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Three things I never thought I would hear live:

Brian Wilson singing God Only Knows
Paul McCartney singing Sgt. Pepper
Arthur Lee performing Forever Changes

You Set The Scene - Love - The Forever Changes Concert

I'm not sure quite why I'm even posting this , but..... one of my netballing buddies and longtime sparring partners was in that crash today. She didn't make it. Don't waste your time mulling over and making too big past whatnots - life really is too short and random. Enjoy it and try not to be too negative.

MONDAY


Alison! How lovely to hear you again!

This list could easily get out of hand, so I'll restrict myself to Glasgow gigs.


'Beefhearts and Bones' - Michael Marra

GRCH (Strathclyde Suite) A national treasure. If you don't get it, persevere. He's worth it.


'Locomotive Breath' - Jethro Tull

GRCH (25th. Anniversary Tour) I've been to some really duff Tull gigs over the years, but this one was perfect.


'If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)' - George Thorogood & the Destroyers

Armadillo. For sheer energy and enthusiasm, George is hard to beat. He claims to front "The Best Bar Band in the World". He won't get an argument from me.



'They Ain't Makin' Jews Like Jesus Anymore' - Kinky Friedman

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. Another perfect gig. Backed by Ratso and Little Jewford, Kinky was magnificent. The audience responded appropriately. A magical evening.


'Angel from Montgomery' - Bonnie Raitt

GRCH. Accompanied by Phil Cunningham on accordian, she had the audience spellbound. What a woman! (I am rather fond of her).


'Seduced' - Mary Coughlan

Old Fruitmarket. What a woman! (I am rather fond of her).


So many more, but that'll do the noo.

#3 mary-doll so sorry to hear that.

#3 Mary-doll I am so sorry to hear that.

Dreadful news Mary doll. My sincere sympathies.

I'm am truly sorry to hear your dreadful news, Mary -Doll. How awful.

I heard about the crash earlier in the day and with the morons being being en route to Rockness it had been on my mind.

But you're right enough, this is not a rehearsal, you never know the minute.

regardez vous

henri

Terrible news, mary-doll - so sorry.

Bryan Ferry CBE eh! Good news RJ and pass on my congratulations.

Roxy were superb in concert this year:

Roxy Music - Editions of You

Are they planning to play live tracks on Monday?

#11

Norrie,

Dunno. According to this, the theme is "Best Gig Memories"; not "Best Giggs Memories"

That's another blog...

#6, #7, #8, #9

I, too, commiserate.

#3@ ya mary_doll

tha'ts very sad m_d.............i'll shed a private tear with you
and very often a piece of music or a song goes some way to helping people through a time like this.gives you a bit of reflective space.
here's 3.

shostakovich piano number 2 (adante)
a bright star in cepheus......phil and aly
wouldn't it be nice.......beach boys.

cheers frae the dale

Thank you for your kind words, everyone. I really appreciate it. She was one of the most vital, kind and generous people I have had the pleasure to know.

MONDAY


Alison,



'Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That?' - Dolly Parton


SECC What a woman! (I am rather fond of her).

;-)

My fav live track
Thunder road / Springsteen hammersmith 75

It's been on before though so
Jersey girl / Springsteen
Get out of Denver / bob seger from live bullet
Mr jones / counting crows from across a wire
The future / Leonard Cohen from live in London


And there's always the you tube vid of Marillion doing floyds wish you were here when the crowd sing the whole song rather than them

Great list Paolo....except for one :o)

This week will be heaven for Scotch - Git, a week of his pin up.

Thus far, I've not persuaded Allison to play anything I've suggested on her appearances on the show so far, or anectdotally,not much from the blog has appears when we have guest presenters.

Is it that my blogging peers and myself are are a group of musical intellectuals demanding tracks of great gravitas or that Allison is a lightweight pandering to the vox pop texters in particular?

Probably neither, I guess having all this information streaming in on a live broadcast must be difficult to prioritise and you are doubtless most influenced by the person who shouted last. I always understand how fantastic our hero is when I hear guest presenters on GIO.

So, whoever is producing this week - can you remember we have a blog running here - my blogging peers do go to great lengths to come up with interesting suggestions for the show.

I've got zillions of live gigs to think about but here's one that I have always had great fondness for - and the track is a live recording!

Paul McCartney & Wings - Greens Playhouse- Glasgow May 1973

Whatever else divided them, John Lennon really admired the way that McCartney came out of the biggest band in the world, formed a new band, bought a transit van and took to the road. Me too. I didn't witness the transit van tour, but this was the first recognisable post Beatles tour and it was small, warm and itimate - the likes of which we would never see again.

