benjamin1945 16,163 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 I swear she was eating 'Grapes' last time i looked Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 OH Eartha........you'd have loved Bulwell.........Old fashioned....but sorry no ''Millionaires''........ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Was that Eartha that sang You just Sort Of Stand There And Just Sort Of Do It, many years ago when i was but a nipper. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 More than likely @IAN FINN.............i first remember Eartha on the radio in the fifties listening to this........i was just a wee lad''...but there was something special about her voice....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 2 hours ago, benjamin1945 said: OH Eartha........you'd have loved Bulwell.........Old fashioned....but sorry no ''Millionaires''........ I remember hearing that on the Light Programme when I was young. I had no idea who Eartha Kitt was, and could never work out what kind of person was singing it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 894 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 3 hours ago, IAN FINN said: Was that Eartha that sang You just Sort Of Stand There And Just Sort Of Do It, many years ago when i was but a nipper. That would most likely be Lena Horne, Ian, 'A New Fangled Tango'. Quite a few artists recorded it but I can't find reference to Kitt singing it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Thats it Willow thankyou. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 I was a great fan of Ricky Nelson in the early 60s..........used to go to a youth club on George street.......''Coop Arts Centre'' i think it was...ran by Mrs Pettit off Bestwood estate.......lovely lady who took 'no prisoners' when it came to 'Teenage Behaviour''........threatened to 'Bar me'' and tell me Mam when caught 'Kissing'' Sandra on the 'Fire Escape ''..(loved that fire escape)...Mr Pettit ran the football team called ''Coop Pathfinders''..and always got us a good deal on new Boots....... Went to the Coop youth club for a year or so.......all or most of the Lads and girls from school days went their on Tuesday nights mainly for the great sounds of the 60s and Sandra's for a dance or two... However it was all replaced eventually by ''TeenBeat'' at the Locarno just down the road......where i fell in love every week with a different Sandra on the ''Undulating'' Dance floor........listening to Ricky...Cliff...Billy ...and many others 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,083 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Well we are finely there!!! Saturday 9th September 2023 BBC 2 7 -00pm Last Night Of The Proms Not into this kind of music then watch BBC 1 Proms from 9 00 you won't be disappointed 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Our neighbour Sheku Kanneh-Mason Is performing at the Proms this evening. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,601 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Just been watching the proms and really enjoyed much of it. I thought your neighbour was excellent, Lizzie. One thing I’m a bit puzzled about is when certain words of Land of Hope and Gary were changed. It was probably many years ago but I’ve only just noticed. The new couple of words make more sense than the original …….. “increase” has been changed to “be set” 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 Are The Proms from the Royal Albert Hall? Never been in this place before, but will be in there on Dec 23 for the sing-along Carol concert. Really looking forward to it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,154 Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 @katyjay yes Kath, the proms are from R.A.H. Have been for many years. Started by Henry Woods I believe. Your servant ma'am. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 I’m not much one for listening to music but I did watch the Proms. I must say that local Kanneh-Mason chappie is a bit of a whiz on the cello. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,154 Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, philmayfield said: I’m not much one for listening to music but I did watch the Proms. I must say that local Kanneh-Mason chappie is a bit of a whiz on the cello. So were all the other cellists Phil. The ladies sounded just as good. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,601 Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 22 minutes ago, philmayfield said: I’m not much one for listening to music but I did watch the Proms. I must say that local Kanneh-Mason chappie is a bit of a whiz on the cello. I agree Phil, he almost made his cello talk … I felt quite emotional 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 522 Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 I used to play the cello, beautiful sounding instrument, loved it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 522 Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 I have only ever been to the Royal Albert Hall once and was very lucky to see Yehudi Menuhin. Many years ago but I think it was a trip organised by Nottingham Arts who I used to play cello with. The acoustics in that building are amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 That’s wonderful Mrs B, you have my admiration! I was only ever let loose on the Triangle at school! we’ve only been the RAH once too, to a Concert in aid of AIDS, and it was an evening never to be forgotten with the stars who performed, it was just amazing and the building is fantastic. Last Night of the Proms was brilliant last night, loved it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 7 hours ago, katyjay said: Never been in this place before, but will be in there on Dec 23 for the sing-along Carol concert. Wow, are you back in your homeland for Christmas Kath? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 minute ago, LizzieM said: Wow, are you back in your homeland for Christmas Kath? Yes. Determined to be away for Christmas this year. First cruise booked (Med) got cancelled. 2nd cruise, NCL kept changing the itinerary, so much so, that there were hardly any places we hadn't been to before. And I didn't fancy an 18hr flight and then not enjoy it. So we decided to'do' London. 11 nights in a hotel on Tottenham Court Rd. Only ever been there the odd day or night. Taking 2 friends with us, and plan to walk our feet off every day! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Called on Polly.........needed a lift....it always worked........ Still turned me down for a dance though........just like Tamworth 1970 ish...lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 @benjamin1945 Have you ever actually met Polly or seen her in real life ? Is she aware how much you worship her ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Yes Kev.........at a venue in Tamworth 1970 ish..........think it was called Tamworth Castle.........even asked for a dance.....but she turned me down with a lovely smile....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Thought about time we had a nice piece of true 60s memeranda............. Feel like doing 'Cart-wheels' across the floor....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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