Just back from another very busy show with texts flooding in from left right and centre. Neil Colbourne joined me in the studio on what has turned out to be a grey day in the mountains but very sunny in Benidorm. Let’s look at Iris’s challenge.
Iris’s Challenge -
(1) Born on the 21 May 1948, Shoreham-by-Sea , Sussex is an English-born Australian singer-songwriter and musician whose singing career has spanned four decades.
(2) He has had success worldwide with his single and album releases, particularly in Britain and the United States He was initially discovered by David Courtney, who then co-managed him with the singer turned manager, Adam Faith. He began his music career co-writing songs with David Courtney, including “Giving It All Away”, which gave Roger Daltrey of The Who his first hit without The Who in 1973.
(3) 1973 began his career as a recording artist. At the time of his initial chart breakthrough in the UK , with his second single “The Show Must Go On”, he wore a pierrot style outfit and make-up and the song shot up to number two. He followed up with “Why Is Everybody Going Home?” b/w Quicksand” but this was not a hit. He had subsequent single hits with “One Man Band” (1974), “Long Tall Glasses” (1975) and “Moonlighting” (1975).
(4) In 1976, He recorded three Beatles songs, “I Am the Walrus”, “Let It Be” and “The Long and Winding Road ” for the film, All This and World War II. In 1977, he had a U.S. number one hit with “You Make Me Feel like Dancing” which won a Grammy for the year’s best Rhythm and Blues Song, as well as the romantic ballad, “When I Need You”, which reached number one in both the UK and U.S.
(5) On 12 February 2006, he made a surprise return to number one in the UK Singles Chart, with Meck’s remix of “Thunder in My Heart”. It was his first appearance in the UK Top 10 for almost 24 years, and his second UK chart-topper, almost three decades after his first.
(6) In 2005, He moved to Sydney , Australia , where he has remained. He became an Australian citizen on 26 January 2009 at a naturalization ceremony attended by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
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Surplus to requirements…………
On Tesco’s Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom) — “Do not turn upside down.”
(well…duh, a bit late, huh!)
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On Sainsbury’s peanuts — “Warning: contains nuts.”
(talk about a news flash)
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On Boot’s Children Cough Medicine — “Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication.”
(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5 year-olds with head-colds off those bulldozers.)
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On Marks &Spencer Bread Pudding — “Product will be hot after heating.”
(…and you thought????. ..)
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On a Sears hairdryer — Do not use while sleeping.
(That’s the only time I have to work on my hair.)
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On a bag of Fritos — You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
(the shoplifter special?)
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On a bar of Dove soap — “Directions: Use like regular soap.”
(and that would be???….)
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On some Swanson frozen dinners — “Serving suggestion: Defrost.”
(but, it’s just a suggestion.)
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On packaging for a Rowenta iron — “Do not iron clothes on body.”
(but wouldn’t this save me time?)
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On Nytol Sleep Aid — “Warning: May cause drowsiness.”
(..I’m taking this because???.. ..)
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On most brands of Christmas lights — “For indoor or outdoor use only.”
(as opposed to what?)
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On a Japanese food processor — “Not to be used for the other use.”
(now, somebody out there, help me on this. I’m a bit curious.)
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On an American Airlines packet of nuts — “Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts.”
(Step 3: say what?)
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On a child’s Superman costume — “Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.”
(I don’t blame the company. I blame the parents for this one.)
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On a Swedish Chainsaw — “Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals.”
(Oh my God..was there a lot of this happening somewhere?)
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Word of the Day
holgar ohl-gar’ (intransitive verb)
to strike; to be idle;
EXAMPLES
En Francia, mucha gente huelgan para ganar derechos. – In France, many people strike to gain rights.
Huelga decir que no estaré allí. – It goes without saying that I won’t be there.
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Thanks Sheenagh
It’s not difficult to make a woman happy.