At the time the Beatles assets were all frozen, so making a few quid meant issuing syrupy silly love songs like 'My Love' as singles. It's one of my facinations about Macca - how they manage to choose the least approprate tracks as singles is baffling - but there are real gems on his solo albums and this is one of them.

The Mess was originally the b side of My Love but can be found as a bonus track on the updated Red Rose Speedway album.Henry MacCullough on blistering form.

Worth hearing, I think.

regardez youse

henri

so is it "the theme will be live music" - see above

or

" the theme is best gig memories"? - see 'programmes coming up'

c'mon, GIO team, this is not clear at all - well not to me anyway

however, going on my original interpretation

up there with the very best gigs I've been to was - sorry, I know I've said this before, but since it's not led to a shout I'll have a bash again

Burns Night - February 9th 2007. A concert by the Silencers in the ABC, a tribute to Cha Burns, one time guitarist with the band, who was by then dying of cancer. All the (then) current and past members of the band were there, and Cha himself playing his last gig. The atmosphere was absolutely brilliant and the most requested song was

Cellar of Dreams - The Silencers

but if you can't find that then the opening track was Painted Moon.

Cha said it was the best day of his life - and he died 6 weeks later.

BLOG GET TOGETHER
If someone wishes to organise a Millport trip then go ahead and count me in. However it's not the most feasible place for some to get to so......I propose

Saturday 6th august Edinburgh
Kicking off with something to eat in a well known cafe full of rock memorabilia at 7pm. We can book the tables 30 days in advance if we are sure of numbers.
It's Festival time and there's plenty late trains running or failing that taxis back (5 to a taxi shouldnt be too sore). Adam is coming from Rio and has promised to buy everyone a drink that shows up. Open to all bloggers and GIO lurkers who fancy a wee swally....copy and paste the list and add your name if you'll be interested. I'll repaste the list in July before I book the tables in case there's any changes.

Adam in rio
paolopablo
imelda

Adam in rio
paolopablo
imelda
norriemacleanrenfrewaslongasitsnotmillport

#3
Sorry to hear about your loss Mary, my aunt and uncle were killled just a few miles further north from there on the same road in October.

There is an online petition to duel the entire A9 here:


J.O'B.

One of the best live albums ever, Viva! Roxy Music.

There is a superb verison of Roxy's second single 'Pyjamarama' on there.

Bryan Ferry C.B.E.

Having said that, I don't agree that people like musicians/sportsmen/actors etc should get awads for something they are paid a lot of money for unless they are doing something with that fame and fortune for the benifit of others.

J.O'B.

Adam in rio
paolopablo
imelda
norriemacleanrenfrewaslongasitsnotmillport
henri hannah in milngavie will to travel, anytime, anyplace anywhere

#23

Table for four. It's already more popular than the last event.

Adam in Rio
Paolopablo
Imelda
NorrieMacLeanRenfrewaslongasitsnotMillport
Henri Hannah blahbedyblabedyblah
JuliefromEdinburgh'snotgettingupat4amtogotoMillportbutwillgladlymeetisomewherenearer

Adam in rio
paolopablo
imelda
norriemacleanrenfrewaslongasitsnotmillport
henri hannah in milngavie will to travel, anytime, anyplace anywhere
DC planningtogotoMurrayfield&thenstayontheboatthatnightbutwillneedtoconfirm

Adam in Rio
Paolopablo
Imelda
NorrieMacLeanRenfrewaslongasitsnotMillport
Henri Hannah blahbedyblabedyblah
JuliefromEdinburgh'snotgettingupat4amtogotoMillportbutwillgladlymeetisomewherenearer
DC planningtogotoMurrayfield&thenstayontheboatthatnightbutwillneedtoconfirm

Stop Press

An added attraction

A chance at the end of the evening to see DC attempt to walk along a quayside and stay dry

I'm in

Adam in Rio
Paolopablo
Imelda
NorrieMacLeanRenfrewaslongasitsnotMillport
henrimartinihannahinmilngaviewilltotravelanytimeanyplaceanywhere
JuliefromEdinburgh'snotgettingupat4amtogotoMillportbutwillgladlymeetisomewherenearer
DC planningtogotoMurrayfield&thenstayontheboatthatnightbutwillneedtoconfirm
Gaie

#30 excellent that saves hotel bills.....

Are you taking your hammock?

Just back from a sail to Dunbar. Managed to stay dry.

DC

#35
Na he'll just use the sail. He'll probably pass out half way up the mast anyway.

#35, #37

I'm sure Adam always carries a spare mankini...

MONDAY


'Talent is an Asset' - Sparks

Apollo. November 1974 I think. Paolo knows.

I was accompanied by Edith, my first serious girlfriend.

