Old 70's tv programmes -which do you remember?

[LizCornwall]

I can't be certain on their names but I think you are right.

Of course I am right, Liz

 

[LizCornwall]

You haven't answered my question regarding Embassy records

Colin I never shopped in Woolwich, I went to Marks & Spencer's

But yes Embassy Records. Now I also had a Reel to Reel Tape Player, Scotch Tapes. Remember them? Liz

 

[colin(bridgend)]

The original name for the Shadows was "The Drifters" but as there was already an American group by that name they were forced to change it and decided on The Shadows as at the time they were playing in a poorly lit dance hall and their shadows were being cast onto the dance floor.

 

[colin(bridgend)]

What were the names of the original Shadows members?

 

[LizCornwall]

Hi Colin have you seen my replies to both questions? see what I mean about comments box why does it not show my name as well?

Liz

 

[Robin_374241585]

Back on the old TV progs theme, last weekend we attended a charity Bingo evening (I hate bingo!)at the local church. When the caller said,"77,Sunset Strip", the vicar, who's decades younger than me and sitting on our table, said,"Why ever do they call in that!!". I had to explain! Robin.

 

[colin(bridgend)]

Liz your name is being shown for all your replies whether they are new postings are a response within the comments section (printed in blue).

 

[LizCornwall]

What were the names of the original Shadows members?

It was the Drifters, but they found out another band had that name. original members were Terry Smart on drums, Norman Mitham,

Ian Samwell, Harry Webb (Cliff), Liz

 

[LizCornwall]

Ok Colin who is Gary Brooker? Son of my Uncle's friend.

Liz

 

[colin(bridgend)]

Never heard of him - sorry Liz

 

[LizCornwall]

Back on the old TV progs theme, last weekend we attended a charity Bingo evening (I hate bingo!)at the local church. When the caller said,"77,Sunset Strip", the vicar, who's decades younger than me and sitting on our table, said,"Why ever do they call in that!!". I had to explain! Robin.

I forgot all about that one, very good,

2 little ducks 22, 2 Fat Ladies 88,

kelly eye No.1, Legs ll, Top of the House 90,

Just a few just incase you play bingo again.

Liz

 

[LizCornwall]

Procol Harum, Song A whiter shade of Pale, mid 60's Liz

 

[LizCornwall]

Liz your name is being shown for all your replies whether they are new postings are a response within the comments section (printed in blue).

Ok found me now. Liz

 

[colin(bridgend)]

Liz I was too young to be a Teddy Boy and too old to experience the flower power and hippy times. I was an in between mis guided youth. Had a sheltered upbringing - still in short trousers until the age of 14.

 

[colin(bridgend)]

As a child of the late 40s/early 50s does anybody remeber having a desert spoon of cod liver oil and malt each evening before bedtime? Lovely dark brown treacle type of mixture.

 

[LizCornwall]

Ok what about 'Showaddywaddy' or was you still too young,

and still in your short pants? Liz

 

[LizCornwall]

As a child of the late 40s/early 50s does anybody remeber having a desert spoon of cod liver oil and malt each evening before bedtime? Lovely dark brown treacle type of mixture.

O Colin don't remind me as I child early 50's my mum used say it will do me good, why? Yuk,Yuk, O please no. Liz

 

[colin(bridgend)]

You are going to the other end of the good music spectrum now - they were the 1970s. Compared to my era they are still in nappies. Next you will be mentioning the Bay City Rollers.

 

[LizCornwall]

No I was I bit older for them. Oops, Rolling Stones,Cilla Black,

Lulu, Beatles, The Who. Liz

 

[cris_408518]

I was more peace and love and a flower child as you all realise no doubt right down to split flared trousers and grandad Tee Shirts tie dyed of course and a Kaftan over a cool blue Nehru jacket, anything from Joanie Mitchell to Simon & Garfunkel, Santana to the Stones and Hendrix to Led Zep, Ten Years After etc.

Big Roy mentioned The Double Deckers.

"Shine shine like a star" Aswad's Brinsley Forde was and old mate of mine, he was about 19/20 when he was in the Double Deckers and some may remember him from "Please Sir" and the shows film.

 

[LizCornwall]

Well Cris, so it was, John Lennon, Donavon, etc for you then.

so you must take after Wolfy Smith "Power to the People".

Liz

 

[cris_408518]

" RIGHT ON "

And who remembers Don Partridge Street musician and poet, he was making a hundred pounds a day in the sixties before he became famous and I even had a go at playing his music rig.

His drum had a unique feature if there are any takers out there, and after "Rosie" and fame came his way he had a custom made car that he carried the one man band music rig in.

Name the car and maker ?

He's still around I believe and did an album about 4 years ago.

Real Top bloke and an inspiration to me and others.

Another mate played Session guitar for Macca in the early seventies and wrote for some famous people. He never found fame himself and is on Friends Reunited, listed as a driver for a clinical waste truck these days. Top muso and lyricist and signed over early work and any money rights to Abbey Road people in exchange for a musicians union card.

 

[BrianStAlbans]

Here's one for you , the lead singer of Uriah Heep will be feeding my cat for me next week while we are at the Easter meet.

He lives next door.

Brian (",)

 

[BrianStAlbans]

very good cris.

And if one of the Mods is reading could you please delete the above post giving my address for security reasons. I'm sure you will understand cris .

Brian

 

[BrianStAlbans]

Thanks Mod ;O)