katyjay 5,091 Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 One of my favourite instrumentals is Coronation Scot by Vivian Ellis. Perhaps because I grew up with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,512 Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 4 hours ago, Oztalgian said: Wasn't Westminster Waltz the link music for In Town Tonight According to Classic FM, yes. https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/music-inspired-by-london/london-westminster-abbey-parliament-square-1822/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 546 Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 Talking of music and especially of interest to you Cliffton as an ex British Midland guy look what’s up on auction shortly for up to £1.2 million, the initial draft of Bohemian Rhapsody in 1974 on a British Midland calendar notepad. I can remember using those notepads when I joined in 1974 in crewing. Presume Freddie was travelling on Midland and asked for some paper! Not sure if this link will work. https://www.sothebys.com/buy/a18d3c0f-2d23-4f78-be25-5f3ca136b3be/lots/e0386a1d-3c18-4b8e-a920-a614e5212519 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 825 Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 I play in a ceilidh band and have got hooked on jigs and reels. They are like an enthusiastic ear-worm creating a counter-point to my whistling tinnitus!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,512 Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 6 hours ago, MRS B said: Talking of music and especially of interest to you Cliffton as an ex British Midland guy look what’s up on auction shortly for up to £1.2 million, the initial draft of Bohemian Rhapsody in 1974 on a British Midland calendar notepad. I can remember using those notepads when I joined in 1974 in crewing. Presume Freddie was travelling on Midland and asked for some paper! Yes, the link worked. I don't specifically remember those forms, but it brought back memories with the list of all the offices (Southend, Newquay, Tees-Side, etc etc), and also the rectangular logo in the shape of an aircraft (BMA). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,697 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Heard part of this theme played on Boom Radio this morning , something hadn't heard for years. It was bugging me what it was from but luckily the dj said it was from the film Exodus . Great tune ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,368 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 I never realised Paul Newman was Jewish! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,224 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Probably Neiman. Many Jews Anglised their names. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Neuman I think Edit: No. His father was Arthur Sigmund Newman so he has always been a Newman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,368 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 RC mother and Jewish father, apparently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 546 Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 8/15/2023 at 8:08 AM, Cliff Ton said: Yes, the link worked. I don't specifically remember those forms, but it brought back memories with the list of all the offices (Southend, Newquay, Tees-Side, etc etc), and also the rectangular logo in the shape of an aircraft (BMA). The notes for Bohemian Rhapsody on the BM calendar notepad sold earlier for over 1 million. Hopefully Sir Michael Bishop bought it, that would be nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,360 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 On 9/5/2023 at 2:05 AM, The Pianoman said: Neuman I think I know an Alfred E Neuman from Mad Magazine if that is any help? I think someone on here uses it as an avatar, Willow Wilson? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 898 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Quid, me anxius sum? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,224 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 I remember the mantra we chanted at school. ’Latin is a language as dead as dead can be. It killed the ancient Romans and now it’s killing me!’ I still find it useful for crossword puzzles and deciphering old tombstones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,368 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 I agree. It's very useful for lots of reasons. I enjoyed Latin because it was taught by one of the few pleasant teachers at Manning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,224 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 I was taught Latin by a teacher who joined the school when it first opened in 1929. I think everyone spoke Latin in those days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,368 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Our Latin master left once it was announced that Manning was to lose its grammar status. The subject would no longer be taught under the comprehensive system. For our final year, we had a newly qualified teacher who was pretty useless. She insisted on different pronunciation which we found irritating and confusing. However, we soldiered on, bolstered by the Manning pupils'maxim: Nil illegitimi.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 898 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 'Quid, me anxius sum' was Alfre E Newman's answer to everything. I took the magazine from UK issue No1 1960 for nearly 7 yrs It didn't interfere with my general Eng Lit studies though, my Eng Lit was the study of the works of Mickey Spillane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,615 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 …or as Catherine Tate used to say “Am I bovvered?” 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,512 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 I did O Level Latin at Fairham. I couldn't remember if I actually passed, so I've looked at my old certificates and the answer seems to be No. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,368 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 We studied Ovid's Metamorphoses for GCE O levels. Someone asked whether we could study his Amores et Ars Amatoria. The answer was...No! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,224 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 We were able to drop Latin in the forth form and opt for either the arts or science route. Scientists didn’t do Latin for some reason although it was required for medical degrees at some universities. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,257 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 GO for it Arthur...........used to love a good ''TWANG'' on a night out........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,028 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 "Twang" what on earth do you mean Ben. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,257 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Dont tell me youve never had a night of ''Twanging'' trogg..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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