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In the UK we have a talk-show host by the name of Michael Parkinson. He's a down-to-earth, straight talking, cricket-loving, real ale drinking Yorkshireman. At least that's how he's marketed these days since his big comeback. Back in the 1970's he was just a talk-show host. He also exerts quite an influence over how the British public get their dose of jazz through his BBC Radio 2 show and his CD compilations along the lines of 'The Best Of Jazz...' Lately he has featured many new jazz stars on his TV programme; Jamie Cullum, Norah Jones, Jane Monheit.......Rod Stewart.... I don't watch his shows by the way, but find out who's on through the listings. Honest. Last week he had Madeleine Peyroux on his show. Maybe I should stop using him as a gauge on which artists to avoid because I'm fairly broad-minded, but I find, with the exception of Stacey Kent who I still luuurrve, his musical guests get very quickly over exposed and their acts become very tired quickly. I'll have a listen to her on the wireless then go by gut instinct, avoiding splashing out valuable cash on stuff I'll listen to a few times.

Some great pictures there. Always makes me chcukle when I hear about one guy in one part of the Sates who's shivering in snow drifts whilst another is basking in the sunshine; meanwhile most European board members respond with the usual cold, damp & grey

It's fairing up here but up on the tops it's still got a few feet of snow. As we found out on Sunday with the car club run.

Innervisions for me too. The one reason? I love all the songs on that album. There isn't a single dud and the way the album is programmed is superb. Ranks with Marvin's What's Going On? IMO as among the very best soul abums ever. In fact in any genre.

That'll be London then?

Sounds familiar Mine is: look at case, think about how underwhelmed I am everytime I play. Stop looking and do something else instead.

Northern England

Five inch knife found in man's head

Thanks Guy. This has got to be possibly my all time favourite album; in any genre. Tomorrow I'm going to sit down with 'phones on and think about how I can put anything into words as to how I feel about the music and the band on this date (I'm way too tired now. Been a long day)

He was in Edinburgh, Scotland last year I think, to promote a play he had written. Don't know how well it was received.

Looks nice, bet it sounds great.

Did you say you've been to Finland?

...and who wouldn't be??? Oh, you might be surprised... http://www.deardiary.net/show/diaries/124074/1107129600 http://www.averyant.com/AverysSavoryJournal.html http://www.livejournal.com/users/ashliebear13/ http://www.winglin.net/fanfic/standthere/chapter_9.shtml http://members.tgforum.com/sthomas/may02.htm Tip o'the iceberg, I suspect.... "Doctor, doctor I have this green leafy thing sticking out of my bum...is it serious?" "Well, unfortunately, it's just the tip of the iceberg" sorry

I have an MD recording of him live with this band. They keep it surprisingly together really. I'll have another listen later and reply back.

We aim to please. Have a nice day y'all

Also Jim, on BBC Radio 7, they regularly (weekly) play repeats of the Goon Show. You can listen online with Win Med Player or Real Player Next Monday's show Last Monday's show (second link down)

I bought my Grandad a video of Milligan et al doing a stage routine a few years back. I'll ask him what it's called.

Wasn't that Python??? edit to say sorry Allen, just spotted the reference to the LP.

And this, which you'll appreciate : The last paragraph being especially appropriate.

Appreciate the response, but I'm afraid I don't know what that is either. Tuberculosis? A disease of elm trees? A cancerous dog w/an overactive thyroid? Sorry to be so "American" about all this. Well it was a term that the Goons used on radio in the 50's/60's apparently, to describe an unspecified, not very serious illness. Just found this:

Sorry, but this is a big thread, when's the next one due?

I must admit I don't understand people making fun of Camille's looks...I mean, shit; look at what she's getting! It's Mr. Ed and Dumbo! Oops; cancel that trip to England... Oh I don't know, you can visit my decaying corpse hanging from the gallows in the Tower Of London.

Well, could be perfectly innocent; B3-er could be stood in front of her saying "Hey baby, check this one out"

Have a great day Johnny. Cheers.

They let Pete Townshend out. You should be fine. Now that makes me sound like something else...... Can you use a different example please.