Gemini 4,894 Posted January 3, 2009 When we went to Ipswich a few years ago we were very taken with one of the songs they played. (Well we are getting on a bit and it appealed to us!) Took me ages to find out what it was and the answer in the end came from Superbart at Coventry who very kindly let me have a copy. It was by The Klaxons and called the Clap Clap Song (or Sound.) He regularly used to play it at Brandon afterwards and always got a good response with the air horns in time to the music. Now Superbart is back this season hopefully we'll be able to hear it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usineC 0 Posted January 3, 2009 At The Shay Booker T and the MG's were played regularly and a song called The Hussle stick in the mind. But they played some other great motown/soul discs too, which I understand were favourites of the 'voice of Halifax Speedway,' announcer Doug Adams. Can anyone give us a run-down of the records played at Halifax during the 70s/early 80s? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Steve Dixon Posted January 3, 2009 Chirpy, Chirpy Cheep Cheep (Middle of the Road) Son of My Father (Chickory Tip) Craklin' Rose (Neil Diamond) Rose Garden (Lynn Anderson) Tie A Yellow Ribbon (Tony Orlando & Dawn) All played at Hyde Road too, remind me of the place everytime I hear them, also that annoying Popcorn tune, reminds me of the Langfield/Briggo crash in 72(think it was) BLRC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DK Rides Again 4 Posted January 3, 2009 At The Shay Booker T and the MG's were played regularly and a song called The Hussle stick in the mind. But they played some other great motown/soul discs too, which I understand were favourites of the 'voice of Halifax Speedway,' announcer Doug Adams. Can anyone give us a run-down of the records played at Halifax during the 70s/early 80s? This one I suspect. All played at Hyde Road too, remind me of the place everytime I hear them, also that annoying Popcorn tune, reminds me of the Langfield/Briggo crash in 72(think it was) BLRC I always rather liked it........... Hot Butter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted January 4, 2009 BTW Van McCoy who recorded "The Hustle" passed away a few years ago-another song played at Somerton Park, Newport frequently in 64-was "Walk on By"-Dionne Warwick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DK Rides Again 4 Posted January 4, 2009 BTW Van McCoy who recorded "The Hustle" passed away a few years ago-another song played at Somerton Park, Newport frequently in 64-was "Walk on By"-Dionne Warwick. It will the 30th anniversary of his death this coming July. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 467 Posted January 4, 2009 Scary to think he's been dead that long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oddfossengen 1 Posted January 5, 2009 theme from a summer place (percy faith) banister court southampton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellsgranny 0 Posted January 5, 2009 Whenever I hear The Happening by The Supremes it always reminds me of Hyde Road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyM 1 Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) I have vivid memories of going to the Belle Vue funfair with my dad, then queueing up to the Hyde Road track for the evening match in 1976 with Dancing Queen by Abba playing. Sometime before that, I remember In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry playing at BV. And Fanfare for the Common Man by ELP and Tokyo Melody, obviously. All of the above songs I always associate with great days at the best ever speedway track! Edited January 5, 2009 by AndyM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falkirkbandit 89 Posted January 6, 2009 I'm sure the old Formula 1 tune got played a lot at Berrington when riders were coming to the tapes, Fleetwood Mac - The Chain i think its called! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Concrete Cowboy 0 Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) Milton Keynes (Groveway stadium) 1978. Pre-parade : Moody Blues - Knights in white satin. Parade : Entry of the Gladiators. Between heats (amongst others) : Jilted John - Jilted John, 10CC - Dreadlock holiday, Frankie Valli - Grease, Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights. Edited January 7, 2009 by Concrete Cowboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panthersfan 2 Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) At Milton Keynes: Nights in white satin by the Moody blues, as well as Forever Autumn, anything by Rod Stewart. oh, and Sultans of swing. Edited January 21, 2009 by panthersfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panthersfan 2 Posted January 21, 2009 Milton Keynes (Groveway stadium) 1978. Pre-parade : Moody Blues - Knights in white satin. Parade : Entry of the Gladiators. Between heats (amongst others) : Jilted John - Jilted John, 10CC - Dreadlock holiday, Frankie Valli - Grease, Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights. Sorry, mate, the guys walked down the ramp to the theme from Star Wars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted January 22, 2009 I always remember close to you by the Carpenters being played at Canterbury My abiding memories as a kid at Canterbury were leaning right over the fence on the third bend and taking a face full of shale. I guess it was our way of saying to Dave Piddock, Les Rumsey and your uncle Ted that we were "Close To You"...!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
