foggyballa
Midfield
Simple format class music, no unnecessary chat. Get it back. What say the oul farts of the SMB? Or even the young farts who’ve access to the YouTube?
Old Grey Whistle Test
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Butcher's Coat
Striker
It was a brilliant show
Loved it in my teens during the 70's.
Whispering Bob
Loved it in my teens during the 70's.
Whispering Bob
Gateshead8
Full Back
A class show I discovered the New York Dolls when I watched a rerun as a young 'un-
I discovered the New York Dolls when I watched a rerun as a young 'un-
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Gateshead8
Full Back
foggyballa
Midfield
That’s my memories of it marra. My dad played in bands all over when I was growing up in the 70’s and 80’s. Child care in those days was late weekend nights in pubs, clubs and venues all over with a bottle of pop and a bag of crisps, sat stage side while dad was knocking out tunes. A weekend off for the oul fella was a few beers and watching the OGWT. Would be a treat to be allowed to sit up and watch it with him. Nostalgia might not be what it used to be, but have fond memories of the show.
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Cheesy Feet
Striker
foggyballa
Midfield
Before Captain Sensible got sensible
. Tune.
foggyballa
Midfield
Pretentious toerags? You mean musicians mate?
Harry Gates
Midfield
Mock rock.A class show
Apparently in response to NYD calling him Bugs all day.
Exapno Mapcase
Striker
Always loved it if I was still up when it was on as a bairn and then watched it every time I was im the house and could comandeer the telly once I was in my teens. As a student I think The Whistle Test was on a Monday around 7ish on BBC2.
It's of its time and themusic industry it thrived on has changed beyond compare.
Later did a really good job effectively filling the gap but I tendvto watch what I fancy f6om it on iPlayer. It hss probably run its course, but if it goes I don't see a new format replacing it.
In the sixties Ready Steady Go was the show but Top of the Pops was also vital.
We all listen to music and find out about it in such a different way. For me it was TOTP, OGWT, The Tube, Peel, Paul Jones (I love Blues), Alexis Korner, Radio 1 and Radio 2 in general and a weekly music paper, NME primarily but anything I vould get my gsnds on. That is all gone..
It's of its time and themusic industry it thrived on has changed beyond compare.
Later did a really good job effectively filling the gap but I tendvto watch what I fancy f6om it on iPlayer. It hss probably run its course, but if it goes I don't see a new format replacing it.
In the sixties Ready Steady Go was the show but Top of the Pops was also vital.
We all listen to music and find out about it in such a different way. For me it was TOTP, OGWT, The Tube, Peel, Paul Jones (I love Blues), Alexis Korner, Radio 1 and Radio 2 in general and a weekly music paper, NME primarily but anything I vould get my gsnds on. That is all gone..
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Harry Gates
Midfield
Klaus Nomi's Total Eclipse.
Barnes & Barnes' Fish Heads.
Barnes & Barnes' Fish Heads.
Gateshead8
Full Back
foggyballa
Midfield
You and I both marra. Bonus of being a shift worker here. Every Wednesday night is a Friday night
Salem-Hillbilly
Winger
Not forgetting their old movie clips
heroesof73
Striker
Quality TV! went to see many a band at City Hall etc, that I hadnt heard of after seeing them on it.
Most of the bands from foreign shores appeared on it at the start of their tours--back then of course no social media so see new and upcoming stuff!
Most of the bands from foreign shores appeared on it at the start of their tours--back then of course no social media so see new and upcoming stuff!
