The final hymn on Sunday (Tuesday morning here now) was Battle Hymn of the Republic and "Glory, glory, hallelujah" is still making regular entrances into my head.
I tried to make a point in another discussion with the tragic tale of Abdul Abulbul Amir, by Percy French, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6vyZ_q-TjA, and now the damn thing is spinning around in my head. You could probably set a really bad hymn to that tune and make a brass band happy.
I go straight to the Whitbread beer advert of blessed memory.
As a rule, said Abdul, gravitational pull
Makes you sup standing up at the bar
Then a voice did declare, Whitbreadâs best in a chair
It was Ivan Scavinsky Scavar
I go straight to the Whitbread beer advert of blessed memory.
As a rule, said Abdul, gravitational pull
Makes you sup standing up at the bar
Then a voice did declare, Whitbreadâs best in a chair
It was Ivan Scavinsky Scavar
Because the best Best needs no etiquette!
I was far to young to drink it, but that ad is one that has firmly lodged in my hippopotamus. As also "What would you do for a pint of Greene King IPA?" - which, I only found out a few months ago, were written by and featured Neil Innes.
I don't get earworms - tunes don't play inside my head - but I do find myself suddenly singing a song out of the blue, and there is usually some association with something I've heard or been thinking about. And I just found myself singing this silly song. It is because someone used 'qua' in a sentence, and this is where my associations led me. The tune is catchy enough that I guess if you know it, you might get an earworm. Most song associations I get are from musicals.
Me too, everything reminds me of a musical. Although as an 80s teen I would probably have gone to Adam and the Antsâ Stand and Deliver first, with its addictively silly chorus of âda diddly qua quaâ.
Bejasus, I've had "one day I'll fly away", by Randy Crawford hammering through my head for weeks. Its so poignant, I keep feeling like crying when I play it. 1980 as well, when I were young.
Youngest grandkids WhatsApp-ed me a couple of video clips yesterday. The 7yr old had a few violin lessons at a holiday club this week, and played a tune he had learned here. Then he and his 4yr old brother sang the lyrics to go with the tune.
My latest ear worm is now
"Land of the silver birch home of the bea-ver"
Youngest grandkids WhatsApp-ed me a couple of video clips yesterday. The 7yr old had a few violin lessons at a holiday club this week, and played a tune he had learned here. Then he and his 4yr old brother sang the lyrics to go with the tune.
My latest ear worm is now
"Land of the silver birch home of the bea-ver"
Youngest grandkids WhatsApp-ed me a couple of video clips yesterday. The 7yr old had a few violin lessons at a holiday club this week, and played a tune he had learned here. Then he and his 4yr old brother sang the lyrics to go with the tune.
My latest ear worm is now
"Land of the silver birch home of the bea-ver"
Where still the mighty moose wanders at willâŠ
Wow, 1970s memories for me!
"Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more"
Either Brownies or First School in the early 80s for me! At least I can remember how that one ends, so I can kick it back out of my ears...
'Land of the Silver Birch' was the song chosen to represent Canada at my Primary School celebration of 'Empire Day' - therefore pre-1958 when we celebrated 'Commonwealth Day'. Then it was a Brownie/Girl Guide staple at campfire sing-songs as well. I shall probably go to my grave able to sing that song!!
Not quite an earworm, but something I will never forget comes from Greenbelt. Paul Kerensa did a rendition of "Hark the Herald Angels" to the tune of "The Stripper".
Not quite an earworm, but something I will never forget comes from Greenbelt. Paul Kerensa did a rendition of "Hark the Herald Angels" to the tune of "The Stripper".
Never to be forgotten. Sadly.
His whole talk was great but the interludes of one song to the tune of another were funny, especially that one.
Not quite an earworm, but something I will never forget comes from Greenbelt. Paul Kerensa did a rendition of "Hark the Herald Angels" to the tune of "The Stripper".
Never to be forgotten. Sadly.
His whole talk was great but the interludes of one song to the tune of another were funny, especially that one.
I may have seen you in the queue for that. Hope you had a good festival.
It was a good talk, and some of those songs will never quite be the same again, I don't think.
I was at a Scottish Voices rehearsal day today where we practised/learned stuff for the next three months. I consequently have Angelus ad Virginem as my current earworm.
A few days ago I read that we'd be singing Amigos de Christo/We're friends of the Lord today, and immediately the wretched thing started clattering around inside my head like a ball bearing in a tin bucket. Fortunately, by the time it came round this morning it was more like the moment after having a tooth pulled, and mental tranquillity returned.
I have had the rather odd Christmas song Mele Kalikimaka as sung by I think Bing Crosby stuck in my head for days now. Alternating with John Denver singing Here's to Alaska.
I have had the rather odd Christmas song Mele Kalikimaka as sung by I think Bing Crosby stuck in my head for days now.
It was Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters together. Did you by chance watch âNational Lampoonâs Christmas Vacationâ recently? That version of âMele Kalikimakaâ is in it.
I was talking to a friend about getting diagnosed with autism and how it changed their life. These internet buskers are total goobers, but they're fun. I think Kurt Cobain would appreciate this one.
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https://youtu.be/XMl6HnhFFIA?si=2SFWfhSxYZvkLM-x
Ah, that brings back childhood memories.
As a rule, said Abdul, gravitational pull
Makes you sup standing up at the bar
Then a voice did declare, Whitbreadâs best in a chair
It was Ivan Scavinsky Scavar
Because the best Best needs no etiquette!
I was far to young to drink it, but that ad is one that has firmly lodged in my hippopotamus. As also "What would you do for a pint of Greene King IPA?" - which, I only found out a few months ago, were written by and featured Neil Innes.
If you like musicals you need to watch this show. It is a crime that Apple TV+ didnât renew it for season 3.
My latest ear worm is now
"Land of the silver birch home of the bea-ver"
She's good, but she's no Jeremy Hardy! Speaking of whom, off to the small things of pleasure (fnarr fnarr) thread.
Where still the mighty moose wanders at willâŠ
Wow, 1970s memories for me!
"Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more"
Either Brownies or First School in the early 80s for me! At least I can remember how that one ends, so I can kick it back out of my ears...
I van still sing you selections from Robin Ddu, Twigwidge and the one about the duende.
Never to be forgotten. Sadly.
Try it!
I may have seen you in the queue for that. Hope you had a good festival.
It was a good talk, and some of those songs will never quite be the same again, I don't think.
Alas, itâs still âAmazing Grace.â
I love the accent. A talented man, who wrote many songs, and the screenplay for Willie Wonka.
https://youtu.be/kUfN-m07VKw?si=biCItkm9UDe05ZMm
âAll my lifeâs a circle
Sunrise and sundownâŠâ
Lucretia my reflection
Hawaii native Bette Midler also recorded it.
https://youtu.be/CzatfaTTcvc?si=qipv__sfRGYSqNsf
I rather enjoyed that. Made me think of John Shuttleworth. Speaking of which...
I was talking to a friend about getting diagnosed with autism and how it changed their life. These internet buskers are total goobers, but they're fun. I think Kurt Cobain would appreciate this one.