xmas 19 Posted July 15, 2013 Rindstone cowboy by Glenn Camberley always played at Reading in the 80s/90s 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted July 16, 2013 On the basis of longevity (at Swindon)... Sweet Home Alabama - Skynyrd Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster and more recently (just) Ace Of Spades - Motorhead Ahh the brilliant Ace of Spades.....terrific track to play as the riders approach the tapes... Rindstone cowboy by Glenn Camberley always played at Reading in the 80s/90s Who? Is that a mountain in Surrey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted July 16, 2013 Goodnight by the Beatlles off the white album,was played most weeks after the meeting.Was always gutted usually on a dire October night the last meeting of the season stays with me that track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) Gracie Fields 1947 hit 'Now Is The Hour' which goes on to say 'for us to say good-by' (or something like that). They played it at New Cross towards the end of the 1947 season as a tribute to 1936 world champion Lionel Van Praag then making his last British appearances for Rangers and in British speedway before going back to Australia. The attendance that night must have been 15,000 (the average in those days) and I think most of the crowd had a tear in their eyes! Rindstone cowboy by Glenn Camberley always played at Reading in the 80s/90s Ahh the brilliant Ace of Spades.....terrific track to play as the riders approach the tapes... Who? Is that a mountain in Surrey? I am sure it's meant to be 'Rhinestone Cowboy' by Glen Campbell. Edited July 17, 2013 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 17, 2013 Gracie Fields 1947 hit 'Now Is The Hour' which goes on to say 'for us to say good-by' (or something like that). They played it at New Cross towards the end of the 1947 season as a tribute to 1936 world champion Lionel Van Praag then making his last British appearances for Rangers and in British speedway before going back to Australia. The attendance that night must have been 15,000 (the average in those days) and I think most of the crowd had a tear in their eyes! I am sure it's meant to be 'Rhinestone Cowboy' by Glen Campbell. Yes - me too. Sad that Glen Campbell is now stricken with Alzheimers Disease. :sad: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted July 17, 2013 Yes - me too. Sad that Glen Campbell is now stricken with Alzheimers Disease. :sad: Sinatra ( my mum and dad did not like) said he was overrated Bias maybe!Who were your heroes WK ? Me dad liked Holly,Nelson,Cochran died in ( Chippenham a great loss the guy was a force would of been around for years.! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 17, 2013 Sinatra ( my mum and dad did not like) said he was overrated Bias maybe!Who were your heroes WK ? Me dad liked Holly,Nelson,Cochran died in ( Chippenham a great loss the guy was a force would of been around for years.! Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochrane, The 'Big' Boppa, Marty Wilde, The Everly Brothers, Dion and the Belmonts in Rock n' Roll sidney. In Country and Western - Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Hank Snow, Boxcar Willie, Hank Williams Jnr. and Waylon Jennings. Lots of others too. Too many to mention. ALL the above are 'GREATS' in my book. :approve: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted July 17, 2013 Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochrane, The 'Big' Boppa, Marty Wilde, The Everly Brothers, Dion and the Belmonts in Rock n' Roll sidney. In Country and Western - Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Hank Snow, Boxcar Willie, Hank Williams Jnr. and Waylon Jennings. Lots of others too. Too many to mention. ALL the above are 'GREATS' in my book. :approve: Great shout WK my old chap liked Johnny Cash and raved about George Jones any good? a country singer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YerRopes 3,009 Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochrane, The 'Big' Boppa, Marty Wilde, The Everly Brothers, Dion and the Belmonts in Rock n' Roll sidney. In Country and Western - Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Hank Snow, Boxcar Willie, Hank Williams Jnr. and Waylon Jennings. Lots of others too. Too many to mention. ALL the above are 'GREATS' in my book. :approve: How about Gene Vincent or the Louvin Brothers ? Have you listened to Johnny Cash's 'American Recordings' produced by Rick Rubin which have had tremendous reviews over the period and treat JC with the respect he deserves.. Have often thought you deserve your own thread - to see if any of us can find an artist/song etc post 1963 that you would enjoy.. I'm sure there's someone out there.. Edited July 17, 2013 by yerropes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) Sinatra ( my mum and dad did not like) said he was overrated Bias maybe!Who were your heroes WK ? Me dad liked Holly,Nelson,Cochran died in ( Chippenham a great loss the guy was a force would of been around for years.! Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochrane, The 'Big' Boppa, Marty Wilde, The Everly Brothers, Dion and the Belmonts in Rock n' Roll sidney. In Country and Western - Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Hank Snow, Boxcar Willie, Hank Williams Jnr. and Waylon Jennings. Lots of others too. Too many to mention. ALL the above are 'GREATS' in my book. :approve: Great shout WK my old chap liked Johnny Cash and raved about George Jones any good? a country singer. How about Gene Vincent or the Louvin Brothers ? Have you listened to Johnny Cash's 'American Recordings' produced by Rick Rubin which have had tremendous reviews over the period and treat JC with the respect he deserves.. Have often thought you deserve your own thread - to see if any of us can find an artist/song etc post 1963 that you would enjoy.. I'm sure there's someone out there.. what song reminds you of speedway. We seem to have lost our way in regard to this thread!! Edited July 17, 2013 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YerRopes 3,009 Posted July 17, 2013 what song reminds you of speedway. We seem to have lost our way in regard to this thread!! So it goes...(a Nick Lowe song I believe).. Agree with Keef, Immigrant Song is another favourite at Blunsdon. Strangely I can't ever remember Swindon's finest XTC being played though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 17, 2013 How about Gene Vincent or the Louvin Brothers ? Have you listened to Johnny Cash's 'American Recordings' produced by Rick Rubin which have had tremendous reviews over the period and treat JC with the respect he deserves.. Have often thought you deserve your own thread - to see if any of us can find an artist/song etc post 1963 that you would enjoy.. I'm sure there's someone out there.. The Rick Rubin Recordings were EXCELLENT and demonstrated the true versatility of Johnny Cash. You will have to be going some - to find any popular music, apart from some Country and Western Music ie. Alabama, The Highwaymen (Cash, Nelson, Kristofferson, Jennings) post 1963, that does ANYTHING for me at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backless 538 Posted July 26, 2013 'Wheels' - which was the Berwick Bandits theme tune - and still is after 45 years! And doesn't that, in one sentence, sum up why the sport is dying on it's arse? A 1960's theme park.Without the interesting bits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndBender 28 Posted July 26, 2013 And doesn't that, in one sentence, sum up why the sport is dying on it's arse? A 1960's theme park.Without the interesting bits. You're wrong. And with respect, I sometimes think you are deliberately contentious just for the sake of it. No-one is disagreeing that the sport has to move with the times, but some things are traditional, and should be preserved, often because they are part of a clubs identity. During the time of the last promotions' tenure at my own club, our 'colours' subtly changed to a grotesque neon banana-yellow and black; it is, should be, and always has been AMBER and black. Those have been Newport's sporting colours since 1912, and those are the colours Newport people identify with. So, lighten up Backless, some traditions should not be changed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 26, 2013 You're wrong. And with respect, I sometimes think you are deliberately contentious just for the sake of it. No-one is disagreeing that the sport has to move with the times, but some things are traditional, and should be preserved, often because they are part of a clubs identity. During the time of the last promotions' tenure at my own club, our 'colours' subtly changed to a grotesque neon banana-yellow and black; it is, should be, and always has been AMBER and black. Those have been Newport's sporting colours since 1912, and those are the colours Newport people identify with. So, lighten up Backless, some traditions should not be changed. Good Post. Personally I think they should go back to traditional Racejackets. They could wear the Kevlars underneath. My Team, Newcastle have the MOST insipid looking Diamond that you have ever seen in your life on the front of the Kevlars - I yearn for the days of the big WHITE Diamond on a BLACK background. Chris Schramm is actually wearing one of those Racejackets at present - at least he looks like a PROPER Speedway Rider. Yet another way that we, the Supporters, have been messed about - even the Team identity is not sacrosanct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
