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[Eck]

derby1884 wrote:

Bolan collectors are on the increase, Eck....prices are rising. I like his pre-Rex stuff but I wouldn't rave about it........"Beltane Walk" is a great track, though. Got a John's Children pic sleeve 45 that I think I'll hold on to

The early songs are definitely the best. I take it it's Desdemona - It was banned because of the lyrics "Lift up your skirt and fly" which was a reference to a witch riding on a broomstick

[derby1884]

Eck wrote:

derby1884 wrote: Bolan collectors are on the increase, Eck....prices are rising. I like his pre-Rex stuff but I wouldn't rave about it........"Beltane Walk" is a great track, though. Got a John's Children pic sleeve 45 that I think I'll hold on to The early songs are definitely the best. I take it it's Desdemona - It was banned because of the lyrics "Lift up your skirt and fly" which was a reference to a witch riding on a broomstick

That's the one, Eck........though I far prefer the b-side "Remember Thomas A-Beckett" which is just magnificent. British pop-psych is my "thing" and I've been dealing in that genre for years now.
Andy Ellison of JC contributes a great track to the "Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush" soundtrack album on the black Fontana label.... "It's Been A Long Time"...complete with seagull sound effects! Tremendous number. An LP that is also in demand from collectors (I have the mono version)
EMI gave Bolan & T Rex the luxury of their own label for their 45s..in a natty dark blue design..and there's growing interest in those as the years go by. So don't let them go cheap!
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[Eck]

My wife and I was at the Bolan 35th anniversary tribute in London and Andy Ellison did a song,I can't remember if it was Desdemona but I think it was, I saw him outside before the gig and I recognized him although I hadn't seen him for 30 years. Andy Ellison admitted that they murdered Bolan's songs. They got together when Bolan's manager Simon Napier Bell bailed them on condition that they let him manage them.They went on tour with the who and caused a riot in Germany and had to flee the country.

[derby1884]

Eck wrote:

My wife and I was at the Bolan 35th anniversary tribute in London and Andy Ellison did a song,I can't remember if it was Desdemona but I think it was, I saw him outside before the gig and I recognized him although I hadn't seen him for 30 years. Andy Ellison admitted that they murdered Bolan's songs. They got together when Bolan's manager Simon Napier Bell bailed them on condition that they let him manage them.They went on tour with the who and caused a riot in Germany and had to flee the country.

When I think Andy Ellison I think of Radio Stars.......now I loved genuine punk rock 76/77 but I was never convinced by them (with the possible exception of "The Beast Of Barnsley"!!)

Ah well, I'm just an old hippy at heart, Eck.........think I'll just stick to my sunshine pop/flower power 45s / LPs
At least I know where I stand with them..

PS - is insomnia a common factor amongst Scottish members of this forum??!!
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[Eck]

My sleeping is all over the place just now. I've been ill for 3 months x-ray showed a shadow on the lung so investigations under way an appointment yesterday two appointments next week diagnosis the following week. I go to bed when I can't keep my eyes open i've hit that stage now.

[derby1884]

Eck wrote:

My sleeping is all over the place just now. I've been ill for 3 months x-ray showed a shadow on the lung so investigations under way an appointment yesterday two appointments next week diagnosis the following week. I go to bed when I can't keep my eyes open i've hit that stage now.

All the best, Eck......thinking about you, pal. Touch wood, fingers crossed everything works out ok.
I'm up all night half the time but not for anything like the reasons you are. Makes me feel selfish, frankly.

Steve
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[clsyorkshire]

Not forum-based but still its worth a mention.

A thanks to Lynn at Notts County for sending me a current season cup programme for my collection. Why spend £10+ on ebay when you can email the club and they send you one for cover price £3 plus 50p postage?
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[Eck]

Thanks to Eric again username "hibernian" for some cracking items at good prices and next day delivery

[Eck]

Thanks again to Saint Clarkie for good price and swift delivery on 3 Rangers aways

[nozer]

Big thanks to James (weymouth PIE) in obtaining two of my Kettering Town 76 /77 season programmes that i have been after for ages, i am sure i would never of obtained had it not been for this amazing site.
Thanks James.
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[Eck]

Thanks again to Jake for a great deal on bulk Rangers programmes.

[seand]

Thanks to John, Auchinleckian, for programmes... fair price, well packaged etc!

[clsyorkshire]

Thanks to martino for a speedy delivery of Manchester United v. Ferencvaros programme.
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[atletico]

Thanks to BarnsleyCollector for the 5 Arnold programmes.

[Big_Bill_Irwin_Fan]

Big Thanks to John Wells for some Chelsea homes from the late 60's at great prices and quick delivery

[derby1884]

Many thanks to Steve Harding, Duncan Jardine and John Holroyd for enriching my collection of late!

Top-notch gents. Much appreciated.
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[goodison]

Thanks to kenners46 for the fast delivery of Tottenham v Everton from last weekend, great to deal with.

[derby1884]

Can't thank Gerry ("grumpypants") enough re the Welsh non-lge. Much appreciated, my friend.
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[Rocky]

I find it strange that this thread is not used as often as it used to be....or maybe should be. Nevertheless, many thanks to the following people who have helped me recently,

Jake for some cracking programmes, 1980Cossie, Manchesterunitedman1 and BJM for providing me with some superb info, and not forgetting Sharrowblade for running an excellent prediction competition over the season.

All top guys who make the hobby so worthwhile

[The SFC Chris]

Thanks to stfcprogman for providing me with a programme from the recent Swindon v Stevenage game