A man only needs to be:
1. A friend
2. A companion
3.. A lover
4. A brother
5. A father
6. A master
7 a chef
8. An electrician
9. A carpenter
10. A plumber
11. A mechanic
12. A decorator
13. A stylist
14. A sexologist
15. A gynecologist
16. A psychologist
17. A pest exterminator
18. A psychiatrist
19. A healer
20. A good listener
21. An organizer
22. A good father
23. Very clean
24. Sympathetic
25.. Athletic
26. Warm
27. Attentive
28. Gallant
29. Intelligent
30. Funny
31. Creative
32. Tender
33. Strong
34. Understanding
35. Tolerant
36. Prudent
37. Ambitious
38.. Capable
39. Courageous
40. Determined
41. True
42. Dependable
43. Passionate
44. Compassionate
WITHOUT FORGETTING TO:
45. Give her compliments regularly
46. Love shopping
47. Be honest
48. Be very rich
49. Not stress her out
50. Not look at other girls
AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO:
51. Give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself
52. Give her lots of time, especially time for herself
53. Give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT:
54. Never to forget:
* birthdays
* anniversaries
* arrangements she makes
HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY:
1. Show up naked
2. Bring Beer
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Music Stuff May 2nd
1957, Elvis Presley recorded the Leiber and Stoller song ‘Jailhouse Rock’
1963, The Beatles1st UK No.1 – ‘From Me To You’, the group’s first No.1
1964, The Rolling Stones UK No.1 album
1967, The Beach Boys, Helen Shapiro, Simon Dupree And The Big Sound and Terry Reid with Peter Jay’s Jaywalkers all appeared at The Adelphi Theatre, Dublin.
1969, Session drummer Benny Benjamin died. One of ‘The Funk Brothers’ played on many Tamla Motown . The film ‘Standing In The Shadows Of Motown’ released in 2003 features his work.
1969, The Who gave a press preview of their new rock opera ‘Tommy’ at Ronnie Scott’s in London, England.
1970, One hit wonder Norman Greenbaum UK No.1-’Spirit In The Sky.’
1981, Scottish singer Sheena Easton started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Morning Train (9 to 5)’.
1983, Spandau Ballet UK No.1 – ‘True’, the group’s only No.1.
1987, Cutting Crew US No.1 -’(I Just), Died In Your Arms’, UK No.4 hit .
1998, Boyzone UK No.1 – ‘All That I Need’
1999, Sinead O’Connor made her first performance since her ordination as Mother Bernadette when she appeared on Irish television’s ‘Late Late Show’.
2005, Eric Clapton joined former Cream members drummer Ginger Baker and bass player Jack Bruce for the first of four nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall 36 years after they had split up.
2006, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was released from hospital in New Zealand after the 62 year-old suffered “mild concussion” when he fell out of a coconut tree while on holiday in Fiji.
2007, Almost 2,000 musicians gathered in the Polish city of Wroclaw to play a rock anthem by Jimi Hendrix. The guitarist’s were aiming to set a new Guinness World Record by gathering 1,876 guitarist’s in the city’s market square to play ‘Hey Joe’.
2009, A rare Motown seven-inch single sold for £25,742, setting a new world record. Kenny Burrell, from Fife in Scotland, put the unreleased 1965 single ‘Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)’ by Frank Wilson up for auction
2009, Bob Dylan mingled unnoticed with other Beatles tourists during a minibus tour to John Lennon’s childhood home.
2009, Hannah Montana: The Movie Soundtrack went to No.1 on the US album chart.
Birthday Boys and Girls May 2nd
1904, Bing Crosby
1936, Engelbert Humperdinck
1945, Goldy McJohn, Steppenwolf
1945, Randy Cain, The Delfonics
1946, Lesley Gore,
1950, Lou Gramm, vocals, Foreigner
1954, Prescott Niles, The Knack,
1955, Jo Callis, Human League
Iris’s Challenge – Leo Sayer
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