swee'pea99
Squire
Never been a fan (nor do I suffer from any other mental illness) but you have to raise a hat to a man who apparently during his recent Sheffield gig dedicated The Young Ones to 'anyone under 76'.
Sir Cliff (75) - respect!
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vernon
Harder than Ronnie Pickering
- Location
- Meanwood, Leeds
He's 74.
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swee'pea99
Squire
You're right! I take it all back! The hell with you, Richards (74 & 51 weeks)!
Ian H
Ancient randonneur
I most vehemently disagree!
He never had the plot. He was always a botoxed version of Elvis, who in turn was a rip-off of the black musicians* in the Southern States.
*Not entirely Elvis's fault. The record companies were desperate to find white equivalents to black stars (Chubby Checker for Fats Domino being one of the most blatant).
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Of course, I'm pleased to say that now he's in the clear The Young Ones...
...shouldn't be afraid!
...shouldn't be afraid!
You're quite correct of course but the difference is I can sort of enjoy his very early hits whereas anything after that makes me want to lob the stereo through the window and then drive over it with a steam roller.
Musically or otherwise, nearly everything anyone has ever done has been at least inspired and often partially copied from something else.
Ian H
Ancient randonneur
Oh yes. But the good ones add something unique of their own.
MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
- Location
- Lancaster... the little city.
Wired for Sound is a cracking tune! As is Move it.... but that's about it.
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
Great video too, he does all his own stunts.
Released in 1981, he would have been 41 at the time.
View: http://youtu.be/V57eqtN2K7E
MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
- Location
- Lancaster... the little city.
And if it wasn't for cliff... the Walkman would never have caught on... which means no Minidisc, no tiny MP3 player and no iPod.
Vapin' Joe
Formerly known as Smokin Joe
- Location
- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
You're about £54 million too late according to 2014 estimates.
Mixed feelings on this really............
Can't stand his music in general**..........although his latest release is pleasant.
Cannot stand watching his sanctimonious face while he performs.........as it was at Cilla's funeral.
He used to make even my dance moves look OK as he did his silly routines on stage.
BUT...............
plastic surgery aside he is marvellous for his age.
must have been doing something right as his fans and his amazing income would seem to prove.
***He has made some good records over the years e.g. Wired for Sound/Devil Woman etc............although they are heavily out-balance by the amazing amount of crap he has come out with (IMO).
AND............I still remember, as a young lad, enjoying watching Summer Holiday at the pictures........does that make me sad
Can't stand his music in general**..........although his latest release is pleasant.
Cannot stand watching his sanctimonious face while he performs.........as it was at Cilla's funeral.
He used to make even my dance moves look OK as he did his silly routines on stage.
BUT...............
plastic surgery aside he is marvellous for his age.
must have been doing something right as his fans and his amazing income would seem to prove.
***He has made some good records over the years e.g. Wired for Sound/Devil Woman etc............although they are heavily out-balance by the amazing amount of crap he has come out with (IMO).
AND............I still remember, as a young lad, enjoying watching Summer Holiday at the pictures........does that make me sad
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