What a woman! (I'm rather fond of her).






P.S. Sumb'dy add me to the list for Embra. A woman has offered to feed me this evening, but only if I shower. Gotta go.

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Adam in Rio
Paolopablo
Imelda
NorrieMacLeanRenfrewaslongasitsnotMillport
henrimartinihannahinmilngaviewilltotravelanytimeanyplaceanywhere
JuliefromEdinburgh'snotgettingupat4amtogotoMillportbutwillgladlymeetisomewherenearer
DC planningtogotoMurrayfield&thenstayontheboatthatnightbutwillneedtoconfirm
Gaie
ScotchGitwhoserecentlyhadashowerallison.

#4 & #39
You can't go trying your sweet talk on Alison and then reminisce about past conquests and go scurrying for new ones .....










...... unless of course it's Alison that's feeding you!

Adam in Rio whonowhasninedrinkstobuy
Paolopablo
Imeldawhowillhavetostartdecidingwhichshoestowearsowearethereontime
NorrieMacLeanRenfrewaslongasitsnotMillport
henrimartinihannahinmilngaviewillingtotravelanytimeanyplaceanywhere
JuliefromEdinburgh'snotgettingupat4amtogotoMillportbutwillgladlymeetisomewherenearer
DC planningtogotoMurrayfield&thenstayontheboatthatnightbutwillneedtoconfirm
Gaiewhowillbehavingvenison
ScotchGitwhoserecentlyhadashowerallison

SG had a shower with Allison. Wow. Certainly heading in the right direction...

It never worked with Bryan

#38 on board, he is known as 'Roger'

well anyway, back to the gigs

The Low Anthem at Òran Mòr this year - people talking their way through gigs seems to be a real problem now though it beats me why you'd pay good money to have a chat while a band does its best to burst your ear-drums - so it was a delight to be at a concert where the audience gave not a sound throughout TLA's several quiet, atmospheric songs, but responded more than enthusiastically at the end of the song. A great concert and a talented band

Ghost Woman Blues - The Low Anthem

can't leave out Runrig - so many brilliant gigs and the one in Greenock Town Hall heralding a new era for us, with Bruce Guthro at the helm. However, ye cannae whack Barrowlands and last December I had one goal in mind while laid out with a sore back - to be on my feet and fit to jump up and down on the 18th. Snow fell, trains were rumoured to be off, but we made it, son, daughter, daughter's boyfriend and me and it was an absolute cracker.

Running to the Light - Runrig

and by way of nothing, I bought Joe Bonamassa's Dust Bowl album last week. What absolute stormer. If you liked Gary Moore you'll love this. And the sooner he gets his ass to Glasgow the better.

#48

Thanks, gaie, just been listening to that on Spotify - did you hear the Bonamassa/Clapton collaboration on 'Further On Up The Road'? Remarkable - I've just ordered Rory Gallagher's 'Notes From San Fransisco' too.

Blues making a comeback, are you listening, production team?

regardez youse

henri

Cant beat Bobby "Blue" Bland

#39, #41

The lady in question is my sister!

Whit urr ye's like by the way, no' [Expletive removed by the moderators.] real!

Paolo,

Don't forget to invite Alison! She lives in Embra.

(In case we spend all our money, miss the last train and Julie says "No!" when we beg for sanctuary).

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#45

Jolly good...


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Alison what are you doin on the 6th of august

This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.

Emdy keepin scores on moderator referrals?

a hogmonay bash in george square a few years back.
tickets on the street were going for their face value of £4.
a snip.
snow patrol
and

donnie munro.....................'catch the wind'

cheers fare the dale

#3. Very sad news, but a fine sentiment mary-doll. I couldn't agree more... don't wait for the storm to be over... learn to dance in the rain.

#55

On a positive note, I have improved from defamatory to offensive.

#55 - #58 - Glen Miller! What are you like! LOL!

#3 - mary-doll - You're right. I think on Thursday we'll hears songs that reflect that. Hugs & kisses. OXOXO

I'm confused. If the theme is gig memories please play

Holding Back The Years - Simply Red

Brilliant gig at the Exhibition Centre.


If the theme is live recordings please play

The Thunder Rolls - Garth Brooks aka "The Anti-Hank" ~ Double Live

:o)

Fragile: Sting (from the live album: All This Time).

Particularly emotive when you realise that this opening number is a concert recorded in Italy on the night of the day that the twin towers fell in NY.

