keepturningleft Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 In his new book ‘Wembley and Beyond’, Briggo, recalls his appearance on Desert Island Discs. Barry correctly remembered choosing a song by Ella Fitzgerald, but not one by Elvis. Well, if Briggo is reading this, I can inform him that his exact choice of discs on the programme was as follows. Ravel’s Bolero And I Love Him(Her) Esther Philips You ‘Oughta Be In Pictures Ray Conniff & Billy Butterfield Manhattan Ella Fitzgerald In The Mood Glenn Miller Strangers In The Night Frank Sinatra Laura’s Theme Dr Zhivago Now Is The Hour ??? Islanders How do I know all this? Well, as a young speedway mad lad in 1967, I recorded the show onto our ‘state of the art’ Philips tape recorder with a microphone placed in front of our wireless. The recording has survived over the years as I have repeatedly transferred it onto whatever the latest new recording gizmo was at the time. If there is any interest, I could upload the recording onto YouTube, if my no longer young lad brain can work out how to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmartin Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 In his new book ‘Wembley and Beyond’, Briggo, recalls his appearance on Desert Island Discs. Barry correctly remembered choosing a song by Ella Fitzgerald, but not one by Elvis. Well, if Briggo is reading this, I can inform him that his exact choice of discs on the programme was as follows. Ravel’s Bolero And I Love Him(Her) Esther Philips You ‘Oughta Be In Pictures Ray Conniff & Billy Butterfield Manhattan Ella Fitzgerald In The Mood Glenn Miller Strangers In The Night Frank Sinatra Laura’s Theme Dr Zhivago Now Is The Hour ??? Islanders How do I know all this? Well, as a young speedway mad lad in 1967, I recorded the show onto our ‘state of the art’ Philips tape recorder with a microphone placed in front of our wireless. The recording has survived over the years as I have repeatedly transferred it onto whatever the latest new recording gizmo was at the time. If there is any interest, I could upload the recording onto YouTube, if my no longer young lad brain can work out how to do it. I must admit, as a Briggo Fan, I would love to hear that programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepturningleft Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Give me a couple of days to sort it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmartin Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Give me a couple of days to sort it out That would be GREAT KTL, Thank you VERY much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepturningleft Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 There appears to be a Youtube jinx on me. Repeated attempts to register, and then upload the the Briggo mpeg have all ended in failure. I don't know what the situation is regarding giving out email addresses or phone No.s is on the forum, but IanMartin, I would be quite happy to email an mp3 of the recording to an email address or post a cd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmartin Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 There appears to be a Youtube jinx on me. Repeated attempts to register, and then upload the the Briggo mpeg have all ended in failure. I don't know what the situation is regarding giving out email addresses or phone No.s is on the forum, but IanMartin, I would be quite happy to email an mp3 of the recording to an email address or post a cd. Hi Keepturningleft Thank you for your very kind reply - I have sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmartin Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 There appears to be a Youtube jinx on me. Repeated attempts to register, and then upload the the Briggo mpeg have all ended in failure. I don't know what the situation is regarding giving out email addresses or phone No.s is on the forum, but IanMartin, I would be quite happy to email an mp3 of the recording to an email address or post a cd. CD received - Thanx very much. Sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wilko Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 See AFC Wimbleodn website Barry Briggs, the legendary Wimbledon speedway star, launches his book at AFC Wimbledon. On Saturday 27 March, the day of the Rushden & Diamonds game, Barry Briggs will launch his book The Adventures of Barry Briggs: Wembley and Beyond at 1.30 pm in the back bar at Kingsmeadow. He will be answering questions about his life as the greatest ever speedway star and his long association with Wimbledon. Barry is a fan of our club and actively supports the Dons, and we are mentioned his book. It will be an honour to have such a major star in our midst. Barry is making a donation to the club from book sales, so please come and hear a legend speak, buy a copy of the book and get a treasured autograph at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkirkbandit Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I wished i had taken more money with me last friday to Armadale, Barry was standing behind me on the back straight and was selling the book, Champion Briggs dvd and Sports Relief t-shirts, i could've got a personally signed book...i did buy the dvd though, i thoroughly enjoyed it, some great old footage on it! He did say on the mic that he was hoping to get to all UK tracks so i'll have to keep my eye on the Berwick website, and make sure i take enough money to buy the book when/if he comes to town! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmartin Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 I wished i had taken more money with me last friday to Armadale, Barry was standing behind me on the back straight and was selling the book, Champion Briggs dvd and Sports Relief t-shirts, i could've got a personally signed book...i did buy the dvd though, i thoroughly enjoyed it, some great old footage on it! He did say on the mic that he was hoping to get to all UK tracks so i'll have to keep my eye on the Berwick website, and make sure i take enough money to buy the book when/if he comes to town! Thanks for the 'tip' falkirkbandit - I will do the same when he comes to Redcar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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