Barney Rubble Posted November 7 Report Share Posted November 7 Just back from Focus at Oran Mor, which was a great night out. Never seen a left handed six stringed bass before for sure!! Sylvia was played with a disguised funky intro, and the performance was gorgeous. it got me thinking, was there a particular moment when Sylvia was adopted as a Jags Saturday Special? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted November 7 Report Share Posted November 7 5 minutes ago, Barney Rubble said: Just back from Focus at Oran Mor, which was a great night out. Never seen a left handed six stringed bass before for sure!! Sylvia was played with a disguised funky intro, and the performance was gorgeous. it got me thinking, was there a particular moment when Sylvia was adopted as a Jags Saturday Special? Cannot answer your question, but love that tune (for want of a better word!). One of the joys of the Draw Lose or Draw podcast is that there is always a full play of Sylvia (including the fake ending and fresh beginning) at the close of each edition. Sounds like a great night out (as you say!). Does the drummer still sing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted November 7 Report Share Posted November 7 I’m not 100% sure, but I think it replaced Whistling Jack Smith maybe sometime after it was a hit, so 72 or 73. It was in turn replaced by The Crunch by the RAH Band around 78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted November 7 Author Report Share Posted November 7 2 minutes ago, partickthedog said: Cannot answer your question, but love that tune (for want of a better word!). One of the joys of the Draw Lose or Draw podcast is that there is always a full play of Sylvia (including the fake ending and fresh beginning) at the close of each edition. Sounds like a great night out (as you say!). Does the drummer still sing? Think you may be confusing the drummer (Pierre van der Linden) with Thijs van Leer, the keyboard, flautist and yodellist. The latter does the vocals. Pierre van der Linden was absolutely something else tonight. His dexterity at 76 (3 drum solos) is exceptional. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 10 hours ago, Barney Rubble said: Think you may be confusing the drummer (Pierre van der Linden) with Thijs van Leer, the keyboard, flautist and yodellist. The latter does the vocals. Pierre van der Linden was absolutely something else tonight. His dexterity at 76 (3 drum solos) is exceptional. Are Focus aware of their legendary status (or at least the legendary status of Sylvia) at Firhill? Given that they were playing a gig within a mile or so of the stadium, you would assume that somebody would have brought this to their attention. Do they look out for Thistle results on a Saturday? Has any other football club adopted Sylvia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 11 hours ago, Barney Rubble said: Pierre van der Linden was absolutely something else tonight. His dexterity at 76 (3 drum solos) is exceptional. Good to know. The best of drummers don't loose it. Their skill sets them apart regardless of age. On the subject of septuagenarian drummers, I'm going to see the great Steve Gadd* (for the 3rd time) next week. Nowadays he just tours for fun. Last saw him a couple of years back playing at the MacKintosh Church at Queens Cross. Apologies to our lad in the John Lambie, but I'd be very surprised if a better/more famous drummer has ever played in Maryhill. Anyone? *worth googling SG just to see who he has played with and the records he's drummed on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delurker Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 4 hours ago, partickthedog said: Are Focus aware of their legendary status (or at least the legendary status of Sylvia) at Firhill? Given that they were playing a gig within a mile or so of the stadium, you would assume that somebody would have brought this to their attention. Do they look out for Thistle results on a Saturday? Has any other football club adopted Sylvia? They are aware. Chat on the Glasgow West End FB page reveals somebody told Thijs van Leer (Hammond, flute, yodelling) about it after a gig recently. Club should get them along as speial guests some time, do the intro music live, do the half-time draw, etc... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thistle Archive Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 Reminded of a tribute band night... ... after the 'Identical Cocteau Twins', came the final act, 'I Can’t Believe It’s Not Focus'. Following a commendable stab at Sylvia, Helen shouted to the guitarist: “Are you knackered, man?” To which he replied: “No, I’m Jan Akkerman”. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 1 hour ago, delurker said: They are aware. Chat on the Glasgow West End FB page reveals somebody told Thijs van Leer (Hammond, flute, yodelling) about it after a gig recently. Club should get them along as special guests some time, do the intro music live, do the half-time draw, etc... Out of likes. Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 16 hours ago, jaggy said: I’m not 100% sure, but I think it replaced Whistling Jack Smith maybe sometime after it was a hit, so 72 or 73. It was in turn replaced by The Crunch by the RAH Band around 78 Much preferred The Crunch being played for the teams coming out when I was a wee guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 A good few seventies classics played pre match before our last home game, same again would do me fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 Never mind the pre match music, what has happened to Sir Cliff belting out Congratulations as we leave after a victory! