June 30, 2016

 

 

and if all hugs be

the yeast of life,

wheat-free 

but a small sacrifice.

 

and when kisses fuel

the want for thee,

not a problem

being nut-free.

 

and tender strokes

as soft as silk,

replace the lactose

found in milk,

 

when romance feeds

the hearts desire;

the food of love

there to inspire.

 

 

 

 

A name from birth

so much disliked.

A growth inhibitor;

the thorn that spiked.

 

A name from birth

not of ones choosing,

and therein lies

a life of losing.

 

A name from birth;

a crippling shackle.

The first words said,

one has to tackle.

 

A name from birth

so cruelly given,

by one half mad,

post-natally driven.

 

A name from birth;

a real non-starter.

A nickname sought,

by one much smarter.

 

A name from birth

on a certificate shown,

until changed by deed poll.

or a marital scroll.

 

 

 

And now a world

we leave behind,

as we step into

the great abyss.

 

A minefield or

a path to freedom?

Only time will tell

the sense of this.

 

Decisions made –

the split near equal.

Each argument,

an ante-dote.

 

A minefield or

a path to freedom?

Each man must stand

by his own vote.

 

And now a world,

we find bemusing.

Knowing not what

to make of this!

 

A learning curve,

like newly born orphans;

only now we know

what we might miss.

 

Decisions made –

the result final.

Many votes unsure

on this see-saw.

 

A minefield or

a path to freedom?

Each man a prisoner

of sod’s law.

 

 

June 28, 2016

 

 

The signature tune of Gertie Gitana

was the famous ‘Nellie Dean’.

She came from Longport, Stoke on Trent,

setting the 1907 scene.

 

Later, Wilson, Keppel and Betty

were strutting their stuff in 1933,

and ‘Mary From The Dairy’ by Max Miller,

also in this 30’s spree.

 

‘Your Baby Has Gone Down The Plughole’

came from a writer unknown.

And ‘Busy Busy Bee’ sung Arthur Askey,

who was one of Liverpool’s own.

 

Florrie Forde sang ‘Has Anyone Here Seen Kelly’.

‘Goodbye Dolly Grey’ by George Lashwood, next.

Vesta Victoria, ‘Waiting At The Church’ sang,

‘Daddy Wouldn’t Buy Me A Bow-Wow’, feeling vexed.

 

‘Any Old Iron’ sang Harry Champion,

and of course,  ‘I’m Henry The 8^th I Am’.

He also sang ‘Boiled Beef And Carrots’,

long before the invention of spam!

 

‘I Do Like To Be Beside The Sea-Side’, and

‘Hello, Hello, Who’s Your Lady Friend’;

both these songs from Mark Sheridan,

continuing this joyful trend.

 

‘It’s A Long Way To Tipperary’ by Florrie Forde

and ‘Hold Your Hand Out You Naughty Boy’ –

And ‘Down At The Old Bull & Bush’

always guaranteed to fill hearts with joy.

 

‘The Man Who Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo’;

a hit for Charles Coburn around 1922?

after ‘When Father Papered The Parlour’

by Billy Williams, with his Australian view.

 

‘If You Were The Only Girl In The World’,

saw George Robey, pledging love to stay.

Whilst, the signature tune of Lottie Collins –

was ‘Ta Ra Ra Boom De Ay’.

 

Nostalgia, the name of the game,

in early TV days of The Old Music Hall.

With Leonard Sachs centre stage,

our families sure had a Ball.

 

He introduced the all-time favorites,

and up would come a loud cheer.

His vocabulary, so exquisite –

words I couldn’t attempt – no fear!

 

The likes of Jewel and Warris;

who were 1st cousins too.

And Tommy Trinder and Ted Ray

just to name a few.

 

And little Hylda Baker, who came

from Farnworth’s Plodder Lane,

with her side-kick, Big Cynthia,

who gave her so much pain.

 

Which brings me back to Max Miller

who got the loudest roar of the day;

with ‘Confessions of a Cheeky Chappie’ –

What more is there to say? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May the future be ‘May’

to save the day.

Is simply all

that’s left to say!

 

 

 

June 22, 2016

 

 

Gone are the years of boom and bust,

and maxed-out cards and much distrust.

 

And on reflection these ‘Cameron’ years,

on the whole have eased, our many fears.

 

The economy now is so much stronger.

Ok – Hands up – it has taken longer.

 

But no euro change in your pockets jingling.

A sterling job, kept our hearts singing.

 

Why step into – a huge abyss?

Why de-rail now, I ask you this?

 

Let’s finish off, the job we started.

Why walk away, as if half hearted?

 

Gone are the years of gloom and doom.

The future certain – let’s not presume?

 

Two Party Leaders – with the same voice!

Let’s build on that – Rejoice, Rejoice.

 

Now not much time, so best be quick.

In the right box, just place your tick.

 

And join Branson, Brady and Beckham too,

and Soames and Sugar, and Amber’s view.

 

Though always to yourself be true,

and tick the box that best suits you.