M

If this helps:

"The banks of Loch Ness were shaking to the sound of live music all weekend - so we are looking for your live gig highlights...who rocked your local, what stadium gig were you at, and who is the ultimate live performer in your opinion "

Adam in Rio
Paolopablo
Imelda
NorrieMacLeanRenfrewaslongasitsnotMillport
henrimartinihannahinmilngaviewilltotravelanytimeanyplaceanywhere
JuliefromEdinburgh'snotgettingupat4amtogotoMillportbutwillgladlymeetisomewherenearer
DC planningtogotoMurrayfield&thenstayontheboatthatnightbutwillneedtoconfirm
Gaie
ScotchGitwhoserecentlyhadashowerallison
jinkkunlessigetmybumingearandorganisesummerholiday

#61

I am no fan of String but I don't think you can pin that one on him.

Sorry for this overly long list but could not help myself! I actually think I am only skimming the surface but hope I have managed to suggest a few of the less well recognised venue as well as the obvious ones!

King Tuts – The Bible Graceland

One of the best gigs I have ever been to was The Bible at King Tuts where the band really did run out of songs to play. More recently the Lost Soul Band was a fantastic gig.

Barrowland – The Waterboys

I think the first band I saw at Barrowlands was The Waterboys at the height of their pre Fisherman’s Blues magnificence. Came home soaked through but happy.

Cottiers

Imagine a bill of Eddie Reader, Boo Hewerdine and The Cranberries in a converted Church. Not bad! Boo Hewerdine and I Remember / The Ship Song

Inverness Ice Rink

Was this the worst venue in Scotland. Quite possibly but The Clash, SLF and Siouxise still managed to put on great shows. The Clash one was after Strummer had gone missing!

Eden Court theatre

Oh yes The Smiths, Mozz with flowers and hearing aid. Hand In Glove.

Edinburgh Playhouse

I have seen a few great gigs at the Playhouse, David Byrne, Tom petty, Lou Reed, Kid Creole, Jackson Browne and Springsteen are the most memorable.

Clyde Auditorium

Not a favourite venue at all, far from it. However Leonard Cohen was out of this world a gig I will never forget.

The Pavillion

Robert Cray was good, 10,000 Maniacs supported by Indigo Girls was better. Who was that poor soul that Natalie Merchant took on stage to sing Michael Stipes part on campfire Song.


Apollo

Where to start? The Clash, The Skids, The Jam, Kid Creole, ABC, Toyah, Numan, Peter Gabriel, Dire Straits. Real soft spot for the Skids but the Jam and The Clash really knew how to put on a great gig.

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I saw U2 here many moons ago but my favourite had to be Big Country gig 4 July 1983. Fantastic band and Chance would be my choice of song, preferably the live version from that gig!

The Garage

I saw the late great Kirsty McColl here and she was just brilliant, better than I had hoped. Days would be good.

Old fruit market

A recent gig really stands out, love this venue and Teddy Thompson was infinitely better than Martha Wainwright. In Your arms!

Theatre Royal

Colin vearncombe in his Black guise played an absolutely superb concert here in his only major tour. Should have been a massive success. The Big One.
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#65 wot, no Brooooooooooce?

#66 it truncated my list.....I must have exceed the alowed number of words. However may I refer you to Edinburgh Playhouse......

Just going to mention a singer I've seen a couple of times recently who is a fantastic live performer. Great soul/blues voice...great band (even better when the horn-section is included). Puts you in mind of Otis Redding or other Stax acts. I took a friend who is very picky about her music to the gig at The Arches, fully expecting her to be a bit disappointed after my having raved about how good he is...not at all...she thought he was wonderful and will absolutely be going back to see him the next time he comes over here.

Eli 'Paperboy' Reed - Stake Your Claim'

Murrayfield August 1987 U2 supported by Runrig, The Pogues, Love and Money and The Mission. Superb weather and great atmosphere, magic.

U2 - With or Without You

#65


you've seen Tom Petty?

Scunnered.


since I don't spread myself as thinly as Scotch Git, I'm much much more than fond of Tom.


#48

yes, Henri, brilliant track!

#69 I heard that concert for free in my flat in Gorgie...U2 - Live In Your Living Room!

#70 Dec 9th 1982 so a long time ago. Highlight was Stories We Could Tell.

Glad yer back Alison.
Not too sure about today's theme 'cause I'm certain sure we've done it before, Best Gig Ever! Anyhow, you've got a bit of time to check these out and play something other than drive-time pop!

June '80, Glasgow Apollo, DEVO touring their Freedom Of Choice album... just the best.... Freedom Of Choice ~ DEVO
Alternatively, & I think Paolo was there also....
Strathclyde Union, Feb. '81, Nine Below Zero... what a live R&B act!
Ridin' Of The L&N ~ 9 Below Zero

Come on, gie us something... ZZzzzzzzzzzzzz!

#70

Gaie,

Supply and demand. I'm a slave to the market.
































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