tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post5533355516392934901..comments2024-01-05T06:16:49.932+00:00Comments on Expat Mum: Stupid SongsExpat mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-62098399354504094932008-06-22T00:12:00.000+01:002008-06-22T00:12:00.000+01:00I'll have to do another post about this- there's s...I'll have to do another post about this- there's so many bad songs!Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-38445710086982447702008-06-20T16:02:00.000+01:002008-06-20T16:02:00.000+01:00Ah, oldies. Wish I could say I can't remember any ...Ah, oldies. Wish I could say I can't remember any of them, but I do. I loved Rolf Harris singing Two Little Boys and it always made me cry when he got to the dying bit.<BR/>The Birdie song reminds me of holidays in Corfu - enough said.<BR/><BR/>How about "I've got a brand new combine 'arvester and I'll give you the key" by the Wurzels? Anyone remember that?<BR/>Then ofcourse a little later on there's Terry Wogan and "The Floral Dance". Memories.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085577423870971279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-28794566869730948032008-06-20T06:13:00.000+01:002008-06-20T06:13:00.000+01:00The Birdie song brings back terrible embarrassing ...The Birdie song brings back terrible embarrassing memories of performing it on stage dressed as a bird in front of an audience that included a boy I really liked (Only worked that bit out later when I was denying my involvement in same birdie song...)XXXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09119916444738006058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-67688857062763099852008-06-19T18:11:00.000+01:002008-06-19T18:11:00.000+01:00on the topic of classic hits my neighbour said rec...on the topic of classic hits my neighbour said recently that he thought Joe Dolce's 'shuddupayourfave' WAS better than 'Vienna'. Fortunately I have mellowed since then so I only let all his tyres downrilly superhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05448694078653341955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-80682966967045936102008-06-19T16:41:00.000+01:002008-06-19T16:41:00.000+01:00Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, oh yes! Now I wil...Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, oh yes! Now I will be cursing you roundly as I go around humming Two Little Boys and wiggling my arms to the berludy Birdie song. My son begs me not to sing too, if it's any consolation. I'm known to go on tunelessly and endlessly (particularly on car journeys) - working my way through, variously, awful long rock songs with endless lyrics (Hotel California, Bohemian Rhapsody, American Pie etc) and stirring Victorian hymns (When a Knight won his spurs, Onward Christian Soldiers etc). OK< time to go back into the padded cell now.Exmoorjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230395732150659356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-64962711010641222992008-06-19T14:43:00.000+01:002008-06-19T14:43:00.000+01:00Two little boys had two little toysEach had a wood...Two little boys had two little toys<BR/>Each had a wooden horse<BR/>Gaily they played each summer's day<BR/>Warriors both of course<BR/><BR/>(We have Rolf Harris' Greatest Hits. Our favoutire is "Sunrise" with the didgeree-doo in the intro.)Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-60878185996050381132008-06-19T14:31:00.000+01:002008-06-19T14:31:00.000+01:00Well I think I've sung every song that's been ment...Well I think I've sung every song that's been mentioned as it's come up the only one I'm not sure of is 'Two little boys' the only bit I know is Two little boys, had two little toys. I must go and check it out and see how sad it is! Ah the memories. xxShe's like the windhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075810201419237816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-48864996197205833502008-06-19T13:00:00.000+01:002008-06-19T13:00:00.000+01:00ARGH...those AWFUL Christmas songs here...!Give me...ARGH...those AWFUL Christmas songs here...!<BR/><BR/>Give me Alvin and the Chipmunks ANY DAY! (not...)<BR/><BR/>JanetJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494516976868488211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-56199977866167813082008-06-19T02:28:00.000+01:002008-06-19T02:28:00.000+01:00OK, we are officially "The Saddo's".And don't we a...OK, we are officially "The Saddo's".<BR/><BR/>And don't we all still hear "And here it is Merry Xmas" from Nobby and the Slade gang every Xmas? Actually, that really makes me feel homesick even though I'm now usually skiing in Copper Mountain, Colorado at Xmas. Oh to be squashed up in a pub on the Tyne quayside once in a while.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-4214703906184247152008-06-18T23:24:00.000+01:002008-06-18T23:24:00.000+01:00Oh gosh I remember it well. And Seasons in the Sun...Oh gosh I remember it well. And Seasons in the Sun! I can't listen to that even to this day without crying!!!Gone Back Southhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01391620186388562057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-87681140979411776232008-06-18T22:05:00.000+01:002008-06-18T22:05:00.000+01:00Yes you do! But I bet you didn't prance round a s...Yes you do! But I bet you didn't prance round a stage with a pillow up your jumper waving a wooden spoon at your best friend as a humorous accompaniment to it? - those were the days, the ones before MTV and obligatory pop videos. I was another one at the disco on a Saturday afternoon, only ours was a 'Hop' and my Mum always insisted I wore a frock...<BR/><BR/>I have another tune in mind, I can picture the Muppets doing it but how exactly do you spell 'M-na M-na, do doo da do do'?Nobby and Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05355848906407245700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-62113278235234149202008-06-18T21:49:00.000+01:002008-06-18T21:49:00.000+01:00Wassa matta you - heyWhy you looka so sadSomething...Wassa matta you - hey<BR/>Why you looka so sad<BR/>Something, something, something- hey<BR/><BR/>Isa not so bad<BR/>Isa nica place<BR/>Hey shaddap you face!<BR/><BR/>Ta-da!