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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 13:24:53 GMT
Post by sandbachhatter on Dec 19, 2014 13:24:53 GMT
Almost impossible to narrow down all the great artists/bands beginning with 'R', so I'm bound to upset many of you with my shortlist of 5, but here goes:
Radiohead
Ramones
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
REM
Rolling Stones
At least you have a bit more time to think about/argue it, before we have the equally difficult task of finding an artist/band for Week S!
Over to you lot!
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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 13:35:08 GMT
Post by sirroger on Dec 19, 2014 13:35:08 GMT
Easy choice for me.
A shout out though, for Chris Rea and David & Jimmy Ruffin.
It's Roxy Music for me. In their early days they had the excellent Eno in the line up, who has since gone on to be one of the top producers in the music world. The band fronted by the coolest bloke ever to venture on stage, Mr Brian Ferry. Endless brilliant albums and singles and superb live; saw them back in nineteen hundred and frozen to death.
An easy choice this week.
Ferry has of course gone on to have a superb solo career and is still going strong with an up and coming tour and the release of his new album, 'Avonmore'. If you get the chance, have a listen to his cover version of Robert Palmers 'Johnny and Mary', it's excellent.
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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 13:40:18 GMT
Post by sandbachhatter on Dec 19, 2014 13:40:18 GMT
Both Roxy Music and Chris Rea were in my 'original shortlist' (which consisted of around 15 artists) but didn't make the cut - Sorry!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 14:04:11 GMT
Chris Rea.
Driving rock with "Road to Hell".
Chilled beats with "Looking for the Summer".
Makes me cry with "Tell me There's a Heaven".
Sums everything up with "Going Fishing".
No more to say.
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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 14:26:53 GMT
Post by gazz on Dec 19, 2014 14:26:53 GMT
Roxy Music for me too. REM were phenomenal, and are getting my vote if it gets close to winning with any act other than Roxy, but Bryan Ferry is just cool as ****, so hopefully Roxy Music will get more votes.
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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 14:30:52 GMT
Post by countyfan on Dec 19, 2014 14:30:52 GMT
Being a fan of the 80's...
R.E.M
Red Box
Chris Rea
REO Speedwagon
Cliff Richard
Romantics
Roachford
Run-DMC
Roxette
Lionel Richie
Others Include...
Rage against the machine
The Ramones
Lou Reed
Reef
Right Said Fred
The Righteous Brothers
Kenny Rogers
Gerry Rafferty
Reel 2 Reel
Rihanna
Smokey Robinson
Diana Ross
It is a really close call for me this week. Coming 2nd by a midge's widge is Roxy music. Saw them at the MEN about 2-3 years ago and they are still great live. But just pipping them to the top spot is Lionel Richie (tickets bought for next years tour!). My favourite song is "Stuck on You" just beating "Easy like a Sunday morning"
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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 14:32:50 GMT
Post by gazz on Dec 19, 2014 14:32:50 GMT
A shout out though, for Chris Rea and David & Jimmy Ruffin. Agreed, and David Ruffin, in my opinion, was the finest male soul singer ever, nobody even comes close. |
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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 14:36:08 GMT
Post by gazz on Dec 19, 2014 14:36:08 GMT
Being a fan of the 80's... You really do have to get an OTT 80s image to go with that now familiar catchphrase, matey! |
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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 14:43:53 GMT
Post by countyfan on Dec 19, 2014 14:43:53 GMT
Yeah I was thinking of having a photo of Jimmy Saville hosting TOTP's but though I better not!! I know, how about DLT.....oh wait a minute, better not! Think i'll just stick to good old Chuck Norris unless I can find a photo of an Atari or Rubik's cube of course!!
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Post by bigfudge on Dec 19, 2014 14:46:15 GMT
REM for me.
This is a tough week for sure!!
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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 15:08:47 GMT
Post by gazz on Dec 19, 2014 15:08:47 GMT
Yeah I was thinking of having a photo of Jimmy Saville hosting TOTP's but though I better not!! I know, how about DLT.....oh wait a minute, better not! Think i'll just stick to good old Chuck Norris unless I can find a photo of an Atari or Rubik's cube of course!! I didn't mean an avatar, matey, just an image to post whenever you say: "Being a fan of the 80s..."  |
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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 15:35:35 GMT
Post by countyfan on Dec 19, 2014 15:35:35 GMT
haha I knew I could rely on you to find the images that I require!! Cheers sir.
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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 16:51:20 GMT
Post by sandbachhatter on Dec 19, 2014 16:51:20 GMT
I'd have gone for Jet from Gladiators personally (and still would)
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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 17:06:38 GMT
Post by bringbacklenwhite on Dec 19, 2014 17:06:38 GMT
REM for me.
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Week R
Dec 19, 2014 17:50:10 GMT
Post by archie on Dec 19, 2014 17:50:10 GMT
REM for me too. Automatic For The People is almost perfectly formed. Roxy Music and the Stones have played their part but only one choice for me.
Honourable mentions for Kim Richey and Justin Rutledge.
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