gaudinho's stolen car
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Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
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Swales lives
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Loved that.
First saw Johnny Clarke at a CND festival headlined by The Damned at Alex Park in the Moss back in 81/82ish, he was fuckin' amazing I was 14 back then and he blew me away.
Some years later around '90 I was on the dole for a few months and my signing on time was the same as Johnny and Nico's, in Prestwich. I used to stand in the same queue next to them and two orthodox Jews with their big hats and huge beards. It always seemed really surreal to me. Like a comedy sketch was about to start.
First saw Johnny Clarke at a CND festival headlined by The Damned at Alex Park in the Moss back in 81/82ish, he was fuckin' amazing I was 14 back then and he blew me away.
Some years later around '90 I was on the dole for a few months and my signing on time was the same as Johnny and Nico's, in Prestwich. I used to stand in the same queue next to them and two orthodox Jews with their big hats and huge beards. It always seemed really surreal to me. Like a comedy sketch was about to start.
johnny on the spot
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Superb. He's been on 6 Music this week as well. Still got it.
BertTrautmann'sParachute
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Unique, sublime and witty.
Lucky Toma
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Sublime stuff. Loved every second of that.
Davs 19
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Swales lives
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Lucky Toma said:Sublime stuff. Loved every second of that.
It was quality, the epitome of northern cool.
BertTrautmann'sParachute
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Me too!Swales lives said:Loved that.
First saw Johnny Clarke at a CND festival headlined by The Damned at Alex Park in the Moss back in 81/82ish, he was fuckin' amazing I was 14 back then and he blew me away.
Some years later around '90 I was on the dole for a few months and my signing on time was the same as Johnny and Nico's, in Prestwich. I used to stand in the same queue next to them and two orthodox Jews with their big hats and huge beards. It always seemed really surreal to me. Like a comedy sketch was about to start.
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Great show. Just sat through The Cars and Steely fucking Dan and at last the BoS is finally on an old OGWT doing 3 numbers, first one "I Don't Wanna Be Nice".
Bliss!
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Bliss!
-- Wed May 30, 2012 11:31 pm --
Ooo! Now we get Kung Fu Internationale!!<br /><br />-- Wed May 30, 2012 11:33 pm --<br /><br />Readers Wives - genius!
bada bing
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Great show. My favourite is Salome Maloney
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Swales lives
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Bert Trautmann's Parachute said:Me too!Swales lives said:Loved that.
First saw Johnny Clarke at a CND festival headlined by The Damned at Alex Park in the Moss back in 81/82ish, he was fuckin' amazing I was 14 back then and he blew me away.
Some years later around '90 I was on the dole for a few months and my signing on time was the same as Johnny and Nico's, in Prestwich. I used to stand in the same queue next to them and two orthodox Jews with their big hats and huge beards. It always seemed really surreal to me. Like a comedy sketch was about to start.
Did you manage to dodge the bottles half way through The Damned set?
that was one mutha of a violent gig.
BertTrautmann'sParachute
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Don't recall the bottle throwing. Do recall nicking some beer off Tony Wilson, though.Swales lives said:Bert Trautmann's Parachute said:Me too!Swales lives said:Loved that.
First saw Johnny Clarke at a CND festival headlined by The Damned at Alex Park in the Moss back in 81/82ish, he was fuckin' amazing I was 14 back then and he blew me away.
Some years later around '90 I was on the dole for a few months and my signing on time was the same as Johnny and Nico's, in Prestwich. I used to stand in the same queue next to them and two orthodox Jews with their big hats and huge beards. It always seemed really surreal to me. Like a comedy sketch was about to start.
Did you manage to dodge the bottles half way through The Damned set?
that was one mutha of a violent gig.
Swales lives
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Bert Trautmann's Parachute said:Don't recall the bottle throwing. Do recall nicking some beer off Tony Wilson, though.Swales lives said:Bert Trautmann's Parachute said:Me too!
Did you manage to dodge the bottles half way through The Damned set?
that was one mutha of a violent gig.
For a good ten minutes of the gig the sky was black with beer bottles landing on peoples' heads near me, like the opening scenes of Saving Private Ryan.
Some good acts on that day: The Freshies, Harlem Spirit. I seem to remeber that Hawkwind were meant to play but didn't show up (not sure if that's right, but it was 30 years ago)... fuck I'm old.
Anyway, back to Johnny Clarke... that was the first time I ever heard "Chicken Town" in all it's effin' glory.
BertTrautmann'sParachute
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Yes, I remember an act cancelled but I can't remember who it was. Couldn't have been Hawkwind, though, as I remember being disappointed!Swales lives said:Bert Trautmann's Parachute said:Don't recall the bottle throwing. Do recall nicking some beer off Tony Wilson, though.Swales lives said:Did you manage to dodge the bottles half way through The Damned set?
that was one mutha of a violent gig.
For a good ten minutes of the gig the sky was black with beer bottles landing on peoples' heads near me, like the opening scenes of Saving Private Ryan.
Some good acts on that day: The Freshies, Harlem Spirit. I seem to remeber that Hawkwind were meant to play but didn't show up (not sure if that's right, but it was 30 years ago)... fuck I'm old.
Anyway, back to Johnny Clarke... that was the first time I ever heard "Chicken Town" in all it's effin' glory.
Swales lives
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Might have been Tractor... failing that fuck knows.Bert Trautmann's Parachute said:Yes, I remember an act cancelled but I can't remember who it was. Couldn't have been Hawkwind, though, as I remember being disappointed!Swales lives said:Bert Trautmann's Parachute said:Don't recall the bottle throwing. Do recall nicking some beer off Tony Wilson, though.
For a good ten minutes of the gig the sky was black with beer bottles landing on peoples' heads near me, like the opening scenes of Saving Private Ryan.
Some good acts on that day: The Freshies, Harlem Spirit. I seem to remeber that Hawkwind were meant to play but didn't show up (not sure if that's right, but it was 30 years ago)... fuck I'm old.
Anyway, back to Johnny Clarke... that was the first time I ever heard "Chicken Town" in all it's effin' glory.
simonk
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it was superb, knew his stuff, but not so the much about the man. His everyday turn of phrase is fantastically lyrical.
Saw him at the festival of the Tenth Summer in 86, and he didnt show at FOMfest last year.
Saw him at the festival of the Tenth Summer in 86, and he didnt show at FOMfest last year.
stonerblue
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His little run of shows on 6music this month were brilliant, and whenever he's on radcliffe's show he's great.
ChrisNUFC
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Never heard of the fella before i saw this thread yesterday. Just wanted to thank the OP for bringing this guy to my atention wow is all i can say.
My life is enriched now im aware of him and his work. Bluemoon rewarding new members since 2012 :)
My life is enriched now im aware of him and his work. Bluemoon rewarding new members since 2012 :)
BWTAC
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Great programme, last saw him a few years back at the Bridgewater Hall, where he was on the bill with Mark E Smith and Howard Devoto, Smith was absolute shite, whilst the Bard of Salford was sublime as ever.
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I've only seen the great man twice - Green Room and Boardwalk. Brilliant both times.