its lyrics also rhyme in ABBA format. Quote
ras52 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1437054822' post='2823215'] ... which brings to mind that much-sung hymn: 'Hasta Siempre, Comandante'; its lyrics also rhyme in ABBA format. [/quote] The rumours that I recently changed my name from its Swedish original are unfounded. I wasn't Bjorn yesterday. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted July 16, 2015 Author Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1437058399' post='2823267'] The rumours that I recently changed my name from its Swedish original are unfounded. I wasn't Bjorn yesterday. [/quote] Reminds me of something shamelessly stolen from the Bad Joke section..."David Hasslehoff has decided to revert to his shortened name, "Hoff" for his new TV show, as the full name is too much hassle... Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1437058700' post='2823270'] Reminds me of something shamelessly stolen from the Bad Joke section..."David Hasslehoff has decided to revert to his shortened name, "Hoff" for his new TV show, as the full name is too much hassle... [/quote] He was a keen fan of the Bay City Rollers and often assisted at their concerts, which inspired him in the creation of a TV series. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted July 16, 2015 Author Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1437059249' post='2823273'] He was a keen fan of the Bay City Rollers and often assisted at their concerts, which inspired him in the creation of a TV series. [/quote] That must be "Hoff the Record" then? Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1437061051' post='2823298'] That must be "Hoff the Record" then? [/quote] Yes, in which he explains how, very late one evening, he added a clause to his contract insisting on have a partially-built car on the set. Quote
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