DK Rides Again Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Scary to think he's been dead that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddfossengen Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 theme from a summer place (percy faith) banister court southampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellsgranny Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Whenever I hear The Happening by The Supremes it always reminds me of Hyde Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkirkbandit Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concrete Cowboy Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panthersfan Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panthersfan Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share 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"...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 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"...!!! Oh dear Parsnips old fruit, does Dick know you swopped allegiance from the Crusaders to the Kestrels? Or haven't you been brave enough to tell him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Oh dear Parsnips old fruit, does Dick know you swopped allegiance from the Crusaders to the Kestrels? Or haven't you been brave enough to tell him? 'Tis true that when I started going to Speedway in 1972 (not 1932 like yourself!!! ), it was during Crayford's interregnum and so 'twas indeed at Kingsmead where my allegiances lay..!! Would've been a good subject to discuss in the box at the OGS I'm sure...: but you know what happens, Mr. Williams leaves the country for a bit and whoops, there goes another Kent league track.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcat Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Songs at Foxhall when I started going, through the years... Tie A Yellow Ribbon, heard that on the car radio yesterday funnily enough, took me right back to a Witches V Falcons meeting.... The meeting was started with the Trackstaff lining up in the pits whilst 'A Walk In The Black Forest' played, then I think they marched out to 'Entry of the Gladiators'.... As already listed on here. Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep Boom Bang A Bang Waterloo by ABBA...... and many many more. Crikey there were so many, all seem to take me back to the 70's speedway when I hear them these days... strangely enough certain records are associated with certain meetings with me for some reason.... I have no idea why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Two songs that always remind me of my early days at Lynn are Jimmy Mac Do It Again by Raffaella Carra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star ghost Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 The one tune I remember above all others is "Old Comrades". This was the march used at the start of meetings at the real "Theatre of Dreams" the Firs Stadium here in Norwich. All the Red Cross & Track Staff marched out to it. No-one was allowed to have a fag on or slouch along with hands in pockets either, my Dad always told me Dick Wise used to put everyone on parade before the meeting started so things got done right. On a Saturday night when I am at home now I play the tune from utube, sit back and close my eyes and watch this spectacle in my dream that "Norwich Speedway is back" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBBATH Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Starghost thanx for that-I listened to Old Comrades on youtube just now-so at least though I never gt to The Firs I can imagine the parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlipphlopp Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 One record that used to drive me mad at Exeter in the 70's was called 'A horse with no name' by a group called America. I dont think they had many singles at Exeter in those days lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baille Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 The only song I can remember from Brandon during 70's and 80's was Andy Williams "May each day". Everytime I hear it now all I can think of is walking out through the grandstand tunnel going home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpbyles Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 One record that used to drive me mad at Exeter in the 70's was called 'A horse with no name' by a group called America. I dont think they had many singles at Exeter in those days lol ! ....Not to mention "Bits and Pieces" by the dave Clark Five in the 60's, all us kids would bang the metal safety fence in the drum bit, no other fence had the same tone !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 The only song I can remember from Brandon during 70's and 80's was Andy Williams "May each day". Everytime I hear it now all I can think of is walking out through the grandstand tunnel going home. What do you mean during the 70's and 80's? If you stay right until the bitter end it's still played at Brandon. Well, it was but I suppose it will be getting the boot again this season now Superbart is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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