 

But I’m sure, on balance, you will be glad,

ticking the same box, as Boris’s Dad!

 

 

 

 

June 19, 2016

 

 

Dobie Gray gave us ‘The In Crowd’

back in 1965.

and in 74, Bryan Ferry,

‘The In Crowd’ did revive.

 

In 67, Diana Ross & The Supremes

had a hit with ‘In and out of Love’,

whilst Peter, Paul & Mary in 70

were ‘Leavin on a Jet Plane’ high above.

 

Dusty’s hit of 65, ‘In The Middle of Nowhere’,

set the charts alight.

And another song that got our vote was

Phil Collins’ 81 hit,  ‘In The Air Tonight’.

 

In 86, ‘In Too Deep’ sang Genesis,  whilst in 71

‘Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep’ by Middle of the Road.

‘Outside’ in 98 came from George Michael,

and ‘Leave in Silence’ in 82, from Depeche Mode.

 

In 66  ‘Out of Time’ by Chris Farlowe,

for late voters, and many there’ll be.

This song also a hit for Blur

much later in 2003.

 

Mungo Jerry’s ‘In The Summertime’

in 70, was loved so much.

Before Daryl Hall & John Oates in 84,

gave us ‘Out of Touch’ .

 

72 saw Python Lee Jackson,

singing ‘In Broken Dreams’,

after Zager & Evans 69 hit

‘In The Year 25 25’, setting the scene.

 

‘Leave it’ sang Yes in 84

then ‘Leave Right Now’ by Will Young in 03.

‘In My Place’ sang Coldplay in 02,

‘In our Lifetime’ by Texas, in 99, did it for me.

 

‘Imagination’s ‘Body Talk and ‘In and out of Love’

perfect for this next verse.

And ‘Just an Illusion’ and ‘Changes’

if, ‘In the Heat of the Night’  fortunes reverse.

 

Blondie gave us ‘Union City Blues in 79, and

‘The Closest Thing to Crazy’ sang Katie Melua in 03.

Freddie Mercury’s ‘In My Defence’  a 92 hit

& ticks ‘In All The Right Places’ for Lisa Stansfield in 93.

 

‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ sang Chicken Shack,

with their top twenty hit of 69,

which was revived in 87 by Ruby Turner

who has a soulful voice, so divine.

 

‘Leave Before The Lights Come On’

sang The Arctic Monkeys in 06,

and JoJo’s 04 hit, ‘Leave (Get out)’

also in this final mix.

 

Did Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

get it right with ‘Onion Song’?

and was ‘Why Can’t We Live Together?’

by Timmy Thomas – right – all day long?

 

 

 

 

 

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June 17, 2016

 

 

Reality hit home

and stopped us in our tracks.

All flippancy now gone,

a real look at the facts.

 

A valued life taken;

a heart of pure gold.

One with good intentions,

destined never to grow old.

 

Another war of attrition,

once more, words could not solve.

We all must now reflect,

and somehow find resolve.

 

As one life too many

lost along the way.

Please God, let sense prevail,

on this planet where we stay.

 

 

June 14, 2016

 

 

Tune in to

Tonys Time Machine

Wednesday  15th June

11am – 1pm

 

Repeats at the usual times

 

This weeks show is 

Tony’s ‘Class of 65/66’

with Liz & Jerry.

 

Liz will  be reading

For The Love Of ‘Hello’

written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

and Jerry will be reading

‘A Bunch of Footy Tunes’

also written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

Enjoy a great selection of  Tony’s music

and dance yourselves dizzy…

this show is hot to trot.

 

June 8, 2016

 

 

Been there, done that,

the label showing.

Denial would see

a small nose growing.

 

Been there, done that,

just fat to chew,

when feeling lonesome

without you.

 

Been there, done that,

without thinking,

Though afterthought

found my heart sinking.

 

Been there, done that,

I’ve said it now.

I know you knew,

why raise your brow?

 

Been there, done that.

Just took a chance,

when someone threw

a second glance.

 

Been there, done that,

no hurt was meant.

My love for you

set in cement.

 

Been there, done that,

a lifetime ago,

but hell, does it matter,

now hair, white as snow?

 

Been there, done that,

but I couldn’t now.

No need for anxiety,

you silly cow!

 

—————

 

Been there, done that!

Well, have you really?

After one too many

and getting touchy – feely?

 

Been there, done that!

Yes, I was well aware.

Call it intuition,

when you returned from there.

 

Been there, done that.

I too chewed the fat,

when feeling lonesome,

when feeling flat.

 

Been there, done that.

My turn in the dock –

When the penny dropped

I also ran amok.

 

Been there, done that.

We’ve been through a lot.

Times were different then,

we both lost the plot.

 

Been there, done that.

You look dumbfounded.

Did you think me homely

with feet firmly grounded?

 

Been there, done that,

can’t you take the shock,

of knowing once or twice,

I lifted up my frock?

 

Been there, done that,

but free from anxiety now,

and not quite so stupid,

is your silly cow !

 

 

 

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