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Post by williammcgregor on Dec 21, 2014 20:25:06 GMT
I wish a Merry Christmas to all on the forum hope next year is a good one for discoveries   |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 22:17:33 GMT
And a Fab Chrimbo from me too, everybody XXX
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Post by Kev Hunter on Dec 21, 2014 22:35:51 GMT
Does anyone else feel that Christmas is just so '70s somehow? The most memorable and enduring Christmas hits (by Slade, Mud, Wizzard, etc) and the better comedy specials (Morecambe & Wise, the Likely Lads, Steptoe & Son) appeared in the early part of the decade, and the tinsel and glitter - in fact the sheer cheap and cheerful glamour of it all - seems rooted in the years of flares, platform footwear, big lapels and abundance of unruly hair (everywhere). Compliments of the season to everyone |
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Post by williammcgregor on Dec 21, 2014 23:44:29 GMT
Does anyone else feel that Christmas is just so '70s somehow? The most memorable and enduring Christmas hits (by Slade, Mud, Wizzard, etc) and the better comedy specials (Morecambe & Wise, the Likely Lads, Steptoe & Son) appeared in the early part of the decade, and the tinsel and glitter - in fact the sheer cheap and cheerful glamour of it all - seems rooted in the years of flares, platform footwear, big lapels and abundance of unruly hair (everywhere). Compliments of the season to everyone Personally, I love some of the old 70's Christmas hits...as a huge John Lennon fan my favourite is Happy Xmas (War is Over) but I'd like to hear Gilbert O'Sullivan's I'm not dreaming off a White Christmas more often Christmas is also great for digging out dvd's of old 60's 70's TV and being nostalgic (as if we need an excuse!) I'm planning my Christmas right now...I'll watch a re-run of my football team Hibs thrashing Hearts 7-0 at their ground! on the 1/1/73 I was at the match it was the day after my 17th birthday...then I'll maybe watch Columbo (after I sweeten my wife with her pressies!)...some Danger Man...Outer Limits...Kung Fu...Randall and Hopkirk Deceased...then drink too much,eat too much and fall asleep on the couch! sheer bliss |
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Post by ianh on Dec 22, 2014 7:53:31 GMT
Does anyone else feel that Christmas is just so '70s somehow? The most memorable and enduring Christmas hits (by Slade, Mud, Wizzard, etc) and the better comedy specials (Morecambe & Wise, the Likely Lads, Steptoe & Son) appeared in the early part of the decade, and the tinsel and glitter - in fact the sheer cheap and cheerful glamour of it all - seems rooted in the years of flares, platform footwear, big lapels and abundance of unruly hair (everywhere). Compliments of the season to everyone As I was born in '70 and Slade et al always felt like they've been there since time begun...I should say so.  Even though I remember very few Specials when they first went out, it's as if I do because I always watch the likes of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, if I spot them on somewhere this time of year. I've been re-watching the old BBC Morcambe & Wise shows on DVD for the last couple of weeks and even though they're 'normal' episodes, they have been making me feel all Christmassy! Christmas wishes to you all - and may I wish everyone a peaceful and prosperous 2015. |
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Post by Richard Marple on Dec 22, 2014 12:51:04 GMT
Xmas specials seemed to really take of in the 1980s.
I was too young to see the earlier Only Fools & Horses ones, but the later ones bring back a lot of memories, as do the One Foot In The Grave specials.
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Post by Liam Joseph on Dec 22, 2014 15:41:41 GMT
Merry Christmas everybody, and let's hope for some exciting discoveries in 2015!
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Post by Alan Turrell on Dec 22, 2014 17:38:53 GMT
Does anyone else feel that Christmas is just so '70s somehow? The most memorable and enduring Christmas hits (by Slade, Mud, Wizzard, etc) and the better comedy specials (Morecambe & Wise, the Likely Lads, Steptoe & Son) appeared in the early part of the decade, and the tinsel and glitter - in fact the sheer cheap and cheerful glamour of it all - seems rooted in the years of flares, platform footwear, big lapels and abundance of unruly hair (everywhere). Compliments of the season to everyone Yes i was thinking exactly the same thing for me the Christmases i remember more than any other were the 1970s especially the the glam rock ones the christmas of 1973 in particular stands out for , i can remember my uncles going on about Leo Sayer and his clown make up for "The Show Must Go On" which caused quite a stir in our family at the time .I think this period was the best for xmas singles something which has been sadly neglected in the main since those days. |
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Post by Alan Turrell on Dec 22, 2014 18:29:07 GMT
Also the christmas no 1 was a really big deal in those days we would all gather around the radio listining to the christmas charts to see what no 1 was magic days.Oh and merry xmas to everyone here on the forum.
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Post by Tony Walshaw on Dec 23, 2014 10:15:40 GMT
Showaddywaddy had their finest hour at this time of year - 'Hey Mr Christmas'. Criminally underplayed in the ranks of Christmas songs.  Good wishes to all. |
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Post by williammcgregor on Dec 23, 2014 11:19:27 GMT
Showaddywaddy had their finest hour at this time of year - 'Hey Mr Christmas'. Criminally underplayed in the ranks of Christmas songs. Good wishes to all. Totally agree with you Tony..."Hey Mr Christmas" is a brilliant example of a 70's Christmas song it is just so cheery,just watch this performance of the song and you can't help but feel uplifted? have you ever seen anybody as happy singing a song as Dave Bartram is on this clip...and as you say the song is criminally overlooked... IMO Gilbert O'Sullivan's "I'm Not Dreaming of a White Christmas" is also criminally overlooked...here's the very funny clip from the Les Dawson Show both these songs are on my personal Christmas song list on the Ipod. "Happy Christmas" again folks! |
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Post by markjhaley on Dec 23, 2014 11:46:42 GMT
Merry Xmas to you William and thanks for all the information you discover and share with us all. It's much appreciated. Seasonal greetngs to everyone here at my favourite web page  ? |
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Post by Ray Langstone (was saintsray) on Dec 23, 2014 11:46:58 GMT
I wish a Merry Christmas to all on the forum hope next year is a good one for discoveries Indeed William - isn't this a Robert Whittaker photo from 1964? I think they were pictured in the same clothing for Beatles VI, the US Capitol Records album. |
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Post by Ray Langstone (was saintsray) on Dec 23, 2014 12:21:54 GMT
Yes, a Happy Christmas and Seasonal best wishes and a top Hogmanay to everyone on the Forum.
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Post by williammcgregor on Dec 23, 2014 13:22:28 GMT
Hi Ray,
The Beatles photo is from Fabulous magazine dated 26th December 1964 and the photographer was Bill Francis
cheers William
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Even though I remember very few Specials when they first went out, it's as if I do because I always watch the likes of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, if I spot them on somewhere this time of year. 
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