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 1 hour ago, Fawlty Towers said: Never mind the pre match music, what has happened to Sir Cliff belting out Congratulations as we leave after a victory! Not to mention the Banana Splits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 6 hours ago, partickthedog said: Out of likes. Great idea! Might even increase the crowd! 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 10 minutes ago, partickthedog said: Not to mention the Banana Splits! Somebody should organise a "vintage" day at one match, with all those old songs getting played, macaroon bars and spearmint chewing gum on offer, and matchday programme showing the other matches so we can get the half-time scores (a half-time score board to be erected on the bing for that purpose). Hell, why not also borrow a blue invalid motor or two! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted November 8 Author Report Share Posted November 8 10 hours ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: Good to know. The best of drummers don't loose it. Their skill sets them apart regardless of age. On the subject of septuagenarian drummers, I'm going to see the great Steve Gadd* (for the 3rd time) next week. Nowadays he just tours for fun. Last saw him a couple of years back playing at the MacKintosh Church at Queens Cross. Apologies to our lad in the John Lambie, but I'd be very surprised if a better/more famous drummer has ever played in Maryhill. Anyone? *worth googling SG just to see who he has played with and the records he's drummed on. Thanks for this LIB. Hadn't realised that a gem of a drummer like Steve Gadd was playing such a humble venue as he is next Saturday. Sadly I'll be in Warsaw for something considerably less interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted November 8 Author Report Share Posted November 8 10 hours ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: Good to know. The best of drummers don't loose it. Their skill sets them apart regardless of age. On the subject of septuagenarian drummers, I'm going to see the great Steve Gadd* (for the 3rd time) next week. Nowadays he just tours for fun. Last saw him a couple of years back playing at the MacKintosh Church at Queens Cross. Apologies to our lad in the John Lambie, but I'd be very surprised if a better/more famous drummer has ever played in Maryhill. Anyone? *worth googling SG just to see who he has played with and the records he's drummed on. Not quite Maryhill, but Keith Moon in Auchinleck has to be a contender. https://www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/15001801.authors-book-recalls-the-whos-performance-in-auchinleck-in-april-1969/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanhill Jag Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 My Brother saw them in the early 70s at the Apollo - they came onstage wearing Celtic tops - all hell broke lose 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted November 8 Author Report Share Posted November 8 4 minutes ago, Jordanhill Jag said: My Brother saw them in the early 70s at the Apollo - they came onstage wearing Celtic tops - all hell broke lose 🙈 Thanks for another of your irrelevant interventions JJ. Is your brother Ian McCall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordanhill Jag Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 1 hour ago, Barney Rubble said: Thanks for another of your irrelevant interventions JJ. Is your brother Ian McCall? What are you going on about - it was a thread about the Group Focus ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 9 Report Share Posted November 9 Maybe we should have a focus group look into the PTFC finances. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted November 10 Report Share Posted November 10 15 hours ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: Maybe we should have a focus group look into the PTFC finances. And report back on boardroom hocus pocus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted November 21 Author Report Share Posted November 21 Just back in the door from Warzawza. How was Steve Gadd LiB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted November 21 Report Share Posted November 21 10 hours ago, Barney Rubble said: Just back in the door from Warzawza. How was Steve Gadd LiB? Excellent. He's being playing for fun on and off in this trio (hammond organ, tenor sax & drums). It was their 10th anniversary. He's not the least bit flash, no overpowering cymbal crashing drum solos. No ego, just incredible musicianship. You see why star acts seek him out for session work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jags on tour Posted November 21 Report Share Posted November 21 (edited) On 11/8/2024 at 9:02 PM, partickthedog said: Not to mention the Banana Splits! Used to remember us playing River of Dreams by Billy Joel and Moving On Up by M People! Edited November 21 by jags on tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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