June 28, 2016

 

 

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 !

 

 

 

 

 

As easy as that, they robbed him;

just took him for all he was worth.

Two urchin girls with the giggles,

destined to be thieves from birth.

 

A willing recipient he was,

flinging his arms in the air.

Flattered by so much attention,

as he strode through St Marks Square.

 

The rascals ran off – job accomplished;

an easy start to their day.

Cash expertly extracted,

before the wallet thrown away.

 

Percoughalees was really frustrated;

his plane due in under an hour.

He knew Mendotta would be onboard;

the chance to see her, now turning sour.

 

 

 

 

Tonys Time Machine

Wednesday  8th June.

11am – 1 pm

Today sees the return of

‘June Rocks’.

with  

This week in History,

and the Old Grey Whistle Test memories.

 

Tony with be reading

‘For The Love Of Music – Part  7’

Written by 

Harriet Blackbury.

 

(Repeats at the usual times)

 

 

June 5, 2016

 

 

 ‘Ossie’s Dream’ sang Tottenham Hotspur

keeping ‘81’ FA Cup dreams alive.

‘Here We Go’ sang Everton FC

with Howard, back in 85.

 

Going it alone in song,

in 87 were Chris & Glenn.

Their ‘Diamond Lights’ at No.12,

just missing out on the top ten.

 

‘Glory, Glory Man United’

reached 13 in the charts in 83,

but with ‘Come on The Reds’, in 94

finally at No.1 was Manchester Utd FC.

 

In 72. came ‘Blue Is The Colour’

making it to No.5  for Chelsea FC

In the 90’s, ‘No one can stop us now’ & ‘Blue Day’

and then ‘Blue Tomorrow’, in 2000, finally.

 

In 78, ‘We’ve got the Whole World in our hands’

sang Nottingham Forest FC & Paper Lace.

In 70 ‘Back Home’ No.1 for the England World Cup Squad.

And in 90, ‘World in Motion’, again taking a No.1 place.

 

‘Anfield Rap (Red machine in full alert)

in 88  shot up to No. 3 in this chart mix,

then ‘Pass & Move (It’s The Liverpool Groove)

reached No.4  by The Boot Room Boys of 96.

 

So many more songs to choose from;

some more in tune than others.

But the sentiment always the same,

Footy folk, a solid band of sisters & brothers.

 

 

 

 

May 31, 2016

 

 

Tune in to 

Tony’s Time Machine

Wednesday  1st June.

11am. – 1pm

(Repeated  Thurs 8am 

Frid 1am,  Sat 6pm )

 

Today’s Tony’s Guest 

is

John Trotter

(Support Worker – Morecambe)

who will be discussing

Disabled access to

Premiership Football Grounds.

 

Also,

read live will be

‘Football Club Nicknames’

written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

Have fun folks

 

 

 

 

 

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