<BR/>(OK, I really, really need to get out more.)Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-46057150310250872502008-06-18T19:20:00.000+01:002008-06-18T19:20:00.000+01:00"Two little boys" always brings a lump to my throa..."Two little boys" always brings a lump to my throat - I watched it on You Tube recently so I could sing it to my son.<BR/>Another one I've been singing to him lately, which is a really crap song from the 80's, is "Shaddap you face" by Joe Dolce - remember that?!!!!!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05443153003836499323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-6790108067090226752008-06-18T14:49:00.000+01:002008-06-18T14:49:00.000+01:00S Billy - I clicked on the link and it took me to ...S Billy - I clicked on the link and it took me to a 20 year old Brasilian's blog! Not that I was interested in pursuing it, but just curious.<BR/>The book is "Rules, Britannia; An Insider's Guide to Life in the UK" (see link under web sites). I would love to do something about Geordies Abroad, but apparently that's too limited a market. I know I could always self-publish but I'm too lazy for that!Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-84183663563224560162008-06-18T14:07:00.000+01:002008-06-18T14:07:00.000+01:00Hi, Jules is getting around, I see. I got the same...Hi, Jules is getting around, I see. I got the same comment from him some days ago and, although I wasn't interested - he wasn't the first - a friend has since warned me about folks under that sort of guise who are only interested in their own agenda, maybe recruiting you as a 'customer' for crap they circulate? Anyway, if you do contact him and prove me wrong I would like to hear about it.<BR/><BR/>So, what is the name of your book, our kid?Stinking Billyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13577508577062044906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-72205480764738930882008-06-18T04:18:00.000+01:002008-06-18T04:18:00.000+01:00Ahh yes who can forget Rolf Harris singing it live...Ahh yes who can forget Rolf Harris singing it live on "Top Of The Pops" with an audience full of teenage scallywags with bad 70's haircuts wearing flared trousers and rounded collar shirts whilst swaying along to good old Rolf's harmonising!!® ♫ The Brit ♪ ®https://www.blogger.com/profile/07774871861232164725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-32437962406830082952008-06-17T21:18:00.000+01:002008-06-17T21:18:00.000+01:00My worst Birdie song memory is that the dj at the ...My worst Birdie song memory is that the dj at the Millenium Party I was at decided it would be a laugh to usher in 2000 to it. Can you believe that?Potty Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04751869800592294891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-85870977891997560472008-06-17T19:13:00.000+01:002008-06-17T19:13:00.000+01:00I remember all those songs & I can't say I was ver...I remember all those songs & I can't say I was very enthusiastic about any of them! A bit cheesy I think!<BR/>As for the Senior Citizen Dating Agency! Wow hope for me yet! Oops! I'm already hitched, aren't I?Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-3026147356018187952008-06-17T14:47:00.000+01:002008-06-17T14:47:00.000+01:00Surely it's Joe (with an "E")? Unless those suffra...Surely it's Joe (with an "E")? Unless those suffragettes were further ahead than I remember? Just teasing.<BR/>And why would rugby players sing this song? How funny.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-13389633454092076882008-06-17T13:51:00.000+01:002008-06-17T13:51:00.000+01:00It's Jo.Two Little Boys is a favourite of the rugb...It's Jo.<BR/><BR/>Two Little Boys is a favourite of the rugby club. Always sang with eyes closed and arms outstretched!nuttycowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404690160646306404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-68064719225413069462008-06-17T11:36:00.000+01:002008-06-17T11:36:00.000+01:00Sadly, I remember all those songs too. Sure does d...Sadly, I remember all those songs too. Sure does date us all!!ADDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018958238940897902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-1510944496793742662008-06-16T22:25:00.000+01:002008-06-16T22:25:00.000+01:00Hey...I'm way too young to remember those songs......Hey...I'm way too young to remember those songs...(and if you believe that you'll believe anything) Crap songs = good old = well oiled knees up...Hadriana's Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740533954842010870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-55729452623320498102008-06-16T22:22:00.000+01:002008-06-16T22:22:00.000+01:00Sounds a bit too complicated for me to attempt. I'...Sounds a bit too complicated for me to attempt. I'm not very technical.<BR/>I'd forgotten about the roller skates. And yes, Seasons in the Sun. Boo hoo!Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-81874516616610259942008-06-16T21:31:00.000+01:002008-06-16T21:31:00.000+01:00Did you put the previous comment in just to show o...Did you put the previous comment in just to show off? I love that image of your son with his hands over his ears - mine would def have done the same...that song always makes me cry - has the same effect as Season's In The Sun. What about that "I've got a brand new pair of rollerskates" one? How ridiculous was that? Lxfamily affairshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17896692261265817869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-33407772480312667082008-06-16T19:10:00.000+01:002008-06-16T19:10:00.000+01:00Hi,I'm Jules and I work at bestrank.com, a company...Hi,<BR/><BR/>I'm Jules and I work at bestrank.com, a company interested in blog <BR/>advertizing. I found your blog engaging and I'm contacting you to ask if <BR/>you are interested in blog post sponsorship.<BR/><BR/>If you are interested, kindly mail back for confirmation(jules@bestrank.com).Please include your blog's URL.<BR/>Looking forward to doing business with you.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/>Jules Viernes<BR/>BestRank.comemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588322149083952835noreply@blogger.com